Tags: Discounts   Elder Scrolls   Games


For one week, starting Monday, October 15, the last official downloadable plugin for Oblivion will be available for FREE! It's the long talked about Fighter's Stronghold, which was rumored to be called "Dragonfire Castle", but isn't.

It's a castle. You want it.

Also included is a taxidermist. How long until someone creates a plugin to allow a stuffed Adoring Fan? I bet it will be available by next Wednesday. Go to it, modders!

Download it here on Monday.

Tags: Comics   Discounts   Geek Loot


Things From Another World is having a contest for all the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans. Joss Whedon created the franchise that won't quit. The Buffyverse continues after the end of the TV series in Season 8, the comic series, fully endorsed and produced by Whedon himself.

Apparently the success of season 8 has inspired ideas of spin-offs and more seasons. Could we one day see a movie continuation, much like Serenity was a continuation (conclusion?) to Firefly? I'm sure a Buffy movie would be a hit.

Wikipedia tells me that a BBC movie based on the character of Rupert Giles is nearly official, called Ripper. This info comes from Whedon himself, so Buffyverse geeks should be excited. A Spike movie would be more exciting, but close enough.

Anyway, check out the contest for Buffy loot.

Tags: Discounts   Geek Loot


So I was walking around my part of town on the weekend wearing my new "Dinosaurs Were Big" t-shirt when something happened that I very much enjoyed! A couple of people stopped me to say how much they loved the shirt and wanted to know where they could get one. How often are you stopped on the street just so someone can tell you how good-looking you are?

For some reason, people connect with powerful statements like "Dinosaurs Were Big". It's something we are taught at a very young age, and it stays with us our entire lives. It is perhaps the only thing that we can truly believe! With all the uncertainty we face, we can always trust that dinosaurs were in fact big, whenever they walked the earth. Have you ever heard someone deny the bigness of dinosaurs? You can wear this shirt knowing that everyone will agree with its statement. They might even applaud your zeal for the truth.

Anyway, the answer to these strangers' query was that such cool shirts can be found at Nerdy Shirts, an on-line store of off-beat shirts based on video games and retro 80's stuff. The shirts are printed on American Apparel tees, and fit very well. I hate shirts that fit like potato sacks, so I'm pleased to find that they fit the way the website's sizing chart advertises. Be sure to check the chart before choosing a size. I ordered large, while I usually wear medium at other American franchise stores, like the Gap, which fit big around the waist.

Right now they have a new selection of retro Transformers shirts. If you would wear one of these shirts, then you've probably already seen the movie. To have any cred while debating whether it rocked or sucked, you better be wearing a Transformers t-shirt!

Tags: Discounts


Time for another coupon for Things From Another World! This one celebrates the release of the fifth Harry Potter movie adaptation, Order of the Phoenix.

I already gave my opinion about the countless movie adaptations. I guess I have mixed feelings. It's great that there are so many fantasy movies, but I don't know why they all need to be book adaptations. Anyway, they'll get my money, so I guess Hollywood wins this argument once again.

Anyway, this new TFAW coupon will take up to $10 (US) off the shipping of any order of $50 or more. Shipping costs are often a deal-breaker for me when I'm shopping on-line. But if you use coupon code HOGWARTS at checkout at TFAW, then $10 could make shipping free! Good times. This coupon expires on July 31, 2007.

This coupon is for any in-stock merchandise, not just Harry Potter stuff. TFAW has all kinds of rare toys and models, as well as comics, graphic novels, role-playing books, DVDs, and other sources of joy.

I just noticed their selection of Hellgate: London stuff. This is one game that I want to see in action. There's a collection of limited edition statues by Weta Workshop. If you've already pre-ordered Hellgate: London, then maybe these collectibles are for you. Check them out. Remember! $10 off shipping!

Also, the FANTASTICFOUR coupon is still valid for smaller orders until July 31.

Tags: Discounts


Ok, so I wasn't a big fan of the new Fantastic Four movie... I mean, it was good enough for a superhero fix, but I wish it had been much, much, much better.

To celebrate Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Things From Another World is offering coupon code FANTASTICFOUR at checkout on any in-stock items to get $4 off any order of $24 or more. Nice! The coupon code is only good until July 31, so have a look at TFAW soon. This applies to all in-stock merchandise, not just Fantastic Four loot.

Click the Silver Surfer for more details about this promotion:

Tags: Discounts   Geek Loot   Star Wars


Today I post my first article about geek loot for sale on-line. I want to hunt for discounts and coupons at on-line stores and publicize them here for all geeks to take advantage of. The danger of this scheme of mine is that I'm finding all these deals and my credit card feels the burn! I'm hopeless! But at least I'm saving money... that's what I'm telling myself.

Anyway, Things From Another World has a dragon's horde worth of stuff for all tastes. Right now they have discounts on some large Star Wars vinyl figures, including some by Japanese award-winning Kotobukiya. These figures measure around 12 inches tall, and include classic poses from the original trilogy, as well as some prequel characters like Darth Maul. Until July 31, these figures are discounted between 20% and 50%.

Now is a good time to shop for Star Wars collectibles since the franchise is in a lull. The last movie was more than two years ago, and the new TV series are still far away. Poor George Lucas, how does he pay the bills these days?

If you have any of the Kotobukiya figures, leave a comment and let me know what you think. I've never seen them myself, but the photos look great. I'd love to see some action shots!