Win a Santa Claus paper toy

Chris Parks has a killer portfolio:








Chris designed this papercraft Santa as a promotional mailer for Running Dove Press:



You can't download it, but I do have one to give away. If you'd like an unassembled model, and live in the USA, comment on this post and include your email so I can get in touch. I'll pick a winner in a few days.

Plush Thor

Entertainment Earth has already started what they're calling an after Christmas sale, including this delightful plush Thor.

Link roundup

1. Cute mountains desktop wallpaper. Via these sites.

2. Olly Moss's characters in Star Wars: The Old Republic are all named after fonts and his guild is Cosmic Sans.

3. Big gallery of outtakes from the great book Mail Order Mysteries that I featured a while back. Via.

4. Download Said the Gramaphone's best songs of 2011.

5. Don't forget to participate in the James Bond art contest - - big prize.

6. 50% off t-shirts at Zazzle with the code SHIRTEXPRESS. I recommend Miskatonic University, Vonster, Steve Thomas, Franco Brambilla, Adam Koford, and my own store.

Hungarian book cover for William Gibson's Idoru

Book cover for William Gibson's Idoru, from this gallery of Hungarian book covers.

Ill-advised ad campaign

Ad campaign by Spring:

Small hammers on chains installed on public fire alarm bells.
“When the bell rings, the next round of a boxing-inspired fitness regime begins.”

Via.

Monstrous Santa Claus paper toy

Download Santa Claws here. Via.

Trailer for The Hobbit

Looks terrific (aside from that plate-throwing animation). Via.