Funkey Monkey at the Brands Boutique Pop Up Shop

June 18, 2012 0 Comments read INTERVIEWS

Anime Expo 2012 is only a couple of weeks away and again, we encourage attendees to check out Brands Boutique inside the Exhibit Hall this year! Brands Boutique will be selling all kinds of cute and unique merchandise at their booth from eleven different indie, local brands. We interviewed Shing from Marlow the Monster last week and now we are happy to introduce you to Funkey Monkey.

Just as the name suggest, Funkey Monkey sells clothing, accessories, stationary, etc. with their monkey character at the center stage of all their design. Read our interview with them to get to know them better.

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How did Funkey Monkey came to be and what is the inspiration behind the monkey?
FUNKEY MONKEY: Funkey Monkey was created a while ago to capture the concept of fun and what it means to be happy. The brand is inspired by laughter, happy memories, and the monkey is really about enjoying the best moments of life. It’s our dedication to friends, love, and that one person in everyone’s life who is so full of energy and brings fun to every outing!
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Live Podcast Show with Chris Gore on June 23 @ The Comic Bug

June 18, 2012 0 Comments read EVENTS

Defective Geeks is getting PodCRASHED by Chris Gore!

On June 23, 2012 on 7pm, please join us at the Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach for another party and live podcast recording! Buy comics, laugh with us, have a beer or a glass of wine and perhaps participate in a little Fanfic Theater action. (Yes, you heard that right, free booze).

Hope to see you there. Please RSVP on our Facebook event page and let us know you’re coming!

WHERE: The Comic Bug – 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
WHEN: June 23, 2012 @ 7:00pm

Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, Coming in September 15-16, 2012

June 18, 2012 3 Comments read CONVENTIONS

For anyone who are in Los Angeles and follow comic convention news, you all know that Comikaze Expo is now known as Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, presented by Stan Lee’s Pow Entertainment and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! Last year’s success didn’t hurt the new developments for this convention and Comikaze’s fearless leader, Regina Carpinelli has been hard at work.

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CONTEST: ‘The Cold Dish’, Book Giveaway!

June 18, 2012 6 Comments read CONTEST

Thanks to Penguin, we are giving away a copy of The Cold Dish, the first novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series written by Craig Johnson!

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this blog post with your full name and your e-mail address so we may contact you for your shipping information when you win.

CONTEST ENDS: Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

Longmire is currently a drama series on the A&E network, which stars one of our favorite actresses, Katee Sackhoff. She plays a Wyoming deputy on the show named Vic Moretti. The show is based on the Walt Longmire Mystery novels and it’s a contemporary crime thriller and stars Robert Taylor in the lead role as Walt Longmire, the charismatic sheriff of Absaroka County, Wymoning.

Enter our contest now for your chance to win a free book!