Author Archives: John-Baichtal
2009 GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide #6: Green & Science
This week’s installment of the GeekDad gift guide covers science gifts as well as green gifts. Please leave a comment if we missed any, and don’t hesitate to click on the graphic above to see more gift suggestions.
Mythbusters Science Kits
Everyone’s favorite faux scientists, the Mythbusters have been explaining things forever on their awesome show. Now […] Continue reading
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You Want Darts? The Nerf Raider’s Got ‘Em
Recently Nerf sent me one of their new dart blasters, a big, rifle-like gun called the N-Strike Raider that packs a really huge dart magazine. The most logical comparison would be between the Raider and last year’s star, the electrically-powered Nerf N-Strike Vulcan. Both represent their respective season’s most awesome Nerf blaster.
The Vulcan impressed because […] Continue reading
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J. Edgar’s Mystery Box How-To Video
Check out John Edgar Park’s amusing video where he demonstrates how to assemble one of his ingenious mystery boxes. John’s boxes are selling on ThinkGeek.com and the Maker Shed, though if you have access to a laser cutter you can grab the vectors off of Thingiverse and cut one yourself.
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2009 GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide #5: Miscellaneous!
This is my favorite of the guides, because of all the weird stuff that’s in it: T-shirts, posters, video games… even a little mystery! Check it out, and if you’re looking for more, don’t hesitate to click on the graphic above which will whisk you to a web site chock full of additional gift guides […] Continue reading
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Are You Ready for a Little Geek Football? (GeekDad Wayback Machine)
Imagine remixing American Football to appeal to geeks. First of all, it’d have to be something you could do while sitting down. Second, make it medieval with armored players and spiked gauntlets. Finally, set it in a fantasy land with Elves and Orcs and Dwarves! Well, imagine no further, because it’s a reality: Blood Bowl.
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Need Geeky Weekend Shopping Ideas? Look No Further.
Not interested in wrestling with some maniacal shopper for the last Bakugan Battle Brawlers Booster Pack? If you’re like me, your solution is to take your holiday shopping online. You know the obvious places like Lego.com or ThinkGeek.com but sometimes you need a few more suggestions. I’d direct you to our awesome Gift Guides! Click […] Continue reading
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