Sadly, this weekend’s schedule isn’t letting me get down to this year’s Brickcon. Running today and tomorrow at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, if you’re into Legos, you’ll be in heaven.
Brickcon This Weekend!
Tag: Geek
His Dark Materials: Season 1 | Official Trailer | HBO
I don’t have a great connection to the Golden Compass, or the His Dark Materials series, but this trailer is making me inclined to check this series out.
The good folks at Nerdist have written up a nice summary of where we are in this production, from the first movie, The Golden Compass, to this most current video series (what should we call these bingeworthy series at this point? Back in the day, they were mini-series. Now what?)
Are you looking forward to it? Do you love it enough to share? Say, sharing your HBO account credentials?
Hey South Seattle Geek Fans, Check Out “Pop Culture Pop-Up: Winter in Wonderland”
These folks reached out to me letting me know of this fun event down in Puyallup. On the perfect day, “Small Business Saturday”, check out all kinds of great geek-centric crafts for your holiday shopping.
My calendar’s event has more details, as does their Facebook page. And register at Eventbrite.
To see more geektastic fun, check out my ever evolving list of regional events.
Lynnwood Has A Con! Welcoming Nerd Faire To The Neighborhood
I just discovered Nerd Faire, a new Northwest Con. Located at the Lynnwood Convention Center, this will be very convenient to me. Their first con ever was this past March. Next year (2020) will be on February 1st. You can get tickets at Eventbrite.
Looks like they’re still pulling things together. Looks like there are opportunities for exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers. Check out their website and Facebook page to stay up-to-date.
For other cons in the region, check out our calendar of events, and the Geek Event section (just updated them both).
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Watch “Qui-gon Jinn Guides Darth Vader to Redemption” on YouTube
This great fan mash up video tells the story of Qui Gon Jin, as a Force ghost, bringing Anikin back to the Light. I love the idea.
https://youtu.be/mcz-4Sgp68k
Hey #Seattle Geeks: ACE Comic Con Returns To Seattle Next Weekend
Next weekend we get another addition to the great collection of cons that Seattle has to offer: ACE ComicCon. Looks like a great line up, especially for Marvel and Infinity War fans.
Check out their teaser below.
Anyway, it stars a week from tomorrow, June 28th, and runs all weekend. Looks like there are still tickets available. I can’t make it, I’m afraid. Are you going to go? Let me know.
A Geeky Update: Star Wars SC 38 Reimagined
I was always disappointed by the scene, in Star Wars episode IV, when Obi-wan Kenobi faces Darth Vader. Because of the technological constraints on the 1970s, they couldn’t do much and the scene always seemed rather, well, lame. Too old men wearily tapping at each other with light tubes. Ok, that might be a little harsh, but the scene left a lot to be desired.
Come to the 2000s and the good folks at Fix It In Post. With their re-envisioning this classic confrontation, they add layers of action that make me believe these are two master warriors, and that they each are dangerous. I delighted from the first teaser to the final production. So, go my geeky friends, go and watch. I hope you find it as wonderful as I did.
It’s the Weekend! Time to see Captain Marvel!
I wanted to go last weekend, but events conspired against me. Now’s a whole new opportunity, and I expect to make it work.
Now, my main question: do I go to Alderwood AMC, with all its Dolby glory, or head to the Edmonds theater, my favorite?
What do you think?
Watch “Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel – Trailer 2” on YouTube
A Few Random Thoughts This Saturday
It was a stunning day, one delightfully free of any hint of snow. After some morning meetings, we went to Alderwood Mall this evening for a few errands. A few observations: First, I like the renovated Apple Store. Doubling the space, as well as the high ceilings make the space feel huge. I got a reminder that I need to get my old Macbook Pro over there for the geniuses to commence voodoo. The poor thing failed to boot for several months. I’m pretty sure it’s simply a failed charger, but am not sure. Could be a failed battery, too.
Also, I noticed the increased presence of uniformed security officers in Nordstroms. I didn’t notice them that much at the mall before, but today they were very present, up front and obvious in Nordy’s. Makes me wonder why. Or if I was just remarkably unaware before.
Tomorrow we’re going to see Captain Marvel. Quite possibly at Alderwood Mall, but maybe we’ll make a bigger trip of it and head to Seattle. I do enjoy Cinerama, but it might also be fun to see it at the Pacific Science Center’s Imax theatre. I’ll post a review tomorrow. With that, I’ve been watching too many gents lamenting that Marvel hates men now, so I’m sure the internet dialog will be charming.
I had a couple of meetings this week that gave me pause about regional development. We have this intersection between the desire to maintain our pristine wild spaces, most powerfully manifested by the Growth Management Act, with the economic forces that bring 1,000s of people into our region every year. As we crash up against those barriers, I see growth getting vertical. Anyway, I will write a bit more in depth about this soon.
How’s your weekend going? Did you get out and enjoy the gorgeous day here in Seattle? I certainly hope so.
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A Look At BrickCon 2018
We spent this early afternoon at BrickCon. It’s hard, really, to imagine the scale of this event. 100s of exhibitors, 1000s of attendees. Swarms of people. As much as I delight in the creations, it’s also a bit exhausting to meander and jostle with so many people. I enjoyed myself, but after an hour and a half, we were ready for lunch at the Armory and a nap. I could hear the grand food at Skillet calling my name. Always a happy thing.
Below are a few photos from the day. I hope you enjoy!
