Link roundup

1. Super Scribblenauts desktop wallpaper.

2. Algae has turned the ocean green off Southern California.

3. "Rabid vampire bats have attacked more than 500 people in Peru's Amazon, leading to the deaths of four children." Via.

*Preorder Super Scribblenauts at Amazon.

Scribblenauts Christmas image (link roundup)

Christmas-themed Scribblenauts image by Edison Yan.

And a few more links:

1. Star Wars/V mashup featuring Bossk.

2. Batgirl sketch.

3. Saw puppet paper toy.

*Previously: Scribblenauts art contest.

*Buy Batgirl toys at eBay.

Scribblenauts cake and cupcakes

Go here for lots of photos from a Scribblenauts release party, including a Maxwell cake, Starite cupcakes, and lots of people wearing Maxwell's rooster cap. And go here to see some Scribblenauts-style Final Fantasy drawings. Via.

*Previously: How to cheat your way through Scribblenauts.

*Buy cake toppers at Amazon.

Cheat for Scribblenauts

First of all, this video shows you can cheat your way through Scribblenauts by clearing every board with handcuffs and a vending machine or basket. But more importantly, the video shows how not fun the controls look. Via.

*Previously: Scribblenauts fan art gallery.

*Buy handcuffs at Amazon.

Spider-Man by Shuho Itahashi (link roundup)

Spider-Man by Shuho Itahashi - - a rare drawing of Spider-Man with a noticeable nose. Via.

UPDATE: Holden points out that Spidey is basically Michelangelo's David wearing a Spider-Man suit.



And a few more links:

1. A grisly end for Snarf.

2. XKCD mocks Ender's Game.

3. Well-written review that convinced me not to buy Scribblenauts. Via.

*Previously: Mega Man and Punch Out star in Kanye West's "Robocop."

*Buy Thundercats action figures and collectibles at eBay.

The Scribblenauts winner is...

First, a round up of the Scribblenauts art that was submitted.


2D Pixel Maxwell by Faith, who has art on sale at Etsy.



Plush Maxwell by Rosemary Travale, who has art on sale at Etsy.



Scribblenauts illustration by Russell Conway.



Scribblenauts illustration by Eric Wiryanata, who has art on sale all over the place.




Scribblenauts illustration by Shane "Das Chupa" Parker.



Scribblenauts illustration by Gerald de Dios.

This time, I picked the winner randomly. Fate smiled upon Shane, and I've already emailed him his store credit. Thanks to everyone for participating and submitting such high quality art.

I'll be announcing the next Super Punch art contest in a few hours. It'll star the biggest prize I've given away yet. Here's two more hints.

2D Pixel Maxwell from Scribblenauts

Today's the last day to submit to me a Scribblenauts-themed work of art to be eligible to win a Threadless store credit. This 2D Pixel Maxwell by the Girl Gamer is made of perler fused beads. You can find more of the 2D video game creations on sale at Etsy, and The Girl Gamer website features various charming works of art including a knitted Super Grover, and Lego Luigi.

*You can see previous Scribblenauts art entries here.

*Buy Scribblenauts at Amazon.

Plush Maxwell from Scribblenauts

Rosemary Travale's contribution to the Scribblenauts Art Jam is a homemade plush Maxwell. You can see more photos of Maxwell here, see her homemade button-eyed Coraline doll here, and check out her webstore here. She's also been known to draw a great commission from time to time.

You can see the rest of the Scribblenauts Art Jam entries here, and you have until 9/15 to submit an entry of your own.

And as I've hinted already, I'll announce the next art contest, which will have a large prize, next week. Here's another hint.

*Previously: Darkstalkers Red Riding Hood by Travale.

*Learn how to make plush monsters with these books at Amazon.

Scribblenauts illustration by Russell Conway

Scribblenauts illustration by Russell Conway for the August/September Art Theme. Remember, this a random entry will win a Threadless store credit.

*You can see previous Scribblenauts illustrations here.

*Buy Scribblenauts at Amazon.

Scribblenauts Art Theme: Eric Wiryanata

Scribblenauts illustration by Eric Wiryanata for the August Art Theme. Remember, this month a random entry will win a Threadless store credit.

Eric also posted these terrific papercraft kaiju today:



You can download the "Paper Gangsta" toys here.

*Previously: More Scribblenauts illustrations.

*Buy "So Crazy Japanese Toys!" at Amazon.

Scribblenauts art theme entry

An excellent Scribblenauts illustration by Shane "Das Chupa" Parker for the August Art Theme. Remember, this month a random entry will win a Threadless store credit.

*Previously: Scribblenauts illustration by Gerald de Dios.

*Buy Army of Darkness toys at eBay.

Scribblenauts art theme entry

Beautiful Scribblenauts illustration by Gerald de Dios for the August Art Theme. Remember, this month a random entry will win a Threadless store credit.

*Previously: Scribblenauts desktop wallpaper.

*Buy samurai helmets at eBay.

August Art Theme: Scribblenauts

The Art Theme for August is Scribblenauts, which comes out next month. Here's the official description of the game:

Using the Nintendo DS™ touch-screen, help Maxwell reach the starite by solving a series of puzzles. Catch the starite by writing down any object you can think of and watch it come to life. Try another word and see a completely different scenario unfold. With your stylus and imagination, the possibilities are endless!

As you can see in this trailer, you're really only limited by your imagination (and licensing restrictions):



So, if you'd like to participate, submit a work of art (illustration, custom toy, etc) featuring Maxwell.




This time, instead of choosing a "winner," I'll instead send a randomly chosen participant a $25 Threadless store credit. I must receive your entry by 8:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on September 15, 2009.

P.S. The red thing is a rooster hat.

*Previously: The Villains of Scooby-Doo art contest.

*Save a few $ by buying Scribblenauts at Amazon.