Beanie Bags: Happy Mail for Yarn Junkies
Yes, all of the goodies were wonderful. However, the thing that excited me the most about this month’s bag was the sample of the Firefly/Serenity inspired Lorna’s Laces Shepard Worsted Yarn!
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Why You Should Consider Reading Joss Whedon
For anyone interested in the concept of Whedon Studies and wanting to delve deeper into the Whedonverse, Reading Joss Whedon might just be the book you’re looking for.
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GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — Firefly, Superman & Batman, Firefly, Hello Kitty, & More
This week Dakster takes a look at Superman/Batman, Kelly checks out Hello Kitty, Corrina gives us a look at some DC Comics titles coming out today, Lisa dives into Disney’s Seekers of the Weird, and Sophie takes a ride on Serenity.
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Nine Badass Quotes That Motivate
Need an extra boost of confidence to face your nemesis? Here are some of my favorite ego-boosting, up-to-no-good, rebel-without-a-cause quotes to motivate you!
Continue ReadingThinkGeek Is Cooler Than Jayne’s Hat
We all like Jayne’s Hat and will miss it on Etsy but, hey, this officially licensed product is a good thing!
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In Defense of Jayne’s Hat Makers
Jayne’s yellow and orange hat is one of the big symbols of the Firefly fandom. I, like many other Browncoats, was disappointed to hear of cease and desist orders sent out to crafters of this unique hat by 20th Century Fox, who own the rights to the show.
Continue ReadingA Must-Have Book For Every Browncoat, Firefly: A Celebration
This book includes all the show’s scripts, lots of behind-the-scenes photos and plenty of interviews with the cast and crew. There is even a bit of extra fiction from the show’s writers. Yeah, if you’re a Browncoat you’re already counting your coins and it will be worth every cent.
Continue ReadingJoss Whedon: The Complete Companion: Must-Have for Whedon Fans
Between The Cabin In The Woods and The Avengers, you might feel like you’re swimming in Whedon lately. (And if you’ve read my GeekMom posts, you know I’m a fan of that pool!) But if you can’t get enough Whedon, there’s a little more to love in Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion. This self-described “essential […]
Continue ReadingNetflix + Firefly = A Browncoat’s Dream Come True
Ever since Firefly was canceled all those years ago, Browncoats all over the world, including me, have been longing for more of the TV series. While we were lucky enough to get a major motion picture in Serenity, more of the series would be like a dream come true. There have been several times that it […]
Continue ReadingSean Maher Announces He is Gay
Sean Maher, best known as his role as Simon Tam in Firefly and Serenity, announced today that he is gay. Due in part from encouragement from his agent, he remained in the closet for years in fear for his career. With the support of his family, including his partner Paul and their two young children, he was able to […]
Continue ReadingJames Hance’s Firefly and Muppets Mashup
James Hance is an artist who is known for putting a geeky spin on childhood classics. And his latest product has combined two of my favorite things: Firefly and the Muppets. He has recreated the characters from Firefly as Muppets. Kermit, of course, is Mal, Fozzy is Jayne, Miss Piggy is Inara, Wembly from Fraggle […]
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