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Author: Anthony Karcz

Father of two, runner, Marvel-phile, recovered WoW addict, and unrepentant Generation 1 Transformers nerd (seriously, I know more about G1 than is healthy). Author of the superhero novel: 'Nightingale: The League Cycle, Book One.' In addition to writing for GeekDad, you can find Anthony on Forbes.com, Book Riot, and SyFy.com.
HASCON Exclusives

HASCON Exclusives Include Titans Return Arcee, My Little Pony ‘D&D’ Dice, and More

July 29, 2017Anthony Karcz2

HASCON is shaping up to be an exciting convention for Hasbro fans! These con exclusives have something for every Transformers, MLP, ‘MtG,’ and ‘D&D’ fan.

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Monopoly Gamer

‘Monopoly Gamer’ Turns Classic Game Into ‘Mario Kart’

July 27, 2017March 26, 2018Anthony Karcz

‘Monopoly Gamer’ is one of those rare games that challenges your expectations about classic games, taking the bones of ‘Monopoly’ and turning into something new.

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Exploring What Drives Us in ‘The Gallery of Unfinished Girls’

July 27, 2017Anthony Karcz

In the debut novel by Lauren Karcz, a woman struggles with what it means to be a daughter, a sister, a friend, and an artist; all with a little help from her muse.

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SDCC 2017: DC Collectibles Reveals Gotham City Garage Supergirl and Batgirl

July 21, 2017Anthony Karcz1

DC Collectibles is at SDCC 2017 with a whole new catalog of action figures and statues. From Justice League, to Gotham City Garage and beyond!

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SDCC 2017 Transformers

SDCC 2017: Hasbro Reveals Transformers ‘Power of the Primes’ Toys

July 21, 2017Anthony Karcz

Hasbro has revealed the first figures from the upcoming Power of the Primes toy line and it’s a satisfyingly deep dive into G1 Transformers history.

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Prius Prime

Pure Energy: Go Farther This Summer in the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

July 19, 2017January 1, 2018Anthony Karcz3

The latest plug-in hybrid from Toyota is more than meets the eye. (And I promise that’s the only time I’ll use that joke.)

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Hasbro Unveils First Visionaries Toy in Decades in SDCC Exclusive ‘Revolution’ Boxed Set

July 11, 2017Anthony Karcz

Hasbro has revealed their biggest exclusive yet for SDCC 2017—a boxed set that includes figures from all seven ‘Revolution’ properties.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

July 7, 2017Anthony Karcz2

Spider-Man is back on the big screen this weekend, bringing all the quips, flips, and teenage awkwardness that only Peter Parker can. Here’s what you need to know before going.

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Rey and BB-8 Battle Creatures of Jakku in ‘Star Wars: Forces of Destiny’ Debut

July 4, 2017Anthony Karcz

With yesterday’s debut, the series of shorts focusing on the women of Star Wars doing awesome things is off to a solid start.

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Heaven, Hell, and Everything In-between, Richard Kadrey Talks About ‘The Kill Society’

June 28, 2017Anthony Karcz

I sit down with Richard Kadrey to discuss his latest book, ‘The Kill Society,’ the future of the Sandman Slim series, and how Dali influenced him as a writer. Spoilers abound inside!

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Casper duvet insert

The Casper Duvet Insert Makes Choosing an Insert Simple

June 25, 2017Anthony Karcz

If you’ve shopped for duvet inserts, you know that there are a million options. Casper has made it simple with their high quality down insert.

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Pre-Order the Best ‘Overwatch’ Tracer Figure Ever on BBTS

June 22, 2017Anthony Karcz

Sponsored: “Cheers, love! The cavalry’s here!” Blizzard and Max Factory have teamed up to create what is possibly the perfect ‘Overwatch’ Tracer figure. Pre-order today from BBTS!

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Transformers: The Last Knight

Totally Unqualified 10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’

June 20, 2017Anthony Karcz9

We haven’t seen the latest ‘Transformers’ movie. Nor do we plan to. Here’s a few things you should keep in mind before taking your kids to the latest Bayfest.

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simplehuman touch free

Make Your Kitchen Touch-Free With simplehuman

June 19, 2017Anthony Karcz

If you’re like me and are tired of making your kitchen dirtier in the process of cleaning up, simplehuman has some attractive solutions.

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Kickstarter Alert: Skullsplitter Dice Introduces New Daring Adventurers Dice Cases (Plus Bonus Dice Trays)

June 18, 2017Anthony Karcz

Skullsplitter Dice is back with a new Kickstarter, more dice cases, a special variant of their metal dice, and new wooden dice trays!

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SDCC Exclusive G.I. Joe Cobra Missile Command Headquarters Is Dripping With Nostalgia

June 16, 2017Anthony Karcz

Possibly dust mites.

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Pure Energy: Black+Decker 60v MAX Blower and Trimmers Blow Gas Tools Away

June 14, 2017Anthony Karcz

The new Black+Decker line of 60v yard tools helped me succeed where my cobbled together “environmentally friendly” solutions had failed miserably.

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Stitch Fix Is Here to Rescue Your Style

June 13, 2017Anthony Karcz2

If you or someone you love is in need of a fashion refresh, Stitch Fix is the perfect gift to help achieve chicness (yes, I just made that up).

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Father’s Day Mega Gift Guide 2017

June 12, 2017December 12, 2017Anthony Karcz

Stumped by what to get Dad this year for Father’s Day this coming Sunday? We asked around GeekDad/GeekMom water cooler and came back with a ton of suggestions.

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Black + Decker 60v Tools

Pure Energy: Black + Decker 60v Power Swap Mower Is Here to Tackle Any Lawn

June 9, 2017Anthony Karcz

Can the efficient,light, battery powered Black+Decker 60v Power Swap Mower turn what’s usually the most hated chore of the summer into something less awful?

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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Backlog of Shame Roundup

June 7, 2017January 15, 2018Anthony Karcz

In May, I challenged myself to complete my remaining ‘Imperial Assault’ minis. So, how did I do? Well…

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Last Knight Summer Movie Toys

Latest ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Toys Reveal New Characters, Old Favorites

June 4, 2017Anthony Karcz

I thought it would never happen, but Hasbro has released toys that are compelling enough to make me consider lifting my 10 year ban on ‘Transformers’ films.

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Gotham City Garage Wonder Woman

Gotham City Garage Wonder Woman Is a Masterpiece Worthy of the (Demi)Gods

June 3, 2017Anthony Karcz

This limited edition, cold-cast resin statue packs in over 75 years of lore and at the same time delivers an astonishingly fresh interpretation of our favorite Themyscirian Princess.

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GeekDad ‘Wonder Woman’ Giveaway

May 31, 2017Anthony Karcz3

Win $50 and a bunch of ‘Wonder Woman’ swag to celebrate the opening of Warner Bros.’ latest DC comic blockbuster.

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Rare Joule Sale Is the Cheapest Way for You to Dive Into Sous Vide

May 30, 2017Anthony Karcz

To celebrate the launch of their newer, less expensive Joule, ChefSteps is having a rare sale on both the new Joule and the flagship model.

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‘Star Wars’ 40th Anniversary Site Takeover Opening Crawl

May 25, 2017December 12, 2017Anthony Karcz

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original ‘Star Wars’ we’re doing things a little differently at GeekDad and GeekMom today…

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Transformers ‘The Last Knight’ Toys Hit the Shelves

May 17, 2017Anthony Karcz

With the new movie less than two months away, toys based on ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ have started to hit the shelves. Are they good enough to convert an old school G1 fan like myself?

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Joule and Phone

Joule is the Compact, Powerful Sous Vide Device Mom Needs

May 11, 2017Anthony Karcz

Yeah, I know – I’m suggesting a kitchen appliance for Mother’s Day, something that is most often met with withering glares at best or calls for beheadings at worst. But there’s a method to my madness.

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GeekDad Paints! ‘Star Wars: Imperial Assault’ Backlog of Shame Challenge

May 4, 2017January 15, 2018Anthony Karcz

In honor of May the 4th and the 40th Anniversary of ‘Star Wars’, I’ve decided to do something about my seriously embarrassing backlog of unpainted ‘Imperial Assault’ minis. Join me in #StaWaMinPaiMo!

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DC Bombshells Boxed

‘DC Bombshells’ Ant Lucia Action Figures Review and Giveaway

April 27, 2017Anthony Karcz1

Wave 1 of the amazing DC Bombshells Ant Lucia figures is out and GeekDad has teamed up with DC Collectibles to give away all four figures. Read on!

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