There can’t be many times in the year that Geek Native blogs about socks. Superhero Week turns out to be one those… [I want these] Step forward (pun) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle socks! This odd pair (one red, one blue) go really well together and fits sizes 6 to 13 (UK). Aren’t they perfect to […]
Archives for July 2018
Superhero Week: Which hero titivated their costume most often?
Superheroes may seem to have iconic suits but the truth of the matter is that these costumes are spruced up fairly often. In fact, you may be surprised by just how frequently a hero’s suit is redone and made to look smarter. This infographic comes from Halloween Costumes.com, who, of course, want you to rummage […]
Superhero Week: Batgirl limited edition vinyl
Looking to get into collectable models but don’t know how to start your collection? It’s a tricky one! Companies like Sideshow make excellent models, offer finance options but even then it is not a cheap hobby! The Vinyl Collectible series from DC Collectibles might be worth a look. Only 3,000 of these Batgirl models will […]
Superhero Week: Top 5 group cosplays on Reddit
Over on Reddit’s thriving cosplay community, you can order the submissions by how popular they were, and so you can look back in time and see the ones people voted. For Superhero Week Geek Native’s looked into the archives of history and put together the top 5 posts where a group of cosplayers posed together. […]
Superhero Week: Matt Ferguson and Thought Bubble
Thought Bubble is festival in Leeds that often attracts many great artists and comic book creators. This year Matt Ferguson will be there. He’s a graphic designer and artist from Sheffield known for his work with Marvel. “The Film and Pop Culture Art of Matt Ferguson” will include 85 posters and pieces of art and […]
No-face lamp
This lamp should conjure up memories of favourite anime. The small night lamp uses batteries and button and is made of resin. It weighs only 275g so its light enough to move around with you as a reading companion. [I need this.]
Superhero Week: Vigilante City RPG on Kickstarter
As it’s Superhero Week here on Geek Native let’s head to Kickstarter and see which RPGs might fit the bill. Eric Bloat’s OSR inspired ‘Survive This!!1 Vigilante City is an easy game to pick for the week as it made 100% of its (modest) goal in just 3 hours. If you’re quick enough you can […]
Superhero Week: Hulk Hulkbuster pop
This official Funko Pop is getting quite hard to find, and it is easy to see why. We might remember certain scenes from Infinity War as we gaze on this angry green face. The rare exclusive pop is 6 inches tall and, thankfully, despite the word ‘exclusive’ being used in pretty much every piece […]
How are geeks reacting to the heatwave in the UK?
Geeks up and down the United Kingdom have to cope with weather a little warmer than in previous months. It is a time for grand celebration and fear. Do we play D&D outside on patios and sipping ice tea? Is that a thing? Firebox has the answer. A giant unicorn sprinkler. [I need this] This […]
Superhero Week: Lost footage of Adam West’s Batman
A British newspaper found long-lost footage of Adam West dressed entirely as Batman in London. This visit wasn’t a standard superhero mission, though. This time the caped crusader was in the United Kingdom to help teach children about road safety. Really. This superhero-themed post is from 2018’s Superhero Week. Made any good superhero discoveries online […]
