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.
Continue ReadingLEGO Designer Justin Ramsden discusses his career and LEGO’s San Diego Comic Con exclusive sets.
Continue ReadingThe foreboding comment from Adora’s voice actor, Aimee Carrero, closed out a solid She-Ra panel at this year’s SDCC.
Continue ReadingA variation of the Pilot Precise series that takes fountain pen ink? Yes, please!
Continue ReadingWhile Monteverde’s Engage rollerball pen looks beautiful, and feels great in your hand, it has one small problem… it doesn’t write.
Continue ReadingThe Netflix-sponsored re-translation of the iconic anime removes LGBT themes. We reached out the series’ English translator to learn more.
Continue ReadingHow to use archival framing techniques to safely display all your convention art in either dedicated art binders, or more economical 3-ring binders.
Continue ReadingWhen 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 […]
Continue ReadingTo discuss the issue of fan and guest safety, we spoke to veteran voice actor Gregg Berger at the recent SacAnime convention in Sacramento, California.
Continue ReadingFor Pride Month, GeekDad writer Sean Z discusses the problem of performative Pride, and how to be a better ally.
Continue ReadingLionForge drops ‘Voltron,’ ending the comic at the previously published third volume and killing the last project based on the once-popular show.
Continue ReadingMeet the J. Herbin Refillable Rollerball Pen. What makes this pen special is its ability to use standard fountain pen ink.
Continue ReadingDreamWorks, 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.
Continue ReadingThis 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.’
Continue ReadingLast 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe LEGO designer talks about how exhibits like the LEGO House come together and the challenges and rewards of large-scale projects.
Continue ReadingPortland’s ‘Bricks Cascade,’ now in its eighth year, drew over 8000 public attendees to look at over 800 unique creations from 383 designers.
Continue ReadingWhy should you try a fountain pen? GeekDad Sean Z tells us!
Continue ReadingThe next volume of “Voltron” comics will take place in final season and will feature both the Atlas and Voltron teams.
Continue ReadingA brief history of LGBTQ depictions in animation, and how the final season of Voltron failed queer fans.
Continue ReadingMany 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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