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Geeks has assembled the top list of all things comic, entertainment, superheroes, and popular culture.
Most Expensive Lego Sets
Remember when you were a kid and your parents always told you that Lego was far too expensive. Of course, you didn’t believe them, and more to the point, you didn’t really care. But when you grew up you realized that Lego is quite frankly, incredibly and extortionately expensive. Well, I’m about to burst your bubble yet again with the most expensive Lego sets. Lego for the past 15 years has set an average increase in value by 12% for the year after release. It also comes to no surprise though that Star Wars has made our list more than once, considering it is one of the most valuable franchises in the world.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Top Cosplay Instagrams to Follow
Cosplay continues to gain in popularity with international audiences, thanks to social media tools like Instagram and Twitter or forums like Cure (WorldCosplay). Female cosplayers, in particular, have developed legions of devoted fans who eagerly take in their latest looks and find inspiration in their upwardly mobile careers. Phenomenal women like Yaya Han and Holly Wolfe have honed their cosplay skills into profitable ventures that include personalized costume design.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Scariest Video Game Monsters
What goes bump in the night? Probably the scariest video game monsters. Warning! These horrifying monsters may cause you to sleep with your nightlight on for the next week or so. Creators have imagined the creepiest, crawliest monsters to scare players since video game inception. Everybody has their own idea of what is scary. Mutated humans? You got it. Aggressive ghosts? Got that too. Some of the most vicious and terrifyingly grotesque monsters in all of gaming will haunt your nightmares for days. From various horror games throughout the years, proceed with caution while reading about the scariest video game monsters!
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Geeks
Geeky Gifts for The Big Bang Theory Fan
If you use the word 'Bazinga!' throughout the day, then you might be a fan of The Big Bang Theory. Many people have spoken out to criticize the show, but we must remember that they were given an unlikable subject and they turned it into something hilariously appreciable. Doctor Sheldon Cooper, a theoretical physicist and the King of Nerds, is the favorite character for most viewers. His character is considered to be one of the key reasons behind the sustained success of the show which is going into its tenth season. Sheldon finds it troubling to keep up with social codes of conduct. He’s also hysterically horrible at understanding sarcasm and humor, although unintentionally, he makes use of these social norms rather often. But even Sheldon would know that these 10 products are must-haves for any fan of The Big Bang Theory.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Worst Super Powers
As a kid your parents and teachers constantly reiterate to you that you are special. The trouble is when you grow up, you actually aren’t that unique like a beautiful snowflake. Yes though beautiful, snowflakes are not actually unique. Perhaps this feeling has crushed you. It sure crushed me. To some it has caused you to say to the world ‘F*** it! I’m going to get high or go do some gardening.’ But your mind wanders and is always doubting the doubters. At times this thinking has led your mind to daydream in which you save a lady trapped in a tower or you organize a revolt against the capitol city with your bow and arrow in your coal-mining town during in some future dystopian land. But alas it's just some daydream, or is it? What if you were actually special? What if some inexplicable event happened that rendered you different from the masses or you discover later in life you actually are unique, allowing you to possess abilities above and beyond everyone else? The creators of super heroes have spoon-fed this narrative to angsty humans for millennia, probably. I’m sure there’s some study out there but I can’t be bothered right now. Do your own research! It’s been done so much that a new cultural trope has risen: the lame superpower. Tragic, comical, tragicomic (yeah I made it up), the superhero who fails so hard it marks a fine breed amongst character types: pegged for greatness, destined by an unnecessary or inconvenient super power to fail. Below, we have compiled our ten worst superpowers and the characters that wield them.
By George Gott9 years ago in Geeks
Best PS4 Video Games
The PS4 has been out for some time now, and if it wasn’t clear upon its launch, it’s certainly evident now that it has completely dominated the console market. Outselling the Xbox One month by month, the PS4 has become the face of console gaming, and that means that some great games have come out for it over the past few years. It's no wonder why the PS4 has becoming the system of choice for the gaming connoisseur. It's support of Indie games and cross play and advanced streaming functions has given it one of the largest library of any game console ever conceived. It's a difficult task picking out the best of the best with so much excellence to choose from, but after clocking in thousands of hours of gameplay we've created our definitive list for the best PS4 video games.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Best Comic Relief Characters
One of the oldest staples in movies is the comedy relief character. Especially in darker movies, the comic relief character serves to provide levity in times of dire straits and, if used correctly, they can be the highlight of the movie, and usually tend to be fan favorites. There’s a fine line to walk with a comic relief character, and although many of them can be annoying, these are the comic relief characters that we think did the best job of serving the role while being a memorable part of their respective films.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
How 'Dungeons & Dragons' Influenced 'Stranger Things'
It’s no secret that Stranger Things is full of throwback references to 80s horror films and nerd culture, but Dungeons & Dragons seems to have had the biggest influence on the show of all. From the terrifying Demogorgon to the Upside Down to each of the characters and their personalities: All of it conforms to the rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Stranger Things reinforces the characters as being part of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign in subtle ways that you might have missed if you aren’t a gamer.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
Hottest Super Villains
For every superhero, there is a super villain to counter them. It’s part of the intrinsic formula in almost every comic book. Usually male super villains get the most attention in the comic book world, but today we’re going to take a look at what we consider to be the best, and hottest, female super villains of all time. But we can't just concentrate on their looks. These women are as lethal and powerful as they are hot. If looks could kill, these women would have us stone cold in seconds.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Must See Mickey Rourke Movies
Small-breed dog enthusiast, George W. supporter, and son of a broken home, Mickey Rourke has known trouble all his life. A boxer turned actor, Rourke is the man who brought us Marv from Sin City and Harry Angel in the neo-noir disturbing thriller, Angel Heart. As he ages, Mickey Rourke grows more dedicated to his craft with each film: “[A]ll that I have been through … [has] made me a better, more interesting actor,” Rourke told The Gate in 2003. From starring roles on the silver screen to more low key portrayals, must see Mickey Rourke movies has something for everyone.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Geeks
Best Star Wars BBQ Essentials
From a distance, Chewy can smell the cooked meat slowly roasted over a giant lightsaber as Han Solo mingles with all the ladies waiting in line for some more pasta salad. Deliciousness and geekness is in the air. What's even more fun than just a regular BBQ? It's a Star Wars BBQ! Time to crack open a few cold ones and indulge in a geeky BBQ that is sure to be out of this world. With the heat on Tatooine, you probably wouldn't even need charcoal!
By Frank White9 years ago in Geeks
Most Underrated Wes Craven Films
Wes Craven, the legendary horror director, died on August 30th 2015 after a long battle with brain cancer. Unfortunately, there’s no plot twist in this story. Wes Craven left behind nearly 50 years of genre-defining films and an immortal artistic legacy. While some of you may be familiar with his cult classics like Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and The Hills Have Eyes, the most underrated Wes Craven films are equally as engaging, surprising, and hard-hitting to older and younger audiences alike. To truly appreciate the man who defined the slasher film, take a look at the most underrated Wes Craven films that you need to see.
By Natasha Sydor9 years ago in Geeks
