Papercraft Mad Hatter, UK Events, and Philosophy

Another one I missed somehow in all the excitement. Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy. This is a book in a series which seeks to popularize philosophy by using pop culture as a frame of reference to discuss it (I'm guessing sort of like the Tao of Pooh did for Taoism.) It looks pretty interesting. Among the topics covered are: The nature of reality (Cheshire Cat), if you can make words mean whatever you want (Humpty Dumpty), and if Alice herself is a feminist icon.

A rather long list of Alice in Wonderland related kids events happening in the UK. This was found on a page where a Guardian writer tells about taking her daughter to see a Mad Hatter event at the Antony House in Cornwall, where parts of the Tim Burton movie were filmed.

Paper Wonderland has a papercraft of the American McGee's Alice video game Mad Hatter. (Thanks to Sylvie for sending me corrected information!)

Previously: The Mystery of Lewis Carroll Book Review

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Correction on McGee's Return Trailer and News on the Soundtrack

First off, on Monday, I posted a trailer that was purported to be the new American McGee's Alice Returns trailer. American McGee posted on his blog that this is not the case. Sorry about that everyone. At the very least, I think American McGee's should check into hiring the guy who created it. He did a good job!

Next, a band named "All Time Low" will be supplying a track on the Alice 2010 Soundtrack. Anybody know anything about them?

Here's a screen grab from a cool iPhone game called Alice in Bomberland. From the previews I've seen, it looks pretty cool. Official site is here.

Previously: Let's Play Alice and Cool Figurines

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Woo Hoo! New Trailer for American McGee's Alice

Check it out. A new trailer for American McGee's Alice in Wonderland video game. I thought that it would be coming out in 2010, but now it looks like it's coming out in 2011? At any rate, enjoy the trailer. I hope the graphics on the game are this good. Alice looks really creepy! Cheshire cat is looking rather smashing as well. Via.



Previously: American McGee's Alice Concept Art

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Lots of Alice Art and Let's Play

There is enough Alice in Wonderland art at this site to keep anyone occupied for hours. There is the inevitable Sir John Tenniel, but in addition there is fan art, photography, art from American McGee's Alice, and some NSFW art as well. All the art is posted with links back to the source, which is really nice. Posted above is Pool Of Tears, by Erin Kelso (aka bluefooted).

You kind of have to scroll down a lot to get to them, but here are pictures of Alice in Wonderland figurines that are pretty cool. These can be bought on Amazon in a four-pack, here: Alice in Wonderland 4-Pack Trading Figures

Let's Play: If you've ever been curious about American McGee's Alice, but aren't into video games, you can watch an expert gamer named L0rdVega play the entire thing on YouTube. It kind of feels like cheating, but there it is.

Previously: Disney announces Alice in Wonderland game to be released 2010.

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Alice Costume Ideas for Halloween

If you are particularly crafty and wish to be Alice in Wonderland for Halloween, here are some items of interest:

Picture of a nice Alice costume. Although most people think light blue when they think Alice.

Here is a page with "Gothic Lolita Patterns". Items 3, 4 and 5 are the dress patterns we're interested in.

A page of cosplay costumes by Miyuki-chan.

For the not-so-crafty, here is a link to Alice costumes on Amazon. These range from the risque:

Cheshire Cat Costume

To the not-so-risque:

Adult Classic Alice in Wonderland Costume

Don't miss the American Mcgee Alice Costume!

Previously: Cool fabrics for Costumes

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Getting Monday out of the Way Alice Concept Art

American McGee posted some photos of the model they're using for the Alice Returns game. (Via Superpunch) Which led me to this:

Amazing Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat concept art in American McGee's Flickr account.

In other news that's kind of old news, Johnny Depp showed up at the Disney D23 Expo dressed up as Captain Jack and announced that he's on board for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" due out in 2011.

Previously: Alice in Wonderland 2010 Concept Art

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Fast Day is Slow

What we have here is a lack of news about Alice 2010. However, it seems like the sun never sets on Alice in Wonderland. Here are a few new items:

Can we hear a big "Yowsa!" for J. Scott Campbell's Alice in Wonderland cartoon illustration? Here is more by the same artist.

Notes on planning an Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party. Looks good!

I'm not sure if I already linked to this. Sorry if it's a repeat. More information about Alice Returns - the sequel to American McGee's Alice video game.

Speaking of American McGee's Alice Returns, here is more concept art for Alice Returns on SuperPunch.

Last - this is oh so YESTERDAY but it seems that Alice in Wonderland style hairbands are making a comeback.

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Happy Birthday to Me

Since it is my birthday, I am giving you a present. I decided to get my crayons out and make a Cheshire Cat wallpaper. This is from the concept art that American McGee posted on his blog. Of course, it's the American McGee's Cheshire Cat because I already posted one for the Tim Burton movie (rather sneakily I might add) here: Cheshire Cat wallpaper. Enjoy and please don't sue me.

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Monday News Round-up

It is Monday and that means there are no more links for you. See the menu? They are not there. These are in no particular order.

Janicu has included Alice in Wonderland in a list of 10 upcoming movies based on books.

WebUrbanist has posted a list of 12 bizarre theme restaurants. Included is a Japanese Alice in Wonderland themed restaurant.

Designer Jason Wu states in this article that he is inspired by the Alice in Wonderland illustrations of Arthur Rackham.

Red Queen Helena Bonham Carter via paparazzi.

Not really Alice, but DARK OZ. What is Dark Oz? Check it out.

The American McGee blog has news of the coming Alice 2 Videogame. They are looking for voice actors. He also posted this Cheshire Cat concept art. Via

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More Alice Papercrafts, Wallpapers, Wedding Dresses

First up, more Alice in Wonderland inspired papercrafts. The site CubeeCraft has released this one and plans to make one a week. Their first is an Alice papercraft. (Look here for a previous Alice in Wonderland papercraft.)

More Alice in Wonderland wallpapers. These were made from the photos released from Disney of the Red Queen, Mad Hatter, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and Alice. The wallpapers were designed by Louie Mantia. Fullscreen, Widescreen, and iPhone sizes are available.

A really cool Alice-inspired Dodo charm necklace. Via

Interesting conversation on a gaming forum where someone says that the Disney film was originally going to be a movie version of the popular American McGee's Alice, until Tim Burton happened along.

Finally, a round-up of Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding dresses. Or something.

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Virtual Fairground Announces Alice in Wonderland MMO

Virtual Fairground, a company which produces MMO games, has announced that they are currently producing an Alice in Wonderland themed game. MMO in this case stands for "Massively Multiplayer Online" games (which makes me think of World of Warcraft first).

The game will run entirely in Flash and as such will work in any browser and is slated for release in 2010. Maybe Flash will work on an iPhone by then - we can only hope. The Virtual Fairground press release states that they're looking to create an alternative virtual world aimed at girls. Apparently MMO games for girls are normally sugary sweet and they want to build something more mysterious and dark.

Interested parties can visit the Alice in Wonderland MMO to get on their mailing list. This, along with Disney's Alice in Wonderand game, and the Return of American McGee's Alice, looks to be quite the megafrenzy. I made that word up just now to describe it. Pretty cool, huh?

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