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Author: Tom Fassbender

Tom Fassbender is a writer and avid hiker who has traveled the world with his family. He lives in Los Angeles where he can often be found wandering through the offbeat corners of the city for the Los Angeles Explorers' Guild.
All the Colors of Magic Kickstarter

Kickstarter Alert: ‘All the Colors of Magic’

April 16, 2015December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender

Remember when you were young and loved to draw and color? Artist and author James A. Owen is bringing back that magic with his ‘All the Colors of Magic – A Coloring Book for All Ages’ Kickstarter Campaign.

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A visit ot Bran Castle

GeekDad Passport: Bran Castle and Sighisoara in Transylvania

April 6, 2015Tom Fassbender2

Thanks to Irish writer Bram Stoker and his 1897 novel ‘Dracula,’ the land of Transylvania is indelibly linked to the legend of the fictional Count Dracula. And each year, more than 500,000 vampire-curious people journey to the land of Transylvania, now part of Romania, to tour an old Saxon fortress that’s billed as “Dracula’s Castle.”

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New Blade Runner Trailer

New ‘Blade Runner’ Trailer for Theatrical Re-Release

March 25, 2015December 16, 2017Tom Fassbender1

Beginning April 3, the British Film Institute will be releasing ‘Blade Runner: The Final Cut’ in select theaters throughout the United Kingdom. But you can enjoy the new trailer for the film right now.

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Pi Bow Ties from Speicher Tie Company

Pi Day Fashion Alert: Pi Bow Tie

February 24, 2015Tom Fassbender3

This year for Pi Day, dress the part with a Pi Bow Tie from the Speicher Tie Company.

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The Man in the High Castle

Amazon Studios Picks Up ‘The Man in the High Castle’

February 19, 2015Tom Fassbender

Amazon Studios has made many fans of Philip K. Dick happy with the recent announcement that it has ordered a full season of the alternate-history science fiction drama ‘The Man in the High Castle.’

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The Man in the High Castle Shines in Amazon’s Pilot Season

January 21, 2015Tom Fassbender8

I was pleasantly surprised (and a little wary) to see that an hour-long The Man in the High Castle pilot, an adaptation of the award-winning book by Philip K. Dick, was released on January 15th as part of Amazon’s newest pilot season.

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Welcome to the Ghibli Museum

GeekDad Passport: Ghibli Museum

January 3, 2015Tom Fassbender2

Our kids were raised on many movies from the imagination of Hayao Miyazaki. So when our travels took us to Japan, missing a visit to the Ghibli Museum was not an option. But first, we needed to buy some tickets.

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Code Monkey Save World T-Shirt

Limited Time Offer: Code Monkey Save World T-Shirt

December 3, 2014Tom Fassbender

Hurry! This Code Monkey Save World t-shirt from Teespring won’t be available for long!

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Shotguns & Sorcery RPG Blasts into Kickstarter

November 22, 2014December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender

Like your goblins with a little gunpowder? Your orcs with a little ordnance? Then immerse yourself in the dark and gritty world of hardboiled nor fantasy with the Shotguns & Sorcery RPG Kickstarter.

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Inspiration for the bakery in Kiki's Delivery Service?

Geekdad Passport: Ross Village Bakery

October 24, 2014Tom Fassbender

Some people think that the Ross Village Bakery in Ross, Tasmania, is the real-life inspiration for the fictional Gütiokipänja Bakery featured in Kiki’s Delivery Service. What do you think?

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On Pelennor Fields

On Pelennor Fields: Taking a Lord of the Rings Tour in New Zealand

September 24, 2014December 14, 2017Tom Fassbender2

To many of us with geeky inclinations, you can’t think about New Zealand without thinking at least a little bit about the Lord of the Rings. So, when our family visited New Zealand, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a Lord of the Rings tour on Pelennor Fields.

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Upgrade Your Dice-Rolling Game

How to Upgrade Your Dice-Rolling Game

August 8, 2014December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender16

You’re tired. You’re hungry. And now you realize you’ve just walked into the dragon’s lair. At last! This is it, the battle that makes all the other battles worth it. You draw your sword and charge toward the scaly beast.

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Extra Gum Origami Commercial

Dadvertising Spotlight: Extra Gum Origami Commercial

August 2, 2014Tom Fassbender

This Extra gum origami commercial first hit the airwaves almost a year ago. There are three versions of it (15 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds), and as nice as the 15-second version is, the full 60-second version is really quite wonderful.

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Mapping Marvel Origins

Mapping Marvel Origins: Where the Superhumans Come From

July 3, 2014December 14, 2017Tom Fassbender

Everyone comes from somewhere, even if you have superpowers.

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Isspresso: The perfect cup of coffee in space.

ISSpresso: Searching for the Perfect Cup of Coffee in the Final Frontier

June 19, 2014December 14, 2017Tom Fassbender

Presenting the ISSpresso, an innovative zero-g espresso machine to help astronauts brew a perfect espresso in space.

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13 More Geeky Watches

13 More Geeky Watches for GeekDads

June 16, 2014December 16, 2017Tom Fassbender1

Presenting another collection of geeky watches that may not be smart but will certainly make a bold statement.

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Mission Belt

The Mission Belt Combines Fashion and Philanthropy

May 30, 2014Tom Fassbender1

No matter what sort of lifestyle you lead, eventually you’re going to need a belt. And if you’re a GeekDad, not just any old belt will do. You need something unique. Something bold. Something, well, a little geeky. Enter the Mission Belt.

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Comic Neue

Out With the Comic Sans, In With the Comic Neue (Plus: Kickstarter Alert!)

May 27, 2014December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender

The next time you reach for Comic Sans, consider using Comic Neue instead. Your designs — and the rest of the internet — will thank you.

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This comic is only $1.00!

Dark Horse Comics Releases Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1 for $1

May 22, 2014Tom Fassbender

Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1 is on sale in comic shops now for only $1.00. If you’re a Dragon Age fan who hasn’t yet read this story, this is a great opportunity to give it a try.

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The GeekDad Guide to Geeky Ties

The GeekDad Guide to Geeky Ties

May 15, 2014Tom Fassbender3

Geekdads aren’t like other dads. By our very nature we’re passionate about our interests and like to show them off whenever we can—and that means when it comes to neckwear, we like our ties geeky.

Necktie Icons by by Michela Tannoia from the Noun Project. CC BY 3.0.

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The GeekDad Mother's Day Gift Guide

The GeekDad Mother's Day Gift Guide

May 2, 2014Tom Fassbender1

Presenting the GeekDad Mother’s Day Gift Guide, featuring a selection of items for those very special and geeky ladies in our lives.

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Stacking Up 35 Extraordinary Hero Homes

April 23, 2014December 14, 2017Tom Fassbender5

An architectural look at the homes, headquarters, and hangouts of 35 illustrious heroes.

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game of thrones bow ties

Game of Thrones Bow Ties

April 13, 2014December 16, 2017Tom Fassbender2

In the game of ties, you wear or you die — so choose these Game of Thrones Bow Ties to make the right impression.

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Revisiting The Adventurers: The Pyramid of Horus

April 4, 2014Tom Fassbender3

About once a week, usually right at bedtime, my seven-year-old daughter asks if we can play The Adventurers: The Pyramid of Horus, a game she can’t seem to get enough of.

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The huggable Plush Blobfish

The Plush Blobfish Really Needs a Hug

March 23, 2014November 23, 2017Tom Fassbender

The delightfully pink and much-cuter-than-real-life Plush Blobfish is ready for hugging.

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Blue Dungeon Tiles on Kickstarter

Kickstarter Alert: Build Your Own Dungeon With Blue Dungeon Tiles

March 14, 2014December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender

With Blue Dungeon Tiles — double-sided, 4″ x 4″ map tiles printed with 1″ grid lines — you can build a deadly dungeon in just moments.

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Findery: A social network for places.

Findery: A Social Network for Places

March 9, 2014December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender

Findery isn’t just a social network where people check in to places, it’s a community where people come to tell their stories about places.

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Sacre Bleu! No Moustache!

On the Big Screen: Batroc the Leaper

March 7, 2014Tom Fassbender4

Batroc the Leaper makes his film debut in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. But something is missing…

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Sizing Up 40 Iconic Villain Hideouts

February 6, 2014December 14, 2017Tom Fassbender

Any villain who’s ever had a plan has had a lair—but not all lairs are built to the same standards.

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Ashram of Horrors! D&D Yoga Has Arrived

January 31, 2014December 13, 2017Tom Fassbender2

On Saturday, January 25, at a small art space in Brooklyn, a group of stalwart adventurers embarked upon a most unusual undertaking—the world premiere of D&D Yoga. Before the adventure began, each member of this brave group of yoga practitioners (I have it on good authority they like to be referred to as yogis) was […]

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