Happy Anniversary Mulder and Scully!

There is a lot going on in the TomboyTeez headquarters this month and we have two big announcements to make.

We're on iTunes!

As of this month the official TomboyTeez Podcast is available on iTunes. Go to iTunes, search TomboyTeez and subscribe today!  If you haven't listened to our podcast before, we talk about Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Sports and Tomboys past and present. We also talk about our new t-shirt designs, free giveaways and anything new going on with the company. We like to keep it light so if you want to laugh, give us a listen. This month we'll be posting a bonus episode all about The X Files! Our favorite episodes, villians, good guys and everything else Mulder and Scully.

Our New Shirt Is Out There
Speaking of The X Files, we are so excited to announce our latest shirt! In honor of the X Files turning 20 years old this month, we are proud to announce our very first X Files inspired design. It will be available soon! Sign up for our email list and you'll get a sneak peak.






Stay tuned for more announcements including our next event! Happy September!

The X Files: Revisting An Old Friend

September 10th, 2013 will mark the 20 year anniversary of The X Files airing for the first time. I was a big fan of the show when it is was still on television and to celebrate the momentous anniversary I've been re-watching the series. It might be the nostalgia of going back or the red headed beauty that is Gillian Anderson but I have fallen back in love with this series. I never really stopped loving The X Files but I definitely moved on after the show finished in 2002. I'd watch an episode if I stumbled across it but that was it. But when I realized the 20th anniversary was approaching and a comic book version of Season 10 was coming out I decided it was time to revisit my first TV girlfriend (Xena was my 2nd).

Here's what I love most about the show:
















1. Gillian Anderson 

A 24 year old no name actress was cast in the role of Special Agent Dana Scully by show creator Chris Carter but the Fox executives wanted a "bombshell" for the role. Carter insisted that Gillian Anderson was the perfect choice for the part and the rest is history. Not only did she become a brainy bombshell (by season 4 they got Scully's wardrobe and hair right) but her skills as an actor show through all the dark and moody lighting. The part of Scully could have easily become Mulder's side kick but she was his partner, walking along side him in all his adventures, not behind him. Gillian plays her role perfectly. Smart, tough and skeptical (most of the time), depending on what the circumstances calls for or what her partner needs her to be.

2. The Chemistry

The on screen chemistry between Mulder and Scully is quite possibly the greatest in television history! This is a very lofty and biased statement but I don't care. The looks between Mulder and Scully in their most desperate moments are electric. And even though their most loving and intimate moments together usually ended in a hug or a hand squeeze or sometimes a kiss on the cheek (ooooh!) you knew they loved each other and they trusted no one but one another. What makes this all the more remarkable is that it is no secret that there was tension between the two actors behind the scenes throughout the run of the show. They openly discuss this tension. In an interview for the 2008 movie I Want To Believe, Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny both discuss the fact that even though they would go for weeks at a time without speaking to one another off camera, the on screen chemistry was never affected.

3. The Humor

The X Files could be funny. Thanks to great writing and great actors, the show was always able to pull it off. There is humor sprinkled through almost every episode, even the most dark and conspiracy-thick ones but then there were the comedies. A handful of episodes are funny, through and through. I think the show was at its funniest when it was making fun of itself. Hollywood A.D, Jose Chung's from Outer Space and Bad Blood come to mind as some of the best examples. Or when someone trades bodies with or impersonates Mulder and inevitably hits on Scully like in Dreamland and Small Potatoes. The funny episodes were a much needed break from the drama and creepiness that the show is best known for. It was a chance for the audience, and no doubt the cast and crew, to laugh a little between attacks from alien bounty hunters and disease spreading bees. 

4. The Sexual Tension

The sexual tension proved to be too strong for even Chris Carter to control and eventually Mulder and Scully hook up. Of course we aren't sure when or how exactly, that would have been too easy. They have a kid together and eventually thanks to I Want To Believe we see them living together. During the recent 20th Anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Gillian Anderson seems to remember a Mulder and Scully sex scene being shot but never used. But keeping these two characters apart would be cruel and frankly unbelievable. Chris Carter was adamant about Mulder and Scully not getting together. During the Hero Complex Film Festival Panel earlier this year Chris Carter said he was never tempted to get them together sooner but it seems like he had no problem teasing the fans with almost kisses, alternate universe (or was it a dream?) kisses and lots and lots of sexual tension. Buckets of it. 

5.  The Paranormal

The X Files was a show about the paranormal before the paranormal was everywhere. I'm not saying that The X Files was the first show about the paranormal. Chris Carter himself grew up watching shows like The Twilight Zone and Kolchak: The Night Stalker, both prime-time shows dealing with the paranormal decades before The X Files hit the air. But TXF was at the front of the paranormal wave of shows that is still crashing into our living-rooms. TXF had vampires, werewolves, witches and demons four years before Buffy The Vampire Slayer started airing in 1997. Prime-time dramas like Fringe, Lost, Supernatural (to name a few) and any number of paranormal themed reality shows have The X Files to thank for their success. Whether it was a monster of the week episode or one that was part of the alien conspiracy "mytharc", The X Files made the paranormal cool and sexy.

Shirtnado! Enough Said

I know you've heard of "Sharknado" but have you heard of a Shirtnado? It's a whirling dervish of savings coming straight for you. I was so moved and inspired by SyFy's docu-drama, I wanted to share my enthusiasm with you, our customer. Use discount code "shirtnado" before Monday, August 5th and you'll get 50% off your entire order.

And here you, the best scene from the whole movie. Enjoy!

Doggie Doubles, Peter Pan Impression, Lucky Duck, Termintator Is Back and UK's X Files

Hello Friends! Here's some news stories on the lighter side that might have snuck past you this week. News can be pretty stealthy.


Man and Man's Best Friend: An Art Project

Can you spot the dog photo?

Swiss photographer Sebastian Magnani has created a series of dog and owner portraits in a project he calls "Underdogs". He photographed each owner and then dressed that owner's dog identically, even using wigs and hats. It's incredible how closely some of these people reassemble their pooches. Sebastian states "It is undisputed that the canines not only stir emotions and interest, but also our inner most needs. Dogs are considered loyal, selfless, trustworthy, life saving, fun and proud companions in a world where these values are gradually disappearing". Indeed. You can check out all the Underdog portraits here.


London Buses, The Only Way To Fly

Dynamo can fly! Peter Pan would be jealous. 

British illusionist Dynamo (I'm sure that's his real name) was seen using his powers for sort of good this week in London. As part of a Pepsi promotion, Dynamo levitated alongside a doubledecker bus while it was cruising around town. What's next Dynamo? I say levitating alongside the London Eye.


My Left Duck Foot

Our cute quotient has been met with this photo.

Thanks to 3-D printing, this is one lucky duck. Buttercup was born with a backwards left foot. His owner decided the best thing to do was to amputate it to prevent pain and infections. So Buttercup's owner contacted his local duck foot store for a replacement. Turns out there is no such thing, so instead he outsourced a new foot to a 3-D printing company. His new foot will be made out of a flexible silicone. Insert rubber ducky joke here.

He's Back. Again. Maybe.

Will the next killer robot from the future have an almost indiscernible accent?

Yet another "Terminator" reboot is in the works. Paramount announced this week that they are rebooting the killer robot franchise for a release date of summer 2015. It's unknown if the OG Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be back (couldn't help myself) for the new trilogy. 2015 is looking to be a huge sequel extravaganza with such movies scheduled as Star Wars Episode VII, Jurassic Park IV, Avatar 2 and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II.



Britain's X Files

UFO seen flying over Stonehenge. And if you look closely you can see Bigfoot having a smoke.

There are so many UFO sightings in the UK that the government there officially closed its UFO investigation desk three years. What's more interesting, the proliferation of sightings in the UK or the fact that the British government had a department for this stuff in the first place? Britain's Ministry of Defense released almost 60 years worth of UFO reports on Friday, including photos and documents describing sightings.  David Clarke, a UFO historian, posted a video reviewing and discussing the documents. You can view that video here.

LA Pride: A Debriefing

LA Pride weekend is a long two days of fun, music, dancing and people. Lots of people. By the end of the weekend we've sold a lot of Teez, met a lot of people and need a foot rub.


Here are some fun facts about our LA Pride weekend!

1. I love the LA County Sheriff's department. Not only were they responsible for our first sales of the weekend (3 'America, Blowing Shit Up Since 1776' and one 'Some Girls Play Dirty' tank top), they also helped us out all weekend long, including finding me a close spot to park my truck during load out. Thanks Deputies.

2. Speaking of the Sheriff's Department, I watched several guarded yellow jump suit wearing prisoners moving some equipment around the festival on Saturday morning. Our tax dollars put to work. Love it.

3. We got another visit from one of our most loyal customers, Kris. Last year she showed us her "Not A Dude" tattoo.  This year she stopped buy to say hi and to pick up another shirt. Thanks Kris. See you next year.

Me and Super Customer, Kris.

4. We broke up a fight! Leah, my lovely assistant for the weekend, saw a fight break out right outside our booth. She jumped into action and broke up the fight (I helped a little) before the Sheriff's department could do anything.  The Deputy thanked her for it. Leah gets the MVP of the weekend.

Leah earning her MVP title.

5. A friendly and fun Aussie bought me a beer. Thanks Georgi! Just saying.

6. Out of the 48 hours of LA Pride weekend, I was at the festival for 29 of them.

7. Our best selling shirt was a tie between "Lipstick Tomboy" tank and "Some Girls Play Dirty" tank, second best was "Lipstick Tomboy" t-shirt and rounding out the top three was our "America, Blowing Shit Up Since 1776" t-shirt.

8. Celebrity sightings for the weekend, Pauley Perrette who plays Abbey on NCIS and... Jesus!

Quick, look busy.

9. We had some awesome neighbors including Underwear Society, Bent-Con and Spare Parts Hard Wear. Check them out!

10. When your booth is set up across from a radio station's tent you witness a lot of impromptu dance parties.

Dance Party!

We meet awesome people every year at Pride and this year was no exception. Thanks LA Pride! See you next year!

Go to our Facebook page to see all the photos we took over the whole weekend.

Happy Pride!

Cat Crimins
Tomboy In Charge

Top 5 Things I Love About WonderCon

We are 1 day away from the madness that is WonderCon so here are the top 5 things that I'm looking forward to the most.

5. TomboyTeez Sightings! There is nothing cooler than seeing one of our Teez on a con attendee. It makes me happier than a nerd at a convention.

4. Costumes. Gods bless Cosplayers! There is no better place to people watch than in the booth during WonderCon. Some costumes are super accurate, some are incredibly revealing and other are head scratchers. Never a dull moment.

3. Other Cool Vendors! There is never a lack of cool vendors to check out. You can shop for lightsabers, vintage toys and of course comics! I always have to limit myself to only buying one thing And I always cheat.

2. Special Guest Sightings! You never know who's going to stroll past the booth. Stan Lee and Jane Espenson have been a few favorites.

1. Nerds! I love spending time with my people. And the conversations that I find myself in are so much fun. Nothing like a serious nerd conversation.

Come on down to Anaheim and geek out with us! And when you visit our booth and proclaim "I love TomboyTeez" you'll get $5 off your purchase! See you there!

WonderCon And You: Why You Need To Be There

WonderCon Anaheim 2013 promises to be a spectacular event full of all the nerdy delights the Sci-Fi and Comic world has to offer. And of course there will be some awesome vendors as well. Shameless self promotion aside, this event will be epic. We've gone through the schedule for all 3 days and have come up with just a taste of what's in store. We'll see you there!

35th Battlestar Anniversary

Friday March 29, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Host Richard Hatch (Capt. Apollo, Tom Zarek), Kevin Grazier (science advisor, Battlestar, Caprica, Defiance),Michael Taylor (writer/producer, Battlestar, Defiance,Caprica), and special surprise guests discuss the 35-year history of Battlestar Galactica. Includes Q&A and special 35th BSG trailer presentation screening.

The Psychology of Star Trek vs Star Wars

Friday March 29, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

Boldly go where no one has gone before and explore a galaxy far, far away! Psychologists Dr. Andrea Letamendi (UCLA) and Dr. Ali Mattu (NYU) are joined by writers Hugh Sterbakov (Robot Chicken, City Under the Moon) and Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek (The Con of Wrath, Trekland: On Speaker) for an epic sci-fi battle as they throw down the science behind the heroes, villains, galactic governments, and even the fandom of Star Trekand Star Wars. Join a side and cast your vote as we crown one the winner of WonderCon Anaheim! Refereed by Brian Ward (Shout! Factory).

Comic Creator Connection 

Friday March 29, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

WonderCon Anaheim's Comic Creator Connection is an event that puts writers and artists together to see whether they can find their creative counterparts. Here's how it works: in two 2-hour sessions -- on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM -- writers and artists can sit down and meet each other in a neutral environment. (Please note: Preliminary sign-ups for the CCC took place online before WonderCon Anaheim. To check and see if space is still available, visit Room 206B on the second level between 4:30 and 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.)

Not Guilty Be Reason of Zombification? Law and Forensic Psychiatry After The Zombie Apocalypse 

Friday March 29, 2013 6:30pm - 8:00pm 

During a “zombie apocalypse,” humans play by a new set of rules -- or no rules at all. Zombies kill humans, humans hunt zombies, and humans murder other humans -- with no legal repercussions. But suppose the zombie apocalypse ended after eradication of the zombies or the discovery of a cure that rejoined the dead with the living. When society's laws are restored, what would happen if humans, zombies, and former zombies alike stood trial for their actions? Would any of them be found guilty, or would the circumstances of the apocalypse excuse crimes like theft, breaking and entering, misuse of a corpse, murder, and cannibalism? What legal defenses might apply? Join the forensic psychiatrists of Broadcast Thought, H. Eric Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., and the lawyers of Law and the Multiverse, James Daily, J.D. and Ryan Davidson, J.D.(The Law of Superheroes) as they examine the legal issues faced by a post-zombie-apocalyptic world. In a mock trial, the lawyers will be the prosecution and defense, the doctors will be the expert witnesses, and you will be the jury. Will the walking dead be found guilty, or will they walk free?

LGBTQ Subtext in Comixs, Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Saturday March 30, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm 

LGBTQ subtext has almost always existed in comics, films and TV shows-from Dr. Wertham's writings on Batman and Robin to audiences' musings on Star Wars, Xena, Buffy, Doctor Who and the current Once Upon A Time TV show. "Wink-wink, nudge-nudge" asides, glances and dialogue still get fans talking and slash fictioners "slashing." Subtext is a legitimate literary and artistic device. But now with the greater prominence and acceptance of LGBTQ characters in media, subtext has even more opportunity to become "maintext." Will subtext ever come out of the closet? Will the prince ever get the prince-or the princess her princess? How often is subtext in the mind of the beholder? Join Prism Comics and Marc Andreyko (Black Lightning and Blue Devil, Manhunter), Brad Bell(Husbands), Jane Espenson (Buffy, Once Upon A Time, Husbands), Wendy Pini (Elfquest, Masque of the Red Death), and moderator Jody Wheeler (DoorQ, Bent-Con), as they explore how creators and audiences balance queer subtext.

DC Comics 101

Saturday March 30, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

New to DC Comics? Don't worry; we've got you covered! Come by for an all-ages tutorial on the essentials of what make DC Comics one of the leading comic book publishers!

Buffy Season 9 : The Final Arc

Saturday March 30, 2013 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

Dark Horse's continuation of Joss Whedon's cult favorite remains one of the most talked-about comics in today's market. As we head toward the Season 9 finale, Dark Horse and WonderCon Anaheim are giving you an exclusive chance to hear all there is to tell about the final arcs of both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel & Faithfrom the creative teams themselves! Join Dark Horse PR director Jeremy Atkins, along with longtime Buffy writerJane Espenson, Season 9 writer Andrew Chamblissand artist Georges Jeanty, Angel & Faith writer Christos Gage, and maybe a few surprise guests for what is guaranteed to be one panel you don't wanna miss!

Much Ado About Nothing 

Sunday March 31, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm 

Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy, and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. Please join us for an exclusive panel with very special guest(s).

Star Wars Comics in 2013!

Sunday March 31, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm 

January saw the publication of Brian Wood's Star Wars, one of the biggest launches in Dark Horse's 21 years of publishing Star Wars comics. The excitement continues in March with the return of Star Wars: Legacy! When it originally launched in 2006, Legacy shook up the Star Wars galaxy by pushing the "expanded universe" timeline-and Skywalker history-farther than it had ever gone before: over 100 years after the events of the original Star Wars trilogy of films. Now Legacy is back in a new iteration featuring an heir to the Solo line, written by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman. Join Bechko and Hardman as they talk about the new Legacy and take a peek at more surprises coming in 2013 for Star Warscomics at Dark Horse.

How To Create Your Own Novel : From the First Idea to Publishing

Sunday March 31, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

America's youngest multiple award-winning authors, the Winner Twins, will teach you how to create your own novel step by step. The twins, now in high school, are national bestselling authors who have written four science fiction novels. Drawing from their own experience, they will discuss the process, from creating your idea to getting it published. They have taught their unique creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of teachers and students across the country.