We like Kickstarters!
Yeah, this isn't writing or fandom related but it's important!
Over the past couple of years, Hubby and I have backed a number of different Kickstarters. We backed two collected volumes of a favorite webcomic, Girl Genius, ending up with hardcover versions and a number of cool rewards for our support. Hubby has backed several games, most by his ( Read more... )
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Regarding the new Thunderbirds series; I know, I really do, that I ought to reserve judgement until I see it, but is it acceptable that my toes curl together worriedly every time I look back on the pictures I've seen? I just want to see the damn thing already and know for myself. In any case, it would be good to get more merchandise; I always like the novels in particular, as I feel they tap into the characters' psyche in a way that the series couldn't do. But then, that was how I got introduced to fanfiction thirteen years ago. :D
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As for the new series, I'm seeing some things I like, such as the changes in the uniforms and the addition of more women and POC, as well as others I don't. Personally, I don't think Penny looks aristocratic enough and there was really no reason to change the boys' hair colors around. Right now, I'm more than willing to give it a try before passing a final judgement. After all, even the 2004 movie had its bright spots. One of the things that has been stressed is that the show wasn't produced for fans of the original series--it's been produced to make fans of today's kids. They're the ones who will see Thunderbirds on for the next 50 years.
What I'm not looking forward to are a wave of poorly written stories posted by a bunch of 10-12 year olds masquerading as older. Mark my word, they will end ( ... )
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