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  • MTG: Secrets of Strixhaven

    So, I’m a little late to the party, but I wanted to at least talk about the latest set in Magic—just in case you somehow haven’t heard about it yet. The set is Secrets of Strixhaven, and it’s a return to the plane of Arcavios—a magic university run by elder dragons, split into five schools…

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  • MTG x TMNT: Alphabet Turtle Soup?

    MTG x TMNT: Alphabet Turtle Soup?

    It’s prerelease weekend for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Magic: The Gathering… and yeah, that sentence still feels surreal to type. Universes Beyond continues to expand — and at this point, it’s starting to feel like a bit of alphabet soup. IP after IP after IP are releasing on a pretty regular schedule. It’s very…

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  • Building Community Through Magic: The Gathering

    Building Community Through Magic: The Gathering

    The Birth of Idle Handz: A Passion Project Idle Handz emerged from a deep-seated passion for community building through shared interests, particularly within the realm of games like Magic: The Gathering. The founders recognized that there was a growing desire among players and enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals who shared similar cultural values and…

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  • Edge of Eternities Prerelease – First Impressions

    Edge of Eternities Prerelease – First Impressions

      Yo! So I just got back from the Edge of Eternities prerelease, and honestly — it was way more fun than I expected. One big takeaway? Spacecrafts. They’re a blast to play with, but they can get tricky if your deck isn’t built around creatures. You really need enough power on the board to…

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  • Exploring the World of Pop Culture: Idle Handz’s Mission

    Exploring the World of Pop Culture: Idle Handz’s Mission

    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…

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