Why has Knockout Nerd been so quiet recently? Because we’ve been preparing: designing new items, building, painting, ironing, printing, and all the other “crafty” stuff we do. And it’s almost time… for our 2019 shows! Our next show is BrickCon (the biggest LEGO convention in the PNW) from October 5-6, 2019. We’ll be offering all…
Applying vinyl decals can seem incredibly confusing at the start. This guide will shift you over from confused to comfortable in just a few minutes. If you still have problems or questions after reading this guide, please don’t hesitate to contact us! The Decal This is not a sticker. You can’t just peel off the…
Then In late summer of 1991, I wound up in a bed at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I had been sick for weeks. Picked up apparent food sickness at Summer Camp. Each day that passed I was declining in health instead of improving. My system rejected any food that I tried to eat. Doctors scratched their…
EVENT Walker Stalker / Heroes and Villains Fan Fest | January 13-14, 2018 | Oregon Convention Center Review Note: Experiences at Comic-Cons are so subjective. Everyone has their own reason for attending. So we believe it is darn near impossible to review them from every attendee’s perspective. What we aim to do is give a very pulled back viewpoint…
Alright ladies, we all know the tried and true Bend and Snap technique. Now, let’s zero in on the Score and Snap. This is the ideal method for trimming your armor parts – especially on those long and straight sections. I did an overview of the methods in another post but, in short, here’s what…
Trimming your armor is the first, and possibly the most intimidating, step in the getting your armor done. Looking at all of the parts and work you have to do can be overwhelming. Not knowing exactly how or what to trim off can be confusing. The fear of trimming off too much can be debilitating.…
Event Wizard World Portland | February 17-19, 2017 | Oregon Convention Center Review Note: Experiences at Comic-Cons are so subjective. Everyone has their own reason for attending. So we believe it is darn near impossible to review them from every attendee’s perspective. What we aim to do is give a very pulled back viewpoint of…
Imperial Troops Logbook I keep a simple logbook of flights with my drones, so I thought it would be fun to do something similar for my Troops with the 501st Legion. It is a handy way to keep track of the different events, troop damage, various crew/garrisons, and running total of hours. Yes, I know…
Stormtrooper Update Remember way back in 2016 I told you I ordered a Original Trilogy Stormtrooper kit from ANOVOS? (Link to the blog post if you want to read it.) Remember when I said it would ship in the first quarter of 2017? Well, I just got it. Thirteen months later. Typical ANOVOS. Now, don’t get…
Now some may say that Halloween isn’t a competition. We say, everything can be a competition. And this, my friends, is how you win. Article: technology.inquirer.net/68651/watch-star-wars-speeder-bikes-raced-down-new-york-streets-for-halloween Behind the scene video