Matthew Ashcroft
@syndication.bsky.social
Has too many robots and records for his own good.
syndication.bandcamp.com
syndication.bandcamp.com
youtu.be/v16v6CMg0YM?...
This looks like a big upgrade to the Elektron Models of yonder - with the large glaring caveat that it was seemingly vibe coded. I might take one for the team and give it a go, because I am full of bad ideas.
This looks like a big upgrade to the Elektron Models of yonder - with the large glaring caveat that it was seemingly vibe coded. I might take one for the team and give it a go, because I am full of bad ideas.
I added a sampler to the Elektron Model:Cycles (and a lot more) | Model-TG
YouTube video by TinyGreg
youtu.be
October 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
youtu.be/v16v6CMg0YM?...
This looks like a big upgrade to the Elektron Models of yonder - with the large glaring caveat that it was seemingly vibe coded. I might take one for the team and give it a go, because I am full of bad ideas.
This looks like a big upgrade to the Elektron Models of yonder - with the large glaring caveat that it was seemingly vibe coded. I might take one for the team and give it a go, because I am full of bad ideas.
Turns out my Macbook is not a fan of Ironwail specifically (thanks Apple!) but Quakespasm works more than perfectly, so I can officially get my Quake on. Still need to get Quake II sorted, but that can wait till tomorrow.
October 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Turns out my Macbook is not a fan of Ironwail specifically (thanks Apple!) but Quakespasm works more than perfectly, so I can officially get my Quake on. Still need to get Quake II sorted, but that can wait till tomorrow.
I used to be well good at FPSes with a 2014 MacBook Pro keyboard. So let's try that again.
October 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I used to be well good at FPSes with a 2014 MacBook Pro keyboard. So let's try that again.
Sold a track on bandcamp for the first time in a century yesterday. Surprisingly, it was this one, which I had almost cast out of my memory entirely!
syndication.bandcamp.com/track/pengui...
syndication.bandcamp.com/track/pengui...
Penguin City, by Syndication
track by Syndication
syndication.bandcamp.com
September 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Sold a track on bandcamp for the first time in a century yesterday. Surprisingly, it was this one, which I had almost cast out of my memory entirely!
syndication.bandcamp.com/track/pengui...
syndication.bandcamp.com/track/pengui...
Today's robot arrival is this neat KO of the Legends Fortress figure (the guy that becomes the big guy's head, for JP Headmasters shelf reasons.) Hips needed a little bit of sanding out the box, but otherwise fairly delighted!
September 28, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Today's robot arrival is this neat KO of the Legends Fortress figure (the guy that becomes the big guy's head, for JP Headmasters shelf reasons.) Hips needed a little bit of sanding out the box, but otherwise fairly delighted!
Bought some bits and bobs on Cults3D and got them printed up. My reputation as the 'Sunbow Accuracy Madman' is one I am incredibly proud of.
September 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Bought some bits and bobs on Cults3D and got them printed up. My reputation as the 'Sunbow Accuracy Madman' is one I am incredibly proud of.
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Very sad to hear that Martin (Vector Lovers) has passed away, he was a lovely bloke, many nights shared in Glasgow with the Soma Family. He'll be missed by many. R.I.P.
September 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Very sad to hear that Martin (Vector Lovers) has passed away, he was a lovely bloke, many nights shared in Glasgow with the Soma Family. He'll be missed by many. R.I.P.
Rhyno by Travis Scott sounds less like it was made for GTA VI and more for a mid-to-late 90s shooter. This is a good thing.
September 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Rhyno by Travis Scott sounds less like it was made for GTA VI and more for a mid-to-late 90s shooter. This is a good thing.
Heartbroken to learn Vector Lovers has left us. An incredible tunesmith and a lovely guy to boot.
youtu.be/rRXSYE3PVXA?...
youtu.be/rRXSYE3PVXA?...
Vector Lovers - Warm Launderette (Soma 363d)
YouTube video by OfficialSomaRecords
youtu.be
September 21, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Heartbroken to learn Vector Lovers has left us. An incredible tunesmith and a lovely guy to boot.
youtu.be/rRXSYE3PVXA?...
youtu.be/rRXSYE3PVXA?...
This, the Fluffy Bagel mix of Superfly Guy by S’Express, and The Transformers: The Movie all in one day. Result!
My brother went to Rough Trade today and came back with the most insane bargain bin get of all time
September 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
This, the Fluffy Bagel mix of Superfly Guy by S’Express, and The Transformers: The Movie all in one day. Result!
A grand week for new robot fellas. All bar two of whom have already been customised in some way. I can't be stopped!
September 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
A grand week for new robot fellas. All bar two of whom have already been customised in some way. I can't be stopped!
This is genuinely the hardest I've laughed at *anything* in years
September 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
This is genuinely the hardest I've laughed at *anything* in years
Hasbro clearly aren't liking the DHS' deranged racist Optimus Prime poster
September 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Hasbro clearly aren't liking the DHS' deranged racist Optimus Prime poster
Why did that trailer for *New and 100% More Welsh* Casualty look like it was done with a boatload of AI
September 5, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Why did that trailer for *New and 100% More Welsh* Casualty look like it was done with a boatload of AI
Popped into that new Lefties shop in Liverpool One. They played Sebastien Tellier followed by In Love With You by The Paradise, so I guess they like the music of France a lot
September 5, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Popped into that new Lefties shop in Liverpool One. They played Sebastien Tellier followed by In Love With You by The Paradise, so I guess they like the music of France a lot
In Liverpool again because my wardrobe is looking a bit rough. I am very glad I bothered.
September 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
In Liverpool again because my wardrobe is looking a bit rough. I am very glad I bothered.
Picked up this KO of MP-57 from PrimetimeToyz, and pretty happy with it overall. Definitely a bit sketchy QC wise (the wing fell out, and there's a touch of yellowing on the leg) but it does the trick as a lavishly cartoon accurate Jetf-Skyfire.
September 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Picked up this KO of MP-57 from PrimetimeToyz, and pretty happy with it overall. Definitely a bit sketchy QC wise (the wing fell out, and there's a touch of yellowing on the leg) but it does the trick as a lavishly cartoon accurate Jetf-Skyfire.
Today I realised my Siege Jetfire was packaged with four of the thin blast effects and none of the wide ones. I have owned that figure for five years. How.
September 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Today I realised my Siege Jetfire was packaged with four of the thin blast effects and none of the wide ones. I have owned that figure for five years. How.
Reposted by Matthew Ashcroft
“Be Strong enough to be gentle.”
Peter Cullen tells the story of how his brother inspired the voice he would use to play Optimus Prime. It’s a simple yet poignant quote that sums up why Optimus and Peter are so beloved.
Til All Are One. 💔
Peter Cullen tells the story of how his brother inspired the voice he would use to play Optimus Prime. It’s a simple yet poignant quote that sums up why Optimus and Peter are so beloved.
Til All Are One. 💔
August 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
“Be Strong enough to be gentle.”
Peter Cullen tells the story of how his brother inspired the voice he would use to play Optimus Prime. It’s a simple yet poignant quote that sums up why Optimus and Peter are so beloved.
Til All Are One. 💔
Peter Cullen tells the story of how his brother inspired the voice he would use to play Optimus Prime. It’s a simple yet poignant quote that sums up why Optimus and Peter are so beloved.
Til All Are One. 💔
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"Be strong enough to be gentle"
Rust in peace Peter Cullen.
Rust in peace Peter Cullen.
August 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"Be strong enough to be gentle"
Rust in peace Peter Cullen.
Rust in peace Peter Cullen.
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We keep losing great people this week, and now someone whose voice, and whose stewardship of the character he was always associated with, had a colossal impact on myself and millions more, has left us.
Farewell, Peter Cullen.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Farewell, Peter Cullen.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
The theater-trained Canadian also created sounds for King Kong and the Predator and portrayed Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh's pal.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
August 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
We keep losing great people this week, and now someone whose voice, and whose stewardship of the character he was always associated with, had a colossal impact on myself and millions more, has left us.
Farewell, Peter Cullen.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Farewell, Peter Cullen.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Remember when Syndication made music? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
(Not an official remix, just something I wanted to do as soon as I got my grubby mitts on the stems)
(Not an official remix, just something I wanted to do as soon as I got my grubby mitts on the stems)
August 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Remember when Syndication made music? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
(Not an official remix, just something I wanted to do as soon as I got my grubby mitts on the stems)
(Not an official remix, just something I wanted to do as soon as I got my grubby mitts on the stems)
Not Tim Curry too! What the shit is this week
August 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Not Tim Curry too! What the shit is this week
Inpost has still not delivered my Cliffjumper. I went to the depot today after being told by customer service it would be there, and whoops, the driver's taken it on his round without scanning it out. I am not confident I will ever own this guy
August 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Inpost has still not delivered my Cliffjumper. I went to the depot today after being told by customer service it would be there, and whoops, the driver's taken it on his round without scanning it out. I am not confident I will ever own this guy