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Michael Andersen

@mjandersen.bsky.social

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Stares at numbers at Simon and Schuster, runs ARGN.com - more ARGs, escape rooms, immersive theater, and puzzle stuff than you probably want to hear

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · Nov 9

Noticed an uptick in followers over the last few days and based on the bios, I suspect I have the @noproscenium.com Starter Pack to thank. So, it's probably worth doing a brief intro!

Hi. I'm Michael: I run ARGN.com, and am based out of the NYC area.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 14h

When I went to the Welcome to Derry activation at NYCC, there was a "friend" in the room with us as creepy easter egg!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 15h

Oh to be a snoozy, clingy cat.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 21h

Can confirm. I feel like he stared into my very soul at NYCC last year, and recognized a true Buckaroo.

(Also, great co-panelists - picked up a copy of American Rapture because of CJ Leede's in-panel anecdotes)

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Blumhouse really came through for Blumfest 2025, I'm glad I stayed. Surprise animatronic guests! Theorist casting! An extremely enthusiastic Matthew Lillard!

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

...okay, technically it's been a year and a day. But nothing is real until you post about it so I stand by my incorrect claim.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

One year ago today, I threatened @dylansindelar.bsky.social physically for stealing my identity.

Happy anniversary, name thief. (I say, waiting in the standby line for Blumfest: NYCC)

Me threatening Dylan Sinderlar (MLAndersen0 creator and name thief), who is holding a placard with our name on it

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

...just had a very dumb and fun idea that I hope Future Michael can pull off.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

I do love a good easter egg, especially when Stephen King properties are involved.

A little friend was sitting on the shelf.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

...I'm sure this will go well for me.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

...and official NYCC scavenger hunt complete!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Magic panel: we get a 5-Color Good Stuff deck, for TMNT!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to Derry NYCC activation ticket secured! I wonder if "existential dread" is one of the fears I can select.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

!!!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Last NYCC post of the night: more book stuff!

I was able to display my allegiance to the Donut Holes, the inside cover art of Sharkie in For Whom the Belle Tolls is too cute, and a book currently crowdfunding had a red-shifted cover (mimicked on the preview booklet) along with a lenticular card

A picture of me in front of a picture of Princess Donut from Dungeon Crawler Carl, reading "Part of the Donut Holes / Princess Posse", with Donut Holes crossed out

Endpapers for "For Whom the Belle Tolls" featuring Lily and the winged demon Bel walking up front, and Sharkie running behind in a shark onesie.

Maya excerpt and lenticular card, from one perspective

Maya excerpt under red tint, and the other view of the lenticular card

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

I got into the Amazing Digital Circus panel! Which was an accomplishment, given what I'm hearing about how long the line was (one of the panelists said 1.5k people in line, versus 500 in but I'm not sure how serious that was)

We got a sneak peek at episode 7, and a card!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

...I forgot how bad panel camping could get at NYCC. I was able to get in, but there's going to be a lot of really frustrated people.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Your hat speaks volumes here.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Dear "crossword" enjoyers: you're welcome, from NYCC.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Webtoon panel announcements: SQUIRREL GIRL! (and other stuff, too. But Squirrel Girl!)

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Luckily, the exclusive edition did too.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

The number of Pomni cosplays I have seen in the last 15 minutes alone makes me suspect the Amazing Digital Circus panel line is going to be crazy.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

...okay maybe not loyal.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

I am a good and loyal customer.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

Also managed to buy a copy of the NYCC exclusive edition of Jaysea Lynn's "For Whom the Bell Tolls", from Simon and Schuster!

Yes, for those of you following along at home, I bought a NYCC ticket so I could buy a book from the company I work for.

Cover of For Whom the Bell Tolls, which doesn't actually show the author or title since you don't need to do that for books if they're not sold at retail

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

NYCC accomplishments: I was the first to solve the Wind scavenger hunt / puzzle trail!

Find six tree glyphs, and use that to rearrange the wooden blocks to get the final answer. The reward: fancy scarf! linktr.ee/wind_toroctr...

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