Lake Charles, LA Now, it’s time for my collector’s rant. Normally I don’t mind when other collectors gripe about the quality of a figure if they are purchasing high end figures (i.e. Sideshow Collectibles), but reading about all of the whiners griping about the quality of the Saga Legends and Black Series figures is reallyContinue reading “New Additions To The Ol’ Star Wars Collection (And A Collector Rant)”
Category Archives: Science Fiction
Clone-fusion! A Quick Question About the Clones From Star Wars
Lake Charles, LA So, I have a really quick question to ask everyone out there. Who is your favorite clone trooper from the Star Wars universe? I don’t care if they are from the films, the Clone Wars television series, the EU books, comics, or games, etc. I’m just curious to see who your favoriteContinue reading “Clone-fusion! A Quick Question About the Clones From Star Wars”
Not So Long Ago, In A Library In Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with fellow lovers of Star Wars this weekend in Baton Rouge, LA. The Red Stick Rebellion, a Star Wars collectors group, invited me to talk about and display some of the ARC (advance reader copy) editions of recent Star Wars books. I brought six booksContinue reading “Not So Long Ago, In A Library In Baton Rouge”
CyPhaCon 2014!
Lake Charles, LA Deep in southwest Louisiana, in the growing city of Lake Charles, there is a convention that takes place every year that is something of an anomaly. It’s called CyPhaCon, and it has done something that very few fan-run cons in similar (and in some cases, larger) markets have achieved: It’s thriving and growingContinue reading “CyPhaCon 2014!”
The Discount Dark Knight Rises (At 3Topia)
Lake Charles, LA As some of you might already know, Lake Charles has a yearly sci-fi/comic/anime/pop culture convention that happens every April. It’s called CyPhaCon, and is the brainchild of a few people that I am proud to call friends. This group works hard to make their event one of the top fan-run conventions inContinue reading “The Discount Dark Knight Rises (At 3Topia)”
To Collect…..Or Not To Collect
Lake Charles, LA I’ve been a collector of many things over the years. I have bags and boxes full of things ranging from PEZ dispensers to comics to action figures and toys from various films, cartoons, books, etc. What I tend to do is find one or two items that pique my interest and thenContinue reading “To Collect…..Or Not To Collect”
Fan Friendly
Lake Charles, LA I’ve been a fan of many things over the years. Some of them, like Doctor Who, Star Wars, Batman, and Nightcrawler, have been a part of my life for a very long time. Some of my other interests, such as Star Trek, Firefly, and Harry Potter, haven’t been with me as long. I grew up watching Doctor Who and Batman.Continue reading “Fan Friendly”
What Makes A Fan A Fan?
Lake Charles, LA I often read reports, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media comments related to fans and fandom. Most of them boast about the true fans of a certain sports team or the hardcore fans of certain superheroes. Some of these fan groups that are mentioned have actually been given names like Trekkies/Trekkers,Continue reading “What Makes A Fan A Fan?”
Excellent Conventions That Are Happening In The Gulf South
Biloxi, MS and Lake Charles, LA Biloxi, MS is home to one of the biggest “little” conventions in all of the United States. Each year it is home to CoastCon, a fan-run convention that focuses on gaming, fantasy, and science fiction. I’ve had the great opportunity to attend this convention on two occasions and hopeContinue reading “Excellent Conventions That Are Happening In The Gulf South”
Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
New Orleans, LA, February 7-9 There are very few things in this world that I enjoy more than going to comic and science fiction conventions. These conventions are the only places (outside of fan group meetings and get togethers) that I can truly nerd out and have no need to worry about backlash or scrutiny. Continue reading “Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 