Maqio Toys is an independent toy shop, and isn’t it great that we still have those. Founded in 2011, they opened their first shop in Buxton and have since expanded.
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Rule 63: Games site reimages male protagonists as non-sexualised women
Rule 63 states that where there’s a male character, the internet can reimagine them a female character (or vice versa).
Fandom conventions update for July
Geek Native runs an RPG, fandom and geeky events calendar.
Superhero Week: Deadpool’s taco truck
The latest in the Master Craft series is a hand-made and painted model that breaks the fourth wall. Hungry Deadpool has decided to sell himself tacos, and the model is based on the comic book design.
Audio EXP: #103 – In defence of OSR
More drama, sorry to say, from TSR Games (3), but the OSR community isn’t universally like that. This weighty topic, along with partnership success stories and Kickstarters of note in this week’s highlights show.
Superhero Week: DC Multiverse’s Suicide Squad figures from McFarlane
You can now pre-order McFarlane Toy’s 7-inch “build a figure” models from The Suicide Squad.
Superhero Week: Reebok Power Ranger shoes
It’s shoe morphing time as Reebok reveal their Power Ranger range of trainers, boots and sneakers.
Publishers Spotlight: August 2021 poll open for Patrons
The extraordinary people who contribute $1 or more to Geek Native’s Patron can now vote to see who will be featured in the August RPG Publisher Spotlight.
Superhero Week: Vice Press reveal exclusive Peter Diamond Flash Gordon posters
Vice Press have revealed two Flash Gordon posted based on the classic 1980s movie with the Queen soundtrack and Max von Sydow as Ming.
Superhero Week: Iron Studio’s birthday discount
The first week in July is Superhero Week. That doesn’t mean every post is about superheroes, but it means many are. If you’re a publisher or creator with a superhero book, story, podcast, actual play, etc., then there’s still time to get in touch.
