2017 nerdy views in Review

As I look back on 2017, I went to a bunch of conventions, met some wonderful people and made some really cool stuff. To showcase all of that, I started to teach myself video editing and began uploading videos to YouTube. Here's some of what I did in 2017.

It was my first time at Emerald City Comic Con and my first time putting a video like this together and I think it turned out pretty good!

Baby Groot Project

Baby Groot was the scene stealer in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, and I decided to make one for a Secret Santa gift exchange!

Toy Gun Repaint in 60 Seconds

I needed a gift for a White Elephant party so I got a cheap toy gun from Five Below and repainted it. Here's a 60 second recap on how I did it.

Stay Puft Marshmallow Cupcakes

A couple of years ago I made Ghostbusters cupcakes using this recipe from Rosanna Pansino of Nerdy Nummies. I wanted to make them again this year for a Friendsgiving gathering when I came across this video for Stay Puft cupcakes and decided to make those instead. I took some liberties and put my own spin on things. Here's how I did it.

Among the ingredients I used:
White Cake Mix
Vegetable Oil
Eggs
Large and Mini Marshmallows
Marshmallow Creme
Vanilla Frosting
Blue Fondant
Red, White, & Blue Cookie Icing
Black Food Coloring Marker
Toothpicks

3D Printed Justice League Batarang

I apparently really like batarangs. But who doesn't?!? I made one out of foam last year and I 3D printed one about a month ago. Now, after seeing Justice League, I felt the urge to print another one. This time, it's the latest Affleck version from Batman V Superman and Justice League. Here's the Flash asking if he can keep it.

World Maker Faire NYC 2017

Maker Faire is billed as the greatest show and tell on Earth. I certainly saw my share of awesome stuff! Here's a recap of all the 3D printing, robots and makers I saw at World Maker Faire NYC 2017!



World Maker Faire
https://makerfaire.com/new-york/

Bob Clagett
https://www.iliketomakestuff.com/

Joel Telling
http://the3dprintingnerd.com/

New York Comic Con 2017

I have a love / hate relationship with New York Comic Con. I think the venue is inadequate for the tons of people that go, it's hard to get to, and there's nothing else really around there to do. But despite those things, I always come away from the convention having had a great time. And that is due mostly to the amazing people I get to meet. So here's some of the awesome cosplay that I saw at New York Comic Con this year!



Thanks to the following cosplayers!

outlaw2lk

C&K Cosplay

madd_joey

Dan Hoffman

RocketFett

Linh Tran

defcon_21

The Real Ghostbusters of New Hampshire

Wild Card Cosplay

Evan Laws

ashtt0n

mikeyp_ny

Jonny Ruckus

Liz Mooney

Call_Me_Cap

Raf Bucky Barnes

Dragon Daddy Cosplays

NYC Ghostbusters

Eric Teneza

Mink the Satyr

Mae Mae Twin

superwholockcosplay

cosplaybyjk

Yalda

Soni Aralynn