Michael J., Author at GeekDad

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Snow Day: The Cold War’

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019Michael J.

There was a big winter storm last night and school is closed! Can you take out the other kids’ snowmen before they get yours? Find out in ‘Snow Day: The Cold War,’ a light tactical combat game now on Kickstarter.

How to Hack a LEGO Power Functions Cable for Direct 9V Power

October 7, 2019October 6, 2019Michael J.3

Sick of eating through batteries to power LEGO Motors? A little bit of work and a few dollars of electronics and you can plug Power Function LEGO Electronics into the wall!

Apollo 50th: Building Estes’ 1:100 Scale Flying Saturn V

July 20, 2019July 19, 2019Michael J.4

Michael J builds the 1:100 scale flying model rocket from Estes.

Apollo 50th: Living the Dream: My Time Working on the ISS

July 18, 2019July 17, 2019Michael J.

Space has always been something that’s fascinated me. Being a child of the Shuttle era, I’m not old enough to remember the Apollo moon landings; however, that did not stop the landings and space exploration from having a huge impact on my life. One of my earliest memories is of the Challenger accident. It was […]

‘Papa Put a Man on the Moon’ Book Review

June 8, 2019June 7, 2019Michael J.

‘Papa Put a Man on the Moon’ is a delightful picture book that puts the huge scope of the Apollo program into the perspective of a young girl from South Carolina.

Making and Sharing Memories of Apollo

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019Michael J.

Ways to share and make Apollo 11 memories this summer.

Brickquility Base Here: The Eagle Has Landed!

May 30, 2019Michael J.

LEGO announces the Creator Expert NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander set that goes on sale June 1!

Breaking Atmo – March 2019

March 16, 2019March 15, 2019Michael J.

Space happenings for March of 2019: dragons, tests, last images, and a unique spacewalk.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘¡Taco Fight!’ Can You Save Taco Tuesday?

March 12, 2019March 11, 2019Michael J.2

The Tacos are out for Revenge! Can you defend the table in this fast and fun cooperative game?

Breaking Atmo: Good Night, Opportunity — February 2019

February 15, 2019February 14, 2019Michael J.1

Celebrating the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity.

‘The LEGO Movie 2’ Set Reviews

February 7, 2019February 6, 2019Michael J.

Which of the two $30 sets from The LEGO Movie 2 is a better deal, Rex’s Rex-treme Offroader! or Ultrakatty & Warrior Lucy!? Then duck and cover because Benny’s Space Squad is a nostalgia bomb!