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Archives for May 2026

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Continuing the archive of independent reporting (Archive Page 3).

New Mondo Batgirl figure features swappable portraits and Woobie the teddy bear

May 20, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Mondo has revealed a new limited edition 1/6 scale Batgirl figure inspired by Batman: The Animated Series with pre orders now open.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: models, mondo, superheroes

The heavy cost of the Convention Gauntlet: Why independent retailers are forced to gamble big

May 20, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Why are independent roleplaying games retailers taking massive risks? Geek Native looks at Tabletop Dominion’s logistically brutal double convention crusade.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dice, london comic con, uk games expo

Crowdfunding giant backtracks on adult content rules after creator backlash

May 20, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Kickstarter reverses its controversial mature content restrictions after intense backlash from independent roleplaying game creators and comic artists.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: kickstarter, money

Eric Bogosian shares final trailer for ‘The Vampire Lestat’ on Instagram and… there’s a lot to unpack

May 19, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

With just under three weeks to go until AMC’s The Vampire Lestat premiere, Eric Bogosian has apparently had the go-ahead to share the final trailer from his Instagram account

Filed Under: Online Shows Tagged With: trailers

Video marketing and £35,000 Pay: Mongoose Publishing challenges remote work standards

May 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Mongoose Publishing breaks tabletop conventions by launching a permanent, Swindon-based video creator role featuring a £35,000 base salary and a strict anti-AI creative policy.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: jobs, money, Mongoose Publishing

Dallas-based tabletop startup BreadBoard.Gaming folds leaving Doppel backers empty handed

May 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

Texas-based tabletop hardware company BreadBoard.Gaming, Inc. has ceased operations, leaving 1,102 backers of the Doppel digital miniature project without physical rewards or financial refunds.

Filed Under: Cool Tech, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: crowdfunding

Goldin spring auction sets record highs for rare Pokemon and One Piece cards

May 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Goldin’s 2026 Spring auction hits historic record highs as a vintage trophy Pikachu card commands millions and modern One Piece collectibles surge.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: collectables, money, pikachu, pokemon

Free Solo Leveling and Blue Lock games hit London Outernet for Ani-May 2026

May 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Crunchyroll brings free interactive motion games and exclusive giveaways to London Outernet on the same weekend as MCM Comic Con.

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: Crunchyroll, london, my hero academia, Solo Leveling

Games Workshop reveals official Ciaphas Cain miniatures as Henry Cavill television speculation intensifies

May 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Games Workshop reveals official Ciaphas Cain wargaming miniatures as speculation mounts over Henry Cavill’s upcoming Warhammer 40,000 television project.

Filed Under: Books, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: black library, games workshop, Henry Cavill, minis, warhammer 40k

Dungeons & Dragons partners with Comic Relief for spectacular Kynren prize quest

May 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Comic Relief and Dungeons & Dragons have launched an epic charity prize draw featuring an immersive gaming adventure at Kynren and a luxury stay at Walworth Castle.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: charity, comic relief, Dungeons & Dragons, wizards of the coast

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