ISSUE #2
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Farewell Mr. Nimoy We pay our respects to a true geek of the cosmos.
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Toy Geekout
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Darryll & Eric
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We list our most anticipated toy releases of the coming months.
A look at one of our favorite artists and his pint sized muse, which you may recognize.
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Thrones of Games
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Unbox Some Love
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Geeks Down South Orlando’s MegaCon has become one of the biggest draws since the mouse invaded.
The Swiss Army Knife The story of one of Geek Fuel’s greatest assets is revealed in this month’s team shout-out.
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T A G US I N Y OUR UNBOXI NG PHO TO S: #geekfuel @t hegeekfuel
GEEKING OUT DOWN SOUTH:
A break-down of this month’s Geek Fuel original t-shirt and the thrones.
The featured winners of this month’s Geek Fuel unboxing video showcase are revealed.
The Dogs of War
We spotlight WARMACHINE, the turn based strategy game.
Geeks in Arms We Feature one of our favorite places to get our geek-on, Super Geeked-Up Live.
Geek Gift Guide Our top geek gifts for March.
Instagr-atification Our past boxes have been getting some serious social love from the geek nation, so we return the love.
Farewell, Now Boldly Go Forth
Leonard Nimoy, the actor who won hearts and charmed all as the half-human, half-Vulcan officer on the original Star Trek, passed away on February 27th at the age of 83. Words cannot express the sadness we feel at the loss of a man who taught us so many things beyond the way of the future. An accomplished artist outside of the USS Enterprise, he was also a star of Broadway, a poet, and photographer. Playing the lone outsider on a ship of humans, he taught us that it was okay to be a little different, to chase your own dreams, and to be retrospective. He personified the isolation that all of us feel from time to time, and in that allowed us all to open our hearts to him and to his character. We bid you farwell, good sir, and thank you for showing us how to love despite glaring differences.
Dif-tor heh smusma. (Live long and prosper.)
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1) BRIDE OF HEAD OF THE FAMILY RESIN STATUE (MR) FULL MOON FEATURES, 5/27/15 2) TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES SHREDDER BUST DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC, 5/15 3) DOCTOR WHO FIGURINE COLLECTION #42 EAGLEMOSS, 5/27/15 4) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: FORMAL LEATHERFACE RETRO ACTION FIGURE NECA, 5/27/15 5) STAR WARS BLACK 6’ ACTION FIGURES HASBRO TOY GROUP, 5/27/15
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6) CLERKS SELECT 20TH ANNIVERSARY B&W ACTION FIGURE DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC, 5/15 7) TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS LEADER FIGURES HASBRO TOY GROUP, 5/27/15 8) PLANET OF THE APES LAWGIVER STATUE EAGLEMOSS, 3/23/15 9) PLANET OF THE APES –8’ CLASSIC GORILLA SOLDIER NECA, 2/15 10) HULKBUSTER IRON MAN ARTFX+ STATUE KOTO INC 8/26/15
11 ) BATMAN ‘66 TV SERIES PENGUIN MAQUETTE DIORAMA TWEETERHEAD, 4/10/15 12) THE WALKING DEAD: GLENN RHEE MINI-BUST GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS 12/3015 13) GHOSTBUSTERS BURNT STAY PUFT BANK DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC, 3/14/15 14) BIONIC COMMANDO: SPENCER STATUE HOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLES GROUP, 7/29/15 15) DBZ: SUPER SAIYAN BROLY TAMASHII TAMASHII NATIONS, 6/24/15
Darryll Jones Born in South Africa in 1974, Darryll decided in 2009 to bring his little family over the sea to the sunny and tropical shores of... England. Looks like he must have got the brochures mixed up, because sunny and tropical it is not. Having worked as a graphic designer in South Africa, he found similar work was harder to come by in England and began building his photographic portfolio. Based off of loose themes like “yellow”, “lines” or “silhouettes”, his collection of work grew, as did his portfolio. Unfortunately, the cold, wet winters that the UK is known for settled in, all but eliminating his favorite subject: the outdoors. Stuck inside for yet another day, inspiration struck. He took a little Stormtrooper off of his shelf and starting setting up little scenes to shoot. Making his own little studio out of desk lamps, polystyrene boards, clips, and anything else on hand, he set the scenes with the figurine as the centerpiece. It was around this time that Instagram became popular, and Darryll became addicted to the creativity and instant feedback the platform provides and used this to fuel his career.
After going through many different generations, phases, and sizes of Stormtroopers, he settled on the Black Series 6 Inch we have all come to know as Eric. As Darryll’s career as a studio lifestyle and food photographer evolved, so too did Eric’s adventures with friends, and this keen interest in the food photography is what helped Eric blossom. Darryll says the thing that has really driven this the most is the Instagram community. The opportunity to hear someone say “You made me smile!” has always been his only goal. If an idea for a shoot comes into his head that makes him laugh, it’s time to set it up and snap some shots. With a head full of ideas for Eric and his pals, he intends on doing a lot more with it in the coming year, including a cookbook, some exhibitions, and a day-to-day blog. When asked about tips for aspiring toy photographers, he says “get obsessed with it, talk to your toys, listen to them, give them their own personalities and don't labour too much on your images being perfect. Just take a lot, and in time, it will all come together. Get onto Instagram if you are not already, instant feedback will inspire you. Keep a sketchbook on you at all times, and make notes of ideas and do little doodles of setups. The bottom line is, have fun! If you are enjoying it, others will too.” With a new year of Star Wars ahead, we can only assume Darryll and Eric will be some busy buggers.
Instagram:
@darrylljones
GEEKING OUT DOWN SOUTH:
With over 80,000 visitors last year, Orlando’s Megacon is one of the largest gatherings of comic book lovers, movie buffs, and pop culture fanatics in the country, creeping into the top five in North America! Over 450 booths will be set up, with more than enough to tantalize your every nerdy need! This year’s set-up also includes an artist alley, a Lego Pit, and areas to cater to the 501st and Rebel Legions. And if you’re not content to just enjoy all the action around you, step into the Free Play Florida Arcade at any time over the weekend and get your gaming on! Perhaps one of the biggest draws to the Megacon is their incredible line up of guests. We’ve listed our favorites on the following page, but their website has the full list. Check it out!
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LOU FERRIGNO The original Hulk, this man was responsible for shaping many of our ideas about just how cool comics could really be. A childhood hero and an adult role model, Ferrigno embodies the mythic proportions our imaginations can dream up.
RON PERLMAN Whether you know him as Hellboy or Clay, the leader of the Sons of Anarchy, you know him as one amazing actor. He breathes life into characters the way few other can, and it’s why we love him.
NORMAN REEDUS, MICHAEL ROOKER, AND JON BERNTHAL The Walking Dead triple threat, we just had to list them together! We love the comic books, we love the show, and we love these three guys. Add in Norman’s work on The Boondock Saints and Michael’s role as Yondu Udonta in Guardians of the Galaxy, and it’s hard to find three guys we appreciate more.
The Generalissimo HIMSELF
STAN LEE The man, the myth, the legend: he started it all with Marvel and still reigns supreme as one of the most important figures in the industry. Creator of Spiderman, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and too many more to name, he’s a top pick for every con.
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REBELS REVEALED
JILL OF AL KATE STEPHENSON Kate is our go-to girl to get anything and everything important done around here. From finding the great products that wind up in your monthly mystery boxes to slapping the label on your shipment as it heads out of the door, our Geek Fueled world would be in a tailspin without her multi-tasking handiwork. She prides herself on a job well done and we think it’s pretty obvious when you open that box. Take a look at all the things that make Kate great!
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LL TRADES ATTRUBUTES
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Actionapien
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Jill of All Trades
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Event Management, Marketing, Business Development, Partnership Relations
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Project Management Platforms
Geek Speek:
Fluent in Mathematics and Awkward Moments
Super Power:
Critical Thinking
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If you are going to be weird, be confident about it.
SKILLS Self Driven Entrepreneurial Master Communicator ORIGINS: While my previous roles have been “coordinator” or “planner”, in reality, I have always been a multi-tasker. I take pride in being able to juggle many different projects and flourish in the excitement of being a fundamental part of - and involved in - almost every aspect of a project, from launch to landing. I have a fascination with coordination and logistics because it molds together two amazing things – creativity and strategy. My thirst for a new challenge led me to the doors of Geek Fuel, where each day is an adventure and I learn something new every day. -Kate
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We sit on a lot of thrones in life, from the porcelain sort to the kind we get paid to sit in every day to the epic gaming chair you acquired to make your virtual quests that much more amazing. In an ode to our favorite games of all time, we present to you: The Thrones of Games.
Game: Super Mario Brothers Throne Owner: Mario It really doesn’t get much more classic than the game everyone grew up playing, and Mario’s throne features all your favorite parts of the game: ghosts, mushrooms, turtles, transport pipes, and the all-important question mark box!
Game: Halo Throne Owner: Master Chief When it comes to protecting the human race against the Covenant, nobody is more effective than the Master Chief of the Spartans. His throne features weapons from both sides of the fight, with the Type 1 Energy sword rising above it all.
Game: The Legend of Zelda Throne Owner: Link Featuring his trademark Hylian Shield, Link’s throne is one amazing combination of all the things that help him defeat Ganon and save the princess. From his sword and flute, to Majora’s mask and the fairies that provide him much-needed advice along the way, this has it all.
Game: Sonic the Hedgehog Throne Owner: Sonic You’ve never seen a guy love gold rings as much as the only hedgehog you’ve probably ever known. His throne gives props to all his favorite things, like those speedy sneakers, the warm-weather palm trees, his best friend Tails, and checkerboard everything.
Game: Mega Man Throne Owner: Mega Man What would you do if you had an arm that doubled as a gun? Take out every blader, met, and flea you meet, and flaunt that thing! With an impressive backing made of guns and the signature power dots, this one is all about the little blue man that could.
Game: Final Fantasy VII Throne Owner: Cloud Cloud, the iconic blonde from one of the most beloved RPGs of all time, has a throne of his own, which showcases his personal crest surrounded by the weapons of the friends he is lucky enough to have fighting by his side.
POST YOUR GEEK FUEL UNBOXING VIDEO
TOP THREE WINNERS FOR MARCH Youtube Name: CoinOpTV Channel Focus: COIN-OP TV was founded in 2004 and has been cranking out video content since.
Youtube Name: Jg Groves Channel Focus: A young but fun channel focused on unboxing only the best of sub boxes.
Youtube Name: ComicFrontline Channel Focus: A group of comic and geek culture fans coming together to talk about the stuff we love.
This month we are honored to present War Machine: Tactics, the turn-based tactical game that took Kickstarter by storm. Based on the popular board game, this collaboration between Privateer Press Interactive and Whitemoon Dreams brings all of the tabletop action to life.
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Take charge of your squad, led by a warcaster, and filled out with warjacks and warriors, to claim your piece of the map. The warcaster telepathically communicates with its warjacks, ten-ton beasts of steel that comply with their warcaster’s every wish. The warriors, elite machines in their own right, bring the human element to the squad, honing special skills that shine on the battlefield and earn awards for the group. Whether you are on a story-driven campaign, building up a novice warcaster’s knowledge, or deuling it out in multiplayer mode, War Machine: Tactics is sure to get your blood pumping and your brain entrenched in the mechanics of battle.
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GEEKS IN ARMS:
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GEEKED UP
Super Geeked Up is the geekiest show online! Join Jeff, Tonya, and Nicole as they discuss your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero topics and play super-fun geeky games! Think about games like “Character Cage Match” where they pit fictional characters against each other in epic battles, and “Name That Geeky Tune”, where they make their guests sing famous geeky movie and TV theme songs. Don’t miss “Geeky Accents” where they pretend to be well-known geeky characters doing different accents. Watch them embarrass themselves while they hang out with the coolest film, TV, and web series guests LIVE every week!
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Catch Super Geeked Up every Wednesday night at 11pm ET/8pm PT at supergeekedup.com There’s always awesome live interaction every week so be sure to tweet along during the show to @supergeekedup. Can’t watch it live? No problem! All of the recorded episodes are available anytime on the website.
Super Geeked Up is coming to a comic con near you, and they’d love to say hi! Here are a few upcoming appearances where you can catch it live and even volunteer and be part of the show! SGU EVENT APPEARANCES Emerald City Comic Con – New Media Expo – ChaseCon – Albany Comic Con –
March 27-29 April 13-16 April 25 June 7
Stay geeky everyone! *Channel link: www.youtube.com/user/SKUWebSeries
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ULTIMATE GEEK GIFT GUIDE
March
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Shield Portable by Nvidia®
The Nvidia® shield™ Portable provides incredible graphics, performance, and precision control in an all-in-one form factor for serious gamers on the go. www.shield.nvidia.com
$199.99
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Firefly Legacy Collection by Funko This highly detailed figure features every nuance of the beloved Browncoat and is accentuated by the incredibly realistic renderings of Nathan Fillion’s face. www.Funko.com
$19.99
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Death Star Bluetooth Speaker by iHome
While we love collecting geek gear that serves no other purpose than looking cool, it’s always best when fandom meets function. Enter the iHome Death Star Bluetooth Speaker. www.ThinkGeek.com
$69.99
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Doctor Who Tardis Slippers by Doctor Who licensed products
Although you may never get the chance to zip around the cosmos in the actual Tardis, you can step into these bad boys while watching from the comfort of your own couch. www.bbcdoctorwhoshop.com
$19.99
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Magic The Gathering 2015 Core Set Sealed Fat Pack One can of delicious, slightly charred dragon meat from the Sisters of Radiant Farms, Scotland branch. One can contains 100% of your daily value of havoc, terror, inferno, destruction, magic, and rage. Also contains trace amounts of poetry and ballet. www.thegeekgift.com
$9.99
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