Scientific Testing Videos

Author: expandedbooks Added: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:09 -0800 Duration: 0When a brain tumor threatens Caterina Shaw's life she risks it all on a new gene therapy. But soon Caterina is something other than human and finds herself accused of a savage murder and shes on the run.

Author: expandedbooks Added: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:09 -0800 Duration: 0When a brain tumor threatens Caterina Shaw's life she risks it all on a new gene therapy. But soon Caterina is something other than human and finds herself accused of a savage murder and shes on the run.

Author: expandedbooks Added: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:09 -0800 Duration: 0When a brain tumor threatens Caterina Shaw's life she risks it all on a new gene therapy. But soon Caterina is something other than human and finds herself accused of a savage murder and shes on the run.

Author: expandedbooks Added: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:09 -0800 Duration: 0When a brain tumor threatens Caterina Shaw's life she risks it all on a new gene therapy. But soon Caterina is something other than human and finds herself accused of a savage murder and shes on the run.

For this test, we needed a location where we could access railroad tracks. Although the Newtonville, MA commuter rail station was an option (it was where the first test on Chibi Moon was conducted), we decided to try a different kind of train. We opted for the MBTA Green Line and chose the Newton Centre station. A few minutes later, a Type 7 trolley entered the station heading west (outbound). After stopping, the operator warned the Chibi Project team that we should not be standing so close to the rails with a video camera "or I'll have to radio it in." (As the train pulled to a stop, we were standing at the back of the platform...about 15 feet from the rails.) We decided it would be best to move to a new location. We moved on to an undisclosed location on the MBTA's Green Line. With the tracks safe and clear, we placed figure of Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion on the right track of a westbound train and waited a safe distance from the tracks. It should be noted that this Shinji was originally a keychain. We unscrewed the hook and chain from his head prior to this experiment. "It looked stupid." Within ten minutes, a trolley pulled into the station. By the time it pulled to the center of the platform, it has completely passed by the location where Shinji had been placed on the tracks. We waited for the train to roll out of the station before approaching the tracks. Approaching the tracks, Shinji's body was found next to the rail that he had originally been resting on. His head was not attached. We found his head several yards down the track. It almost got overlooked because it was completely squished and barely recognizable. After being run over by an MBTA trolley, only a few features of his head (an ear, eyes, and what might have been his mouth) are still recognizable. His body is mostly intact with only minor scrapes. When it was finally over, Shinji's head exploded like the heads of many Evangelion fans'. Here are links to the things mentioned in the podcast: LiveJournalThe Chibi Project on FacebookPatrick's TwitterBakuretsu ConThe Chibi Project web siteThe Chibi Project SurveyiTunes

Ever wonder what would happen if you stuck a Sailor Venus doll in a potato cannon? Have you wondered what would happen if you shot potatoes at Sailor Venus? We did. We taped it too and now it's posted on the Internet for all to see. Also, we review Apples to Apples and answer viewer e-mail. Sponsored by Weekend Anime.

The Chibi Project fights fire with fire. In the anime series Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars uses fire attacks to fight evil. She can dish it out, but can she take it? The Chibi Project decided to find out. To accomplish this test, we enlisted the help of professional fire eater, fire breather, and bizarre magician, Brian Brushwood, best known for Scam School, a podcast from Revision3. Brian built up a witch's pyre. While he and Jekka get the episode started, Patrick nailed Sailor Mars's feet to the top of the pyre. After a short history of fire eating, Brian took a swig of charcoal lighter fluid. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! He then blew a giant fireball which ignited Sailor Mars atop the pyre. Sailor Mars's legs began to melt and she bent backwards. Brian rescued her and pushed her forward. She ended up leaning forward until her torso melted away from her body and fell down the pyre. Shortly thereafter, her legs melted from her feet and fell to the ground. After letting the fire burn for several minutes, the remaining fire (which had not been eaten) was extinguished with water. Surprisingly, she is still somewhat recognizable. Although her clothing has mostly disappeared and her hair has melted to her face and body, her general shape is still fairly recognizable.

In 2005, we were defeated when a toy actually broke the blender. Back at Anime Boston with a better blender and a softer toy, we're out for revenge! This episode is also the first time four Chibi Project scientists have assembled together.Music in this Podcast: "axl k 09 Chibi" and "best ever" by K.T.F. Terison - ktfterison.com

For the fifth year, The Chibi Project packed a panel room full of crazy fans at Anime Boston. Making her first live appearance, Jekka joined PatrickD as they took a wire brush to Tuxedo Mask from Sailor Moon.

A few years back, ADV Films started selling a plush toy of Menchi from Excel Saga that came shrinkwrapped to a charcoal grill. It was an in-joke that referenced Menchi being the "emergency food supply" in the show. Of course, when we got our hands on one, what else would we do with it but actually grill Menchi?

What started out as a suggestion at last year's Chibi Project panel at Anime Boston grew into a full test at this year's panel. Chibi Moon is "tarred" using rubberized driveway crack sealer packaged in a caulking tube. After being covered in black caulk, she is "feathered". At the end of the podcast, The Chibi Project crew answer audience questions and reveal a new voice mail line. (The number is no longer active. Don't call.)

This all started at Anime Boston 2005 where Megaman was put into a blender. We attempted to chop him into bits, but he was just too tough for the blender. We ended up destroying the blender instead. This was the first failed experiment in the history of The Chibi Project. Wanting to get our revenge, we handed Megaman over to our friend Buford. Buford likes firearms and has quite a collection. He brought Megaman out to the firing range along with a Kimber Stainless 1911 (semi-auto pistol, .45 ACP), Yugoslavian military M59/66 SKS (semi-auto rifle, 7.62x39mm Soviet), Remington 870 Express Magnum with 26" barrel and imp. cyl. choke (pump shotgun, 12 gauge), Winchester "white box" .45 ACP FMJ target ammo, Wolf 7.62x39mm Soviet FMJ ammo, Remington Express Magnum 12 gauge 00 buckshot shells, and Federal Hi-Power #6 shotshell. Megaman didn't stand a chance. Working his way up through his arsenal, he took out Megaman's head, arms, and legs. All that remained by the end were tiny pieces. Megaman is no more. Here are links to the things mentioned in the podcast: The Chibi Project web siteSubscribe on iTunesThe Chibi Project SurveyLiveJournalFacebook

PatrickD and Jekka let the cat out of the bag and will mow you over in the season 2 premiere of The Chibi Project. Trigun's Kuronekosama has previously escaped the wrath of Hurricane Dennis, but has its luck run out as it goes up against a tractor?Music in this Podcast: "axl k 09 Chibi" and "best ever" by K.T.F. Terison - ktfterison.com

PatrickD of The Chibi Project conducted a live experiment at San Japan 1.5 on August 9, 2008. Botan of Yu Yu Hakusho was exposed to one of the oldest and most cruel forms of torture, being hung, drawn, and quartered. The experiment began with kite string tied to each of Botan's limbs. The strings were pulled by a audience members. After much effort, none of the limbs would come loose. PatrickD stepped on Botan, but still nobody could pull any limbs loose. As a last resort, the audience members were told to abandon the strings and pull directly on her limbs. In the end, after a great amount of effort, Botan was quartered into four pieces. At the end of the panel, PatrickD answered questions, took suggestions, and talked about some future testing.

Having heard about our live experiments at Anime Boston, The Chibi Project was invited to Nan Desu Kan 2004 to run Anime Unscripted and conduct a live Chibi Project experiment. Fans of The Chibi Project had been asking for us to take on Dragonball Z for a while. This seemed like a good time. A fan from the audience videotaped the experiment while PatrickD started cutting. The first cut was in the crotch area moving up to the chest. The first piece to come off was part of the green costume around his waist. With the front cut through completely, it just fell off. From there, cuts were made into his chest. Cutting into the chest wasn't doing much. Moving the Dremel back to the crotch, it didn't take long for the leg to come off. With one leg missing, his waist was the next target. Made with rather thick plastic, it took a bit of effort but eventually loosened up and fell off. The audience cheered as each limb came off. With time for the panel running short and the Dremel battery running low, it was time to wrap this up. The grand finale was his neck. Just a quick slice and his head popped off and rolled around on the table. With the head falling to the table, the test was over. The fan who videotaped this experiment grabbed the green waist piece and returned to the audience. The extra heads and dragonballs that were included with the figure were tossed into the audience. The Chibi Project has kept all other pieces to display at future convention appearances. Here are links to the things mentioned in the podcast: LiveJournalThe Chibi Project on FacebookPatrick's TwitterThe Chibi Project web siteProvidence Anime ConferenceAnime UnscriptediTunes

For several months, we've been taking anime bootlegs and fansubs off of people's hands with the promise of destroying them. That time has come. At Bakuretsu Con 2008, PatrickD used a Black & Decker Varible Speed Jigsaw to cut his way through a handful of bootleg DVDs in front of a live audience. The remaining DVDs as well as the pieces of the destroyed DVDs and all the packaging will eventually be destroyed by fire so that nothing remains. Destroyed bootleg DVDs include Cowboy Bebop, Chobits, InuYasha, and Candidate for Goddess. Eventually, we will tackle VHS tapes as well. Following the destruction, everyone present was invited to have some cake to celebrate our 20th episode. Greg Ayres, a voice actor known for speaking out against bootlegs and fansubs, agreed to discuss the issue in the intro for this episode. When you buy a bootleg or download a fansub, no money is going back to support the creators. As a result of the massive number of people downloading fansubs and never buying the DVDs, the anime industry is hurting. Please, do your part and buy your anime legally through reputable retailers. Thank you. Here are links mentioned in the podcast: LiveJournalThe Chibi Project on FacebookThe Chibi Project web siteiTunes

With 15 experiments on Chibi Moon completed, The Chibi Project has moved on to conducting tests on other anime toys. The first subject of our experiments? Burning Gundam. With a name like that, he was just asking for it! Also, we feature our first review and answer some fan mail.