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Sir John Hurt No More

January 30, 2017December 14, 2017Evil Genius Mum

No, this is not a repeat of 2016. This one just hurts more, because Sir John Hurt didn’t need a ‘revival.’ He was still inspiring me; from childhood to present.

Review: ‘The Forgetful Knight’ by Michelle Robinson

July 1, 2016December 13, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Really more of a gush than a review.

Kickstarter Tabletop Update: ‘Sword and Sorcery: Vastaryous’ Lair’ Expansion

October 31, 2015December 13, 2017Anthony Karcz2

‘Sword and Sorcery’ by Ares Games has announced a truly epic addition to the game. “Vastaryous’ Lair” will provide gamers with unprecedented challenges … not to mention a gnarly five-headed dragon!

Latest ‘Dragons’ Races to Netflix This Month

June 9, 2015Rachel Cericola

DreamWorks’ latest installment, ‘Dragons: Race to the Edge,’ will start streaming on June 26.

‘D&D’ Players Beware — A New Dragon Has Been Spotted…

May 20, 2015December 16, 2017James Floyd Kelly2

‘Dragon+’ is a free ‘D&D’ resource that is available for iOS and Android devices (best viewed on a tablet, and my screenshots are from iPad–not sure if features and functions are identical with Android tablets). It contains articles and interviews with a mix of individuals and companies that are providing content and services to ‘D&D’ fans, along with videos, hyperlinks to external content, and plenty of eye candy.

‘Smash Up: It’s Your Fault’ Top 16 Voting!

May 12, 2015Anthony Karcz

Well, now you’ve gone and done it! For the next 24 hours, you, gentle-player, get to choose the winners from eight carefully cultivated head-to-head matches in the ‘Smash Up: It’s Your Fault’ fan poll.

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.

Watch the Latest SpaceX Launch Live Today

April 13, 2015December 13, 2017Rob Huddleston

Watch the latest launch from SpaceX live online at 1:15pm PDT today!

The Heels of These Shoes Are Carved Wooden Dragons

April 1, 2015Nicole Wakelin

These handmade shoes feature beautifully carved dragons for heels.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Dragoon’ – The Action Strategy Game of Dragons

March 30, 2015December 13, 2017Mark Vorenkamp2

A review of the live Kickstarter game ‘Dragoon,’ an action strategy game for 2-4 players, where the players are dragons attempting to gather the most gold for their hoards.

Fire-Breathing Dragon vs. Apache Attack Helicopter – Who Would Win?

January 17, 2015December 13, 2017Ken Denmead1

Modern combat technology against the best that fantasy literature has to offer. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

Diagon Alley Image courtesy of Universal Orlando

Exploring the World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando

August 22, 2014December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

The latest addition to the Harry Potter-themed attractions at Universal Studios Orlando is filled with the magic of the movies.

The Desolation of Smaug (With Tweets)

August 7, 2014Sarah Pinault2

Eight months later, GeekMom Sarah finds her love of dragons exceeds her dislike of franchises and settles in with The Desolation of Smaug.

Introducing The Mythicals From Monster Factory

July 15, 2014December 13, 2017Jackie Reeve3

A new Kickstarter to bring Dragon, Unicorn, and Cthulhu to life with Monster Factory.

Help Kickstart Monster Factory’s Mythicals

July 15, 2014December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu1

Monster Factory makes adorable plush creatures, with quirky looks and personalities to match. Today they’re launching a Kickstarter project to start a new line: The Mythicals.

Win an Awesome Prize Pack in Our How to Train Your Dragon 2 Giveaway!

June 13, 2014Matt Blum1

Enter to win an awesome prize pack of toys from the new movie!

Table for Two: Draco Magi

January 6, 2014Jonathan H. Liu1

Table for Two: a new series of posts about two-player games. Today’s topic: Draco Magi.

Smaug by artist Samuel Johnson (TheRisingSoul on DeviantArt)

Dragon Evolution: The Science of Fire-Breathing Reptiles

January 4, 2014Tom Fassbender

Fire-breathing dragons like Smaug don’t exist in our world — but what if dragon evolution had gone a different way?

World's Largest Walking Robot is a Dragon

September 21, 2013December 16, 2017Karen Burnham

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this fire-breathing dragon is the world’s largest walking robot.

How to Train Your Dragon is Officially Everywhere!

July 24, 2013Rachel Cericola

The franchise has a new pair of DVDs, an online game and a little augmented reality teaser.

How To Train Your Dragon 2

July 13, 2013December 13, 2017Anton Olsen1

There’s a teaser trailer out for How To Train Your Dragon 2. I loved the first movie, and this one offers just enough teaser to interest me in the second. Too bad we have to wait most of a year before we can see it.

How a Dragon Helped My 3-Year-Old Understand Internal Combustion Engines

June 18, 2013December 13, 2017Ariane Coffin

The Hideous Zippleback from the movie How to Train Your Dragon has helped us explain lots of things, from kitchen safety to how cars move.

Exclusive: Magic: The Gathering Spoiler Card for the Upcoming Dragon Maze

April 11, 2013December 13, 2017Dave Banks

GeekDad reveals an exclusive card for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set “Dragon’s Maze”.

Behind the Press Badge: New Fantasyland

February 12, 2013December 13, 2017Dakster Sullivan

A look behind the biggest expansion in Magic Kingdom history, as GeekMom Dak goes feet first into the exclusive opening.

SpaceX Completes First Delivery Trip to Space Station, Proves US Space Industry Is Still Alive

October 30, 2012December 14, 2017Tim Bailey

This week SpaceX became the first US commercial company to deliver cargo to ISS and became the world’s leader in returning cargo back to Earth from space.

NASA Grant Brings Us $1.1 Billion Closer to Commercial Manned Spaceflight

August 3, 2012December 13, 2017Helene McLaughlin

Friday August 3rd marked a significant milestone for three companies vying for commercial rights to manned space flight. After a year-long review of the current status of commercial manned spaceflight technology readiness, NASA awarded three grants totaling $1.1 billion to Boeing, Space X and Sierra Nevada Corp., to be paid over the next 21 months. These three companies are vigorously working to provide safe and cost-effective vehicles that can transport NASA astronauts and supplies to and from the International Space Station within the next five years. The awards are part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CCiCap) under the space agency’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP).

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