Mash-Up: My Neighbor Poporgo

"My Neighbor Poporgo" by Michael Pasquale

A My Neighbor Totoro / Star Wars: The Force Awakens Mash-Up

It's months until the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but people are already talking furiously about the latest edition to the Star Wars universe, the Porgs. Some people are calling them the new Ewoks. Some people are calling them the new Jar-Jar. Given Lucas Film's increasing concern with younger demographics since its acquisition by Disney, I'm not surprised by the addition of more cuteness. I am holding out for some Tribble-style humor, though.

Humor: Dragon's Hoard

"Dragon's Hoard" by Comic a Week for 100 Weeks (CAW4HW)

Reminds me of my dog with his squeaky toys.

Illustration: Under the Stark Tree

"Under the Stark Tree" by Ann Marcellino

A sweet little throwback to season one that made the Daily Deviation on August 10th.

Crafts: White Walker Amigurumi

White Walker Amigurumi by Vancouver, B.C.-based Eriise (Kiwicrochets)

Patterns available for purchase from Etsy. US$4.48

Painting: Daenarys

Daenarys Watercolor Painting by Michelle Coffee

Mash-Up: Game of Wreck-It Ralph

"Game of Wreck-It Ralph" by James Silvani

A Wreck-It Ralph / Game of Thrones Mash-Up

Sweets: Deadpool Rides A Unicorn

Deadpool Rides A Unicorn by Kylie Mangles of Letterpress Bakery

This incredible cake, created for the international Cake Con Collaboration features an adorable Deadpool riding a unicorn like the end credits of the feature film.

"Not only was the Deadpool movie made in Vancouver, but Ryan Renolds is from Vancouver, so Deadpool was the perfect comic character. The first time I saw the movie, I instantly wanted to make a deadpoool and unicorn cake, and I finally got to make it! He is a little raunchy and very humorous, but I think he has a sweet side too! He is a little banged up and dirty, but mostly all healed up and enjoying a ride through the clouds with his trusty friend the unicorn."

Mash-Up: Firefly / Rogue One

"Sudden But Inevitable Mash-Up" by Burbank, California-based Brian Kesinger

Prints coming in July from Etsy.

Another gem from artist Brian Kesinger.  This time it's a Firefly/Rogue One Mash-Up. Apparently, a print of this Firefly and Rogue One mashup will be available in his Etsy store in July.

Sweets: Baby Groot Cake

"Baby Groot cake Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" by Zoes Fancy Cakes

How to make a Baby Groot face cake from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2. I was inspired to make this Groot cake after watching the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 as Baby Groot is too cute. Get the recipe along with a detailed list of ingredients in the video description on YouTube.

Crafts: Crochet Chemistry Set

A post shared by A Menagerie Of Stitches (@amenagerieofstitches) on Feb 9, 2016 at 3:59pm PST

"Breaking Beakers" by Amenagerieofstitches

Sets available for purchase from Etsy. US$38.50

This particular crochet chemistry set is the work of amenagerieofstitches who may or may not add the patterns to her Etsy store sometime in the future. However, if you simply must own an adorable collection of crochet flasks, tubes, beakers and burners, there are numerous ready-made options available.

Video: Rayna meets a "Robot"

"Rayna meets a "robot"" by marxj1

Watch as this little girl declares her love for a “robot” that is in fact an abandoned water heater.  So cute!  I like to imagine her father dragged it in off the curb and set it up in her bedroom as the little girl's personal robotic guardian.

"As the girl turns away, a slow tear trickled down the water heaters face. For no one had ever told the water heater they loved him before."

Link Round-Up: February 20, 2017

"Who shot first?" by Cracow, Poland-based Konrad Guliński

Bring Minecraft to Life With These Cheap 3-D Printers

Japanese Designers May Have Created the Most Accurate Map of Our World: See the AuthaGraph

The Nerdy Charm of Artisanal, Hand-Drawn Infographics

An Official LEGO Set For Dungeon Building Is Closer Than Ever

Robots Can Create Art — But Can They Critique It?

Mash-Up: Calvin & Hobbes / Star Wars

Calvin & Hobbes / Star Wars Mash-Ups by David Kopet

T-shirts available for purchase from TeePublic. US$13+

Illustration: 25¢ Wonders: Force Awakens

"25¢ Wonders: The Force Awakens" by Patrick Ballesteros

Prints available for purchase from BigCartel.

Crafts: Crochet BB-8

"BB-8" by Heartstringcrochet
Pattern by Raggamuffen Bear

Prints available for purchase from BigCartel. US$65

Fresh Take: Cosplay

"Cosplay" by Lord Mesa

I fail to see how cosplay makes me a better health care companion.

Illustration: Stare Competition

"Stare Competition" by KadeArt

Illustration: A Childhood Far, Far Away

"A Childhood Far, Far Away" by Portland-based Jason Angelone

"Inspired by my childhood and the many times my friends and I used duct tape, cardboard, flashlights, and anything else we could find, in order to become some our favorite Star Wars characters."

Illustration: George and JJ

"George and JJ" by Jerrod Maruyama

"This is it. We're in the home stretch. I can't wait to see what JJ does with George's toys. I have had dreams and imaginings of a sequel to Return of The Jedi since I was a kid. Can't believe were getting it this week. It's going to be tough to avoid spoilers in the coming days but I'm going to try. May The Force be with you!"

Illustration: Happy New Year

"A new year always means a new hope!" by Tsukuyomi Land