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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Steel Haze From ‘Armored Core VI' Gets A New Model Kit This December
One of the more memorable characters in Armored Core VI was Rusty, the player's 'buddy', and his initial ride of choice gets a new model kit this December. Now, we already had the initial build of Steel Haze get the 30MM model kit treatment a while back, and the updated version of Steel Haze towards the end of the game was recently given a very nice Robot Damashii toy. However, Kotobukiya has a long and storied history with the Armored Core series and has been making model kits of notable designs from these games for decades. This is where this model kit comes in, as Kotobukiya is handling this new Steel Haze release. Priced at 17,050 yen (or around $116 at the current exchange rate), it's a pricey kit, but it looks to be quite special. This is because it is part of the new Variable Infinity Overed Scale, or VIOS, line, and much bigger as a result. To explain, the original and main line for previous Armored Core kits from Kotobukiya was the standard Variable Infinity series of kits. I bought a few over the years, and they've all been very nicely done. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder This new line, though, offers bigger kits with greater detailing. For something like the initial Steel Haze design, this makes a lot of sense, as Steel Haze is a fast-moving AC and has very delicate-looking limbs. Now, at the normal Variable Infinity scale, these parts would be understandably small and fragile, so this new scale, in theory, affords greater strength, while still maintaining the level of detail from the games. This is where the previous and smaller 30MM kit from Bandai Spirits was more limited, and hopefully, where Kotobukiya can really shine. Released this December, you can pre-order this upcoming Steel Haze kit from places such as HobbyLink Japan. In the meantime, check out the video below to see the first time you meet your 'buddy' in Armored Core VI. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Hamilton Spectator
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Summer outdoor movie nights return to Grouse Mountain
Moviegoers can now enjoy a film with a stunning alpine backdrop on a North Shore mountain. Grouse Mountain announced this year's Movies on the Mountain listings, bringing fan favourites to the big screen every Thursday until the end of August. 'It is such a unique setting – the city view on one side [and] the amazing alpine backdrop on the other side,' said Emily Leak, communications manager for Grouse Mountain. 'So it's just a great activity to enjoy the mountain and enjoy the outdoors together.' The movies will play in the Birds in Motion viewing area and screen at sunset, so starting times will vary as the weeks go by. This year's movie lineup features favourites like The Parent Trap, Shrek, Mission Impossible: Fallout, The Lion King and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. '[It's a] pretty solid line. I think some of them are new, but I think a few of them we've done in the past and they've been super popular,' she said. 'I know Harry Potter has been the most popular every year.' Movies on the Mountain has been running films on the big screen since 2021, Leak said. She suggests bringing cushions and chairs, as the seating near the screen is limited. Leak also recommended bringing a blanket as it can get chilly on the mountain, and bug spray. While there isn't a concession stand, Leak said people can get a pre-movie bite or drink at the Rusty Rail Patio and Altitudes Patio until 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own popcorn and snacks. The outdoor movie nights are part of the resort's On the Mountain series, presenting sky high activities on summer evenings. One of those activities is Mingler Wednesdays where people can go up the Grouse Grind to enjoy Granville Island Brewing beer samples and a live DJ while connecting with other hikers on the Altitudes Patio. There's also Yoga on the Mountain on Saturdays, which is complimentary with admission, at the Mountaintop Plaza from 9 to 10 a.m. until Aug. 30. On Sundays, Music on the Mountain hits the stage at Altitudes Patio from 6:30 to 9 p.m. until Sept. 21. After 6 p.m. Grouse Mountain offers a Sunset Special rate to enjoy the evening activities, priced at $29. 'The biggest takeaway is it's a really unique opportunity. It's a great way to take advantage of the sunset special and still get some time up Grouse,' Leak said. 'It's just a fun way to get outdoors and spend time with the community, bonding over some movies that we all know and love.' Movies on the Mountain lineup: The Parent Trap: Thursday, July 31 Shrek: Thursday, Aug. 7 Mission Impossible: Fallout: Thursday, Aug. 14 The Lion King: Thursday, Aug. 21 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Thursday, Aug. 28 Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Chicago Tribune
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Dogs steal the show at Smith Village's annual pet parade
Dogs took to the runway Friday at Smith Village, bringing smiles to residents at the Beverly senior living community who came to watch the yearly pet parade. Their owners accompanied them, of course, but it was the dozen dogs strutting their stuff who stole the show. 'Rusty looks into the eyes of the people he meets and within seconds, they're in love' read Shannon McGuire, the master of ceremonies and a concierge at Smith Village, from the bio of the orange and white Brittany, who is 5. Mary Burke, Rusty's human companion, came with her sister, Peg Burke, who brought Casper, a cuddly white dog who loved playing with children and is dubbed 'Casper the friendly dog.' The two come to visit their mother, who lives there. There was also a contest to determine the top three models, who each received a goodie bag with treats and toys. Rusty came in third; Jewell, a Bernedoodle, second; and first place went to Bullet, a 5-year-old mini schnauzer. Anna Marie Heenan, Bullet's owner, said she had been owned by two shady individuals but was surrendered to Will County Animal Control, from where she adopted the pup. The pet parade has been going on since 2007, but staff have found other ways to bring the joy of pets to residents, including allowing those in independent living to have dogs and other pets and allowing some leeway in the hallways and common areas, where other residents can pet the canines. Marti Jadis, executive director, who attended the parade, has been known to walk a few residents' dogs. Many of the dogs at the event are popular fixtures with Smith residents. Bullet loves everyone, according to Heenan, who lives at Smith. 'He'll bark at you if you don't stop and pet him,' said Heenan, who said she was amazed he won first place. Elaine Butler, another Smith resident, said Jewell was also an attention grabber. 'Everybody knows this dog,' said Butler. 'She loves people and children.' Rosemary and Tom Hake, both dog lovers, watched the parade and pet some of the dogs as they strode past. 'I enjoyed it very much,' said Rosemary Hake. 'We're dog lovers, so any dog means something to us.' The couple had their own small dog that lived to 20 years when they resided in a condominium in Chicago, so they said they miss having a canine companion. Bridget Murphy, the Smith Village life enrichment director who organized the event, said it was good for everyone there. 'A lot of the residents in long-term care and assisted living, as well as independent living, used to have dogs, so for them to come to the pet parade to see the dogs in costume and be able to pet the dogs, it just brings them happiness,' said Murphy.
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Garden pro's £3 B&Q plant blooms now to the end of summer & self seeds for free flowers next year – the bees love it
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS Garden pro's £3 B&Q plant blooms now to the end of summer & self seeds for free flowers next year – the bees love it GARDENING and creating outside spaces with wildlife in mind is now essential going forward. And Rebecca Bevan, who works for the National Trust - has just written a book called Nature Friendly Gardening. 3 Rebecca Bevan and her dog Rusty - in a wildflower meadow 3 Nature Friendly Gardening by Rebecca Bevan (National Trust Books, £20) is out now 3 Foxgloves are native plants that grows well in gardens and seeds itself around. Credit: Getty She said: 'Even the smallest outside space contribute to a mosaic created by the gardens across the neighbourhood. "Your garden could be providing the overwintering spot for the newts that breed in your neighbours pond in Spring, while their tree is the nesting spot for the blue tits which clean your roses of aphids. 'Even if all you have is a patchy lawn, you may well be hosting a healthy population of soil-dwelling grubs, which in turn might be helping to support blackbirds or starlings. 'If it's lumpy with anthills, so much the better - ants make up the majority of the diet of the beautiful green woodpecker, which is resident in Britain all year round.' Her seven top tips for nature gardening are: PLANT A FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE Even the tiniest tree will have more flowers on it than a whole border of small plants. It uses the empty vertical space in a garden and hopefully provides places for birds to perch or even nest. PLANT LESS POTS AND HANGING BASKETS Put more perennial plants directly into the ground. Plants growing in soil need no extra water, feed, pots or potting compost and will last for years. Rebecca's favourite Perennials include... Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) – A native plant that grows well in gardens and seeds itself around. Popular with bumblebees. B&Q is currently selling Mr Fothergill's Oh Sow Simple Foxy Mix Foxglove flower seeds. Marjoram – (Origanum vulgare) Loved by pollinating insects, tolerant of sun or shade and almost any soil and useful in salads and cooking. Lungwort – (Pulmonaria officinalis) Great in shade with attractive spotty foliage for many months and flowers in early spring which are great for bees. Sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile) Very structural plant which flowers in late summer and has seed heads that last through winter. Sea holly (Eryngium) Great for a dry, sunny spot, these lovely spiky flowers attract many insects and their long-lasting seedheads are popular with birds. CHOOSE A FEW NATIVE WILDFLOWERS Hedgerow plants like cow parsley and red campion look great in gardens where you can admire them up close and they will attract native creatures. Kate steps out for 1st time since pulling out of Ascot to meet NHS staff & plants 'Catherine's Rose' in hospital garden DITCH THE WEEDKILLERS Especially on your lawn. Every weed is a wildflower which can help boost biodiversity. Clover and daisies in lawns can also keep them greener in dry weather. Less lovely weeds can be easily removed with a handfork or patio weeder for between paving slabs. MOW YOUR LAWN LESS OFTEN Once every 3 weeks will allow the grass to get lusher and some wildflowers to bloom. STOP TAKING WASTE TO THE TIP Stop taking your garden waste to the tip. Make a compost heap to recycle the nutrients and feed your soil or just make a pile for creatures to live in. LOOK AFTER YOUR SOIL It's a complex system of micro-organisms which recycle nutrients, help keep in air and water and feed plant roots. Too much digging or trampling can hurt it so keep it covered with perennial plants and stick to the paths. Also in Veronica's Column this week... Gardening news, top tips and win a Hydria Cascade water fountain NEWS! I was honoured to be a judge on the Robert Dyas Nominate Your Community Space competition - and the winner has been revealed. Volunteers from Day Drive Community Garden in Failsworth, Manchester plan to transform an unused garage site – to provide healthy food for those without easy access to it, offer workshops to empower individuals with new skills, and create a calming social hub in an otherwise urban environment. The retailer's nationwide competition encouraged people to nominate a green community space in their local area, which had the potential to be transformed for the mental and physical health of their community. The prize was £2.5k worth of gardening equipment and was part of Robert Dyas' ongoing Plant & Pause campaign, now in its third year, which encourages the nation to garden their way to better mental health. NEWS! A new YouGov survey, commissioned by Stiga - has shown that more and more people across the UK are embracing gardening - recognising that it's a fulfilling hobby that nurtures both nature and wellbeing. The survey found that 52 per cent of female respondents enjoy interacting with wildlife such as birds and butterflies, compared to 39 per cent of men. Whilst 29 per cent of men enjoy mowing the lawn versus 17 per cent of women. And although all ages enjoy gardening - it's the over 55s who claim to get the most out of it. WIN! Two Sun Gardening readers can get their hands on a stunning Hydria Cascade water fountain. To enter visit or write to Cascade Competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Entries close 11.59pm. July 19, 2025. T&Cs apply JOB OF THE WEEK It's all about deadheading this week - to ensure future on tying in climbing plants. Train cucumber plants upwards and pick courgettes before they get too big and turn into marrows. For more gardening tips and news follow me @biros_and_bloom
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Garden pro's £3 B&Q plant blooms now to the end of summer & self seeds for free flowers next year – the bees love it
GARDENING and creating outside spaces with wildlife in mind is now essential going forward. And Rebecca Bevan, who works for the National Trust - has just written a book called 3 Rebecca Bevan and her dog Rusty - in a wildflower meadow 3 Nature Friendly Gardening by Rebecca Bevan (National Trust Books, £20) is out now 3 Foxgloves are native plants that grows well in gardens and seeds itself around. Credit: Getty She said: 'Even the smallest outside space contribute to a mosaic created by the gardens across the neighbourhood. "Your 'Even if all you have is a 'If it's lumpy with anthills, so much the better - ants make up the majority of the diet of the beautiful green woodpecker, which is resident in Britain all year round.' Read More Gardening Her seven top tips for nature gardening are: PLANT A FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE Even the tiniest PLANT LESS POTS AND HANGING BASKETS Put more perennial plants directly into the ground. Plants growing in soil need no extra water, feed, pots or potting compost and will last for years. Rebecca's favourite Perennials include... Most read in Fabulous Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) – A native plant that grows well in gardens and seeds itself around. Popular with bumblebees. Marjoram – (Origanum vulgare) Loved by pollinating insects, tolerant of sun or shade and almost any soil and useful in salads and cooking. Lungwort – (Pulmonaria officinalis) Great in shade with attractive spotty foliage for many months and flowers in early spring which are great for bees. Sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile) Very structural plant which flowers in late summer and has seed heads that last through winter. Sea holly (Eryngium) Great for a dry, sunny spot, these lovely spiky flowers attract many insects and their long-lasting seedheads are popular with birds. CHOOSE A FEW NATIVE WILDFLOWERS Hedgerow plants like cow parsley and red campion look great in gardens where you can admire them up close and they will attract native creatures. Kate steps out for 1st time since pulling out of Ascot to meet NHS staff & plants 'Catherine's Rose' in hospital garden DITCH THE WEEDKILLERS Especially on your MOW YOUR LAWN LESS OFTEN Once every 3 weeks will allow the grass to get lusher and some wildflowers to bloom. STOP TAKING WASTE TO THE TIP Stop taking your garden waste to the tip. Make a compost heap to recycle the nutrients and feed your soil or just make a pile for creatures to live in. LOOK AFTER YOUR SOIL It's a complex system of micro-organisms which recycle nutrients, help keep in air and water and feed plant roots. Too much digging or trampling can hurt it so keep it covered with perennial plants and stick to the paths. Also in Veronica's Column this week... Gardening news, top tips and win a Hydria Cascade water fountain NEWS! I was honoured to be a judge on the Volunteers from Day Drive Community Garden in Failsworth, Manchester plan to transform an unused garage site – to provide healthy food for those without easy access to it, offer workshops to empower individuals with new skills, and create a calming social hub in an otherwise urban environment. The retailer's nationwide competition encouraged people to nominate a green community space in their local area, which had the potential to be transformed for the mental and physical health of their community. The prize was £2.5k worth of gardening equipment and was part of Robert Dyas' ongoing Plant & Pause campaign, now in its third year, which encourages the nation to garden their way to better mental health. NEWS! A new YouGov survey, commissioned by The survey found that 52 per cent of female respondents enjoy interacting with wildlife such as birds and butterflies, compared to 39 per cent of men. Whilst 29 per cent of men enjoy mowing the lawn versus 17 per cent of women. And although all ages enjoy gardening - it's the over 55s who claim to get the most out of it. WIN! Two Sun Gardening readers can get their hands on a stunning JOB OF THE WEEK It's all about deadheading this week - to ensure future on tying in climbing plants. Train cucumber plants upwards and pick courgettes before they get too big and turn into marrows. For more gardening tips and news follow me
