The most thrilling and inspiring literary fantasy episode ever written: The Charge of the Rohirrim at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
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Thoat: 8-Legged “Horse” of Mars
The 8-legged thoat is first mentioned in the opening book of the Barsoom series, A Princess of Mars. It is a beast of burden and battle.
Shines the Name Rodger Young!
You don’t have to be assigned to Second Platoon, George Company, Third Regiment (MI) to shop from the Rodger Young (SST-176) ship store…and there is some cool stuff in there.
Pinup Art by Delta Magna: C’Est Magnifique
From modern pinup to traditional pinup bomber nose art, Delta Magna’s work is c’est Magnifique, with a pinup girl for most eras of war.
Vilya: Elrond’s Ring of Power
Elrond’s ring was called Vilya. The Elven rings are probably the most famous beyond the One Ring that rules all of the others.
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Warbricks: COBI Blocks Tanks, Planes, and Ships, Oh my!
Planes, tanks, ships, and subs. It can be hard to find accurate military model sets with playability. Look no further because a family in Montana going by Warbricks is importing COBI blocks to the U.S. The COBI sets pair fun and historical accuracy in their extensive...
Madmartigan: Scoundrel, Ruffian, and the Greatest Swordsman Who Ever Lived
“The man is a scoundrel! A ruffian! Look at him!” And so does Willow Ufgood describe Madmartigen, the rakishly handsome rogue played by Val Kilmer in the movie Willow.Â
Ashley: the Angel of Verdun (Ours Anyway)
When you think of The Angel of Verdun ya prob’ly think of Rita Vrataski, aka the Full Metal Bitch. But you’re wrong. Her real name is Ashley.
Good Night Princess Leia – Sweet Dreams Carrie Fisher (NNSFW)
We originally ran what you see below earlier this year; we run it again today, with addition imagery of our favorite space-going princess, in honor of Carrie Fisher.As she would have us tell you, actress, writer, and activist Carrie Fisher has died, drowned in...
Nerd ALCON: 8-Bit Armies
Nerd Alcon: 8-Bit ArmiesMicro Minion Daniel ReederSo what is 8-Bit Armies, you ask? Well, it's possibly the best chance we have at reviving a dead genre of strategy games. If you’re old enough, or if your parents raised you correctly, you know how to use your armies...
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