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Cage Match 2011: Severus Snape versus Corvis Rebaine


Different kinds of magic collide


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”Corvis
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I Call Him…”Lord VoldeMeow”


Poor Charlie the Cat. A former stray, surgery to save this sweet boy from skin cancer robbed him of his nose and ears, leaving him the spitting image of Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort. He’s currently awaiting adoption at a Southampton, England animal shelter. Underneath this villainous visage lurks a curious, playful kitty with plenty [...]

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SF & Fantasy

Gifts For the Geek: Day 17


FandangoThere are some really cool geeky items out there and this is the season I begin thinking, “Wouldn’t it be neat if I had X or X?”

For the month of December I’ll post some of my own personal picks for holiday gifts, some of which I’m sure will also excite some of you, maybe to the point you add them to your gift lists!

Day 17: Fandango Gift Certificate

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SF & Fantasy

Cage Match–Villains!: 3) Lord Voldemort versus 19) Predator


What would happen if Harry Potter was mixed into the AVP franchise


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Cage Match–Villains!: 3) Lord Voldemort versus 30) Dwight Schrute


He Who Shall Not Be Named versus He Who Raises Beets


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SF & Fantasy

CC Aftermath: Gentle Giant Studios


cc2010-faunbustAs I wrote in my Top 5 Comic Con Exclusives article before I left for San Diego, there was at least one item I had to buy and bring back to Seattle with me:

A Gentle Giant Studios bust statue of Faun from the movie Pan’s Labyrinth.

I did that! And video interviewed Gentle Giant at their booth while Guillermo del Toro signed!

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SF & Fantasy

Cage Match 2010, Round 3: 11) Albus Dumbledore versus 14) Kvothe


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Albus DumbledoreOrder of Merlin, First Class

Age:
128

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Wand

Special Attack:
Can use frickin’ magic

KvotheThe Kingkiller

Age:
Mid-20s

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Magic and his sharp wit

Special Attack:
Misdirection

Advantages

Disarmingly charming–lulls you into a false sense of security
Fawkes–the phoenix can carry heavy loads, has healing tears, and is incredibly loyal
Probably one of the two greatest [...]

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SF & Fantasy

Cage Match 2010, Round 2: 6) Raistlin Majere versus 11) Albus Dumbledore


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Raistlin MajereMage of High Sorcery, Hero of the Lance

Age:
Late 20s

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Staff of Magius

Special Attack:
Magic!

Albus DumbledoreOrder of Merlin, First Class

Age:
128

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Wand

Special Attack:
Can use frickin’ magic

Advantages

Extremely intelligent and cunning
Powerful wizard
Incredibly loyal and protective brother–who’s also one of the best fighters on Ansalon

Advantages

Disarmingly charming–lulls you into a [...]

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SF & Fantasy

Cage Match 2010, Round 1: 15) Jaime Lannister versus 18) Hermione Granger


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Jaime LannisterThe Kingslayer

Age:
34

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Sword (Valyrian steel)

Special Attack:
Insanely hot

Hermione GrangerHonor Student

Age:
17

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Wand (vine and dragon heartstring)

Special Attack:
Extreme pedantry

Advantages

The greatest swordsman of his age
Golden hair, flashing green eyes, killer smile
Has no qualms about murdering and/or crippling children

Advantages

The most brilliant witch in her class
9 Outstandings on [...]

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Cage Match 2010, Round 1: 11) Dumbledore vs 22) Vlad Taltos


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Albus DumbledoreOrder of Merlin, First Class

Age:
128

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Wand

Special Attack:
Can use frickin’ magic

Vlad TaltosAssassin, First Rate

Age:
Mid-30s

Race:
Human

Weapons / Artifacts:
Godslayer

Special Attack:
Knife thrower

Advantages

Disarmingly charming–lulls you into a false sense of security
Fawkes–the phoenix can carry heavy loads, has healing tears, and is incredibly loyal
Probably one of the two greatest living wizards

Advantages

Skilled [...]

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