Canister X Mailbag – Spoiler Funko Pop! Unboxing – 10122024
I collected the Robin comic books series back when Tim Drake was the star. Spoiler was a fantastic character and a Robin to his, er, Robin. But she also held her own and even held him in check at times. Of course, there was the romantic tension between them and while they were shy–they were teens, after all–they both knew they had it bad for the other person.
When they made this Funko Pop, I had to have one to go along with my Robin, Batman, and Nightwing as part of the bat-family. Welcome aboard the Funko ship, Spoiler!
Last week I launched my latest Pop Culture collectible YouTube effort: Lego Minifigure Monday! This is to compliment Funko Friday.
I love Lego minifigures. I mean, who doesn’t? And I found a supply source that doesn’t crush my bank account so for the past while I’ve been ordering up all sorts of Pop Culture Lego figures like Superman, Batman, Nightwing, Spider-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and more!
First short reel aired last week and Clark Kent got the spotlight and the debut. Check it out below.
Lego Minifigure Monday: Clark Kent
Today, the second one is Christopher Reeve Superman or classic Superman.
Check this bad boy out! I mean, Superboy.
More next week. And yet more in the weeks to come. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel once a week for a new figure.
These are shorts and reels so they don’t get the same attention on the blog as the full-length videos so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of Lego Minifigure Monday!
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Seven – In Conclusion |What Book Marketers Don’t Want You to Know
It’s time to wrap up this video series on how to market your book when your book sales have come to a standstill. A lot was explored over the past six videos and, for this one, we summarize things and point out the one lesson that underscored the entire marketing series. Pay attention because it’s an important one.
Oh, and as a PSA, if anyone comes to you offering a secret method to book marketing, run. They are trying to sell you something and aren’t truly interested in your project. Watch this video for more on that.
Thank you for sticking with me throughout this series. I hope you learned something. It was also a good refresher for me. Time to keep putting things into practice. It’s the only way to market your books.
The Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time Podcast: The Complete Second Season
Last weekend we wrapped up the Second Season of THE REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS: STORY TIME with A.P. FUCHS podcast! Twenty-one episodes, twenty-one full-length short stories of superheroes, monsters, and horror.
The format was simple: Brief intro, straight dive into Story Time, then the Story Behind the Story, and, as usual, a post-credits scene. Done and done, the focus being all about the story. As for the finale, you not only got a story, but the story behind the story for that particular short story plus a story behind the story for the second season of the podcast itself! And, oh, did I mention a Spoken Word performance post-credits? Yeah, that’s there, too.
Season Three is coming with new stories and a new format, but that will arrive once we finish our 2024 book releases. In the meantime, the entire second season is available for you to listen to below.
Please subscribe to the channel so you’re not only set for other great video content, but also for Season Three when it arrives before end of year.
This second season drew upon several books for the tales, MAGIC MAN PLUS 15 TALES OF TERROR being the main source. If you’d like to show support for this past season, please consider grabbing a copy in paperback or eBook for your library. Book info here.
Enjoy!
Time for stories.
The Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time Podcast – The Complete Second Season
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Six – The Social Network | Networking Advice
This video is about networking with writers and artists and publishers. Everyone has something to offer: Knowledge, opportunities, insights, and wisdom. In our digital age in the arts world, there are two general camps: Those who network to progress their career, and those who just hang out with others without that intent.
This video is about networking to advance your career and get book marketing tips and methods that will progress you forward by learning from others and connecting with others.
It’s worth the effort. It’s worth the talks. It’s worth the time.
Nobody knows everything so networking in the publishing business can lead to an arts career path that could change everything for you.
If you start talking, that is.
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Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Six – The Social Network | Networking Advice
REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS: STORY TIME with A.P. FUCHS: S02EP21 Season Two Podcast Finale –
Mr. Jitterbones
Episode 21: Mr. Jitterbones – It is 1889, one year after the Ripper murders plagued London’s East End. It’s Hallowe’en and homeless man Jack McClay is preparing to hand out treats to the poor children that wander the city streets. But like last autumn, something sinister lurks in the dark, and this particular creature is out for one thing: blood, and it doesn’t care where it gets it. The creature appears . . . and it’s all skin and bones. Clik-clakity-clak-clak. Mr. Jitterbones has arrived.
This is it! Welcome to the Season Two finale of the Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time podcast with A.P. Fuchs. That’s two seasons in the can. Done and done. But none of it could have been done without you, dear listener, so thank you.
It’s my sincere hope you enjoyed this second season of short stories, both creepy and heroic. Monsters and heroes reign supreme here so I hope you were satisfied with what was delivered.
If you’re just tuning in now or have been sporadically throughout this past season, please go ahead and take a look at all previous episodes and pick out some that tickle your fancy and have a listen.
To celebrate the end of Season Two, this is an extended episode and there is a very special performance after the credits so stick around for that. If you’re into the Spoken Word artform, you’ll dig it.
Thank you again for tuning in this season. It is much appreciated, and don’t worry, there is more to come . . . in Season Three.
Yours,
A.P. Fuchs
Get your own copy of the MR. JITTERBONES as an eBook short story at:
Authortube: My Book is Not Selling! What Do I Do? | Part Five: Secret Tip – Let it Cook
For this part of this book marketing series, A.P. Fuchs invites you to take a break and let things simmer. Starting with a chili metaphor, Fuchs explains the principle of letting things cook as you go about marketing your book and why that’s important.
There’s also a special tip on Return On Investment (ROI) and a reference to Harlan Ellison. Important stuff. Tune in.
Thanks.
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REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS: STORY TIME with A.P. FUCHS: S02EP20 –
Reflections of the Living Dead
Episode 20: Reflections of the Living Dead – Mary loved Daniel. The problem is, Daniel drowned a year ago. Now, on the dock, gazing into the water, Mary notices his reflection. Is she going mad? Is she so desperate to see her dead husband that she’s imagining things? Or is Daniel really there in the water needing her help? Mary reaches in and . . .
As we edge toward the end of season two of the Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time podcast, author A.P. Fuchs offers a zombie story, a special one, one of the heart but also one made into a limited-edition chapbook back when chapbooks were popular. As well, Fuchs gives a little insight into the upcoming finale of this season’s podcast so tune in for that.
Thanks for listening to this week’s episode. Enjoy!
Get the your own copy of the DEAD WORLDS: UNDEAD STORIES Volume 1 zombie anthology in paperback or eBook at:
Funko Friday: Superman and Batman and He-Man Fusion Funko Pops
What we have here are two very special figures. Technically three, if you count one of them twice. The Superman and Batman amalgamation done by DC Comics (which they do now and then with the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight) looks amazing. There is an action figure counterpart from McFarlane Toys so that’s on the list as well.
And finally, oh so finally, this Funko Pop collector got himself a Masters of the Universe He-Man, power sword and all. He looks fantastic and I’m thrilled to have him alongside his Funko Pop pin.
Shorts and reels were done for these two Pops but I wanted to a Funko Friday with them as well.
