I saw some great work at London Comic Con today, and if I took your photo you can find it in my Picasa album here. If I took your picture and you’re not featured here, don’t despair! check back later in the week to see if I mention you on Monday ;-). This post is … Continue reading London Comic Con – Saturday’s Cardboard heroes!
Wow, the GeekGirlCon in Seattle looks awesome! It’s October 8 + 9 at the Seattle Center and EMP Project, and open to all geeks – some of the many rad things going on include improv theater, cosplay, gaming rooms, panels galore, and an artists’ alley. I can’t make it this year but I’m keeping an … Continue reading GeekGirlCon
As you may have read in my previous post, I recently attended the Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago. While many in attendance were in full-scale cosplay mode (costume-play), some stood out to me because of the crafty–DIY nature of their projects. I loved this crocheted ode to Dr. Who‘s Tardis. My model very sportingly … Continue reading Chicago Comic Con 2011 – DIY edition
More Doctor Who goodness! I love the fourth Doctor’s (Tom Baker) Scarf. But I can’t knit and all of the replicas available on etsy are out of my price range. But this is brilliant: a beaded scarf necklace! España Sheriff made this for a friend, who was getting ready for her first Gallifrey One convention … Continue reading Beaded Tom Baker “Scarf”
“Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Super-Mega Woman and Mighty Cool Man in matrimony, which is commended to be honorable and most righteous among all men…” After finding numerous examples of superhero weddings online, I’m wishing I had thought to incorporate some of these fun DIY … Continue reading Holy Matrimony, Batman!
Thor (2011) Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, and Tom Hiddleston 115 minutes rated PG-13 I’ll go ahead and admit at the outset here that I’ve never read a Thor comic book, or even a full comic book of any hero variety. A blasphemy of sorts, perhaps, but I’m ok with … Continue reading Movie Review: Thor