There are fans.....

….AND THEN THERE ARE FANS OF HARRY POTTER!!!
All tattoos found via Fuck Yeah, Tattoos!
-Sabina Gallier

The beginning of the end

At 5 a.m. this morning I watched a short video that gave me chills, shivers, and further realization that the gates to a childhood fantasy world are closing….or are they?
This short featurerette integrates the past footage from the earlier movies and clips from the upcoming finale that has given new meaning to the word "epic."
A more profound post about my feelings is on the way…after I finish mopping up my tears.

-Sabina Gallier

"…they feel very small in this very big world, and it's a very real world and it's a very dangerous world."
- David Yates, Director

There are fans….

….and then there are fans
found via Fuck Yeah, Tattoos!

-Sabina Gallier

Tetris <3

Sky Doll: Religion and Androids

   World renowned publisher Marvel and French publisher Soleil, have teamed up to introduce a stunning work of art to English speakers of the world.
   Sky Doll, originally published in French in 2000 is available in few stores, but thank goodness for Amazon.com!
   Conceived by Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa, Sky Doll takes place in a world, Papathea, where religion and sexuality have collided full force, where two papacies of two women, Agape and Lodovica once stood strong and a sweet android named Noa gets swept up in the madness.

Let me break it down for you:

What is a Sky Doll?
    A Sky Doll is an life-like android that is used for company and pleasure...but mostly pleasure. The way they are drawn leaves little to the imagination and even less to one's self esteem. It is a world where busty and curvaceous robots have no rights and no free-will. However, the main character, Noa, is different. She has feelings, suggestions, she tries to create memories to remember things. Witty and intelligent, she stows away on the ship of two missionaries and embarks on a journey to discover the ups and downs of the world she's been missing out on and learns a few things about herself on the way

Religion:
   To those that are religiously sensitive HEED the MATURE CONTENT WARNING. If I had to describe the religious tones of this story, I would personally think that Papathea is catholicism on five days of acid rolled up into one day and then smeared on an entertainment magazine.
   As mentioned before, there were two papesses, Agape and Lodovica. Agape represents spirituality while Lodovica represents the carnal side of all beings. Agape has mysteriously disappeared and Lodovica in all her, bloody glory rules her world with a skewed idea of religion and a blatant animosity to her former sister in faith. She hides her true nature behind outrageous public apparitions which are powered by nothing more than strings, blood guns, mass media and animatronics.
    There are those who believe Agape is coming back and they protest Lodovica's reign with demonstrations and even assassination attempts.

    The issue you see to the above is a compilation of three individual comics: "The Yellow City," "Aqua," and "The White City." BUT in 2011 a 4th issue will be released titled "Sudra."
Am I irritated?
Slightly.
But relieved that the story isn't over yet. I would recommend buying the above issue as opposed to the individual issues because you bypass the confusion of variant covers and just get all the tasty artwork in 144 colourful pages.
Sky Doll is funny, question inducing and beautiful to look at, the artwork is beyond lovely. My favourite is the cover art for "Aqua."
I am anxiously awaiting the English release of "Sky Doll Spaceship" which delves more into Noa's past encounters.
-Sabina Gallier

Cover art for The Yellow City, Aqua, and The White City.

Holy Headband Batman!

*sparkle*

   Darline brought over the most awesome thing in the history of awesome....and it's SHINY!

Yes, it is a bedazzled Batman head piece! She found inspiration on this Etsy site!

   Would you like to sparkle like a superhero? Keep an eye out for a tutorial by Geek Girl Darline!

   I'm nowhere near the crafty type but these headbands are so cute I think I'll venture to make my own! 

(Under the supervision of Ms. Nazario herself because let's face it. Me + glue equals disaster)

-Sabina Gallier

There are fans.....

...and then there are fans.
An incredibly detailed piece found via Fuck Yeah, Tattoos!
-Sabina Gallier

The snack has spoken!

The inspirational snack

College students and Hot Pockets. A love that dare not speak its name because one's mouth is too full of pepperoni goodness to speak it!
BEHOLD! To the right is the LAST Hot Pocket in my house, and on it...a sign that this blog is destined for greatness.
Just thought I'd share my delight and amusement.
This is The Geek Girl Factory, and we're hungry....for MORE!
-Sabina Gallier

Converse: Super hero kicks

Blogger phamtom zone   shot this my way and it  looks like DC is partnering up with Converse for their 75th anniversary. Converse will be  helping DC celabrate with style, by  producing  Chuck Taylors featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman,The  Joker, and a few others. These Kicks will be released for our feet enjoyment in the spring of 2011.
 Found via

-Darline  Nazario

For your viewing pleasure: SPACED

     Yesterday I exposed Darline to one of the funniest shows to ever hit TV.
     Spaced is a sitcom written by and starring Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) and Jessica Hynes (Shaun of the Dead, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason).
     Pegg and Hynes play the role of two people searching for a flat (or apartment to Americans). They find one but in order to sway the landlady, they must pretend to be a professional couple. Hilarity ensues.
      The show aired from 1999-2001 with two seasons, each consisting of seven episodes, jam packed with humor, stellar acting, and Star Wars references as far as the eye can see.




 I would reccomend this to anyone with a penchant for quick wit, pop culture and a soft spot for the big, cuddly, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz)

"The one, the only....Spaced. Accept no substitute"
-Quentin Tarantino
It is available to watch on Hulu: Spaced
Enjoy!!
-Sabina Gallier

The Factory Files...

                             ... Two-timing boyfriends 
      

                        

There Are Fans.....

...and then there are fans.

Screenshot of an amazing, vivid Millenium Falcon tattoo. 

Found on Fuck Yeah, Tattoos!

-Sabina Gallier

Keep it Warm : Wonder Woman style

 The weather is getting cooler and pretty soon those leaves are going to start changing color. Don't let the fall weather catch you off guard, keep it warm, Wonder Women Style. craftster member Kaby, or blogger Practical Polly, hand knitted this creation of awesome. It's the perfect thing to wear while out fighting for truth and love, in the chilly weather. You don't have to be an Amazon princess to get this sweater, just some knitting needles and yarn. To recreate it, check out Practical Pollys blog, where she provides more info and links to her pattern.
-Darline Nazario
 Found via Craft:

*You need to sign up for craftster in order to use the pattern.Don't worry, it's free.