Archive for category: Geeks

¿Qué Pasa?
/ February 13, 2012 1:04 am

¿Qué Pasa?

Yes, it’s true, we haven’t been around for a while, and for that we apologize. If you miss your Tek Lado friends, here’s where to find some of them: Follow Nick Lohr on Twitter here. Follow Liz Spikol at the new site she’s editing, Curbed Philly. Contact Mel Gomez via email. Follow Samer Kalef on Twitter here. As for this [...]

StarCraft 2:  Battlecruiser Operational
/ January 6, 2012 10:00 am

StarCraft 2: Battlecruiser Operational

If you love Blizzard Entertainment’s StarCraft series, then you’re going to love this. Sven Junga has been very busy the last few months. He’s constructed a 15,000 piece Lego project that took him six months to build. The ship is a Lego replica of the StarCraft 2 ship, the Hyperion. He even as little LEGO Marines to go with it. [...]

Geek Cinema:  Sonic Fan Film
/ January 5, 2012 9:59 am

Geek Cinema: Sonic Fan Film

We present you with the “Sonic” fan film, first teaser trailer. It’s produced by Blue Core Studios and directed by Eddie Lebron. Check them out at Sonic Fan Film and Blue Core Studios.

Morning Crush: LEGO LOTR and Hobbit Sets Coming Soon
/ January 5, 2012 8:18 am

Morning Crush: LEGO LOTR and Hobbit Sets Coming Soon

LEGO fans who love the Lord of the Ring movies (you can bet there’s plenty of crossover) are pretty excited about a recent press release from Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The LEGO Group announcing official LEGO Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit sets. Here’s a little taste of what’s to come: The LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS [...]

Oh No, Mr. Roboto: Virtual Reality Mode for NAO Allows for Cat Grooming
/ January 4, 2012 2:00 pm

Oh No, Mr. Roboto: Virtual Reality Mode for NAO Allows for Cat Grooming

If you don’t associate robots with cuteness, you’re missing out. This is perhaps the kawaii-est utilization of robotics technology we’ve ever seen. It’s also like a feline version of The Matrix. It’s completely incredible. I like the bonking in the head part. Here’s what the genius who made this, Taylor Veltrop, says: This is the culmination of my last year’s [...]

Moebius + Miyazaki = Female Steampunk Asskicker
/ January 2, 2012 10:00 am

Moebius + Miyazaki = Female Steampunk Asskicker

Dark Horse Comics has announced a new three-parter, “Amala’s Blade,” from Steve Horton (DC Holiday Special, Superman 80-Page Giant) and Michael Dialynas (Popgun, Trinkets) that’ll be in Dark Horse Presents numbers 9, 10 and 11. In the announcement, Horton says, “Amala’s Blade is the steam punk-with-swords epic that I’ve been dying to tell. … This story has heart, sword fighting, [...]

Morning Crush:  Bike Turns You Into A Shinobi
/ January 2, 2012 8:00 am

Morning Crush: Bike Turns You Into A Shinobi

This concept is inspired by the samurai sword, the Odachi Folding Bike designed by Nick Domanski can fold into itself and be worn on the user’s back the same way a katana would be worn. Alternatively, it can also be pulled on the ground alongside the user. Made from bamboo fiberboard, the bike is both extremely strong and relatively lightweight. [...]

Amazing Spider-Man: New Gwen Stacy Pics
/ December 29, 2011 2:00 pm

Amazing Spider-Man: New Gwen Stacy Pics

New Amazing Spider-Man stills are circulating on the web. Although the photos of Spidey and aren’t very exciting, the beautiful Emma Stone looks amazing. Marc Webb’s Amazing Spider-Man will be released July 3, 2012. Source: icv2