The most excellent TeeFury, which offers different t-shirt designs daily that regularly connect with geeky sensibilities, is getting ready for Father’s Day by recognizing Dad’s superhero strength. The shirt, designed by Sinclair Moore, was designed because he “didn’t want to spring for a laptop for my dad, so I thought this would be a great [...]
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MDIAG! Reminder: Free Comic Day Is Tomorrow, May 1
Free Comic Book day is held annually on the first Saturday of May. Comic shops across the world partake in introducing the wonderful world of comics to fans old and new, by handing out free issues specially created for the event, from all the major publishers. Each year the selection of comics is geared toward [...]
Some Monsters Are Better Than Others in Today’s Daily Dad-gest
Yesterday shortly after press time – which, to be honest, is that sliver of time between putting the kids to bed and being forced into watching the latest HGTV show with the wife – Pixar finally confirmed what everyone already seemed to know, that Monsters Inc. is getting a sequel. Cleverly titled Monsters Inc. 2: [...]
Kids Camp for Rock Band / Guitar Hero Musicians [UPDATE]
Now that your kids have mastered Rock Band and Guitar Hero, do you think they have what it takes to make real music? An organization called GameRockers thinks there’s the potential for just that. They have created one- and three-day programs “for the new age of musicians who play Guitar Hero or Rock Band”. From [...]
Time Out Kids Recaps Friday at NYCC
Time Out Kids is covering the NYCC this weekend, and they’ve posted their Friday recap along with some must-visit booths: – Marvel lets fans pose in front of a green screen, and superimposes the image in a comic-book setting (you pick up the final picture online. It’s free!) – Ugly Doll is doing a giveaway [...]
MDIAG!’s Five Things To Do At The New York Comic Con
New York City is a tough town. This time of year, it’s dominated by a wintery mix of days old slush and bitter cold; certainly hard enough on yourself, let alone with a stroller-bound toddler. But one thing’s for certain – there’s no better place to be in Manhattan this weekend than the New York [...]
MDIAG!’s Five Things To Do On Super Bowl Sunday
For most of us, the Super Bowl is a national event. A holiday, even. For us with families, unless we are living in either Arizona or Pittsburgh (which MDIAG! is not), we struggle to keep the game relevant with our families. Here a few tips to do just that: Watch the Superbowl! Short of another [...]
Time Out Kids on Facebook
One of MDIAG!’s favorite print mags, Time Out Kids, is now on Facebook: You’ll get the inside scoop on TOKids’ contests, events and more. And if you’re not on Facebook, well, it’s bout time. Next year, Twitter! TOKids might be a little New York City-centric, but it’s a valuable reference for any parent living in [...]
Reminder: New York Comic Con February 6-8 2009
For every geek east of the Mississippi and north of the Mason Dixon line, you probably already have the weekend of February 6-8 2009 booked. But for the rest of those who don’t already know, that weekend is the annual event that is the New York Comic Con. You’re probably asking yourself, “why would I [...]