This Sunday I’m thankful for meeting my heroes. Two signatures in particular. There’s that expression that you don’t want to meet your heroes because you might be disappointed. I say go for it. They could be cool. It’s worth the risk.
There’s Gold in Them Thar Cels
This Sunday I’m thankful for ’90s animation. There is a lot of great space-poc material in these shows. I’ve steered clear of huge properties and franchises for this list. A lot are pretty well known for sure. But some might be new to you. In a perfect world you’ll learn of a new show,… Read more »
Fifty Years of MetAl!
This Sunday I’m thankful for fifty years of Metamorphosis Alpha. This post on Grognardia got me thinking again about how much I really like this game. It’s one of the only settings that can mine pretty well any and every science fiction genre and remain true to itself. You want mutant humans, animals and… Read more »
Genetically Engineered Uplifted Cigar-Smoking Mountain Gorillas. In SPACE!
This Sunday I’m thankful for half-price AT-43 Karmans. Yeeaars ago I bought these two figs from my local shop: I wasn’t looking for a new game to get into, I just thought they were cool models. Fast forward to early last year and my discovery of Xenos Rampant. What a game! While coming up… Read more »
Asking for Pirate Dinosaurs! With a Side of Egyptians.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Now that Reaper is finally wrapping up Bones 6 I’m looking forward to them launching Bones 7 sometime — hopefully early — this year. As I mentioned — Holy Hannah! Six years ago? — Bones 4 gave us both Sci-Fi Dinos and Savage Dinos. Bones 5 gave us Fantasy Dinos… Read more »
FIFTH FRONTIER WAR !
I’m finally going to get my hands on some proper Zhodani Commandoes! Their Kick has 10 days to go: Check it out. #fifthfrontierwarkickstarter
Scientific Barbarian
Mudpuppy Games has been knocking it out of the park for years. They’re currently Kicking issue No. 6 of Scientific Barbarian. And, lookee here … … Wasteland Wanderers and Bat Faces. Go HERE You’ve got one week.
They’ve Reached Vancouver
Remember a few years ago when I was banging on about Vanpires? [HERE and HERE] Well … Spotted at dusk last night. Oh, and back in ’06 I had a short story published in Neo-Opsis Science Fiction Magazine. Seems like the right time to mention it; it’s called “N0S 4A2.”
Christmas in July … in SPAAAAACE!
I’ve had this collection of Saints Nick for a while: But for the longest time someone was missing. This guy: If you haven’t seen it yet, I recommend going over to take a long loving look at Pulp Covers’ page devoted to Galaxy Science Fiction’s 1950s Christmas covers. Ed “Emsh” Emshwiller does the interstellar… Read more »
Contact!
This Sunday I’m thankful for Flint & Feather, by Crucible Crush. Specifically their about-to-end-in-a-few-days Kickstarter for … Now I can game all my ancestors!
