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Not Another Nerd Weekend

Yes, it was another Nerd Weekend at our 3rd Annual Pop!Con. Local comic conventions can be a lot of fun. Mainly, because you don't have to drive 2 or 3 hours to attend.  But, mostly,  because you can actually feel at home.  I was able to hang out with my geeky friends.  I knew a good majority of the vendors and if I needed to use the bathroom I had the option to run home.  The major draw for me this year was the chance to meet the guys from AMC's Comic Book Men, Ming Chen and Michael Zapcic.  They were fun, friendly and very approachable. The guys recorded a cool intro for the podcast and gave me a quick interview. But, I got nervous (for no reason) and ran. lol

Garbage Pail Kids Mystery Box Unboxing

I thought I would once again try my hand at youtube videos.  Although, I probably do not have the time to add another thing to do to my list of 1000 things to do, it seems fun. And why the hell not.  I picked up a Garbage Pail Kids Funko Mystery Box and thought I would unbox it for you all to see. Hopefully, the videos will get better and I will stop knocking over my camera.  

Chicago Comic Con Cometh

Here we are at another Wizard World Comic Convention.  But, this time we drove 300 miles to attend our biggest convention, yet.  With swollen feet and tired bodies we were able to traverse the huge Halls to partake in Chicago's biggest geek fest.  Listen in to the podcast below and find out what we did who we saw and how we survived Uber while at the Con.

Nerd Weekend Activate

Each year nerds and geeks alike get to come out in mass, across the country, to celebrate what we have come to know as Free Comic Book Day.  And in recent years, we have coupled this with a major superhero movie by Marvel that debuts on the same weekend.   This weekend we were once again given what we have been waiting for all year.  Marvel debuted their highly anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron on Friday and Free Comic Book Day sealed the nerd weekend deal on Saturday.   I love this time of year because like the mythology on Halloween, we comic book geeks get to come out and live our comic book fantasies in public.  Many times during the year we have to wait for a convention to come to town to be around like minded individuals.  But, at this time of the year (The first Saturday in May) we are regarded and rewarded with an awesome movie and free comics. 

First up, Marvel's Age of Ultron more than delivered on its Avenger's sequel.  It was action packed from the first scene until the very end.  Although, I personally didn't think it was as good as the first movie.  But, it was still very entertaining and it solidifies Joss Whedon as the unofficial Nerd King.

On Saturday, we were once again treated to free comics at local shops every where.  The Cosplayers were out in full force and the BBQ was on the grill.  Free Comic Book Day is such a fun event.  Remember, when we interviewed the founder of FCBD, Joe Field last year? 

Check out that interview right here. This year my niece and I went for her first time.  She had such a good time and we made a day of it.  Going back and forth between our 2 local shops, we picked up free comics (of course) and artwork.  I chatted up my geeky friends and made a few new ones.  All in all, it was a fun n geeky weekend.  I can't wait until next year. Check out the podcast above for a full Age of Ultron and FCBD review!

  

Never Grow UP!!

I know it's inevitable, at some point we have to act our age.  But, there's nothing wrong with rediscovering our youthful imagination.  I love this video for that reason alone. 

Never grow up.
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Posted by REVOLVR on Friday, July 4, 2014

Manu Bennett Has Some Moves

Arrow's Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke showed everyone this weekend at the Wizard World Nashville Comic Convention that he had some sweet dance moves.  He was so genuine, nice and crazy good looking.  I didn't ask him any question for fear of crying in front of everyone.  But, in this video you can see him do some of his old moves from his break dancing days. Enjoy!

Listen below to my full review of  Wizard World Nashville

Eliza Dushku @ Wizard World Nashville

I had the pleasure to see Eliza Dushku at Wizard World Nashville Comic Con. 

She was so pretty.  Below is one of the videos I took at her panel. 

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I AM FUNKO!!

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My Indy Pop Con Experience

My Indy Pop Con Experience podcast is finally edited and up.  In this podcast you will hear the live clips Nikki, Shani and I recorded during the day.  Also, you will hear my live podcast show where the host of Thought Bubbles (Chris & Elaine) call into the show and share their Indy Pop Con experiences. I also call former co-host Darling Nikki to share her thoughts on going to her first every con event.  Thank you for listening.  Thank you all for tuning in and liking the show.  

Fanboy Weekly: Search Coming To An End

As you probably already know I have been searching for a copy of Lois Lane 106 but my search is coming to an end, hopefully.  Also, I am can be a little late on the fanboy news but I just realized that Dave Bautista is the same Batista that will be in Guardians of the Galaxy movie this summer as Drax the Destroyer.  

Also, Monday saw the release of the long awaited WWE Network.  Fans of  World Wrestling Entertainment found some difficulty logging on and in. It took me about 30 mins to complete the process.  But, I have found it to be interesting.  I am a luke warm fan and enjoy some of the entertainers.  What I have watched already is Legends of WWE and it was the Bret Hart/ Sean Michaels story. Which was very interesting.  Check out what else I found out about the new WWE Network below.

Black Superheroes

In honor of  Black History Month and the revival of Fan Boy Weekly, I thought I would pay homage to my favorite black superheroes.  I have been a comic book fan practically all of my life.  But, the one thing that I missed as a kid that I am finally getting to see as an adult is superheroes that look like me.  I am happy that Marvel is utilizing more and more black characters in their live action comic book movies. Nick Fury, Storm and War Machine are the three we know from the movies.  But, this spring here comes Falcon and Bishop as new black superhero players in the game.  And I couldn't be more pleased. I bet you do not know who was the first black superhero in the comics?  Now, if Tyler Perry could get the rights to make a Black Panther Film I would probably find away to be  part of it. 

 I also share my views on Justice League War.  And I get everyone up to speed on Arrow, Agents of Shield and The Coven Finale. Whew, a lot on today's Fan Boy Weekly Podcast. 

Check it Out below

The Tomorrow People, Agents and Arrow

What a night of premieres.  All except one (3rd episode) Agents Of Shield is still riding the wave of popularity. The new show quirkiness is there, but that doesn't stop them for delivering solid geek filled episodes.  The underlying discussion about Agent Coulson's identity is still present.  This week the mystery behind him was given to us by one line from Agent May "And You Died".  

The show I have been really anticipating this season other than Agents of Shield is Arrow.  And tonight's season premiere gave us some season 1 closure, but also opened a few new can of worms.  I was left wanting more, but I was very entertained by the Stephen Amell led show.  And I finally got my Black Canary

 fix.  Right after Arrow the second Amell family member charged in with The Tomorrow People.  Robbie Amell younger fraternal cousin to Stephen is the lead in the U.S. version of an old British scifi classic.

Check out their interview below it's very cute.