We headed out to take part in Free Comic Book Day at Laughing Ogre Comics in Fairfax, Virginia. I go to this shop a few times a year, and it was obvious that the day’s festivities certainly drew a good-sized crowd. There were still plenty of free comics available in the middle of the afternoon, but […]
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Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day!
I may not actively collected comic books anymore, but I love visiting the local comic shops on Free Comic Book Day because the kids have a blast. Some comic shops go all out with freebies and costumed characters, making for a terrific family outing. Here’s a picture from the Laughing Ogre comic shop in Fairfax, […]
From the Collection: Dino-Riders Streamer Kite
When I was a kid, we used to spend our summer vacations in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We would stop at one of the beach shops and load up on sand toys and flip flops (suntan lotion was for losers), and my brother and I would usually get to pick out a kite. These kites […]
Mondo Avengers Poster by Tyler Stout
I knew it! Who else would Mondo call upon to develop the fully-assembled Avengers poster than Tyler Stout, and boy is it a beauty… I will absolutely be trying for one of these in tomorrow’s drop, but if I miss out, I’ll be okay since I will be channeling all my Mondo kharma to the […]
LEGO Club Magazine featuring the “Avengers” and “Lord of the Rings”
The latest issue of the LEGO Club Magazine arrived and I was able to snap a few pictures before the kids grabbed it out of my hands and ran away with it. The magazine is a big deal in our household, and is devoured by all us boys, giving us the inside scoop on what […]