A few Nerd/Geek Culture updates…

1. Game Night at Collector’s Connection continues like gangbusters whenever Bill B. is able to lead us. Thanks to R., C., J., K., A., and B. for joining Bill, Kate and me for three rousing rounds of Marriage Material.

Video about the Game:

This game is particularly fun because six of us were in couples of varying stages of relationship — early dating to longtime married with children — and this affects how players resonate with the game.

The next game session will be on Friday, the first Friday in April, that is, with a Star Trek board game. Join us! No purchase necessary. Just sit around the table and enjoy Bill’s tutelage, the joy of the game, and the pleasure of each other’s company.

2. Nerd Nite continues to draw full or nearly full houses in Duluth at Teatro Zuccone. And even I learned what the secret value of the new generation of My Little Ponies is at the March meeting, last Tuesday.

Apparently, the way old Warner Bros. cartoons were double-coded with pop culture allusions, My Little Pony is also double-coded.

For example, see this Star Wars double-coding:

The next Nerd Nite will be in April — I don’t know when.

I’m on the hunt for the rare and valuable Nerd Nite Magazine #1. If you have an extra copy, send me a note.

3. I’m not sure it’s Geek Culture, but Collector’s is also hosting a pinball tournament.

4. Now, will no one see John Carter, Warlord of Mars with me?
UPDATE: I saw it, it rocked, and you should see it, too. I want a sequel.