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As the year winds down, we’re all in the market for new planners and calendars for the new year. My suggestion for 2019 is the PROSPR series of planners. Thanks to these planners, I’ve been able to improve my productivity and keep on track for my goals in 2018. The planners come in different varieties,… Read More
ICYMI: The Deck of Many is back on Kickstarter with 10 days left to go! They’re smashing through their stretch goals, so get in there while you can to level up your ‘D&D’ experience. Read More
Expanding on the Arlo security system we covered last year, the Arlo Light increases your home security options, even if you don’t use the Arlo cameras. Read More
‘Dream Daddy’ is a dad-dating simulator focused on a widower dad and his relationship with his daughter after losing his SO. Oni Press’s comic adaptation expands the game’s universe with rich art and compelling storytelling. Read More
With school back in session, some parents are looking for new ways to encourage kids to meet new challenges or try new things. Here are some tips for using LEGO incentives appropriate to your needs and budget. Bonus: Review of App-Controlled Batmobile. Read More
LEGO just announced the latest kit in the Star Wars Master Builder Series, centered on Cloud City and featuring critical scenes and piles of minifigs. Read More
Meet PaperSoil, a greener way to establish and care for your desktop garden using paper. Create beautiful displays and enjoy the ease of growing in a perfectly-formulated medium. Read More
LEGO has announced over 20 new Wizarding World minifigures to collect, coming Summer 2018. Read More
Elder Dice is a collection of spellbooks with dice inside. Their creators have run two wildly successful Kickstarter campaigns, one of which is still accepting late backers. Read More
This summer, enjoy some music which is great for kids and adults. Featuring Ants Ants Ants, Red Yarn, and Trout Fishing in America. Read More
An all-star game from an all-star team, ‘Planecrafters’ may be the best Kickstarter game of 2018. Read More
In case you’ve been living under a rock or just (un)lucky enough to not discover it before now, ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ is the latest release in the Wizarding World, available on iOS and Android. This spoiler-filled post serves to highlight what parents need to know about ‘Hogwarts Mystery.’ Skip to the TL;DR at the bottom for a spoiler-free summary. Read More
With ‘Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes’ and ‘Xanathar’s Guide to Everything,’ everything you thought you knew about the limits of Dungeons and Dragons campaigns has changed. Explore how your group can use these supplements to play an all-new DnD 5e. Read More
With ‘Black Panther’ now available in stores, you might be wondering if it’s worth buying the Blu-ray or digital copies. Here is an entirely incomplete list of the reasons I think everyone should own ‘Black Panther’ on Blu-ray. Also, enter to win a copy for your home. Read More
Green thumbed-, Brown thumbed-, or black thumbed-gardeners alike can revel in a new trend in greener gardening. Papersoil is exactly what it sounds like: Soil made of 100% recycled paper. Papersoil is also colorful, pre-fertilized, and effortless to maintain. Read More
In celebration of Star Wars Day and the upcoming release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ LEGO has built a massive Millennium Falcon pedicab that now offers free rides around Bryant Park in Manhattan. Read More
‘PRIDE’ is a must-read children’s book which introduces kids to the inspiring story of (you guessed it) Harvey Milk and the rainbow flag. Read More
Gunnar, probably the most popular developer for computer eyewear, established itself as a reliable brand years ago. Today we introduce you to a new friend, the Phenom style. Read More
The widely anticipated space western ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is almost upon us. In celebration, LEGO has released another wave of products featuring the characters and elements in the movies, available starting today. Read More
LEGO announced this morning that there will be two new additions to the Brickheadz line of products: Han Solo and Chewbacca from the upcoming ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Read More
The first trailer for ‘Doctor Who Infinity’ is now live. Watch the trailer and read up on the latest news. Read More
Eight years ago, ‘Tron: Legacy’ revived the cult classic Tron universe. Thanks to LEGO® Ideas, we now get to see another revival with the TRON: Legacy (21314) kit featuring 3 minifigures, 2 Light Cycles, and a pile of extras. Read More
Learn to color comic books from an industry pro: K Michael Russell. Lessons are available both on YouTube and his course website. Join GeekDad for an exclusive interview. Read More
In case you missed the announcement of the upcoming release, LEGO has released product shots for the LEGO Kessel Run Millennium Falcon – the LEGO version of the Millennium Falcon as it appears in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Read More
There are a lot of parts, but don’t let that trip you up. ‘Orléans’ and ‘Orléans: Trade & Intrigue’ are great fun. Read More
With the Dog Silencer Max, the author has reclaimed the quiet of his back yard after moving next door to a bored and very vocal dog. Read More
Join Chronicle Books on their latest adventure, ‘Star Wars Kirigami,’ and build 15 models from the 8 ‘Star Wars’ films.
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LEGO had announced our newest obsession, a LEGO Ideas ship in a bottle. This kit features a battleship named Leviathan, and is available starting Feb 1, 2018. Read More
It’s that time again. We’re all in the last-minute crunch for filling stockings before the Big Day. Need help with that? Here are our Top 10 LEGO Stocking Stuffers to inspire your last-minute ordering. Read More
Give the whole cast to your Geek, avoiding duplicate minifigures without the search. Warning: This article includes spoilers for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’ If you want to skip any text, the minifig characters are listed below each set, so you can find all the characters you’re looking for without reading about them. Read More
