Throwback Thursday - Toys

Over on startribune.com, they tell us that the "Toy exhibit at Minnesota History Center isn't just child's play."  Learn more here.

Also, on burlingamepezmuseum.com, check out the "Banned Toy Museum" here.

Finally, on the British Pathé YouTube channel, they have a wonderful old video on "Toy Soldiers (1949)."  Enjoy!

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Throwback Thursday - Vintage Toys

Over on metv.com, they tell us of "9 toys from the 1960s that would be deemed too dangerous for today's kids."  Find out more here.

Also, on consumerist.com, learn how "Raiders Of The Lost Walmart Have No Idea How Much ‘Star Trek: DS9’ Toy Costs" here.

Finally, on marxmuseum.com, check out "The Virtual Marx Museum" here.

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Throwback Thursday - DeLorean, Sci-Fi, & Star Wars

Over on wtkr.com, they tell us "DeLorean going back into production for the first time in over 30 years" here.

Also, on io9.gizmodo.com, they gave us "A Chart that Reveals How Science Fiction Futures Changed Over Time" here.

Finally, on ebay.com, an auction from December was listed as "Star Wars The Ultimate Action Figure Collection Lot 1,950 Loose Figs From Book."  It ended with a high bid of $11.5K here.

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The Friday Grab Bag - Geeky Christmas Humor

Let's have a little chuckle for Geekmas this year starting off with an article on techly.com.au where they tell us, "Nothing says Christmas like Spock dying of radiation poisoning in a tree ornament."  Find out more here.

Also, there's a report from dailymail.co.uk about some fake Star Wars toys we all hope we don't find under our trees.  Learn more here.

Finally, on the Funny Or Die YouTube channel, the slightly sick and definitely disturbing tale of "Frosty The Regular Adult Man."  Watch it here.

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Throwback Thursday - Scott Weiland, Sysadmin's Revenge, & Rubik's Cube

Over on esquire.com, Robert Bateman tells us "I Used to Play Board Games with Scott Weiland."  Read more here.

Also, on theregister.co.uk, they tell us of a "Sysadmin's £100,000 revenge after sudden sacking" here.

Finally, on the Rumble Viral YouTube channel, they feature a "World record: Solving Rubik's Cube blindfolded."  Enjoy!

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Tech Tuesday - Gaming Table, Squishy Fort, & Hobbit Home

Over on boardgamegeek.com, they show us how to "Build a Gaming Table for $150" here.

Also, on squishyforts.com, they bring back the pillow forts of our childhood here.

Finally, on inhabitat.com, they share information on "A green-roofed Hobbit home anyone can build in just 3 days" here.

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Tech Tuesday - LEGOs, Droids, & VR

From over on cnet.com, comes the glorious news "Lego's anti-Lego slippers have extra foot padding for protection!"  Rejoice, owners of LEGOs and discover more here.

Also, on space.com, they remind us that the "Makers of 'Star Wars' BB-8 Droid Toy Promise Hidden Tricks" here.

Finally, on recode.net, they tell us "We’re Seriously Underestimating the Virtual-Reality Market" here.  Though, to be fair, I stumbled on that story while enjoying the recent news about the AltspaceVR D&D interface which you can check out here.

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Sunday Funnies - NERF Nuke, Scully Humor, & Frozen Aftermath

Over on hiconsumption.com, if you've not seen this, you'll probably want a NERF Nuke, if only to protect yourself.  See more here.

Also, on therobotmonster.tumblr.com, as we prepare for our next taste of The X-Files which is now in the works, enjoy some Scully humor here and here.

Finally, on the Cracked YouTube channel, a recent video recounts "The Terrifying Aftermath Of Disney's Frozen."  Enjoy!

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Tech Tuesday - Flying Car, Hobbit, Sword, & Freaky Robot

Over on sciencealert.com, they tell us "The flying car just got an upgrade and it looks even more awesome" here.

Also, on interestingengineering.com, they show us a "Hobbit inspired sword [that] lights up in presence of open WiFi networks" here.

Finally, on the Javier Zaraul YouTube channel. meet a "Freaky AI robot."  Enjoy!

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Throwback Thursday - Antique Toys, Mario's Map, & Apple II Watch

Over on smithsonianmag.com, they tell of how "One Man's Obsession With Antique Toys Resulted in a Museum" here.

Also, on kotaku.com, they tell how one "Man Spends Six Years Crocheting One Super Mario Bros. 3 Map" here.

Finally, on popsci.com, they tell of how yet a third man, designer DJ Harrigan, wanted to bring old school Apple designs to the new Apple Watch.  Read more here and enjoy the video.

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Throwback Thursday - Safe House Sold, Angus McBride, & Goodnight, Aibo

Over on bizjournals.com, they announced the "Safe House sold to Marcus Corp" here.

Also, on artofthegenre.com, R Scott Taylor takes "A look into the military past of humanity, and beyond, with Angus McBride" here.

Finally, on gizmodo.com, they share the sad news that "Sony's Robotic Dogs Are Dying A Slow And Heartbreaking Death" here.

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Tech Tuesday - Electric VW Bus, External Hard Drives, & SW BB-8 Toy

Over on minds.com, they let us know that the "VW Bus to be re-released as an electric vehicle" here.

Also, on getrektgaming.net, on their Chopping Block, they discuss External Hard Drives here.

Finally, on gizmodo.com, they ask "Is This Our First Look at Sphero's Official The Force Awakens BB-8 Toy?" here.

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Throwback Thursday - 82 JC Penny Catalog, King's Quest, & James Ward Interview

Over on Pinterest, Kyle Crider shared a 1982 JC Penney Christmas Catalog page here.

Also on polygon.com, a recent article tells us "King's Quest to bring nostalgic adventure to fall 2015" here.

Finally on a podcast from Southgate Media Group, they have an interview with James Ward, Game Designer, former TSR staffer, and co-founder of Eldritch Enterprises.  Check it out here.

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Tech Tuesday - Speeder Drone, Transparent Solar Cell, & Augmented Reality Sandbox

Over on slashgear.com, they show us how a "Star Wars Speeder Bike drone puts mini trooper in the air" here.

Also, on extremetech.com, they share "A fully transparent solar cell that could make every window and screen a power source" here.

Finally, on doc-ok.org back in 2012, they told everyone to "Build your own Augmented Reality Sandbox" here.

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Throwback Thursday - Ultanya's Nostalgia, Dungeon Robber, & Yesteryear Toys Pilot

Over on Ultanya, Grand DM recently looked back on "Throwback Thursday: 1983 Nostalgia" here.

Also, on the Blog of Holding, they have a nifty little game called Dungeon Robber here.

Finally, on the KGOV2 YouTube channel, you can watch the Yesteryear Toys - Pilot Episode.  Enjoy.

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Tech Tuesday - LotR Litter Box, Warhammer Nerf Gun, & Geeky Winter Hats

Over on Board Panda they recently featured a "Lord of the Rings Litter Box and Sauron Scratching Post for Cats" here.

Also, thisiswhyimbroke.com showed off a Warhammer Nerf Gun here.

Finally, back on Bored Panda, they've got an open list of geeky winter hats with about 100 entries here.

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Tech Tuesday - The AI Threat, GMO-Us, & Groot Tree Topper

On the BBC News website, in the tech section, there is a recent article from Mark Ward asking "Does rampant AI threaten humanity?"  There seems to be a growing number of scientists and tech-savvy folk concerned that true AI really could spell the end of Humankind.  Read more here.

Also, on Forbes, David DiSalvo writers "The Era Of Genetically-Altered Humans Could Begin This Year" here.

Finally, nerdapproved.com reminded us that the Guardians of the Galaxy movie can join your holiday fun with a Groot Tree Topper here.

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