Monthly Archives: May 2004

Well, friends and readers, May is almost over, and we churn ever-deeper into the unknown territory some men call "Convention Season." Wizard World East was last weekend and, well, nothing came of it. Not to disparage Wizard World or anythintg, … Continue reading →

Last week? Heat. This week? Unending rains. And unending rains? Mean wet basement. Fortunately, only a few of the precious, precious toys got damp.

Geeze it's hot. The worst thing about summer? When the heat starts getting to your toys and the Annual Soft Plastic Dive-Off begins. Just remember: keep some cushiony stuff in front of your shelves. Pillows, folded blankets, whatever. Stay safe.

So, yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of the day that a threadbare group of villagers completely kicked the asses of 7,000 French invaders bent on conquering Mexico. And, just like most other holidays, it's now an excuse to … Continue reading →