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lilalexei

@lilalexei.bsky.social

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Old timer ttrpg gamer, bad video gamer, even worse war gamer, costumer, filker, okay mini painter, crafter, occultist, data analyst, and progressive activist. Wildly different interests means that this might be a bumpy ride. Don't be a dick.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · Feb 20

I hope America is as lucky as the upside down Delta jet. Everyone survives, but the right wing explodes. #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts #Humor

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 8h

A #WarhammerWorld exclusive mini representing Bugman's Bar, their in-house pub. He made me laugh, so I got him. Finecast sucks to build though. #MiniaturePainting #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Collaged photo of an assembled Joseph Bugman mini and his package card.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 10h

Finished Elma's base and used my #GoblinHobbies stamp for the first time on a mini. Been stamping on practice surfaces for a bit. #MiniaturePainting #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of the front and back of a space elf mini on a paint handle.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 16h

Despite being a beginner painter, I planned a paint lesson for any of my #DnD players that wanted it. While my players picked out their minis, I got these. The shop has a buy 3 get 1 free option, making it $15 total on all the minis. Go support your FLGS. #MiniaturePainting #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of 3 3D printed minis; a duck ninja on a roof, a dead guy with arrows stuck in him, and a female winged warrior.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 1d

#DnD didn't happen today due to most players not being able to make it. Instead I met up with a couple of my players and taught them a few speed paint techniques. Here's my little gal from Goblin Hobbies. #MiniaturePainting #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Collaged photo of the front and back of a painted sci fi elf miniature.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 2d

Making progress on my #Tanksgiving submission, the Land Raider Excelsior. You can tell this is an older kit by the sheer amount of clean up needed. #Warhammer40K #MiniaturePainting #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of a partially built Land Raider Excelsior and some sprues.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 3d

Shit Canadians said to me due to the 🇨🇦 patch in the background of my #Warhammer40K tank photo.
"Canadia Stands!"
"Chain Hockey Sticks!"
I do not need another army. 🤣
#ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 5d

Now that I'm back home in the U.S. and checked in to #Tanksgiving at my local #Warhammer store, I can dig into these. I'm pretty excited. Ignore the Canadian flag. That's a stack of flag patches for countries I've been to. #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of the inside and outside of the box of Warhammer World exclusive HQ Command Tanks

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 9d

Tiny, uncircumcised penis is what he looks like.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 12d

Did you know that France did a run of #OnePiece stamps? Neither did I. Seems timely. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of a booklet of French One Piece stamps.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 12d

My friend bought an old mill home (built in the 1500s) and it has the only working historical water wheel in this region of France. #NeatHistory #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of a waterwheel behind a small white fence

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 14d

This dude is absolutely giving a group of drunk NFL fans the side eye as they approach his horse. There's apparently a demo game here today. The fact that London is full of people in NFL jerseys is a tad surreal. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of a member of the Horse Guards giving someone the side eye.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 16d

No. I stayed overnight in a nearby hotel so as to not feel rushed. Headed back to London today.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 16d

It barely fits in my carry on. Even with exchange rates and without it being the exclusive to #Warhammer World version... loads cheaper than the U.S. options. Customs will love "model tanks" on my claims form. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of the Warhammer World exclusive HQ Command Tanks strapped into a carry on roller bag.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 16d

Made it to #Warhammer World. Went a little bananas with photos inside. None posted here since you can see my reflection in most of them. Should you find yourself in England, it's well worth the stop. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of the Rhino and Space Marine fixtures in front of Warhammer World, along with the Imperial Aquila.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 17d

I know it's kitschy as fuck, but my inner 90s goth-punk kid is insanely happy. Pit & Pendulum in Nottingham, UK. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of the seating area of a Goth themed bar in blacks and greens.

Photo of a Goth themed bar in blacks and greens.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 18d

While flexing like a skinny teenager who has just discovered the idea of muscles.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 18d

A little light book shopping in London today. This place's book shops will be the end of me. #WorldTraveller #Occult #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Collaged photos of four different bookshops; Gay is the Word, The Atlantis Bookshop, Forbidden Planet, and Watkins Books.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 18d

Gay is the Word didn't have a copy that I could find, but Queer Britain had one slightly mangled copy that they gave me a discount on. #WorldTraveller #Roma #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of a slightly dinged up copy of 'Queer Roma' by Lucie Fremlova against a white background.

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 19d

Yeh. Unfortunately, the Euro genes have pretty heavily dominated the non Euro genes. Rather like how it worked in history.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 19d

I'm not worth enough for the @britishmuseum.bsky.social to steal me. So they kicked me out at close and I have to go home. Damnit, I wanted to live in the reading room with visitation rights to their #occult collection. #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts #WorldTraveller #Humor

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lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 20d

So far all I have for US Customs are a couple magnets, a novelty coin, a couple postcards, a bookmark, & a couple half eaten candy bars. Mostly I am buying experiences, food, & drinks over here. This may change once I hit the bookshops & Warhammer World. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 22d

At the Louvre, everyone else booked it to go see the Mona Lisa. I'm happily strolling through Mesopotamia by myself. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 22d

Sitting at the base of the Arc de Triomphe and watching the traffic swirl around it... After a lifetime of watching that on TV and in movies, it's just awesome to be here. Experiences and people are what's important, not stuff. #WorldTraveller #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

Photo of the inside of the Arc de Triomphe and a sea of tourists.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 23d

I look forward to seeing it.

lilalexei @lilalexei.bsky.social · 23d

Croissant, fresh fruit, cheeses, and cafe au lait for breakfast? Yes please, I'd like that. France, don't stop doing your thing. England, I will try your full breakfast while there, despite the French option being more my speed. My cheese loving soul is happy. #DailyLife #ChaoticQueer #GeekCrafts

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