Diplomatic Relations
Learning to Let Go
May 21, 2026
8 min to read
Cal meditates on the act of downsizing in collecting. When we’ve found what we’ve been chasing, does the excitement remain?
The Dandân Secret Lair Was Maybe My Fault
April 23, 2026
6 min to read
Cal ruminates on the path of Dandân; from hushed halls of online forums, to the Secret Lair purchasing queue.
Making Stuff Rules
February 19, 2026
7 min to read
Cal takes us on a deep dive into the nuances of screen printing the new Hipsters of the Coast shirt.
Cragg & Squen are My New Best Friends
January 22, 2026
7 min to read
Feeling lost, Cal comes across some unlikely guides: a pair of puppets moved by people who care.
Rediscovering Magic, 12 Years In
December 18, 2025
6 min to read
Cal meditates on their journey with Magic, examining the difference between what 12 years looks like and what it feels like.
DanDan: More than a Secret Lair to Me
October 16, 2025
10 min to read
If you spend years championing a niche format, shouldn’t it feel good when it’s recognized? Cal reflects on DanDan’s rise.
Spider-Man Hype Has Died, Why?
September 25, 2025
8 min to read
Cal examines the factors which point to why the Spider-Man set has swung out of our collective focus.
Magic & the Self-Referential
August 29, 2025
10 min to read
Cal looks at the world of references in Magic; what happens when they land, and the impacts of when they miss.
It’s Still Real to Me, Dammit.
July 31, 2025
7 min to read
Cal looks at the relationship between pro wrestling and Magic, and the blurring lines between truth and fiction.