Living up to their name, Simply Encharming at etsy have these geeky Super Mario earrings for sale. We’ve the fierce Chomp Chain turned into a rather cute fashion accessory. It comes with a cuff that can be attached to your uppear ear (no piercing needed). What do you think?
Archives for December 2012
Doraleous and Associates
Doraleous and Associates is an animated YouTube series spoofing the adventures of a band of heroes. In many ways this is a gaming group that you’ll already be familiar with. The first episode is careful with its animation but I think the cleverness of the plot comes through. The series continues, watch it here and […]
Le Hobbit poster
I like this as an alternative post for The Hobbit. It manages to show the journey, the shadows and fear that the group felt while still letting the wonder shine through. Oh, and it shows Sting. The artist is JB Roux, via Geek Art Gallery.
Picture: The New TARDIS
The BBC have released a picture showing Matt Smith, the 11th Doctor, standing in the control room of the brand new Tardis. We should see the new Tardis in action during the Christmas Special, The Snowmen, in just a few days now. (Via)
Dovakiin Christmas tree
Hark, the herald Graybeards sing, glory to the Dovakiin! Via Reddit.
Alluria’s Pathfinder bundle: 65% off a sea-themed collection
Alluria Publishing have a “Super Pathfinder Holiday Mega-Bundle” on sale at DriveThru RPG. The usual value of the gaming books is just over $88 but with the bundle discount in place the actual total is $30. That’s a 65% discount. The catch? Alluria’s not said when the holiday mega-bundle deal comes to a close. The […]
Star Wars propaganda posters
These posters can be yours. Artist Patty McPancakes has a store on Etsy and is selling them at affordable prices. These are World War II style propaganda style posters and some of them are translated into Galactic Base Standard. Enjoyed this collection? You might also check out this sample of join the Rebellion posters. Via […]
A mug for the gamer table: crusader helm
Most roleplayers drink and game. For this gamer the evolution of gaming drinks went from fizzy sugar drinks, to booze and now to mugs of humble but tasty tea. There was just one time when metal goblets were used to serve grape juice. That was kinda cool but a bit of an effort. If only […]
17th century royal execution chessboard sells for £601,250
The estimate for this 17th century German chessboard was anywhere between £300,000 to £500,000. That’s a cool half a million pounds. In the end it sold for higher than that; £601,250. The design holds more than just chess; there’s a Nine Men’s Morris board, backgammon in the inside and chess. The board also holds 28 […]
NECA are building a Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator
NECA, National Entertainment Collectibles Association, who have built collectibles for the likes of Bioshock, Resident Evil and Assassin’s Creed have announced they are working on one of Gordon Freeman’s favourite devices; the Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator. This model (and it’s just the prototype shown) will be limited, you’ll be able to see it at […]
