Take the Quiz -- Three Kobolds In a Trench Coat

If you haven't heard the song Three Kobolds In a Trench Coat by that songwriting genius Chase Noseworthy, you need to catch it on YouTube or Spotify right away (YouTube gives you a feast for the eyes as well as the ears). And then take the quiz to name all those brilliant lyrics.

Blog post by Whatsits Galore

Action Figures That Never Were -- The Greatest American Hero

Although these figures are not new, this close-up of their face sculpts is something I haven't seen before:

If only Re-Mego would make this series! See more Action Figures That Never Were...

Dwarf Identification Page

If you've read the classic J.R.R. Tolkien novel The Hobbit, or seen the Peter Jackson movie trilogy, you have noted the greatest drawback to both those excellent works: too many dwarfs. With a full thirteen in residence, it can be tough to tell the players without a program, even though the films are careful to give each one his own unique look and traits.

But fear not! Whatsits Galore has compiled this guide to clear away the confusion. Here you'll find all thirteen dwarfs with enough information about each one to keep them straight.

Thorin Oakenshield

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btDescription: the Leader
btKnown Relatives: Thrain, father; Thror, grandfather; btFili, nephew; Kili, nephew; Dain Ironfoot, cousin
btWeapon of Choice: sword with oaken shield
btSkills: strategy, leadership, singing

bt"We have a claim to Erebor. Now we defend it."

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Bootleg Disney Pins -- The Great Mouse Detective

Buyer, beware! There are fake pins for sale on internet shopping venues. If you see these, they are not authorized or licensed.

For the complete list, visit Whatsits Galore.

New Time Waster -- Hero Forge

You can not only design your own gaming miniatures here, but then you can purchase them. I created a rat-folk couple, ready for adventure. More...

Star Wars Episode VII Glitches - The Force Awakens

Here are some glitches from The Force Awakens:

Why doesn't Rey drive her speeder up to the star Destroyer hulk? Maybe she just enjoys sliding down the hill on her exit.

Rey is set upon by thugs who try to steal BB-8. You'd think after this she would keep the little droid within arm's reach for a while, but immediately after fighting off the would-be thieves, Rey turns her back on BB-8, almost inviting another attempt.

When the turret in the Millenium Falcon freezes, limiting Finn's ability to aim, he might try climbing up the ladder to the other gun. More...

Dragonmaster Game Variants and House Rules

You might remember a card game from the '70s called Dragonmaster. It has something of a cult following today, and for good reason. This trick-taking card game never grows old. It's a lot like Hearts with a fantasy overlay, but the different goals chosen for each of the five hands, combined with fabulous artwork, elevates Dragonmaster to classic status.

Although the official instructions include three variations of the game, that was never enough for our family. We somehow, over the course of hundreds of gameplays, developed a number of house variants. Some worked better than others, but all are worthy of a try. So Whatsits Galore presents them here. Game on! More...