Just look at all those 5-2’s! I feel like my team is doing much better than the standings show. Oh well, it’s a marathon, not a sprint!
Reliving the joys of childhood
As someone who actively collects and writes about toys, I get to relive some of the joys of childhood fairly often, but this past weekend, I experienced a hefty dose of that joy through my own kids’ eyes. (Note: this is NOT another Skylanders article. Honest!) My kids have been huge fans of Activision’s Skylanders […]
Madball Football League — Week 6 Results
I really thought I had a chance this week, but then the Monday night game pulled that rug out from under me… Looking at those top two teams, it’s apparent that they have been very fortunate in their matchups so far. I like to think that the teams should be ranked on their point totals […]
Skylanders — The Halloween edition
The latest Skylanders game was released this past weekend, and my wallet is whimpering. Looking at the new Skylanders SWAP Force figures reminded me just how great these characters are, and how they are truly a collectible in their own right. Since the Halloween season is upon us, I thought it would be fun to photograph […]
Cool & Collected Magazine Kickstarter Campaign: Day 1
Well, that was something. All I can say is, “Wow.” Oh, and maybe a “whew.” I’ve never done a Kickstarter campaign before, and let me tell you that is one nerve-wracking experience. “When should it launch? Will it end on a Sunday? On a holiday? What about the West coast? What if no one cares? […]
Announcing: Cool & Collected — The Magazine for Pop Culture Collectors
It’s actually happening! Allow me to introduce you to my new baby, Cool & Collected, the magazine! Faithful readers will know that this is an idea that has been brewing for a while now, and I may not have been too vocal about it lately here on the site, but rest assured, the magazine production […]

