Sometimes I feel like I’ve missed out on a whole heap of key moments in geek culture. I’ve never watched … More
Category: fandom
Thinking Outside the Box (why the ‘new in box’ approach to collecting is pointless)
Are your mint-in-box Funko Pops going to be on the Antiques Roadshow in 50 years’ time? Or will they be the future equivalent of the chipped china shepherdess on your grandmother’s mantelpiece?
Second Hand September: How Much Stuff Do We Really Need?
After humanity has inevitably wiped itself out, will the wastelands be populated only by cockroaches and Funko Pops?
Second-hand Geekery
A collection of sentai-show action figures in a Barnardo’s toy department. Sanrio stationery in Oxfam. And anime plushies for 99p. Second-hand geekery is good for your wallet and good for the planet.
Second-hand September: Introduction
What’s the carbon footprint of a Funko Pop?
It’s Not For You
A brief rant about entitlement.
Fandom Is No Longer About Escapism
Set the standards. Set them high, and walk away from anyone who doesn’t live up to them.
Five Tips For Fandom Self-Care
Lately I’ve been working on a longer piece about managing mental health in fandom, but in preparation for it I’ve … More
In Celebration Of Gen Fics
There’s more to fanfiction than ships.
Shows We Hate To Love
Sometimes it’s okay to like something problematic.
