The Retro Game Adventure

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STORYLINE: The leader singer of a California punk rock band, Dino had a passion for video games. The bright colors and happy 8-bit bleeps made his child's heart glow. He repaired old arcade machines and game consoles as a side business to supplement his income in-between gigs. But there was one game he longed for that he could never find. Until one day he got a mysterious email.

This gamer room makes me feel stupid happy, like a cozy hideout where your buds come over and you shoot the shit for hours. lol You can get the Retro Game goodies at the new round of Level Up, but you need to be fast, the 5th is the last day. From Level Up: The little green hair elves are wearable pets gacha by swagga. The Tossing Barrels Arcade game by Nomad is a wearable backpack and it is animated! (I scaled it up larger for the picture and hid the backpack straps.) The Pac Man Ghost wall art is by Frogstar, and the black art poster is by Unrependant. On the table are the brick cube, coin, and question mark box are by Mien. The Gamer bracelet and ring are a gacha by Nomad. It's non-rigged so you can adjust it for a good fit. The Headgear is by Swagga and it's also editable non-rigged mesh. The glass elements on the eye piece are animated and you can change the color with a hud. Other things I am wearing: The new years group gift hair from Tableau Vivant comes with all the color huds and it has fits for girls and guys. The piercings are by Haus of Darcy and were on sale at the last round of Tengoku-no-rakuen. (Also by Haus of Darcy on sale at Creation.Jp are nipple piercings with several styles of piercings.) The jean vest by 7 Mad Ravens is on sale right now at the Cosmopolitan Sales Room. You can get it in Punk like above, camo, or rebel styles. The Wasted jeans are also by 7 Mad Ravens. The New Rock boots are subscriber gift from Hoorenbeek. To get them, join the subscriber group and wait 15 days. Then go back to get the gifts. Now, perhaps you are noticing how nice the details are on they arms and hands here. You didn't? Look again. That is a fitted mesh body for men by Kauna. It's on sale right now at FaMESHed. (In a later post I will tell you all about the new fitted mesh bodies for the guys.) Happy New Year, Game on!

On Him, Dino:

Bracelet: NOMAD Silver Gamer Bracelet // RARE, gacha [mesh](Level Up)(50L)
Ring: NOMAD Silver Gamer Ring .001, gacha [mesh](Level Up)(50L)
Headset: SWaGGa Half-Dead Headgear v3 [mesh](Level Up)(199L)
Watch: NOMAD Retro Game Watch [mesh](Level Up)(100L)
Piercings: Haus of Darcy .HoD. - TV Piercing 8 - Razor [mesh]
Hair: Tableau Vivant Hatsuhi hair male [mesh](group gift)(free)
Shirt: 7 Mad Ravens DirtyDog-Black [mesh](Cosmopolitan Sales Room)(100L)
Pants: 7 Mad Ravens Wasted-Grey [mesh](175L)
Boots: Hoorenbeek New Rock Boots - Red Demon [mesh](subscribers gift)(free)
Eyes: IKON Hope Eyes - Denim [mesh](150L)
Body, hands: Kauna Tauso - [A1 v1.0] [mesh](FaMESHed)(2999L)
Skin: Kooqla Knight of Rose (990L)

Setting, Game Room 1:

Art: Unrepentant Keep Calm And Omnom RARE [mesh](Level Up)(25L)

Art: Frogstar Shiny & New Pixel Ghost (Blue, Pink, Orange[mesh](Level Up)(150L)

Pet: SWaGGa Follower - Right Leg[mesh](Level Up)(50L)
Pet: SWaGGa Follower - Left Leg[mesh](Level Up)(50L)

Game: NOMAD "Tossing Barrels 3D" Backpack [mesh](Level Up)(250L)
Watch: NOMAD Retro Gamer's wristwatch [mesh](Level Up)(100L)

Props: Mien One Up Coin,  Plain Block, Question Block[mesh](Level Up)(150L)

Chair: CheekyPea OmNom Chair [mesh](200L)
Cube 1: [tea.s] Puzzle Cube Chair - Fixed [mesh](250L)
Cube 2: [tea.s] Puzzle Cube Chair - Mixed [mesh](250L)
Table: beach street game controller table[mesh](no longer available)

House: Epia Workshop Attic Skybox [mesh](500L)

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In this 2nd view of the game room you can see the Vintage Gamer set on the right by Fetch. it includes a retro game console, table, and flat screen tv. To the left is the Gamer Living room by NOMAD. It includes couch with single and couple animations, tube table, and barrel toss wall shelf. The little guy by the sofa is Mr Molimar by Monster Slayer. on the backwall are a series of framed art from the Frogstar gacha Art Prints. Each artwork is a theme game style. On the table top is one of the board games by Hopscotch, "Don't get angry, avatar." In this image, Dino is wearing the NOMAD Retro Gamer's wristwatch. The face is a pong-like game and it keeps real time! I set mine to the SL PST time and the 12 hour cyle. 

Setting, Game Room 2:
Table, console, tv screen: Fetch Vintage Gamer Set [mesh](Level Up)(295L)

Wall Art: Frogstar art prints, gacha[mesh](Level Up)(25L each)

Board Game: Hopscotch board games [mesh](Level Up)(150L)
Shelf, coffee table, couch: NOMAD Industrial Gamer living room [mesh](Level Up)(250L)
Plushie: Monster Slayer  Mr. Molimar [mesh](Level Up)(100L)
Key holder: Wimey Take This Key Holder [mesh]

Laptop: MESHWORX Loztech_Laptop With 5 Animations [mesh]
Pizzabox: Neurolab SPACE PIZZA [mesh](3L)
PacMan shelf: Cheeky Pea Chomper Comic Shelf - Yellow [mesh]
Pose: Embody F BROWSER 3 (39L)

Thanks for your help on the set Kariritaisho!

Femboy Hunt Winter 2013, part 1

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The Femboy Hunt - Winter 2013 has begun! This hunt has something for everyone: girls, guys, and anything in-between, even other species like elves and furries. You have 16 days to scoop up the goodies. I am an official blogger for this hunt. To show you previews as quickly as possible, items will be presented in a simple format. The more glam androgynous styles, I will be showing. My posing partner will be showing the more cute femboy styles. For a masterlist of hunt locations and more prize previews, go to Femboy Hunt. Happy hunting!

First up are two outfits for the men.  The outfit on the left from A:S:S reminds me of an evil bishie style, so I'm channeling my inner Sesshomaru. The Iron Claw mesh top on the right makes a bold statement with Sandra Bernhard's picture the letters "The Androgyny." 

On Him left:

Boa, corset, pants: A:S:S Snow Prince (male base) [mesh] (Femboy Hunt #7)(2L)
Hair: Emotions Heaven - snow
Skin: Tableau Vivant Noctis skin - tone 1
Eyes: Eclectic Randomness Infinity Eyes - with color and texture change hud
Nails: Mandala Unisex Nail Male - with color change hud
Shoes: Barerose Starlight Angel
Pose: Zzang model 008

On Him right:

Shirt: Iron Claw TheAndrogyny (male base) [mesh] (Femboy hunt #43)(2L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Noctis skin - tone 1
Hair: Drot The Kenji - black ice
Eyes: Sn@tch Illyria Eyes - blackness
Collar: Blitzed Legacy Choker - black
Necklace: Rozoregalia Nornir necklace - 1/c
Piearcings: Mandala Face Pierce - black
Cuffs: Blitzed Brutal Cuffs - Old leather black
Shoes: Hoorenbeek Dr. H. Boots - black
Pose: Stakey - troubled 04

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The Dango skin is a peachy fresh freckle face in both male and female format. I couldn't resist having a little fun with this one. Identical twins but one is male, the other female.

On Him:
Skin: Dango Freckled (male for female base) (Femboy hunt #40)(2L)
Hair: Dura Boys & Girls 16 - light blue
Eyes: FTL Dawn Eyes - Hanairo
Outfit: Curious Kitties Muli Feathered Skull Coat
Shoes: L&B Mens Biker Classic Shoe
Pose: Zzang model 007

On Her
Skin: Dango Freckled (female for female base) (Femboy hunt #40)(2L)
Hair: Dura Boys & Girls 16 - light blue
Eyes: FTL Dawn Eyes - Hanairo
Eyelashes: FTL Eyelashes - C01 Natural
Crown, Earrings, Necklace, Ring: WTG Swan Song
Outfit: Frozen Night FN*Baby feather dress - angelic white
Shoes: DemotiK Beauty's Ballet Slippers - white
Pose Zzang model 005

Fox Hunt Rivalry 2

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This Fox Hunt is a game of hide and seek. The winner is the person who tags the fox first. We were running hard on the fox's trail, when a shoe became loose on my horse Artemis. We had made an emergency stop at the blacksmith. Suddenly a snake slithered up and spooked her. She reared up and screamed, hooves flying. Luckily, I was not on her at the time, that could have hurt if I was thrown! After Artemis calmed down, we rejoined the fox hunt. The fox was a wily one. I found it hiding on the roof of the horse stables. We gave chase and finally "tagged" it. I hung the trophy in Artemis' stall. There was a very pretty lady in a purple dress waiting for me there. She invited me to have tea with her. It was a grand day!

This picture series was inspired by the Fox Hunt at the new sim Helping Hoof-Virtual Equine Therapy (or HHVET). The fox hunt was a lot of fun. I really got into creating the look! There are some great fashion possibilites for men in the Equestrian style. The Tableau Vivant Boot Pants were a perfect match. I am so happy to finally have an elegant styled pant that works with a tall boot. From Hoorenbeek, the Riding Boots are a must, and the Velvet Blazer reminds me of an Oxford schoolboy. BlakOpal provides the shirt, ascot, and vest. BlakOpal also has 2 more excellent free Victorian style outfits for men: Hawkesworth Outfit - Brown and Hawkesworth Outfit - Black. The Hunting Whip finishes off the look. It's awesome and authentic.

On Him:
Hair: Scars Ohayo Gray (100L)
Shirt: BlakOpal Tramontane Outfit - Sage (free)
Hat: Cero Style NOPH male Hat (past hunt, Night at the Opera Hunt #1) (free)
Blazer: Hoorenbeek Mesh Velvet Blazer Black [mesh] (520L)
Pants: Tableau Vivant Boots pants - Andalusite [mesh] (255L)
Shoes: Hoorenbeek Riding Boots - Black (520L)
Cane: Ernst Osterham Hunting Whip v1.1 (145L)
Gloves: KU ::KU::_InuSS_CM* Gloves gothic (free)
Poses: F*ckingNinjas *FN* Helen and the Minotaur, *FN* Into Battle (50L)

On Horse:
Avatar: Waterhorse ~*WH*~Horse Avatar (Pinto) (2500L)
Texture: The Texture Barn Cleveland showy red bay Texture Pack for Horse Avatars (350L)
Tack: CarriageTrade Interactive Tack English Light horse (1299)
Mane and Tail: Scraggy Cat *SC* LH Braided Manes & Tails (Black) (250L)
Pose: F*ckingNinjas *FN* Charangoyle pose (50L)

On Fox:

Avatar: Timber Wilds Industry Fox (2100L)

Location:
HHVET Get a notecard of all current events at the landing point. Sim events include: horse races, hidden object hunts, barrel races, dressage training and competition, private riding lessons, steeplechase, trail rides, and of course the fox hunt. Check it out!

HHVET FREEBIES:
Free riding outfit for women.
Free horse, animal, and stable items.
All the past HHVET Leaf Hunt prizes.
Thanks for your help Fulli and Ivy!

Premium: Orville

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"No, dont leave me!" she cried and ran after me. Before I could take off, she lunged at my plane. I could not believe my eyes when I saw this crazy lady had grabbed onto the wing! But it was too late to slow down, the wheels were already off the runway. The added weight caused the plane to dip dangerously to the side. I almost crashed in the ocean! ...And that was tamest thing that happened in the next 30 minutes of the Silver Baron's Wild Ride.  lol

The new premium gift has been released, a very cool World War 1 airplane. It's easy to fly. Sounds great. It seats one, but your buddies can also ride by hanging on for dear life on the wing. lol  You can take off the new premium Orville airport and fly over several connecting premium lands. The hangers and air traffic control tower are also in a 1920s style. Many people were there today. It was like a spontaneous air show. Cool!

Good news! If you are not a premium member, or if your membership will expire sometime before now and the new year, there is a sale for 50% on the quarterly membership. Read here for more details: Take-to-The-Skies-of-Second-Life

On Him:
Coat and Sweater: FATEwear Coat Derrick Tundra [mesh] (300L)
Eyepatch: Air Fairlady Corsair (600L)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Dragon Mesh Hair - MALE - Whites Pack [mesh] (250L)
Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Mullingar Boots - Black (520L)
Transportation: Lindy Premium Airplane v1.04 (free)(premium membership required SALE 50%)

Location:
Orville Airport
Thanks for your help Fulli!

Monarch Butterfly Hunt

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Monarch Butterfly Hunt includes things for guys too from :::Dimbula Rose::: and *.amato.*! Look for the rare monarch butterflies. The hunt area is wonderfully decorated and makes a good place to just hang out with your friends or take pictures in your Halloween outfits. Hunt is from Oct 12th to the 30th. For information go to: http://dorothyge.slmame.com

On Him:
Oufit: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: Munchkin Boy Set (Male) (86L)
Skin: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: Nilgiri skin(tan)_HW make (200L)
Shape, Eyes: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: Madhatter, Male Eyes Sky Blue (800L)
Hair: Dura **Dura-Boy**01 Gold (tint added)(100L)
Hat: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: Happy Halloween !!<3 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Shoes: Redgrave 02 Classic Loafers Mokka (490L)
Pose: Amato *.amato.* DIO pose 02 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)

On Her:
Skin, Eyes: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: RMK Halloween 2012 PRIZE (RMK Halloween)(free)
Hair: Magika Halloween Group Gift, Pumpkin [mesh] (subscribe to receive)(free)
Outfit: Dimbula Rose Halloween Cat 1/2 [mesh] (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)(free)
Ears, Gloves, Socks, Makeup: Dimbula Rose Halloween Cat 2/2 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Shoes:  Amato MMM-HH2012 prize*.amato.*2/4 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Pose: Amato MMM-HH2012 prize*.amato.* 4/4 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)

Location:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BlueBird/244/87/3000

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Included in the previews above are Monarch Hunt items, Halloween gift hairs from Dura and esk-imo, and prizes from RMK Halloween and The Resting Place.

On Him:
Jacket: Amato mmm-HH2012 *.amato.* 2/4 [mesh] (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Skin: Fierce Designs Fierce**Vampire skin - male (Resting Place prize)(free)
Eyes: A Netherworld Moonshadow Eyes - Blood (Resting Place prize)(free)
Pose: Amato MMM-HH2012 prize*.amato.* 1 through 8 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Shoes: [ hoorenbeek ] Dr. H. Boots - Black (520L)
Hair: ...Scars... Hair  Yukizirushi [White] (100L)

On Her:
Outfit 2: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: orange munchkin set (free)
Hair 2: +SD Lo*momo+ Ajuga Halloween [mesh] (RMK Halloween)(free)

Outfit 3: Amato MMM-HH2012 *.amato.* 1/4 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Hair 3: Dura Halloween gift hair, ladys (group gift)(free)

Outfit 4: Dimbula Rose :::DR::: Halloween Cat Set 2/2 (mmm Halloween hunt)(free)
Hair 4: esk-imo Halloween Gift Hair - Yurei (group gift)(free)
Thanks for your help Fulli!

Baroque Style

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The Collabor88's one year anniversary is this month with many participants from the past year returning for the celebration. The theme for August is Baroque. Being a fan of Baroque style, of course I had to go see it. The sale has ended, and now you pick up these items at the main Tableau Vivant store. 

On Him:

Pants: Tableau Vivant Shiny Pants - Black [mesh] (188L)

Shirt, Vest, Collar, Cumberbun: The Black Canary Congruent Truths (300L) 

Gloves: KU ::KU::_InuSS_CM* Gloves gothic (free)

Shoes: Hoorenbeek Riding Boots - Black (520L)

Hair: A&Y Aeon hair - White (250L)

Eyeliner: Tableau Vivant Vincent Make up 13 White (80L)

On Her:

Top: Glam Affair Dorota Shirt - Baroque [mesh] (188L)

Eyes: Poetic Colors orchid nightfall large bright [mesh]  (free)

Pants: Tableau Vivant Gatsby pants black (150L)

Shoes: Lapointe and BastChild "Elise" Ankle & Knee Boot PATENT BL (499L)

Hair: TuTys DOG DAY wicker hat and hair black (edited) (free)

Gloves: Curious Kitties *C:K* Simple Black Gloves (free)

Location:

Set: Michigans Shack 'Dance With Me'  Gothic Dance Floor (past 60 Liden Weekend) (60L)

Backdrop skyline: Venexia

The Idol Bodyguard

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When a popular gothic idol's life is threatened, a deadly pale bodyguard comes to her rescue.

The Bodyguard
Eyeliner: The Gallery Gift Shop TGGS Anniversary Hunt [~Tableau Vivant~ red] (TGGS Hunt) (free)
Shirt left: RokumeikaN +RMK*Stripeshirt*+ (200L)
Shirt right: RokumeikaN +RMK*Johnny*shirt+ (200L)
Belt: SEY :sey RJK2 Studded belt=black= (250L)
Boots: [ hoorenbeek ] Mullingar Boots - Black (520L)
Weapon: toxicweapons Yazimoto Black Destruction (1L)
Pose: Sadistic Hacker Katana Poses (group gift)(free)

Location:
The Rose Theatre

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Who is this mysterious protector? Will she fall in love?

The Bodyguard
Shirt: RokumeikaN +RMK*Men's Gothic Shirt*+C (200L)
Mask: AIR Air_Predictor_M_Silver_CM (burgundy jewel tint) (The Rebel's Playground #1) (free)
Hair: A&Y Vamp hair - White (200L)
Guitar: Arduenn Schwartzman Sculpted Kitten Guitar 2.0 (gothic tint) (10L)

The Idol
Hair: Curious Kitties Nyanotech Hair (type B) - Frasti V3 (free)
Eyes: FTL Dawn Eyes - Hanairo (100L)
Outfit: + NK + Temptation of the ribbon_blue (group gift, 10L to join)(free)
Shoes with socks: Dark Midday Designs "Elegant Dolly" Lolita pumps with Lace Socks (125L)
Microphone: Mainland Music Instruments Microphone + 18 Animations + Animated mouth (700L)
Poses: vMotional Animations and Poses (vMo) Model Poses: Soulsinger v2 (200L)

Location
Stage Concert professional Furr Burt (7,900L) (you can demo and make your own lighting design!)

Thanks for your help Fulli!

Fashion Mash-up: Motley Crue vs Tomb Raider

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This was my entry into the Fashion and Freebies for Men photo contest. My idea was taking two different things and mixing them together to create something new.

Hair: Little Britain Designs Hells Angel Blonde (350L)

Skin: Prodigal Ale_MHOH6_special_bald (hunt gift)

Eyes: FTL Dawn Eyes - Shinbashi (330L for set)

Tattoo Face: 22769 Casual Couture ~ homme [ant v1] (50L)

Tattoo lips: Micalia Darkrose .:Glamorize:. Rival Black Combo Makeup - Lips (1L)

Tattoo body: Overt OVERT Dirt (100L)

Necklace: Chop Zuey A Mad Monkey Men's Necklace (group gift)

Bracelet: Chop Zuey A Mad Monkey Men's Bracelet (199L)

Bracelet: Joice Dreamscape *JD*BRACELET black/grey (hunt gift)

Tank Top: Mortality :MORTALITY:: GREY CAMO TANK (99L)

Belt: Jessi Windstorm Expedition - Black - Bull Whip and Dagger (149L)

Pants: Hoorenbeek Cargo Pants - Black - Belt with Pockets (480L)

Underwear: Vitamen Ribbed Cotton Boxer_Sumi_01 (370L for set)

Socks: SF Design Menswear black socks (hunt gift)

Boots: Dolome Designs Zane Collection Monk strap boot (hunt gift)

Location:
Mayan King's Maze