Category Archives: fandom

Restored shuttlecraft Galileo bound for Houston!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Regular readers (both of you) know that–on occasion–I’ve babbled a bit about the shuttlecraft Galileo set piece from the original Star Trek series. Believed lost to time several years ago, the full-size mockup was “discovered” late in 2011, and auctioned in … Continue reading →

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Free Comic Book Day 2013!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

And so it was on the first Saturday in May that GeekDad embarked once more on his noble quest, accompanied by his two offspring, to ye olde local comic book shoppe to partake of the annual festivus…. In addition to being Free Comic Book … Continue reading →

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Into dorkness with Big Bang Theory/Star Trek bobbleheads. Yes, really.

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

I can hear fanboys crying into their Romulan Ale from here. According to this new article over at StarTrek.com, a new set of “Wacky Wobblers” bobbleheads is coming, featuring the guys from The Big Bang Theory all sporting original series-style … Continue reading →

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I’m live on Trek Radio today!

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Hey, today’s the day! I’m a guest on Trek Radio for two hours, starting at 12pm Eastern time. No pre-records, no edits, no time lag. In the immortal words of that great orator, Bill O’Reilly: As I mentioned in this … Continue reading →

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TONIGHT! “The Best of Both Worlds” on the Big Screen!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

C’mon, Trekkies! Raise your hands if you’re doing this tonight: Fathom Events: Star Trek: The Next Generation – “The Best of Both Worlds” From the Fathom website: Special Fathom Features: “The Best of Both Worlds” – the two-part storyline comprising … Continue reading →

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Listen to me live on Trek Radio this Saturday!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Tis true, boys and girls! I have been invited by the fine folks over at Trek Radio to round out their special “Typhon Pact Author Series” of interviews for their site’s “Captain’s Table” feature. The show already interviewed fellow Typhon … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Lee Majors!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Lee Majors, the Six Million Dollar Man himself, celebrates his 74th birthday today! Having seen him just a couple of weeks ago during his recent guest stint on TNT’s Dallas, I have to say that he still looks pretty spry, by golly. I … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Anniversary, Superman.

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

“As a distant planet was destroyed by old age, a scientist placed his infant son within a hastily devised space-ship, launching it toward Earth! When the vehicle landed on Earth, a passing motorist, discovering the sleeping babe within, turned the … Continue reading →

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I am “UnderDiscussion.”

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Over the weekend, I hung out with the gang from UnderGopher, a group of local gamers and genre enthusiasts who enjoy sharing their love of tabletop gaming, comics, and other fandom topics with anyone who will listen. Though I tend … Continue reading →

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Happy First Contact Day!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

We’re only 50 years from this most excellent of events, y’all. Still, we look to the future with hope and excitement. After all, we know that this monumental meeting between humanity and intelligent beings from a world beyond our own … Continue reading →

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