Mr. Merenda is a straight-edge educator bringing you Fun Facts from comics, movies, TV, video games, and more every weekday! He also boasts an impressive collection of over 500 TIES, which along with his many collectibles, are on display for you right here! (For more content, follow on TikTok & Instagram @kingoftieland)
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What is the LEGO MOTTO? 🦆
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What’s the HISTORY of the LEGO brick? 🧱
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"Det Bedste Er Ikke for Godt" has been LEGO’s motto since its founding in 1932 in Billund, Denmark. It translates to "Only the Best is Good Enough," which is exactly how I feel about working on this year’s Summer Series of Fun Facts!
Starting tomorrow, let’s build our knowledge about LEGO brick-by-brick! 🧱
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In preparation for the Season 3 premiere of Breaking Bad on March 21, 2010, AMC created this Heisenberg “Santa Muerte” Air Freshener as a promotional item for the show. 👃
Hard to come by today (especially still-sealed in their original cellophane), I’m really excited to add this to my collection!
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As I begin working on my Last of Us-inspired sleeve, I knew it had to start with my own take on Ellie’s tattoo. Debuting in @naughty-dog's The Last of Us Part II, the now iconic design is a multi-layered symbol representing Ellie’s past, her relationship with Joel, and her transformation throughout the series. 🦋🌿
The moth, often associated with death and rebirth, also resembles a firefly – a direct nod to the rebel group. It’s also a central motif found on Joel’s guitar and represents Ellie’s bond with him, their shared experiences, and the weight of his actions that she carries. The fern leaves symbolize endurance, resilience, and growth – qualities Ellie embodies throughout her journey. The location of the tattoo is significant as well, as it is placed over the bite mark on Ellie's arm, a scar from the infection that should have killed her. This beautiful and meaningful piece of art is certainly a fitting way to pay tribute to one of my favorite video games of all time! 🎮
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It’s graduation day for the X-Men Fun Facts! 🎓
Another school year is in the books, which means the latest trivia category has earned its diploma. But there’s always more to learn! Watch out for a special Summer Series of Fun Facts beginning next week, with the topic being revealed this Sunday!
Also, stay tuned for the announcement of next season’s Fun Facts theme on Sunday, August 10! Researching it will take a while, but the DEVIL’s work is never done! 😈 And as always, watch for more collectibles, LEGO sets, and notable neckwear from yours truly, the King of Tieland! 👔
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The History of X-Men: Seminal Moments is a five-part mini docuseries from Marvel Entertainment that takes a look back at the origins of the X-Men and the creative teams that transformed them into a pop culture behemoth for the modern era. 💬💥✍��
In this final episode, see how Jonathan Hickman’s 2019 House of X and Powers of X miniseries have breathed new life into the X-Men by bringing them into the Krakoan Age!
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The History of X-Men: Seminal Moments is a five-part mini docuseries from Marvel Entertainment that takes a look back at the origins of the X-Men and the creative teams that transformed them into a pop culture behemoth for the modern era. 💬💥✍️
In this episode, writers and editors look back at Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's definitive mutant run with 2001's New X-Men.
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The History of X-Men: Seminal Moments is a five-part mini docuseries from Marvel Entertainment that takes a look back at the origins of the X-Men and the creative teams that transformed them into a pop culture behemoth for the modern era. 💬💥✍️
In this episode, the creative team behind the 1995 event "Age of Apocalypse" reflects on the audacity of the story and how X-Men fans reacted to the event!
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The History of X-Men: Seminal Moments is a five-part mini docuseries from Marvel Entertainment that takes a look back at the origins of the X-Men and the creative teams that transformed them into a pop culture behemoth for the modern era. 💬💥✍️
In this episode, travel back to 1991 and the release of X-Men #1 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee – a comic book that changed the industry and introduced a whole new generation to Marvel Comics!
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The History of X-Men: Seminal Moments is a five-part mini docuseries from Marvel Entertainment that takes a look back at the origins of the X-Men and the creative teams that transformed them into a pop culture behemoth for the modern era. 💬💥✍️
In this premiere episode, see how 1975’s Giant Size X-Men #1 revitalized the franchise and kicked off the Bronze Age of Comics!
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Happy Father’s Day to all of the X-CELLENT dads out there! 👨👧👦
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"Shut the f*** up and let me die in peace." – Mike Ehrmantraut 🌅
For the serious Breaking Bad collector, Mars Toys released this special edition Mike Ehrmantraut Sixth Scale Figure based on the character’s final appearance in the show! Featuring a remarkably lifelike head sculpt with an uncanny resemblance to the character, this premium collectible captures Mike's stern expression and distinctive features with impressive precision and craftsmanship.
Built on a fully-articulated body, this figure comes with a tailored outfit that includes meticulously crafted clothing with screen-accurate details. The set comes complete with multiple interchangeable hands for various poses, along with Mike’s revolver and duffle bag full of cash. A themed display stand is also included for optimal presentation. Hopefully this version of Mike fairs better standing next to Walt on my shelf than he did in the fateful episode “Say My Name” from Season 5!
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When the third-person cat adventure game Stray released in 2022, it received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game that year. Now I can see the world through the eyes of a cat… in block form! 🐈🎒🤖
From Well Played Toys comes two officially licensed Stray Construction Sets – a 155-piece Block Head of the game’s protagonist and a 149-piece Neon Alley diorama. Time to get building and escape this cybercity for the sake of all kitty-kind! 🌃🐱
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Marvel’s TL;DR is for the superhero fan who hasn’t gotten the chance to dive into some of Marvel’s most epic collections and thought they were too long and didn’t read (TL;DR). 📖
In this episode, Marvel tells the unbelievable story of Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe! This, friends, is the tale of a single man taking on everyone from the Avengers to the X-Men. Follow the Merc with a Mouth as he goes on a journey of self-awareness, laughter, and mayhem!
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Marvel’s TL;DR is for the superhero fan who hasn’t gotten the chance to dive into some of Marvel’s most epic collections and thought they were too long and didn’t read (TL;DR). 📖
In this episode, Marvel covers Deadpool: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! Forget breaking the 4th wall – we’re breaking down barriers, traveling to North Korea and getting the X-gang back together! (Well, sorta. You’ll see.)
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Marvel’s TL;DR is for the superhero fan who hasn’t gotten the chance to dive into some of Marvel’s most epic collections and thought they were too long and didn’t read (TL;DR). 📖
In this episode, Marvel recaps the events of Avengers vs. X-Men! Discover what happens when two of the most powerful teams in comics go head-to-head in a battle for all they hold dear…
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