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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 18h

My bar looks like a crime scene as I try to figure out adhesives and working times for Zrek’s skin pants.

Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 1d

I need some advice from those of you who build more stuff than I do. Fanhome says to use a "flexible, quick drying adhesive" to put these pieces of ET skin together. What would you use?

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 2d

One of the best things about my job is learning about other people's geeky fandoms. Pokémon missed me by maybe a year. I was already in the Army when it really took off, and way back then, all the folks in my barracks wanted to do was watch wrestling and play Goldeneye on N64.

C-3 Podcast @c3pod.bsky.social · 2d

This week, the gang recaps Pokékon Las Vegas 2025, where Chumlee, King Pokémon Gary Haase, and Steve paneled about "that" Pawn Stars episode... Also, comics collector keys, and other assorted pop culture nonsense.

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C3- Pod Episode 4 -- Gotta Catch 'Em All! | C3 Pod

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 2d

The pod has a Patreon. All of the regular episodes are free and will stay free. We're working on building patron tiers. What kinds of extras would you like to see from these knuckleheads? Autos? Personalized messages? Experiences at the live shows?

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C3 Pod | Patreon

A podcast for comics, toy, and card collectors

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 2d

I've been going to the gym at the crack of Christ for a couple months now. Not because it feels good or because I want to get my day started by getting the blood pumping or any of that nonsense. I hate working out. But if I must, I want to get that shit over and done so I can move on with my day.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 10d

Remember that ET game that was so awful that Nintendo gave up on it altogether and buried it in an AZ landfill? It’s on my new bar arcade. Can confirm it’s an absolute turd.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 10d

Last game of the MLB regular season. SF batted Adames first in the order because he was sitting at 29 home runs and they wanted to give him a shot at 30 on the season. 1st pitch of his 1st at-bat sent over the fence in the deepest part of the yard. I love this game.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 10d

The 27 footer was delivered by Amazon this morning.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 10d

Did you know HDMI cables only come in 6 inch or 27 foot lengths?

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 12d

It’s about to go down.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 16d

Pokekon LV 2025 was ridiculous. Paneled with @micheleknotz.com, 'King Pokémon' Gary Haase, Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, and Chumlee. Everyone was delightful. Can't wait to do it again in May.

Comicon Senior Editor Brendan Allen, voice actor Michele Knotz, and Brett Lawson on stage at the Ahern Hotel for Pokekon Las Vegas 2025.

Pawn Stars Toy Expert Steve Johnston, "King Pokémon' Gary Haase, Comicon Senior Editor Brendan Allen, and Chumlee on stage at the Ahern Hotel for Pokekon Las Vegas 2025

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 19d

When every remaining game counts, and you made nice with the AV guy at the convention.

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Comicon.com @thecomicon.bsky.social · 19d

@saintamish.bsky.social is reviewing #Fanhome's ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Build-Up’ subscription at the link >> tinyurl.com/2d2yrjbx

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 20d

Bakersfield is wild. It rained for 7 minutes this morning. Everyone took that as a sign that it’s fireplace season. Neighborhood smells like a forest fire. It’s currently 92 degrees. Cheers.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · 23d

Nerds talking nerd stuff on the Spotify.

C-3 Podcast @c3pod.bsky.social · 23d

We're on the Spotify! Episode 2 is live. Episode 1 will make its way up there shortly.

C3- Pod Episode 2 -- Six Degrees of Sean Astin

Spotify video

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 8

The band is back together!

C-3 Podcast @c3pod.bsky.social · Sep 8

New episode! Who dis?

youtu.be/0NuaTawIwuI?...

C3- Pod episode 1 -- Is this thing on?

YouTube video by One of Us Comics

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 6

15 build stages in one session. This little weirdo's skin is all that remains.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 4

I still have my 1st gen 80 gig ipod. Sucker still works, and is only half full, even though I have every single song I've ever known on it.

C-3 Podcast @c3pod.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’ve heard great things about this stage host.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is a massive pet peeve of mine, btw. As a medically sensitive household, we do everything we're supposed to do. Frequent hand washing, avoiding high touch surfaces... Some asshole knew they were sick and went to the Games anyway, with absolutely no regard for anyone who is immunocompromised.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 2

My super awesome souvenir from the Pleasanton Scottish Games. Couldn’t find a dirk to save my life. This is almost as good.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tariffs and imports have held up the next two build stages on this guy for FOUR MONTHS. Those two pieces finally left the warehouse, so I’ll have about 20 build stages to do on my little Asogian botanist in a week or so.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Aug 29

In which I get pissy about the treatment of Brienne of motherfucking Tarth in the Star Wars franchise:

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Aug 29

Started a new gym a couple weeks ago. Went to the old gym yesterday to cancel. It was shockingly easy.
-Reason?
-This gym sucks.
-Word.
Anyone else remember when it took a utility bill from out of state, a notarized affidavit, and a $1700 cancellation fee to leave a gym? Just me? Old. I know.

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Brendan M. Allen @saintamish.bsky.social · Aug 28

I just got called the 'Pokédex of Baseball,' and I think it may be the nicest compliment I've ever gotten from a co-worker.

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