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Comic Book Corner: A Merry Mystery Vision

August 1, 2016December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

This month the GeekMoms have been reading comics featuring all colours of superheroes from the “dark and troubled” to the “hysterically absurd.”

NerdBlock Jr Decides ‘Star Wars’ Is Not for Girls

July 18, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan

NerdBlock Jr. decides girls don’t like Star Wars in their August themed boxes.

Lego Star Wars: The Bricks Awaken

July 7, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ brings the franchise up-to-date with a full play through of the movie and bonus levels featuring all-new content. But we’re hoping the Multi-Build feature isn’t in the next game.

Comic Book Corner: How to Vote Loki With the Merry Men

July 1, 2016December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

The GeekMoms have been reading all sorts including a presidential campaign that may be even more farfetched than the real one… although not by much.

Supanova 2016 Lite: A Happy Place for Geeks to Meet

June 27, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Supanova Sydney 2016 had a light side, and a dark side. Here you can read all about the fluffy, happy, fun stuff I found. And then you can duck over to my parallel ‘Supanova 2016’ post on the … less-fun parts.

Forget the Padawans, ‘ABC-3PO’ Is a Treat for Grownup Jedi

June 24, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

The hilarious, rhyming text of ABC-3PO will be enjoyed just as much (if not more) by the grownup lucky enough to be reading it out loud.

Comic Book Corner: The Haunted Orphan Thunderbolts

June 1, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown1

Catch up with Poe Dameron, the 999 Happy Haunts, Tank Girl, Doctor Strange, and the clones of Orphan Black (amongst others) in this month’s Comic Book Corner.

‘Star Wars’ Night at Boston’s Fenway Park

May 12, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

Star Wars Night at Fenway Park. The collision of two epic fandoms: Stars Wars and Red Sox.

5 Reasons We Need a Bail Organa ‘Star Wars’ Film

May 7, 2016December 8, 2017Anika Dane4

Bail Organa deserves a standalone film more than anyone in ‘Star Wars.’ Here’s why.

Comic Book Corner: The Unbelievable Poe Dameron Files!

May 1, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

In this month’s Comic Book Corner, Shiri checks out some new Marvel titles while Sophie investigates IDW’s new ongoing series, ‘The X-Files.’

Trying to Build ‘Star Wars’ Geeks With the Help of Disney World

April 29, 2016December 8, 2017Amy Weir3

In which ‘Star Wars’ geeks subject their reluctant children to all the ‘Star Wars’ fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and everyone has a pretty decent day.

Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Landry Q. Walker Talks ‘Aliens’

April 22, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

Author Landry Q. Walker talks ‘Aliens,’ ‘Clone Wars,’ and the REAL reason we don’t see Constable Zuvio in ‘The Force Awakens.’

We Watched ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ With BB-8

April 22, 2016December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Sphero has released an update for their popular BB-8 droid that allows him to “watch” ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ with you at home, so we gave it a try.

Why Did Kylo Ren Turn to the Dark Side? (Helping Gifted Children Who Feel Like Outsiders)

April 16, 2016December 15, 2017Lisa Natcharian2

It can be lonely being an outsider. Kylo Ren illustrates a common theme that regularly tortures parents of geeky and gifted children: what is to prevent my clever and uniquely charismatic child from becoming frustrated with his lot as an outsider and turning to the Dark Side?

Celebrate ‘The Force Awakens’ with a Force-Filled Party

April 5, 2016December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Dakster gives us the 411 on how to throw a quick and force-filled Star Wars party!

Star Wars at Disney Parks

April 5, 2016December 8, 2017Anika Dane2

Star Wars Land is coming to Disney Parks, but Star Wars has already arrived.

Comic Book Corner: Nerf-Herding in the Haunted Mansion

April 1, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

Welcome back to our revised Comic Book Corner feature where we’ll be taking a look at what the GeekMoms have been enjoying from their pull lists.

Here Comes the Easter BB!

March 21, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Tate1

Look out, Peter Cottontail, the Easter BB is comin’ to town.

First Step Into a Larger World: The ‘Star Wars Original Trilogy Graphic Novel’

March 16, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

You might be wondering why you need yet another version in the recently released form of the ‘Star Wars Original Trilogy Graphic Novel.’ Sure, maybe you don’t, but the kids do.

Between the Bookends March 2016: Knee Replacements, Lost Civilizations, and Unusual Chickens

March 15, 2016December 16, 2017Sophie Brown1

The GeekMoms join the GeekDads with a new combined site this month, but that hasn’t prevented us getting some serious reading in.