New York City’s Toy Fair is the largest show of it’s kind in North America. It’s where toy makers, designers, and tech companies release their latest gadgets for the first time. Unlike a lot of shows that Mimoco attends each year, Toy Fair isn’t geared to the public, it’s geared toward retailers. With that in mind, we made sure that MimoZine was there to share the joy of Toy Fair with everyone. Check it out:
Needless to say, we had a lot of fun at Toy Fair, but we were also getting down to business, showing off our latest MIMOBOT designs as well as our newest product, MIMOMicro SD card reader and drive. We were thrilled to show off all our goodness.
Remember back in the day when you were a kid and Valentine’s Day rolled around?
Usually the day was spent constructing mailboxes (which were just plain old paper bags covered in construction paper hearts, stickers, and glitter) and taping them to the desk. Then the valentine-giving frenzy began. Back then, Valentine’s Day wasn’t exclusive to someone you thought was cute. Everyone got a valentine. Even your teacher. So when the dust settled, and you found your way back to your desk, magically an overflowing bag of tiny envelopes would be there to await you! <3
AHH MEMORIES.
Last week I went through some of my old school papers from when I was young, and lo and behold, I came across a veritable -book- of valentines from elementary school! We’re talking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Care Bears, Mario Brothers, My Little Pony, Garfield, Legend of Zelda, and the list goes on! Truly a nostalgia bomb. (Thanks Mom!) So, since it just so happens that it’s Valentine’s Day, I knew I had to share.
Here’s a few of my favorites. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Pretty much says it all. When Billy Dee Williams came for an exclusive Lando Calrissian MIMOBOT signing at the MIMO-booth at SDCC 2011, Bootleg toy designer, Star Wars nerd, star of Bravo’s Work of Art, and MimoZine correspondent, The Super Sucklord, sat down with the legendary Duke of Smooth, Mr. Billy Dee Williams. Lando. Cal. Rissian. Works everytime. Yes.
We get a look at how Mr. Williams approached the role of Han Solo’s pirate friend, and at how the public’s perception of the actor’s persona may not give him full credit as the classy gentleman he really is.
Refresh Your Memory. You Enjoy Billy Dee @#$&%& Williams.
So, maybe it’s been chilly at times in some parts of the country, but we can all agree that this winter has been down balmy. Even in Fargo, ND, the country’s coldest city, the high today is a downright blistering 32º. That’s like 67º to those people. Needless to say, this winter has been more than just weird, it’s been virtually non-existent.
Now, no one wants to cast dispersions on quaint traditions, but when that ‘prognosticator of prognosticators’, the groundhog, declared this morning that we’ve got six long weeks of winter ahead of us, you have to have your doubts.
We at Mimoco predict 6 more weeks of spring and then full blown autumn for about 2 mos. That will be followed directly by a real winter which will likely last for 4mos., only to suddenly thaw to a blistering summer that will last upwards of 4 years. After that, leave it to the large squirrel to tell us our fates…
It’s always surprising how awesome this movie is. It’s eminently rewatchable. Top 15 of all time? yes, that’s a serious question…
What’s the connection between personal data storage, cutting edge design and pop-culture characters, and the building blocks of our Universe? The brand-new Einstein MIMOBOT! Hey, it’s ALL relative, baby!
Einstein MIMOBOT will be unveiled at the Macworld MIMObooth #1036 and is available at mimoco.com, and in select stores. With capacities of up to 64GB of storage and preloaded with exclusive bonus Mimory™ and the MimoDesk™ personalization suite of Einstein-themed wallpapers, icons, and avatars, the Einstein MIMOBOT is the first in the “Legends of MIMOBOT Series”, celebrating iconic figures from history.
All us Star Wars fans understand that not everything can be perfect. In our hyper-detailed analyzation of all things born from Lucas-mind, we’ve noticed a few inconsistencies, a few moments of cheese, a few non-sequitors. We know that, in order for a story to be moving, entertaining, and engaging enough to create a veritable cult of fans galaxy-wide, there have to be a few holes…
The folks at “How It Should Have Ended” have a pretty funny spin on how they should’ve filled them in the original episodes of the Star Wars Series:
Episode IV: A New Hope
Fair enough… why didn’t the Deathstar just blow Yavin IV to Alderaan-sized pieces?
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
This is the best one: A father’s joy…
Episode VI: Return of The Jedi
Good opener, tho I doubt a thermodetonator would take out a single room leaving a frozen carbonite wall decoration completely unharmed and not simply blow Jabba’s palace to smithereens. What is great, however, is the bit about Vader’s acceptance of having children and not taking the Emperor to task about the whole, ‘killing Padme’ bit…
We love all things SXSW. We love all things interactive, social, and media. We love beer, especially when it comes from our beloved hometown brewer, Sam Adams. So, yeah… this is AWESOME:
Sam Adams is collaborating w/ social-media guru Guy Kawasaki on the “Crowd Craft Project”, where the legendary brewer opens up it’s Willy Wonka gates to all it’s followers on Facebook to create a special beer available only in select Austin, TX bars during SXSW.
Install this Facebook App and YOU help decide the color, clarity and malt/hops/yeast proportions. Awesome.
Beer Nerds – grab your racking tubes, your siphon hoses and your degassers! Get your hands dirty with one of America’s (and Boston’s!) most beloved brewers and join Mimoco at SXSW Interactive this year down in Austin, TX for a pint. Yes.
2012 is going to be huge. Mimoco has been the home of the MIMOBOT designer USB flash drive, the first character-based memory stick, for over 6 years now. We were the first to bring character design to personal tech, and our product lines have included awesome fan favorite licensed characters and designs by world famous artists alike.
Now, Mimoco, Inc. is thrilled to unveil a brand-new product line of fashionable personal data storage devices called MIMOMICRO™. The MIMOMICRO product line is a smaller, more versatile device and demonstrates the evolution of the MIMOBOT collection. Not only can MIMOMICRO be used as a USB flash drive with removable microSD memory cards, but it also functions as a microSD card reader to transport data between mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, digital cameras, and mp3 players to your computer. It makes sharing your data with the world that much faster and easier.
MIMOMICRO boasts fully 3D sculpted characters and vehicles and features a cap-free design with flip-out USB plug, a built-in keychain, and LED indicator light. Mimoco is introducing this exciting new line of personal tech devices at CES 2012 with brand-new Star Wars™ and DC Comics™ products. MIMOMICRO will be available in select retail stores and online at mimoco.com in March 2012. Yes. 2012 is a great time to Refresh Your Memory!
“Mimoco, renowned makers of the MIMOBOT® line of character-based designer USB flash drives, has unveiled a new product line of fashionable personal data storage devices called MIMOMICRO™. The MIMOMICRO™ product line can best be described as a smaller, more versatile evolution of the MIMOBOT® collection. Not only can MIMOMICRO™ be used as a USB flash drive with interchangeable microSD memory cards, but it also functions as a microSD card reader to transport data between mobile phones, tablets, e-readers, digital cameras, and mp3 players to one’s computer.” Read More >
2011 had a lot of ups and downs for everyone, but we’re excited about all that 2012 has to offer. May the New Year be bright for you, we’re so excited for everything it holds in store!
Check back with us soon, SO MUCH happening here at Mimoco in 2012!
O! Holiday Jolly-day time! Everyone at Mimoco has been working as hard as Santa’s elves to get all the holiday shipments out and we needed an opportunity to relax and let loose. So, here now for your viewing enjoyment:
A Very Merry Teamoco Holiday Party!!!
It all starts with the exchanging of gifts!
Then… add a little bit of Santa’s Medicine into the mix:
Add a dash of friendly sport:
End in states of Agony:
And Ecstasy:
Everyone here at Mimoco Wishes You a Very Happy Holidays!!!
So, maybe it’s been chilly at times in some parts of the country, but we can all agree that this winter has been down balmy. Even in Fargo, ND, the country’s coldest city, the high today is a downright blistering 32º. That’s like 67º to those people. Needless to say, this winter has been more than just weird, it’s been virtually non-existent.
