Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
Maybe we need a “Confusing” tag to the Core Four.
There is Stan Lee Signature Cologne, “Nuff Said.”
Yeah. I know.
Also there will soon be Steve Savage cologne. It smells like tea and Japanese Curry. You get it by visiting my apartment and having tea and Japanese Curry.
Actually, I think this is another sign of Geek Normalization. Just a manly-smelling one.
– Steven
So I attended the Zero1 Biennial main exhibit. If you’re not familiar with it, its an every-two year exhibit run by the Zero1 network a group that promotes arts in Silicon Valley. The theme this year was “Seeking Silicon Valley”, so the theme was even more techno-artistic.
The short theme of my review? Go, both as a geek and as a progeek. But if you want more details . . .
It probably sounds like paradise to design toys and merch for media tie-ins; the problem is that you have odd deadlines, rejected ideas, and things that seemed cool at the time that embarrass you. Oh, and then there’s having to relocate because people need to get ears right.
Four years ago Action Figure Insider had an article on rejected toys by Jason Geyer, who was hip- deep in star wars merch design. He’s updated this with additional information on the crazy ideas that came out. Jabba the Hutt beanbags, laval lamps, and more are all here.
This is a great insight into merch/toy design, what it’s like, and what it’s like to work in that area – as well as how crazy your imagination can get or has to get. I enjoyed such gems as:
MUST READ here. Also I need to interview this guy . . .