collectibles
The best geek collectables on the web, including comic books, figurines, Funkos, vintage memorabilia, and more.
Battle for the Galaxy
Hobbies. Most people have one. The hardest part of joining a community is just that, joining. It can be a little intimidating on your own. Walking past the shop, always gazing in, watching people paint together, play together and laugh together. I always wondered how these people got involved, did they know each other? Is there a way for like minded people to meet and play the game? I just didn’t know. That was until I became friends with someone deep into the hobby. On more than one occasion he would show me his models and current projects. Over a few beers he would tell me all the stories and the lore that gave the game depth, that gave it life. And to tell you the truth, I fell in love. The intricate stories of multiple authors working together, the community that was always there to help either with game play rules or just painting tips. It seemed like it was my cup of tea. So I decided to jump head-first into the world of table top gaming. I bought my first army starter kit and again, I fell in love. Putting the models together, painting them, playing the game, everything.
By Maurice D. Winterborn5 years ago in Geeks
THRIFTY FIGURES PART 2
Welcome to "Thrifty Figures Part 2." Oh; you don't remember a Part ONE (written for a Challenge well over two months ago)? How silly of me. Here's a little link... https://customer-opinion.top/geeks/thrifty-figures-part-1 Okay, great; here we go...
By Kent Brindley5 years ago in Geeks
Memoirs of a Comic Book Dork
When I was a wee lad of around 8, my mother's friend gave me a stack of old comics she had. I was immediately mesmorized by these colorful books with pictures of funny animals and superheroes and all kinds of different characters. I remember some Walt Disney books, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney's Comics and Stories. There were also some Richie Rich, Little Dot, Stumbo, the Friendly Giant and Little Audrey also. But my favorites had to be the hero books, Superman, Batman, Action Comics, Adventure comics with Superboy, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane. There were also some miscellaneous hero books, Sea Devils, Tomahawk, Blackhawk and Mystery Into Space. Best of all of them was the one Marvel comic in the bunch, Sgt Fury And His Howling Commandos! I was hooked!
By Dennis Stick5 years ago in Geeks
I am Fangirl, Hear Me Roar
The next mofo that questions my nerd knowledge and 'tests' me, I'm gonna junk punch until they cry. I was reading a graphic novel outside a theater while waiting for a friend, it was 'Watchmen' my absolute favorite. I've read it ten times and I love it more each time I read it.
By Mae McCreery5 years ago in Geeks
Thrifting a Collection of Classics
I have always loved reading. Surprisingly, for a twenty-six-year-old woman, some of my favorite books to read are old, old classics. I've heard Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, a lot of Jane Austen, Wuthering Heights, many Sherlock Holmes books, the Picture of Dorian Gray (and everything else listed below), and this year will be working my way through the Illiad and the Oddesy.
By Leah Harris5 years ago in Geeks
The Hobby: Baseball Card Origin Stories to Sexy Staxx on Facebook
April 1st marks the beginning of baseball season. Favorites are emerging like Mookie Betts, Giancarlo Stanton, and Fernando Tatis, Jr., who dominate the attention and admiration of baseball fans and avid card collectors.
By Musing Around5 years ago in Geeks
Gina Carano’s Cara Dune Action Figures Cancelled By Hasbro
Actress Gina Carano has been the center of a lot of news and controversy lately. Amidst her firing from The Mandalorian show and recently signing a new deal with Daily Wire, we now have more news following the former MMA star. According to The Direct, Gina Carano’s Cara Dune figure is to be cancelled by Hasbro.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Digital Card Collections, Movie Libraries & Music
We have seen a surge in digital culture over the last few decades. The birth of the internet has redefined the rules of engagement to a love/hate relationship in our interactions with technology. I say interactions because, let’s be real, we hold full conversations (and arguments) with our technology (looking at you, Alexa). The advance of technology is simultaneous with the extinguishment of archaic (once revered) products and services.
By Musing Around5 years ago in Geeks
