Toy Bender

This weekend was Northern California’s premiere comic book convention, Wondercon. Since I’m awesome and stuff I got in free, so it was a whole weekend of unrestrained nerdiery. Not all of what came out of it is nerd related, but I figured it would be an interest to most readers. In fact, there’s some really great stuff here. Read on!

The Fonz: I’ve had perhaps one of the most surreal and coolest comic convention experiences so far. Minutes into our first day at Wondercon my wife excitedly tugs on my sleeve saying, “Oh my God, the Fonz!” I turn and see Henry Winkler walking down the aisle looking at stuff. After he stopped for a photo, my wife makes eye contact with him. Not knowing what to do, she puts out her and and they shake. She says, “Nice meeting you” to which he replies, “You’re very beautiful” and he continues on his way.

Holy shit kids, the Fonz called my wife beautiful.

Henry Winkler, you totally get this:

How deliciously ironic.

G.I. Joe Resolute Five Pack: I managed to get a good deal on the G.I. Joe Resolute five back, because the box was fairly damaged. The set was a steal at 18 bucks, consider a comic pack costs about 12 bucks in stores and you only get two figures. The Cobra troopers are pretty bad ass and the B.A.T. repaint is flipping awesome. Duke and Cobra Commander are decent, but the real value for me was in the other three figures. The spring loaded missile launcher was a big surprise for me too. Instead of simply being some dumb kiddy weapon, it really looks cool and fits right into a diorama without looking too out of place.

Watchmen Panel: Holy tits, I saw nearly thirty minutes of Watchmen. It’s so fugging awesome I metaphysically pooped myself.

Star Trek Panel: J.J. Abrams had to be on coke, and not the delicious soda kind. And the new trailer is ballsome.

The Great Paper, Rock, Scissor-off: My wife Diane wanted a graphic novel, but didn’t want to pay full price so I tried haggling the large black man who was helping run the booth. He challenged me to a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. If I won, I’d get it for free. Like ancient gladiators we squared off. I lost and I lost big. I kept picking scissors due to the fact he had me so psyched out. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I’m the worst Rock, Paper, Scissors player in the universe.

Ultra Scalpers: I finally saw the Marvel Universe 3 and 3/4ths inch figures and I want them badly. The average asking price them was 12 bucks. What a load of crap.

Victorian Era Time Travelers: Holy crap, is this so over. Everyone and their mother is dressed up like one of these people. It was cool a year or so ago, but now it’s ridiculous. Move on to something else, please.