Model maker Funko is celebrating Marvel Studio’s 10-year anniversary by releasing a Black Widow model. The model in question is in the Rock Candy style, a Funko sub-brand, and stands 5 inches tall. The model is due to ship on September 12th but you can pre-order on Amazon today.
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Scientific research shows that sci-fi and fantasy fans are a top choice for romantic partners
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma, led by the psychologist Stephanie C. Stern, suggest that fans of fantasy and sci-fi genre have more realistic believes about romantic relationships compared to those who read romance or even highbrow fiction. What’s going on? In the research paper What you read and what you believe: Genre exposure and […]
Imagining what Gandalf’s resume might look like
It is believed that first Curriculum Vitae (the CV) was created by none other than Leonardo Da Vinici in 1482. It’s changed a lot since then. Thanks to sites like LinkedIn and YouTube they come in all shapes and forms. It’s fairly common known that what the British call a CV the Americans call a […]
One Minute of Miniatures
One Minute of Miniatures is a compilation from Clemens Wirth of some fantastic model work. These models are the type you’d expect to find in railway or race car sets. We’re not talking wargames here. We’re talking slice of life. There’s more than just stills of models in carefully staged dioramas, though. Watch out for […]
Enjoy these retro gaming cartridge drink coasters
[I want these] Where you gaming before we had spinny discs to put in our gaming consoles? We used to use cartridges that plunked into the machine with a satisfying thunk. Over on Etsy the retailer Cutting Boredom is putting some woodworking skill to good use. These drink coasters are geeky and practical. Each one […]
977 tabletop game publishers just signed a new distribution deal
It’s not easy being an independent tabletop game publisher or designer and one of the many significant challenges to crack is distribution. There are some well-known consolidators in the tabletop games industry; PSI, Hit Point and Impressions. Impressions are the company behind Free RPG Day. The problem with getting access to these guys is size […]
Search for mysterious monastery of barbarian monks leads to medieval board game discovery in Scotland
For 10 years British archaeologists have been trying to find the site of The Monastery of Deer in what is now known as Aberdeenshire. They’re looking for clues about the Book of Dear, a 10th Century illuminated manuscript which is believed to have a unique insight into the early church, culture and society of the […]
Does gaming make you a better author? An interview with Danie Ware
Children of Artifice is a new release from Fox Spirit Books and British author Danie Ware. At the time of writing, Geek Native is running a competition to readers a chance to win one of two copies of the book. We’re also lucky enough to have grabbed some of Danie’s time for a quick Q&A […]
Short film: Grandma’s Pie
Grandma’s Pie is a short film by Camilo Castro and Richardo San Emerio. We follow a hungry dragon and an oblivious grandmother who have one thing in common – apple pie. You can follow Camilo on Tumblr where he notes he previously worked for Disney but now works for Pixar. I’m not entirely sure Grandma’s […]
Can’t make Gen Con? Print your Gen Can’t badge instead
Gen Con is an iconic roleplaying games convention. Founded in 1968 by Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, it now hosts tens of thousands of gamers. Gen Con 2018 will run from August 2nd to 5th, in Indianapolis, Indiana, but not everyone will get to go. The list of gamers missing out include […]
