Tag: Shopping

Loot Crate: The Vicarious Unboxing

My newest obsession is Funko’s Pop! collection of adorably geeky vinyl toys that now adorn my bookshelf. In order to curb my buy-all-the-things desires, I decided to limit myself to one representative from each of my favourite fandoms. My collection has already blossomed to include Panthro from Thundercats, Garrus Vakarian from Mass Effect, Brienne of…

FCBD: Third Planet sneaks in under the wire

Whoo, Free Comic Book Day! Today. Full swing. In fact here in the UK it’s pretty much over, depending on your local’s hours. But Alva Coto, from Third Planet, Houston, squeaked some last answers for our survey into my inbox ten or so seconds ago. Phew! Still time to get down there! Claire, I’m sososososo…

FCBD: Strange Adventures Comics and Curiosities

I am a nerd. Loudly and proudly. I am also a huge procrastinator and scatterbrain. Put these two things together, and this is what you get… The Procrastinerdor Presents: Strange Adventures Comics and Curiosities, AKA the Canadian Maritimes’ Comic Mecca Every year I travel from Vancouver to Halifax to visit my parents. And every year…

FCBD at Challengers Comics + Conversation

Challengers Comics + Conversation is known for its family friendly atmosphere and creator signings year-round, so FCBD is like a normal Saturday for the store in many respects. That is except for the free comics, cosplayers, and non-stop stream of people coming through the door from open to close. Owners Pat Brower and W. Dal Bush…

FCBD: Page 45

Stephen Holland, Page45, Nottingham Eisner nominated for good reason, Page 45 is a revelation for many of its visitors. Stylish, welcoming, mature — and that’s just the furniture. People travel internationally to visit Page 45, and I don’t blame them. Big name signings, chances taken on independent creators, regular reviews of graphic releases of all genres on…

FCBD at Poe Poz Comics

PoePoz Comics in Tupelo, Missouri is a smaller store, the only one around for miles, and as such it’s an important part of the local geek community. I spoke to owners Chris and Anne Inman about how they prepare for FCBD and what the event does for their business. How long have you been doing FCBD? This…

FCBD at Double Midnight

Double Midnight Comics has been a staple of the NH comics community since 2002. Whether it’s providing space for local groups, such a Sketch Club meet-up or the women’s group, the League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen, participating in the annual Holiday Parade or organizing movie screenings, the folks at Double Midnight place a heavy emphasis on…

FCBD at Proud Lion in Cheltenham

Ben Fardon, Proud Lion, Cheltenham Proud Lion is technically my LCS, although I’m not able to visit all that often. I like it a lot, though. UPDATE: new location! I hope to make it down there on Saturday, but if I don’t, I won’t let the three hundred and sixty four Fully Priced Comic Book Days of…

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