Thursday, June 18, 2026

Today's news and jokes

"So ... so I said ... why not sign your treaty here, at Versailles?"

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— Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) June 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM


Breaking News: the algae has agreed to accept $300 billion to consider vacating the reflecting pool

— Tobias Wilson-Bates (@phdhurtbrain.bsky.social) June 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM


*3 months later* Mexico gets 300 billions dollars and control of the Gulf of Mexico

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— Eliot Higgins (@eliothiggins.bsky.social) June 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM




Hiya's latest Kusanagi figure features her battle-damaged, anti-tank rifle-wielding look from Stand Alone Complex episode 21

Up for preorder. (Stand Alone Complex is on Tubi, and the hotel fight in episode 21 is terrific (this figure really should come with two pistols)).


Portland Cherry Bombs x Sleater-Kinney jersey




Webstore

Scottish tartan memorializing the victims of the Witchcraft Act

Webstore (the scarf is great).



Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Great photos from Lewis's win




Also:

Dustin Harbin has a new illustrated book called "Dinosaurs that Drive" and is selling bookplates

His webstore (also at Amazon).

$30 off the MAFEX Age of Apocalypse Cyclops

Some damaged box items at EE right now: MAFEX Cyclops is $30 off, and TMNT Last Ronin Moja and 2012-style Leonardo both by NECA are both $10 off.