Le Wrath di Khan

So, Robot Chicken made a short opera version of The Wrath of Khan. First, I can't believe I missed it when it first aired and it's taken me this long to see it. Secondly, I would totally pay money to see a full-length version in RL, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Third, would this not be an excellent way to introduce younger generations to opera? Conclusion: Why is this not a thing? Musicals--thy days are numbered; the future is opera...

Fine Art for Geeks

"Neutral Zone"

You know the kinds of bland, inoffensive artwork you see in office buildings and hospitals? Well now it's available in a Star Trek version: four paintings by Jeff Foster featuring four different ships from the franchise and available for purchase at Think Geek. If that's not enough to get you, the words "officially licensed" just might.

Originally found here, although after writing the words "Star Trek" multiple times they still mislabel it as "Officially licensed Star Wars art." For shame, Geek Tyrant.

Book Learnin'

I love it when my geekery (books, crafts, fandoms...) comes together in a harmonious mashup of endless possibilities. These are but a small sampling of the geek-themed craft books available at fine book purveyors everywhere (feel free to point me in the direction of any others you know of).

Keep yourself busy making cantina finger puppets, Jabba body pillows, and R2D2 crocheted beanies:

Or if cooking's more your style:


Can't leave the Trekkies out:

Or the Seuss fans:

Crochet your own ninjas, Vikings, and robots:


Or stick to just zombies:

Break out the knitting needles and make a wizard robe, invisibility shawl, or Quidditch sweater:

Follow a session of crafting gem-covered sandals and bindi greeting cards with a spontaneous group song and dance number:

Or cover all your bases with everything from D&D dice earrings to Super Mario cross-stitch to a Star Wars terrarium... and beyond:

And if anyone knows of any shiny Firefly/Serenity craft books, I'd be much obliged for a link.

Cleaning Up

Ever look at a plain bar of soap and think 'this could be awesomer'? Me neither, but now that I see what can be done I have to wonder why I've wasted so much time using boring old rectangles. Click on photos for more info.

(Btw, the descriptions of the products alone are worth checking out.)

Everything is better in TARDIS form:

Soap Invaders:

Yes, but are they stackable?

I am Jack's soap:

Freeze date included:

You will be assimilated (but at least you'll be clean):

The Alliance know how to make a damn fine bar of soap:

Star Trek Pizza Cutter

Useful for Rokeg blood pie too...



Found here.