Cherry Blossom Destro Screen Print by Jacob Borshard

As a huge G.I. Joe fan, The Blot was very excited to find out about Jacob Borshard’s newest art print “Cherry Blossom Destro.” International terrorist arms dealer or slave to the torments of unrequited love? Who says a modern chrome-headed man can’t be both? This stunning seven color, artist pulled screenprint from Jacob Borshard’s ’80s Ukiyo-e’ series casts Destro in a moment of tender contemplation among fresh sprung cherry blossoms in his garden. This print is a follow up to Jacob’s amazing “The Great Pony Rebellion” and “The Sinking of the Oruko Ship.”


If you were curious about what the poem on “Cherry Blossom Destro” says, it reads:

Cherry Blossom
Speaks to Destro
‘Tell Baroness
You love her!’

“Cherry Blossom Destro” was printed using platinum-tone metallic ink, has a subtle watermark Kimono pattern, and a split fountain on Destro’s cherry blossom clipping. The Standard Edition signed and numbered “Cherry Blossom Destro” screenprint is printed on pearlescent metallic paper, retails for $30, and is limited to just 25 prints. There is also an already sold out Super Premium Edition “Cherry Blossom Destro” which was printed on Japanese Rice paper and limited to just 8 prints. All three of Jacob’s ‘80s Ukiyo-e’ series prints, including “Cherry Blossom Destro,” can be purchased through Nakatomi Inc.’s online store here.

Watchmen Mez-Itz Series 1 by Mezco Toyz

Yes, you read that right. Mezco Toyz has a new line of Mez-Itz vinyl figures based on the film adaptation of Alan Moore’s critically acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen in the works! I have no idea how Mezco acquired this licensing deal with DC Comics, but it’s pretty exciting that they did. Watchmen Mez-Itz Series 1 features Rorschach and Dr. Manhattan as you’ve never seen them before, as chunky cute designer vinyl figures.


Each Watchmen Mez-Itz stands 6 inches tall and can be pre-ordered as a two figure set from EntertainmentEarth.com for $21.99 here. These Rorschach and Dr. Manhattan Mez-Itz vinyl figures are expected to start showing up in retail locations worldwide sometime in June 2010. It’s begining to look like the summer of 2010 is going to be a very busy time for Mezco Toyz and its fans!

Beetlejuice Mez-Itz by Mezco Toyz

Mezcoy Toyz has some very exciting things in the works for its line of Mez-Itz designer vinyl figures, and at the top of that list is its upcoming Beetlejuice Mez-Itz! Based on the character made famous by actor Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s classic 1988 film, the Beetlejuice Mez-Itz figure is everything you'd want in a figure based on the ghost with the most!


The Beetlejuice Mez-Itz stands approximately 6 inches tall with a devilish grin on his face and some crazy lifelike hair on his head. Collectors can pre-order this awesome looking figure from EntertainmentEarth.com here for just $11.99. No matter how many times you say his name, Mezco’s Beetlejuice Mez-Itz won't hit stores shelves until sometime in July 2010.