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"Martian" Allie

@marcallie.bsky.social

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Teacher, writer, husband and dad. Possibly the nerdiest person you'll ever meet. Signed copies of my books: https://ko-fi.com/marcallie35377/shop

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · Nov 15

Several new followers recently, so here's a "HELLO" post. I teach gifted kids. I'm a big Chiefs fan. I have many nerdy interests, including Transformers, Godzilla, and comic books. I've also written four books! Two are sci-fi adventures, and two are about lil' nerdy Marc. More at marcallie.com!

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 1d

I want to see One Battle... But it's so long I'm considering waiting until it's on streaming.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel the same. I refuse to purchase a toy because it checks a box on a spreadsheet.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 1d

Couple fun pics from Missouri Horror Con today.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

Haven't decorated much for many years. But we decided to brighten our little part of the world a bit this scary season.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

Just a silly fun pile of loot from BBTS today.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

Star Trek. It's good for what ails you.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

It's all good, Pax. The choices this season have been very solid.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

I was surprised, I thought De Palma and that cast would have done something way better.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

I felt the A story ending was terrible. All this buildup and it was resolved in the corniest way possible. Even Gillian's ending was unsatisfying. That last shot was replayed over and over, presumably for impact, but the effect was so bad it was laughable instead. A real downer after Phantom! lol

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

@michaelmay.bsky.social @shawnrobare.com @paxholley.com This one was very mid, as my students would say. First scene was very confusing; in fact many plot points were unclear. I found most of the characters unlikable, except Gillian. Robin's heel turn did not feel genuine at all.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

"The whole movie was black and white, what were they thinking?"

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

You need to encase this piece of art in glass for all time.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 2d

Wanda and the Pumpkin Rapper got into some mischief last night, it seems!

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

At $150 I might pull the trigger, yeah.

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Transformer Dad @transformerdad.bsky.social · 3d

My mom asked me the other day why I like Transformers so much as an adult. Well mom, it was, it was…

Tylenol….

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Alt: Explaining to my mom that all the Tylenol she took while pregnant, has lead to my being the way that I am.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

Almost $300? Easiest pass in the history of easy passes.

Haslab | Tron: Heroes of the Grid 3.75-Inch Scale Collector Set - Hasbro Pulse

Tron: Heroes of the Grid 3.75-inch set features Flynn, Tron, Yori, Sark, and 2 Light Cycles with detailed, retro design and a light-up Grid base.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

I'm so tired

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

Man that's irritating. I had some stuff at The Retroist that AFAIK never came back when he left and came back.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

That's a fair point. Less play value for sure.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like Dr. Manhattan on Mars when it comes to Transformers collecting the last 5 or so years.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

Compared to Marvel Legends and deluxe class Transformers, $20 seems like a deal.

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 3d

Well I was supposed to meet Lee Majors this weekend at a local con. Unfortunately he's unable to attend. I was going to have him sign my Bionic Crisis board game! Very bummed. Hoping he's all right.

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ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed

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"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 4d

Opening this toy seems appropriate for the season.

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed! Just screams 1983

"Martian" Allie @marcallie.bsky.social · 4d

Having a hard time with social media lately, and maybe you are too. So here are some 40+ year old doodles I put in my Illustrated Classics version of War of the Worlds.

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