Hello and welcome, fellow Geeks!
I am Xellarant, founder and creative heart behind Idle Handz — the online community where geeks learn to live what they love. In the attached intro video, I dive into the why and how of this quirky project with a focus on Magic Con being the first convention we officially cover. A couple key things to keep in mind
- Who I am: A ubiquitous geek who flits from one hobby to another and never quite abandons any of them. I also have a habit of trying to help introverts come out of their shell and join me in being open while exploring these passions. That’s what birthed Idle Handz.
- What We’re About: Think comic conventions, trading card meets, and anime clubs. We’re here to explore and share all of those kinds of niche communities and more!
- Why it matters: Because I love it! And not just me. Many others do too but may not always have the community or information necessary to fully indulge. And yet still others may be curious but not have the opportunity to come out and experience these things. I’m here to help spread the joy and the news.
- Who’s it for: Anyone who’s ever felt isolated but too anxious to do much about it. Also anyone who’s ever been curious about a particular fandom but has never gotten the chance to indulge in it. Also just anyone. Anyone at all who’d like to join us is more than welcome. Idle Handz isn’t just about geekdom. It’s about community.
What to Expect
Every time I post, expect a mix of:
- Video Reviews/Retrospectives: Every time I go to an event, I’ll do my best to film a good amount of related footage and take accompanying pictures. In the future, I may even do interviews with others, but for now you’ll mostly hear about my experiences and opinions about how and why it was interesting (or even if it wasn’t).
- Tips and Tricks: I’ll tell you all about what I learned as an attendee and fellow introvert in terms of the best way to approach things, the quiet places to retreat to, and the easiest ways to break the ice/find your people.
- Other ideas for real life: For those of us who aren’t always going to conventions in cities we may or may not live near, it can be even more of a challenge to get out there and find/build a community. I’ll also be sure to include some posts/videos that are location agnostic and can inspire/help geeks anywhere. Also, I’m big into MTG right now… so expect a good amount of that.
Let’s stay connected!
You’ll find Idle Handz on:
- YouTube for the (mostly) raw footage of me doing dumb geek stuff in dumb geek places.
- X (Twitter) / Instagram / TikTok, where I share behind-the-scenes comments, sneak peeks, and cringe-worthy faces.
- My shop (WIP), if you’re curious about supporting the mission (or want exclusive con finds, merch, or related geek things), I plan to sell some of the good stuff over there (and most of the crap).
So if you’re into geek culture, pop culture, or the idea of watching an introvert struggle to socialize… Subscribe or follow, and don’t be shy to say hi.
There’s plenty more in store, and I’m excited to have you along for the ride.
— Xellarant at Idle Handz