Star Wars : The Trailer Awakens

It is finally here. Rumours have been circulating that a teaser trailer for the new Star Wars film was to be released selectively this friday but instead the internet proved once again fruitful in my acquisitions of new nerd material. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. For those naysayers I say to you - How can you not be excited?  That...

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Naruto Newbie - Journey to Hokage

Beginning an Iconic Series  Episode 1 and 2  Naruto is a popular Japanese manga/anime by Masashi Kishimoto. It centres around a young boy named Naruto Uzumaki. After a Nine-Tails attacks the village Konoha the Fourth Hokage risks his life (pays the ultimate price) and seals the demon inside of Naruto.  Studying to become a ninja Naruto struggles with trying to fit it, being accepted and striving for his dream of becoming the Hokage. The story revolves around Naruto and his friends (team 7) and the missions they must accomplish...

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Carol Corps and the Importance of Representation

Carol Danvers made her debut in the 1960s as a strong, capable woman who overcame gender stereotypes and excelled in a predominantly male world. Even in the early stages she was a surefire feminist icon. Already sporting a long list of accomplishments - a fighter pilot, an officer in the U.S. Air Force and a CIA agent Carol made her heroic/super...

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Cosplayer of the Week: Lexxie Cosplay

Lexxie Cosplay This weeks featured cosplayer is Lexxie Cosplay! She is a cosplayer that we've been very fortunate to meet and someone who we are always excited to see what new project she's working on. This is a cosplayer whos versatility is fantastic and she never ceases to amaze us with her ability to completely transform herself and make any...

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Con Season Wrap Up

Toronto Comicon  This was our first year at Toronto Comicon. It is a relatively small con that is picking up every year. As far as cons go it wasn't our favourite con of the year. But that doesn't mean we didn't have fun. When we get together it is always a great time. We got to test out some of our costumes only to finesse them later in...

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