Team Fortress 2 Demoman action figure by Neca

Here's a photo of the upcoming Team Fortress 2 Demoman action figure by Neca (the sample was stolen from Neca's Toy Fair booth).

Link roundup

1. The Oakland A's were the talk of the sports world on Monday after signing Cuban slugger/outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who put out a truly outlandish promotional video. If you're not convinced it's worth your time to watch, read this detailed description.

2. A lengthy analysis of why the Death Star's trash compactor makes little sense.

3. Bonsai tree houses.

4. Gyroscopically stabilized pool table for cruise ships.

Illustration roundup

Adam Koford created a monstrous unicorn for BoingBoing.







Augmented reality Valentine's Day cup at Starbucks. Via.






Henri's Walk to Paris is a children's book by Saul Bass reissued for $12 at Amazon.




Comin' at Ya! movie poster by Jay Shaw going on sale Wednesday at Mondo.

*Buy Mondo posters at eBay.

Alice in Wonderland dolls

Alice in Wonderland dolls by Cart Before the Horse on sale at Etsy.

Link roundup

1. The Mass Effect 3 demo is now available.

2. Mike Krahulik has some negative comments about the story in The Old Republic.

3. The 10 worst swings of the 2011 baseball season. Via.

4. The latest Paranorman newspaper.

5. The BBTS already has preorders for some of the Toy Fair 2012 toys, including Play Arts Kai Mass Effect and Lego Star Wars and Avengers.

Win a copy of Lawrence Lessig's new eBook

Out today from Byliner is One Way Forward: The Outsider's Guide to Fixing the Republic by Lawrence Lessig.

I have one digital copy to give away. For a chance to win, simply comment on this post and include your email so I can contact you if you win. One comment per person, and this contest is open worldwide. I'll pick a winner Sunday night.

Diamond Select booth at Toy Fair 2012

Huge gallery of photos of Diamond Select's Toy Fair 2012 booth, including Venom Minimates, Alice: Madness Returns action figures, Mad Monster Party figures, and much, much more.