Fancy something posh and designer this Halloween? These Anglo American eyewear bat sunglasses from Vintage Eye Wear Lover might tempt you. Guess how much these sunglasses cost? £100, £200 or £300? All wrong. This will set you back some £570. That’s about $900 US. The case is not included. Fancy another mask suggestion? Try a […]
Articles by Andrew Girdwood - Page 1391
A notable highlight from 21st October 2014 by Andrew Girdwood is described as "Perhaps this Spawn is an evil killer who hunts you while you stagger home after Halloween parties.". It also was tagged with Superheroes.
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Retro-tech and xenomorphs: The Art of Alien – Isolation
Set in 2137, that’s 15 years after Alien, the first-person survival horror Alien: Isolation is kind of a big deal. This is one of those games that begin to merge with the movie experience. The BBC featured it and the team’s approach to the creativity on the project. The interview included a chat with Sigourney […]
Spooky Spawn with this 3D render
This Comic Con Challenge (2014) was created by Atilla Ceylan. There are a few such challenges but let’s assume that Ceylan was working for this one in which artists have to recreate a favourite comic book character with the twist of some sort of dramatic change. For example, perhaps this Spawn is an evil killer […]
Earthdawn Fantasy Miniatures pass Kickstarter finish line
There may only be 9 days left on the clock at the time of writing but the campaign to create fantasy miniatures for FASA’s Earthdawn has now edged past their $2,400 goal. You can Back it here. [Back Campaign] Impact! Miniatures project aim to provide unpainted spincast resin minatures at 28mm scale. We’re told the […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #2 Intense Groot
Google’s data shows that Groot will be the 8th most popular costume this Halloween. If you’re going to do it; then do it intensely. Sold by Rubie’s Costume Co from Amazon for $25 this mask lets you act with your eyes. Yup. It’s a pull over the head, one size fits all, polyester face for […]
The wildscapes of Maxime Desmettre
Maxime Desmettre is an environment concept artist who has worked on titles like Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia and King Kong. You can access his person site and portfolio at MaxisLand.net and admire his Deviant Art gallery too.
Double down for the better: A review of Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan
These are two big franchise titles from the world of anime – Detective Conan and the master thief Lupin the 3rd. Even if you’re not an anime fan you may recognise the names. Conan isn’t the barbarian but named, in the series, after Sherlock Holmes. He’s not even a kid. He’s a young adult shrunk […]
Exploring Asimov’s Three Laws: A review of Time of Eve
Most sci-fi geeks know Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. A robot may not injure a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect […]
The 12 Masks of Halloween: #1 Slimer head
There’s a little ritual Geek Native likes to perform in the run up to Halloween. It’s called The 12 Masks of Halloween and simply showcases a mask a day as we get closer to the night of screams. Sunday the 19th means 12 days takes us up to the 30th and the 31st is the […]
Walking Dead pancakes
Pancakes for the apocalypse. Pancakes for your zombie friends. Oh, okay, I suspect these are pancakes that will forever remain beyond my ability. Not only are these pancakes perfectly shaped but they use different measures of pancake batter in order to get colour and effect.









