Kelly can’t pass up another chance to praise The Sword and the Sorcerer movie. Also there’s a toad, and maybe a cat.

Mel’s Recommendation:

Video: Man At Arms and Man At Arms Reforged on the AWE me Channel

* I am ridiculously fascinated by this show.

* Basically some amazing artisans make REAL WEAPONS from movies and games.

* Seriously, check out the Lich King’s sword from Warcraft. So. Cool.

* The entire playlist is below. Watch it.

 

Here’s the sword from The Sword and the Sorcerer, if you have managed to miss this gem of a movie.

 

Kelly’s Recommendation:

 

Book: The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

* This is essentially a cool history book about the world of Westeros.

* It fills in a lot of depth to the backstory of the Game of Thrones series.

* Confused by all the Targaryens, this will clear it up!

 

Social Media Corner:

Kelly: Chris Newsome aka @toadhatguy This may be the best thing EVER. Chris makes little hats to put on a real live toad.

 

Mr Toads triumphant return deserves a new hat! For all my new Aussie friends, here’s my attempt at a Bush hat