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[bannanasrus]

Halloween Special (Blake and Cecil)

I really wanted to do a Halloween Special with these two idiots so here we are, Blake and Cecil go to a Halloween party and spooky vore related shenanigans (as well as really over the top silliness) occur

Contains M/M safe vore, belching, body worship, belly worship, silliness ect. Mention of M/M fatal vore

“Blake” called Cecil from the bathroom as he fixed his cape around his bulging shoulder “We need to leave, soonish”

“I’ll follow on after you” called Blake from their bedroom “I just need to put some finishing touches on my costume”

“Are you sure you’ll be ok making your own way down there”

“I’m perfectly sure” replied Blake “I’m more worried about you catching a cold in your costume”

“I’ll be fine” Cecil replied flexing his biceps in the mirror, hell yeah he was big, bigger than he had been before, he placed a hand on his thickened abs, Blake had knocked some assholes out who’d been bothering him on his way home from work and proceeded to feed them to Cecil. Blake had then sat on his lap and rubbed his distended gut until they were sludge being pumped around his body to make him even more huge. Blake was so very, very into his boyfriends size and his boyfriends muscles, in fact when he saw the costume that Cecil had decided on for the party (Hercules), Cecil could not help but see the slight look of what might have been termed pre-emptive jealousy, in his eyes. Sure the Hercules costume didn’t exactly leave much to the imagination, but Blake didn’t need to be jealous.

“If you’re sure… I’ll see you later, at Elsie’s”

“Make sure you get there safe - Love you”

“Love you too” Blake called back, the fondness in his voice setting Cecil back at ease.

He arrived at Elsie’s House which sat in the shadow of a large and ornate building. Her house was surprisingly cheap to buy, largely owing to rumours of it being haunted. Elsie, had immediately jumped on it, and to be perfectly honest the ghosts would need to be a bit more worried about Elsie than Elsie needing to be worried about them.

Cecil went up to the door and pulled on the chain, there was the sounds of feet and Elsie opened the door “Cecil Darling” she said as Cecil pulled her into a hug

“How are you” he asked

“I’m good I’m good, halloween’s my favourite time of year you know” she said cheerily. Unsurprising Cecil thought to himself - Elsie always loved the weird and wonderful - she was also a literal witch so that definitely contributed to it. No one had anything to fear from Elsie, unless they provoked her, or happened to be low flying aircraft. If Elsie’s boyfriend wasn’t already un-dead he might possibly end up dying again from the sheer panic of how terrible she was at flying her broomstick. “And how about you” she asked “and where’s your cute little cat” she said looking over Cecil’s shoulder

“I’m great” said Cecil “and I’m assuming you’re talking about Blake - he said he’d follow along”

“Well I hope he makes it here safely” said Elsie as she lead Cecil down the hallway and into the main room “Oh and we’re having some entertainment later”

“oh what kind”

“Oh well I can’t spoil it, but it’ll be great fun” said Elsie

Cecil circulated round the couples and singletons alike at the party, there was a fairly good mix some from the university some from the gym - still in gym clothes - his attention was however drawn by the elderly lady in the corner of the drawing room.

Done up like every stereotypical fortune teller, bangles dripping from her wrists, her hair curly and grey, covered by a long veil, shawls, long and flowing draped around her arms. She looked, Cecil felt like she belonged in a novel, or on a stage, but here she was in front of him reading fortunes of those who came by her table.

“Cecil” came her voice

“Sorry” he said “wait how do you know my name”

“I know everything” she said as he approached her. “It is my business to know” she gestured to her tarot cards and her crystal ball “for instance, you have a boyfriend named Blake, who works in Wrightman and associates and Wrightman - don’t forget about Wrightman”

“How on earth do you know that” said Blake

“Like I say it’s my business to know, but in this case I must claim that I would be predisposed to have such information”

“How?”

“I used to work at Wrightman and Associates and Wrightman don’t forget about Wrightman”

“It is a bit of a mouthful” said Cecil

“It is”

“Any idea why it’s called that”

“I think it was a typo” said the fortune teller

“Can you tell that from your crystal ball” asked Cecil

The fortune teller passed her hands across the object it question

“It was” she replied

“Ha” said Cecil as he sat opposite the fortune teller he noted that her eyes studied him scrupulously

“Do you not hold true the art of Scrying?” She asked

“Well” said Cecil “I suppose that I can be persuaded, though I hardly think it is possible to gaze into a crystal ball and see the future, like it’s a movie”

“Perhaps, but it is not to see the future as a movie that I scry, rather-more it is to see what possibly might happen”

“Do you mean you can see possibly futures?”asked Cecil

“I divine information from a variety of sources, take the rune stones when one is found face up the meaning of that stone takes its course, when found lying reversed…”

“the reverse occurs”

“Yes, perhaps, or perhaps the wrong question was asked”

“Forgive me but this seems to obfuscate the truth”

“which is what”

“That you seem to be a very observant woman who observes everything about someone before spookily telling them their fortune, in a sense you are a fortune teller who can see into the future and devine information but, I can’t see you doing it through supernatural means.”

“Indeed, well I do pride myself upon observation. But how about I tell you some things that I couldn’t possibly know”

“For instance?”

“The fact that you are concerned - mildly, for you know he has no reason to be - that your boyfriend is a bit jealous of you walking around in such a revealing outfit. He also might well be a little, though he knows equally that your heart and his heart are in each-others hands - and yes, I do see that he might…”

“How on earth do you know that” asked Cecil, “are you Martha?” He said very confused

“No my dear, Martha Oldcapple is a very sceptical person” said the fortune teller, “and in any case, how would Martha Oldcapple know about you fearing Blake was a bit jealous?”

He moved backwards as the Fortune Teller continued “Nothing escapes the Great Griselda” said Griselda spreading her arms wide “she sees all she knows all” she smiled in a grandmotherly fashion “would you like me to read your tea leaves dear?”

Somewhat later Elsie had dragged Cecil from a conversation he’d been having, to bring him to a back room of the house. The room had been turned into a temporary intimate theatre, staging had been set up and various mismatched chairs had been pulled to face the stage.

“I take it this is tonight’s entertainment?” Asked Cecil

“Yes” said Elsie cheerfully as more people filed into the room

“Is it everyone at the party?” Asked Cecil

“Not quite” said Elsie

“Huh”

“Oh just wait and see” said Elsie skipping away

The lights in the room dimmed and Cecil looked up at the makeshift stage as on to it came a number of people dressed in costumes, all were fairly skimpy, they danced honestly quite excellently and Cecil was enjoying himself until he suddenly realised that he hadn’t seen Blake since he left their flat. Blake was supposed to meet him here wasn’t he?

He looked back up on the stage as a third figure entered, small slight and wearing cat ears and a cat tail. Dark haired and grinning.

It was Blake, the feline in him being exemplified by his movements and of course the Cheshire Cat smile he had on his face, he blew kisses to the audience stopping at Cecil to give him a wink.

Oh you little brat thought Cecil to himself grinning genuinely impressed at Blake’s makeup and costume skills.

“Hello all you big handsome Gentlemen and Big Beautiful Ladies” called Blake from the stage, for being small Blake had a voice that carried “This man really wants a place to spend the night of all hallows eve in, after all tonight is when the spooks come out, and I don’t mind telling you, I’m scared to death!” He made an exaggerated gesture to raucous laughter.

“But I am not choosing just anybody” he said smiling “Whoever I chose needs to be able to be my hero”

A piano began to play in the corner of the room, as Cecil turned to look it was played by Elsie

“Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods” began Blake dramatically passing his hand through his hair as he said the Hercules he winked at Cecil

Is he dancing in heels thought cecil as he realised the couple of inches of heel Blake had on his boot, he also noticed with some mild jealousy that Blake was flirting playfully through the song with a slender man with Sandy hair in the front row dressed in Ripped jeans as a cowboy. Then with a Bulky Man in the back row with Red hair dressed as some random horror movie character Cecil was pretty sure, he hated horror movies, but besides that, both looked like they wanted to devour Blake then and there and were practically out of their seats. Blake turned on the second ��Larger than life” looking directly at Cecil and grinning again, challengingly Oh thought Cecil to himself that’s his game is it? Well if he wants to play the flirt to make me jealous, he’s got me jealous.

Cecil rose from his seat even as the two other men did the same hurrying to the base of the stage, he had no idea what was in his mind but whatever it was it excited Blake as he only continued to get more and more dramatic and flirtatious as the song, fabulously sung, came to its finale. As Blake delivered the Final “I need a hero” a few things happened number one the ginger man and the Sandy haired man both practically leapt for Blake and Blake who had done a spin on his last line overbalanced and toppled off the stage, right as Cecil stuck out his arms and caught him.

Blake breathed s steady sigh of relief and then, looking up into Cecil’s face brushed his hand along his jaw and smirked.

“Ladies and Gentlemen I hope you are good losers cause this man, this gorgeous hunk just won the right to eat me up tonight”

“Hey” said the Sandy Haired man “that’s not fair”

“Not it’s not” grumbled the red-head

“And I thought you were a primadona” said Blake

“Watch your tone Prey” snarled the Sandy Haired man

“Or what” said Blake smiling

He didn’t wait for an answer lunging for Blake instead, for his trouble Cecil promptly kicked him in the groin The red-headed man possibly sensing that he maybe shouldn’t be bothering either of them scarpered.

Blake and Cecil then headed out of the room Blake smiling gently up at Cecil the whole time. His cuteness and feline qualities only being exacerbated by his costume.

That soon changed into a frown when both became aware of the sight of a small man dressed in a tight fitting all black costume who stomped up to them and scowled up at Cecil

“Oh so you’re here with your boy-toy” he said glaring daggers at Blake though his question was addressed to Cecil

“Oh for goodness sake” groaned Blake hating the antics of Cecil’s Ex

“What do you want Beau” asked Cecil

“My name is Jett” snapped Jett

“Of course it is”

“Did you forget my name?”

“Well you wanted to be treated as food and food doesn’t need a name” replied Cecil, this might have been intimidating for someone who was normal but I am sure you’ve gathered that Jett wasn’t really normal

“Hmmmmph, I’m sure that he wants to stay with you outside your gut”

“Yes, but he also doesn't mind spending time inside it”

“Argh” snapped the angry little man again “I don’t get it, I would have been the perfect protein meal why did you never eat me?”

“Because against all conceivable logic I cared for you, even now I wouldn’t do that to you, I don’t eat friends or Boyfriends unless they ask me to”

Possibly out of frustration Jett made a swing at Blake who smirking swung back knocking into Jett’s jaw.

“That’s enough” came Elsie’s voice

“Come on you’ve had your fun” said Ezra Elsie’s Undead boyfriend who carried Jett out of the front door of the house

“I apologise for any Trouble Elsie” said Cecil

“No need to apologise” said Elsie smiling “I’m just Glad that the Plan worked out”

“What plan?”

“That little show, Blake wanted to do it for you as well as the little competition for who would eat him up tonight”

“Kind of an unfair one since I already decided the winner” said Blake

“Top of the stairs on the left down to the bottom of the corridor,” said Elsie

“Is what” asked Cecil

“Your room for the night silly” she said smiling

“Thank you, thank you so much, but-”

“No need to thank me” said Elsie “just enjoy yourself, its a nice and quiet room”

The two of them got up to the room and sat on the bed. Blake sat in Cecil’s lap.

“Blake”

“Yes Darling” said Blake

“Can I ask you a question?”

“Fire away”

“Were you jealous”

“Jealous of you having your muscles out for all the world to see”

“Yes I suppose I was a bit worried and then the great Griselda told me you might be Jealous”

“I don’t know who she is” said Blake “I suppose I’m not so much jealous as a bit possessive, I know I don’t have to worry but like, whenever I see you talk to Prey guys, I suppose I feel a bit like you do when I’m around Preds, like you’re mine stay right beside me”

“I guess I was quite jealous when you were flirting with those guys”

“I know, but I also know I don’t have a reason to be jealous whenever you spend time around other prey guys,” he smiled again “Besides I get to touch kiss and worship your muscles and they don’t get to do all that and don’t worry about me flirting with preds, I’m all yourst”

Cecil gently bit on Blake’s ear “Mmmm all mine”

“Oh yes, you were going to be getting your rewards for being my hero” said Blake grinning “Well first things first I and you have to get out of these clothes”

Quickly they began throwing off their clothes it didn’t take much for Cecil to get down to his underwear but for Blake it took a bit longer and thus he gave Cecil a bit of a show as he stripped off his top and moved to his high heeled boots.

“I gotta say” said Cecil as Blake deliberately turned round to show his ass to him “Those boots make your ass look fantastic”

“You really are a gem” said Blake

“You danced fantastically in them” said Cecil grinning

“Thank you” Said Blake “Though would you believe it, I nearly fell over multiple times when I first put them on!”

“I am not surprised” said Cecil “Though knowing how clumsy I am I would have fallen over even more”.

Blake fell atop of Cecil (deliberately this time) running his hands all over Cecil’s massive body. “You are so hot” he said massaging Cecil’s pecs and his Biceps

“It’s all for you to admire” groaned Cecil as Blakes hands gripped his thighs and quickly kissed his way down his torso

Cecil for his part also felt up his meal who was groaning at the feeling of his hands everywhere on his frame and eventually they broke appart.

“You are still sure you want to do this tonight?” asked Cecil

“As long as I get let out yes” said Blake kissing him

“Good” and then Blake became engulfed by his massive boyfriend whose Jaws opened wide to swallow his Boyfriends slender form down his gullet and into his stomach, a safe spot to spend the night.

“OUUUUUURRRRRRRRP” Belched Cecil feeling the meal he had consumed settling into his gut

His distended belly left him beached on the bed, but it wasn’t like his other meals and another massive “UUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRP” erupted from him. As with every time he ate Blake, it was a different feeling of being stretched out, this time it was a glutenous sated fullness. Blake curled in his bed for the night and Yawned

“Good night”

“Good-UUURRRRRP -night” belched Cecil rubbing his distended gut with both hands “You always fill me OURRRRRRRRRRRRPP - out so URRRRRRRRRRRRRP” well

His massive gut was gently massaging it’s guest for the night, not in the way in which it might normally have done for any of his other meals that were being sent on a one way trip, but rather gently and carefully. Blake was willing Prey, but more importantly, Cecil adored him and his body knew to be gentle and caring with this Prey in particular.

Cecil Lay back letting Sleep overtake him “Sleep URRRRRRRRRRP well my favourite meal” he said to his stomach. “OUURRRRRRRRRP, let my BOOOOOOOOOOOURRRRRRRRRRRP belly take goood URRRRRRRRP” care of you

“I love you Cecil” murmured Blake Quietly pressing a hand to the stomach wall

“I love you too Blake” said Cecil hiccupping and burping slightly.

Epilogue.

After rising in the morning and regurgitating Blake. Cecil and Blake went to Elsie to see if there was anything they could do to help her tidy up.

“You are very kind, but you need not worry” said Elsie “I’ve got everything under Control”

“I feel kind of bad, though said Cecil, like I’ve taken advantage of your hospitality”

“Good Gracious no, Blake provided the entertainment last night, and he wouldn’t have done that without you, and you helped rid the house of some very annoying house guests - so you absolutely are fine”

“Well I should probably go and thank the Great Griselda she was a very interesting lady and I wanted to talk to her again”

“The great Griselda?” asked Elsie confused

“Yes she did fortune telling last night” said Cecil “She had a Crystal ball and all”

“The only person who told fortunes last night was my Cousin Effie” said Elsie

“But she was there” said Cecil pointing to where her booth was to find no booth or even someone taking down a booth, but merely some glitter on the floor and a note written on blue paper he read it.

Many thanks for an interesting conversation, you have something special with your boyfriend. Treat him well and good things will come to you. You’re a lovely young man with a good kind heart so I know it won’t be hard, oh and say to Elsie thank you for the space to perform again and remind her to visit her aunty in Much Benning

The Great Griselda.

“How mysterious” said Blake

“I suppose we all have a fairy godmother” Said Elsie Dreamily

“A fairy godmother - she was a fortune teller”

“Yes but I mean someone who looks out for us” said Elsie “It’s a nice thought isn’t it”

“I hope to meet her again and I can introduce Blake to her” said Cecil

“Perhaps you will have to wait until next Halloween” said Elsie smiling

“Or it could be sooner than you think” said Blake smiling up at his boyfriend

“Who knows” Murmured Griselda to herself as she watched the two men hug their friend and her boyfriend before heading off ���One things for sure, that’s a couple that’s staying together, I don’t need my crystal ball to tell me that!” she laughed and then vanished in a puff of smoke.

I wish you a spooky happy Halloween may all your nights escapades go off safely and fun-ly and I will see you with another tale at some point in the future xxx

[severalowls]

Fallout TV show stuff, no real spoilers until under the cut.

Alright I think that irked me hardest was extremely front loaded and, going into episode 8 its grown on me a bit despite having elements that still kind of suck, yeah Fallout tv show is a solid like. 3 star experience.

They start doing slightly more novel ideas instead of lifting locations and plot beats directly from the games but it does overwhelmingly feel like Bethesda provided them with like. A list of "Things That Are [in] Fallout [as a brand franchise] [even if they're literally just Locations That Were In Fallout 3]" and they contractually had to hit literally every single one.

Brotherhood of Steel. Vault dweller protagonist. German Shepherd type dog. Referring to that dog as dogmeat. Bitter pre-war ghoul. Enclave. Town made of aircraft parts. Eccentric general store owner. Eccentric doctor. Eccentric radio host. Mr Handy. Cannibals. Vertibird. Bloody Mess. Radroach. Red Rocket. Super Duper Mart. Wasteland cult. The Fallout 2/3 vault dweller outfit. Assaultron. Reclaimation Day. Posed skeletons. [Urgh I guess the franchise has to canonically acknowledge fallout new vegas existed so...] cowboys. Courier. NCR. NCR rangers. Pre war computer chip mcguffin. Etc. Etc. Etc. Genuinely theres something several times a minute to a degree where its a great relief when they come up with Anything new to exist in the world.

Its frankly like they generated a word cloud from the wiki in a way that feels even beyond Star Wars "hey remember this??" tv show writing because it isn't remotely earned. These are things that are only 'iconic' on paper when you're trying to hit Name Recognition and Specific Preexisting Lore instead of Worldbuilding Themes.

Incidentally this is also the vibe of how Bethesda approached the franchise when adapting it from Black Isle's slightly goofy speculative society towns of hats sandbox (I don't buy into FO1/2 being cuttingly political or great satire, I like them but they're not that deep), and like, Bethesda is rife with it to the point of notoriety but its a bit of a trend with "franchise media" in general where its all rehash and little elaboration.

So far the only thing they've been at all coy about has been FEV which is Bethesda's fucking #1 fave thing for no reason so I suspect that's going to be a big gasp end of season twist for one if not several plot threads. Possibly to tease an entire Super Mutant Themed Sequel. Gr8.

Oh and, spoilers:

This is the second time of note that there's been a fan-beloved installment from a decade prior and they poochied it. Vvardenfell died on the way back to its home planet in Skyrim. NCR died on the way back to its home planet in this.

THAT feels like Bethesda being afraid to touch complex political implications and factions, and evolving worlds because they're too fiddly to satisfy everyone, sooo they just explode them off screen for wholly nostalgia based emotional impact and use the fact that they exploded as the central defining point for that group from then on.

[usafphantom2]

You can get the new Paul Crickmore book tomorrow! You can pre-order it on Amazon or go to Walmart or Target. It is a big book full of lots of information beautiful pictures but I must caution you if you buy this book, it may interrupt your sleep as you won’t be able to stop reading it.

The SR -71 was made of 93% aged titanium and 7% composites. The fins and triangle wedges that framed the outer edge of the aircraft were composite constructionsmade from a mixture of asbestos and epoxy. They provided high-temperature radar absorbent characteristics to reduce the aircraft radar cross-section. They found that to attach thin, titanium skin to heavier wing structures, simple standoff clips were developed. These gave structural integrity while providing a heat shield between components with different expansion rates.

The pictures I took are in Paul Crickmore‘s new outstanding book “Lockheed Blackbird: Beyond the Secret Missions, The Missing Chapters.

The pictures look much better in Paul Crickmore's book, which will be released TOMORROW Tuesday, December 5.

I can guarantee you if you are an A-12/ YF-12 /MD-21 /SR 71 fan. You will love this book as much as I do.

Linda Sheffield

@Habubrats71 via X

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MicrosoftFlightSim!Frankie

Inspired by @jazzelsaur idea about Frankie Morales being a hardcore Microsoft Flight Sim player, I wrote this, because Frankie playing MFS has to be canon.

Frankie will take time off work the day the new Microsoft Flight Sim releases, triple checking months in advance to make sure his gaming PC can run the game and make it look epic

He’s been planning for this since the specs were released, saving up to buy new parts for his PC set up, including a yoke, throttle, rudder and pedals. He even replaced his old gaming chair with a better model, second hand on Craigslist. 

This is the only game he plays, except for a bit of GTA V that he got online for $10 when Rockstar had a sale. 

The day before the launch Frankie will let his friends know he’ll be unavailable for the next few days. Benny totally understands, he will spend days playing UFC on his old Xbox and gives Frankie some healthy gamer snack tips. Will rolls his eyes, the idea of wasting so much time on a game just doesn’t sit right with the more responsible Miller brother. Pope just offers to come over and take you, Frankie’s girlfriend, out for a date, earning him a punch in the arm. 

The game releases at midnight but Frankie’s has had it pre-downloaded for two weeks already so he goes to the store and picks up snacks and any caffeinated soft drink he can find. Snacks have to be non-sticky, dry and not greasy. He takes Benny’s advice and prepares apple wedges with peanut butter in advance. 

As zero hour approaches Frankie snuggles you and tells you to sleep well while he tucks you into bed, you’re already half asleep, not really caring much about your boyfriend’s sudden crazy behavior. 

At ten to midnight he settles in and starts preparing his first flight. He’s had it planned ever since he saw that they were adding the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, the game’s first military fighter jet. He’s always dreamed of flying one. 

Finally loading up the game he quickly skips the tutorial, (as if he would need a tutorial), and takes the jet out on the runway. He’s read every manual available about the jet and soon gets the all clear from the tower and takes off. As per usual, Frankie talks to the tower, relaying any information they will need, even though there’s no need for it in the game. 

He logs on to Discord and his preferred flight sim channel, logging his flight and setting a course for Japan. He’s always wanted to go to Japan and it’s tradition for him to do a fly-by of Mount Fuji the first time he’s in a new aircraft ever since he got MFS for Windows 95 on sale back in -97.

Hailing other aircrafts as they cross his flight path, he tries to keep his voice low to not wake you up in the next room. 

Once he’s done playing with the Hornet (there are no targets to shoot anyway, this is a civilian flight sim), he switches to the new commercial airliner, the Boeing 7847-8 Intercontinental and sets a flight course for New Zealand from Newark, he wants to test his skills and the new PC parts on a really long flight. Plus, it’d be cool to see where they shot the Lord of the Rings. 

The next morning you find him asleep in the chair, slumped over the keyboard, headset askew over his head. The plane has crashed somewhere in the Andes. 

The next evening you take Pope up on his offer of dinner and a movie, “just as friends” you underline in your text to him, “need to get out of the house while #GamerFrankie gets this out of his system”

[artorojo]

Announcing the LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter set!

– 1,369 Pieces

– $164.99 / €164.99 / £149.99

– Available now

What do you think? Let us know in the comments! Full set description below.

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Prepare to soar above Arakkis in the new LEGO Icons Atreides Royal Ornithopter

The LEGO Group has today announced its first ever build experience from the Dune universe, from Legendary Entertainment based on Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation of Frank Herbert's masterpiece, with the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter, bringing one of the most iconic aircraft from the Spice-filled sci-fi epic to life in LEGO brick form.

As part of the new 1,369-piece build experience, fans of Dune will be able to recreate the dynamic dragonfly-inspired design of an Ornithopter like never before, with functional blades on the aircraft that can flap and retract with a 180-degree rotation.

Measuring 9 inches (23 cm) high, 22 inches (57 cm) long and 31 inches (79 cm) wide, the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter features a foldable landing gear – and the set also comes with eight all-new LEGO Minifigures of key characters from Dune, including Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Gurney Halleck, Chani, Leto Atreides, Liet Kynes, Duncan Idaho and Baron Harkonnen in his long robe.

The LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter creates an amazing toy or display piece for fans of Frank Herbert’s original Dune novels or Denis Villeneuve’s recent hit film franchise, with Dune: Part Two set to arrive in cinemas from March 15th 2024.

“Like fans across the world, we were fully enraptured by the epic Dune when it released – so our return to Arakkis in Dune: Part Two was the perfect opportunity to bring this iconic craft to life in LEGO brick form,” said Michael Psiaki, Design Master at the LEGO Group. “Builders can now recreate this impressive ship with amazing detail, whether to proudly display or recreate their favourite scenes from the epic Dune saga at home.”

“Turning a beloved Dune icon into a LEGO masterpiece has always been our dream. The unique and creative design of this product perfectly aligns with both the Dune and LEGO spirit, and we're excited for fans of all ages to enjoy the experience," said Amber Sheppo, Vice President, Consumer Products and Partnerships, Legendary Entertainment.

The LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter is available to pre-order from 24th October, and on-sale from the 1st February 2024, with the set available to buy in-stores and online for 164.99 USD / EUR and 149.99 GBP.

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August 21th, 2023

2231L

Temp 83° Kinda windy

Saddlebunch Keys, FL

Another decently late entry. Well honestly as long as I get some words down that's sufficient for me. Let's see. Yesterday I was able to play Call of duty with Danny and I was able to explain to him the predicament and I was in pertaining to my leave. I love that dude so much, he literally was so supportive and understanding which made me feel kind of worse that I threatened our trip because of the stupid navy. It's really good to hear his voice, and just feel like a normal person again. We call it quits near midnight because I had to wake up this morning at like 6:00 in the morning to get my affairs in order. Had a flight today at 8:00 a.m. so I woke up super early pack some clothes for the gym and did a little bit of cleaning and brought out the trash because once I left my house for the day I wouldn't be coming back until now at 10:30 p.m.. I stopped at baby's coffee. Got myself a little cafe con leche, I don't care if that is considered breaking my fast because that would be literally the only thing that I've eaten all day and it's not even food. Was able to talk to my pops for a little bit on the way to the airport so that was cool. To be honest, I can't really remember if there was anything of significance in that conversation besides for me retelling the story of why my leave had to be canceled so I can train. Flying was good. I feel like I can never complain about flying because I love it so much but my landings do suck. I got a new instructor today and she was very by the book and informative which is what I needed and why I didn't want my last instructor. She was very confidence instilling and I think I landed one and a half times by myself. I have the option to fly the Skyhawk but I really do like the Cherokees. There's something about the lobing aircraft and the design that feels good. Maybe it reminds me of some old navy trainers or something. I took a picture of the interior while I was doing my pre-flight checklist and it reminded me of the interior of a 1998 Honda Civic. So I just did my whole PreFlight with Bad Bunny playing. After flying I drove straight to the gym to meet up with my gym partner. We hit chest pretty hard. I got a serious pump and I was able to sit in the sauna for 45 minutes while fasted. That felt like a challenge on its own. Right now I'm sitting here fantasizing about Popeyes because they just opened up the restaurant down here and my buddy is sending me pictures of him buying it and getting it because he knows I'm fasting. I could really go for some good chicken or a chicken sandwich or mac and cheese, Jesus. Work was boring. I started ground, I feel like I can get it within 2 weeks but also I feel like it's a very steep uphill battle. Not to mention, I have to finish all of my coursework for these two classes by August 31st. Fun times. It's really pedal to the metal here. I have such a short period of time left to get these things done before a bunch of timelines end so it's high stress. All right. Well, the dog is waiting for me at the steps. There's really not much to talk about today, I feel like I am really close to the edge offending this fast, but I really want to last a lot longer so I'm kind of disappointed by myself for feeling this week mentally. I'm going inside. Have a good night.

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Is a Pilates Bar Worth It? My Honest Take for American Home Fitness Lovers

👉 Click Here to Grab My Favorite Pilates Bar Kit

Introduction: Why This New Yorker Swears by Her Pilates Bar

As a fitness writer based in Brooklyn, I’ve tried every trend from SoulCycle to HIIT—but nothing transformed my routine like the Pilates bar. When my cramped apartment and 60-hour workweek made gym trips impossible, this $60 tool became my secret weapon. If you’re wondering whether a Pilates bar can deliver studio-like results without the price tag, let me break down exactly what worked (and what didn’t) after two years of daily use.

What Is a Pilates Bar? A Beginner’s Guide

A Pilates bar is a portable, adjustable rod paired with resistance bands, designed to replicate reformer-like tension. Think of it as a compact home gym:

Adjustable length (24–48 inches) to fit all heights.

Interchangeable bands (10–30 lbs resistance) for scalability.

Ankle straps and door anchors for 50+ exercises, from leg lifts to back rows.

My Lightbulb Moment: After a rotator cuff injury, my physical therapist recommended Pilates for rehab. The bar’s controlled resistance rebuilt my shoulder strength faster than dumbbells—and saved me $1,200 in studio fees.

Why Americans Are Obsessed with Pilates Bars

Space-Saving Design

Perfect for apartments (I live in 450 sq ft!), RVs, or dorm rooms. Mine tucks under my couch.

Pro Tip: Use door anchors for vertical exercises like “Lat Pull-Downs” in small spaces.

Budget-Friendly Fitness

With inflation squeezing wallets, a one-time��50–50–150 investment beats $200/month gym memberships.

Post-Pandemic Flexibility

72% of Americans now prefer home workouts (Forbes, 2023). The bar lets you stream Pilates classes on YouTube or Peloton without leaving home.

Pros & Cons: My Unfiltered Review

✅ Why I’m Hooked

Full-Body Results: My 20-minute routines target arms, legs, and core. Try “Plank Rows” for a sculpted back or “Standing Kickbacks” for lifted glutes.

Beginner-Friendly: My 65-year-old mom in Florida uses the lightest band for arthritis-friendly workouts.

Travel-Ready: I’ve used mine in Airbnbs, parks, and even during a layover at LAX.

❌ The Not-So-Perfect Side

Steep Learning Curve: The ankle straps confused me at first (think: tangled mess). Stick with it—it gets easier!

Not a Reformer: Hardcore Pilates fans might miss advanced moves like “Long Stretch Series.”

Pilates Bar vs. Resistance Bands: Which Should You Buy?

Resistance bands are cheaper (15–40) and great for travel, but they lack the bar’s stability for compound moves. For example:

Pilates Bar: Unlocks exercises like “Squat to Overhead Press” (legs + arms + core).

Resistance Bands: Best for isolated moves like bicep curls or lateral walks.

My Verdict: If you’re serious about Pilates, the bar is worth the splurge. For casual users, bands are a solid start.

Who Needs a Pilates Bar?

Busy Parents

Sneak in 10-minute workouts during nap time or soccer practice.

Office Workers

Combat “tech neck” with upper-back exercises like “Chest Expansions.”

Seniors

Improve balance and joint mobility with low-impact moves.

Real Success Story: “I bought the ProFlex Pilates Bar after reading Jane’s review. As a postpartum mom in Texas, the guided workouts helped me rebuild my core safely. Now I’m back in my pre-pregnancy jeans!” – Emily, Dallas

5 Mistakes to Avoid (Learn from My Blunders!)

Skipping the Instructions

I tore a band by misattaching it. Always follow the guide!

Ignoring Form

Rushed “Russian Twists” left me with a sore lower back. Move slowly and engage your core.

Using Worn-Out Bands

Replace frayed bands ASAP. My snapped mid-squat—lesson learned.

Overcomplicating Workouts

Master basics like “Seated Rows” before attempting advanced flows.

Buying Cheap Kits

My first $30 Amazon bar broke in a month. Invest in quality (more below).

How to Choose the Best Pilates Bar

Durability

Aircraft-grade aluminum bars (like the ProFlex) last for years. Avoid plastic clips!

Resistance Range

Look for 10–30 lbs bands. Heavy lifters can add extra bands later.

Accessories

Ankle straps and door anchors = more exercise variety.

Guided Support

Video tutorials > vague PDFs. My favorite kit includes a 12-week plan.

Final Thoughts: Is a Pilates Bar Worth Your Money?

If you want a low-impact, space-efficient tool that delivers Pilates studio results at home—100% yes. It’s not a magic wand, but with consistency, you’ll see gains in strength, posture, and flexibility.

My #1 Recommendation: After testing a dozen kits, the ProFlex Pilates Bar is my go-to. It’s sturdy, includes lifetime customer support, and costs less than two Barry’s Bootcamp classes.

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New & Used Aircraft For Sale

Buyers can find all categories of new and pre-owned/used aircraft for sale online including jets, turboprop aircraft, piston aircraft etc,. Whether you're buying or selling, find your ideal aircraft quickly and easily with a good amount of research and enquiries. The price of Good Serviceable Used Aircraft in India is Between 25 Lac to 1.5 Cr. Browse thousands of new and used listings for sale nationwide which includes Beechcraft, Cessna, Cirrus, Piper, Robinson, and more. 

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Wellington MkI/IA New Book

Wingleader has released a new book about the Wellington MkI/IA PRE-ORDER NOW! Wellington MkI/IA in stock 23rd Jan 2025 As you may know, Wingleader has been buying original photo collections since over 30 years. This helps us produce this excellent series of books. Vickers Wellington is the RAF aircraft that appears most often in these collections. The Wellington was the third most produced RAF…

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Why Custom Metal Buildings Are the Ultimate Versatile Solution

Prefabricated metal building kits offer a faster, more efficient way to construct new buildings. But don’t let the word "prefabricated" fool you. Reputable fabricators actually offer custom metal building kits that are tailored to your specific needs. These kits can be engineered and designed to meet your exact requirements in terms of function and aesthetics.

From warehouses and retail establishments to offices and hangars, metal building systems suit a wide range of applications. Metal building kits can be customized in select framing systems like clear-span and modular, making them the ultimate versatile solution to align with your design requirements.

Flexible design

By partnering with the right fabricator, you can avoid generic, cookie-cutter designs for your steel building. Custom metal building kits offer the flexibility to create a structure with a layout that suits your specific needs. This includes options like:

Column-free interiors to maximize usable space for various applications, such as community activities, equipment storage, or vehicle parking

Large door openings to accommodate oversized equipment, machinery, or vehicles

Versatile door configurations to simplify overhead, sliding, or rolling door installations

Building a showroom? Or perhaps an equestrian facility, a barn, a garage, or even an aircraft hangar? A custom metal building kit can be tailored to your exact requirements, ensuring a functional and practical structure.

Breaking free from the industrial look

Modern custom metal building kits are changing how steel structures are perceived. Pre-engineered metal building systems are compatible with a wide range of roofing and wall designs. You can customize your building to your exact aesthetic preferences and make sure that it doesn't resemble a generic warehouse or industrial building. Whether you're building a dream home, a commercial space, or a community facility, custom metal building kits allow you to create a unique and visually appealing structure.

A building that grows

At some point, you might find yourself needing more space. You won’t have to buy and build another building or worry about doing an expensive and time-consuming renovation project. Custom metal building kits make expansions a breeze, with endless options for extending lengthwise or crosswise.

Invest in a versatile metal building today.

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About the Author:

Armstrong Steel, established in 2006, is your premier source for exceptional pre-engineered steel construction solutions. Specializing in manufacturing pre-engineered metal buildings, they offer durable, easy-to-assemble structures with versatile interior design options. Covering a wide range of building types such as commercial, residential, garage, workshop, religious, agriculture, industrial, aviation, and more. As the leading American manufacturer of steel buildings, Armstrong Steel provides versatile, custom-designed solutions for all your construction needs.

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Need To Inspect a Citation CJ4 For Sale

Investing in an aircraft has recently become the norm for business owners and travel groups. Sure, it comes with many advantages, including being able to land in remote locations and save immense time by avoiding the queues for boarding. Purchasing a private jet is not the same as buying groceries. It is essential to pick and choose from the available jets by contacting a top-notch aviation broker who is well-informed and an expert. Sure, there are many jet manufacturers, each with multiple models in the sky. It is not surprising to find the Cessna pre-owned private jet model being exceedingly popular with buyers looking for mid-sized, light jets that are speedy and come with enviable safety features. ​ True, buying something new is always preferred, but a pre-owned or used one is likely to meet all the specs and provide a fantastic experience to the new owners almost always. Besides, going for a used jet can help the buyer remain within budget. Thankfully, the aviation broker can inspect the aircraft properly and give sagacious advice when the time comes to make the final decision.

 It is advisable to dig a little deeper by conducting research into the Cessna airplane. It suffices to know that the jet has been around since 1954, when the Cessna Aircraft Company introduced it. The distinguished C-shaped logo gradually became an icon of sorts, with the icon becoming akin to the brand itself.

Well, there is certainly no doubt about desiring a Cessna aircraft. Having a budget ready before deciding between a new and a used private jet is most important. Sure thing, most prospective buyers are eager to know the price before going to other coveted features. It is essential to understand that the price will vary from model to model, with the purchaser having to pay extra for additional or new features. It would be dicey to go for the Cessna that comes at the lowest price. Buying the most expensive model will not do, either. The best way to decide correctly and obtain a good ROI is to trust the broker, who is sure to understand the nitty-gritty and is perfectly capable of guiding the buyers.

Once the new Cessna is overlooked due to being too pricey, the aviation broker can provide input about the pre-owned Cessna models available in the market.  

It may be advantageous to wait a while to see whether a Cessna is available for sale. It is impossible to overlook the benefits of a Cessna aircraft and buy an alternative jet. Some of the reasons that make the used Cessna a top draw for buyers today include its: -

· Efficient Performance · Cutting-Edge Technology · Value for money

The Citation CJ4 for sale is equally good and is a good investment for people hoping to own a quality jet with outstanding performance and features.

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Two Games I Wish I Can Experience All Over Again....MGS V & Ace Combat 7

Two Games I Wish I Can Experience All Over Again....MGS V & Ace Combat 7 While busy with my probably 7th or 8th playthrough of Phantom pain, probably higher than that, It got me thinking of how epic it was when i first played it, First ever game i've ever Pre-Ordered, First & last game & took a day off to play itAnother amazing game is Ace Combat 7, that game has even more playthroughs & i've even done some personal challenges, like my last one was where i played the game through with my country's official aircraft, Gripen.In this age, its rare to find games that warrants multiple playthroughs, most these days are one playthrough and we move onto the next, Back in PS2, one game that got a shit load of playthroughs to the point i had to buy multiple copies of it, was Mercenaries: Playground Of Destruction.I really wish games was as good as MGS V & AC7. MGS V in my books needs a Remaster & naturally, Chapter 2 but we know it will never happen Submitted November 11, 2024 at 02:39AM by CipherGamingZA https://ift.tt/OpfXMeL via /r/gaming