So, firstly I want to thank the geeky gods that have brought us together on this one of most awesomest (that's a word now I think) days. If you do not know what I speak of, we may have to get your geek/nerd card revoked or renewed. But March 14th has always been a particularly … Continue reading Happy Pi Day!
Casual Cosplay: DC’s Big Cats
Now don't get me wrong, DisneyBound has the section on lock for Disney characters. However, the way I see it there are more things that I'd like to cosplay casually besides Tiana. Why not comic, anime, or game characters? The whole point of #casualcosplay is for us lovers who want to inject a little homage … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: DC’s Big Cats
The Verse X Suit Up: Ripping Up The Runway
Well it's crazy to say but Ben stiller and Owen Wilson are at it again, they are bringing back Zoolander and Stiller and Wilson have reprised their roles of Derek Zoolander and Hansel one more time at the latest Valentino Fashion show. It looked as if they had a blast, I hate that these characters … Continue reading The Verse X Suit Up: Ripping Up The Runway
The Playlist: #HipHopIsHipHop
The Philosopher of Hip Hop has done it again and this time he has brought friends from around the world. KRS-One has always been a classic rapper and timeless in his own right; one of the few founding forces of conscious rap left. With all of the debate with who owns hip hop and rap … Continue reading The Playlist: #HipHopIsHipHop
GazeWorthy: We Will, We Will, Rock You!
So we were able to get a look at the new San Andreas trailer yesterday, and no it's not Grand Theft Auto. This is the movie starring The Rock and an A-list cast put together for another end of the world blockbuster. I for one have my reserves about it, it's basically a remake of … Continue reading GazeWorthy: We Will, We Will, Rock You!
Anime Day Jax 2015
Hey guys! This weekend your Friendly Neighborhood Nerd, The Bobbo, went on a day out and I am starting off my Con hopping. So I had the pleasure of going to Anime Day Jacksonville this weekend. Anime Day is a one day, that's right I said ONE DAY, anime convention and Marketplace. So you have … Continue reading Anime Day Jax 2015
Block Mangafesto: One Punch-Man Gets Anime Push
So the last issue of Shueisha’s Young Jump magazine gave one the best surprises of the month: The most epic and highly anticipated adaptation of the manga, One Punch-Man, was given the green light! I know you can't really read it but there was also an announcement from the creator, Yuusuke Murata, over Twitter that … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: One Punch-Man Gets Anime Push
Cosplayers of Color: No Strings on Me
Welcome back to today's episode of... wait sorry, wrong cue card. *ahem* Hello readers! Continuing our Cosplayers of Colors series, we bring you Dar the Puppet Master! If you find yourselves compelled to read, we have absolutely no idea what might be the cause... *hides chakra strings* Bobbo: What's going on Dar... Thanks for doing … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: No Strings on Me
The Verse: KA ME HA ME…HUH?
Get ready for another battle to shake the heavens! That's right, a new Dragonball Z movie is slated for later next month. That means more yelling, more carnage, and more kamehameha's than ever as Goku and his gang face off against another threat to the Earth. Written and designed by Akira Toriyama, the mastermind behind the entire Dragonball universe (no not GT), we can expect … Continue reading The Verse: KA ME HA ME…HUH?
The Playlist: The Emcee Doesn’t Fall Too Far From The Beat
I was just put on to this sick track from out of all people who you would expect, Jaden Smith. Producer Ta-Ku and Smith got together and just made magic. Honestly I know his musical lineage but I never knew he could go this hard. He's done things before and he's had cameos on track, … Continue reading The Playlist: The Emcee Doesn’t Fall Too Far From The Beat
GamerTag: Another Week On The Job
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sleep without that weird feeling something is watching you, what only me? Oh... Okay, but we just got released the latest teaser for Five Night's at Freddy's 3. This was already slated in the series and was not a shock, but the time frame … Continue reading GamerTag: Another Week On The Job
The Verse: *First Looks* The Kingpin of Crime
Netflix's Daredevil has been picking up speed and giving us what we expect out of the Hell's Kitchen Universe. Today we get our first looks at the man, the myth, the crime boss himself, Wilson Fisk better known simply as Kingpin. Vincent D'Onofrio who you may know from Law & Order gives this villain life. … Continue reading The Verse: *First Looks* The Kingpin of Crime
IRL: The Goddess Retains Her Throne
This weekend was UFC #184 and the main event was the women's champ Rhonda Rousey vs Cat Zingano and let me tell you, it was a fight to remember. The fight will not e remembered for its blow for blow exchanges between Rousey and Zingano, but the quickness for which it ended. Rousey was victorious … Continue reading IRL: The Goddess Retains Her Throne
Remembering A Legend: Leonard Nimoy Passes at Age 83
Yesterday we here on The Block received the news of the passing of one of the greats. Richard Nimoy died at the age of 83 on February 27,2015. We here all send out condolences and grievance to his family and loved ones. He left behind a legacy that surpassed his wildest dreams. He was best … Continue reading Remembering A Legend: Leonard Nimoy Passes at Age 83
The Verse: JDF Weighs In On POWER/RANGERS
If you guys remember the POWER/RANGERS post of the SFW YouTube Fan Film we posted the other day, you may feel like I do, what do the other former Rangers feel about the film and its gritty take on the show. I follow a few of them on Facebook and I saw Steve Cardena (Rocky) … Continue reading The Verse: JDF Weighs In On POWER/RANGERS
The Verse: May The Power Protect You
Holy Alpha-5 folks, this video here has been lighting up the inter webs all day and I had to make sure that I posted it here on The Block! Today there was a 14 minute short film released of a dark and gritty reboot of Power Rangers. With the actually Power Rangers reboot film in … Continue reading The Verse: May The Power Protect You
The Playlist: #MusicMonday A Hiatus That You’ll Enjoy (Spotlight)
So over the weekend I was exposed to something I don't want to stop playing. I was introduced to Hiatus Kaiyote, they are a group out of Melbourne that have the awards to backup their amazing music. The sound is something that can only be explained by the band as Multi-dimensional Polyrhythmic Gangster Shit. I've been … Continue reading The Playlist: #MusicMonday A Hiatus That You’ll Enjoy (Spotlight)
The Chopping Block: The Ty-Ku Experience
I pick this up when i was in dc but haven't seen it Philly yet its soju a Korean hard liquor made rice and its 48 proof and and has a sweet taste to mask the standard taste of a hard liquor more should be available this year. Another new drink from the same company … Continue reading The Chopping Block: The Ty-Ku Experience
Cosplayers of Color: Dat Hokage Life
Hey readers! Beware of high voltage from this next segment for our Cosplayers of Color series. Today we're giving you a surge of awesome from our interview with Ms. Shockolate Energy! Who said lightning never strikes twice on the same Block? XD Shockolate Energy: Oh my... Bobbo: Hey Jazzy, thanks again for doing this interview with … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Dat Hokage Life
New Faces on The Block
Hey gals and guys. Tashi here but you may call me DyedBelle. I’m strutting to the block to give you dolls some style tips and news from the fashion side. I’m a bit of a self proclaimed selfie-queen. Besides who doesn’t enjoy being a bit narcissistic? My goal is to give you brief tips on … Continue reading New Faces on The Block
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