Justin Ramsden Discusses SDCC Exclusive LEGO Sets, Career as LEGO Designer
LEGO Designer Justin Ramsden discusses his career and LEGO’s San Diego Comic Con exclusive sets.
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Author: Sean Z
Sean Z writes about fandom, media, and queerness for GeekDad. When he’s not researching fandom, he enjoys listening to video game music, playing boardgames, and writing code.
She-Ra at SDCC: “Don’t Get Too Comfortable With The Status Quo”
The foreboding comment from Adora’s voice actor, Aimee Carrero, closed out a solid She-Ra panel at this year’s SDCC.
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The Pilot Hi-Tecpoint V5: My Ideal Rollerball Pen
A variation of the Pilot Precise series that takes fountain pen ink? Yes, please!
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How Pen Inks Work (And Why Monteverde’s Engage Doesn’t)
While Monteverde’s Engage rollerball pen looks beautiful, and feels great in your hand, it has one small problem… it doesn’t write.
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The De-Queering of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’
The Netflix-sponsored re-translation of the iconic anime removes LGBT themes. We reached out the series’ English translator to learn more.
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What to Do With Your Convention Art: When You Don’t Want to Frame
How to use archival framing techniques to safely display all your convention art in either dedicated art binders, or more economical 3-ring binders.
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Daniel Errico Discusses New LGBT-Friendly Series “The Bravest Knight”
When I first received screeners for The Bravest Knight, I was stunned. The new children show on Hulu was charming, featured a hero that married his prince instead of his princess, and was easily one of the best LGBT depictions I’ve seen in children’s animation to date. I was elated to get a chance to […]
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Discussing Convention Safety with Voice Actor Gregg Berger
To discuss the issue of fan and guest safety, we spoke to veteran voice actor Gregg Berger at the recent SacAnime convention in Sacramento, California.
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Yay, It’s Pride Month! Can I Have My Cookie Now?
For Pride Month, GeekDad writer Sean Z discusses the problem of performative Pride, and how to be a better ally.
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LionForge Does Not Renew Voltron License, Ends Comic Series
LionForge drops ‘Voltron,’ ending the comic at the previously published third volume and killing the last project based on the once-popular show.
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J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Review: A “Normal” Pen for Fountain Pen Ink
Meet the J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen. What makes this pen special is its ability to use standard fountain pen ink.
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Voltron Partners Not Responsible for Failures in Gay Inclusion; Sources Dispute Claim From DreamWorks Staff
DreamWorks, Joaquim Dos Santos, and Lauren Montgomery, after claiming to make content “as inclusive as possible,” failed to follow basic best practices on handling diverse characters respectfully, ignored clear warnings that their depictions were harmful, and attempted to blame external partners to hide their studio’s mistakes.
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Now You See Me: The Creation of the Spider-Verse
This is the first article in Now You See Me, a new series by Donya Abramo and Sean Z. Our first interview is with Christina Steinberg from Sony Pictures Animation, who joined us to discuss the creation of ‘Into the Spider-Verse.’
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She-Ra, Fandom, and Diversity in Media at ECCC
Last weekend at Emerald City Comic Con, I managed to chat briefly with Noelle Stevenson on fandom safety, and diversity in animation. Stevenson has worked on the comics Nimona and Lumberjanes, has won Eisner awards for both, and is the current showrunner for DreamWorks’ She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Sean Z (GeekDad): One thing […]
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Senior LEGO Designer Stuart Harris Discusses Design and His Career
The LEGO designer talks about how exhibits like the LEGO House come together and the challenges and rewards of large-scale projects.
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Favorite LEGO creations from Bricks Cascade 2019
Portland’s ‘Bricks Cascade,’ now in its eighth year, drew over 8000 public attendees to look at over 800 unique creations from 383 designers.
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Fun With Fountain Pens: A Beginners Guide, With Extra Notes for Lefties
Why should you try a fountain pen? GeekDad Sean Z tells us!
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LionForge to Continue Voltron Comics But Will Not Deviate From the Television Ending – UPDATED!
The next volume of “Voltron” comics will take place in final season and will feature both the Atlas and Voltron teams.
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How the End of ‘Voltron Legendary Defender’ Exemplifies the Quarantining of Queerness in Animation
A brief history of LGBTQ depictions in animation, and how the final season of Voltron failed queer fans.
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Toxic Fandom: When Criticism and Entitlement Go Too Far
Many parents and their kids are becoming more and more immersed in the fandoms surrounding their favorite shows, movies, and books. Guest contributor Sean Z. provides an in-depth look at the recent history of fandom we should all be aware of and be discussing with our kids.
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