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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Prepping to get started on these. I was so happy they’re doing more aliens. #manticgames #haloflashpoint #nerdlings

Mantic Games Halo Flashpoint. UNSC Marines and Banished Boxes.

Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m content here. Basing for both spearheads is next. The hard part comes after that, getting games. #warhammer #ageofsigmar #ironjawz #spearhead #nerdlings

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

And I just sat at dealership for two hours and my car can’t be fixed since part wasn’t painted.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I found these today and with the help of Reddit ensured I was able to get the unit fillers. #agrofsugmar #citiesofsigmar #warhammercommunity #nerdlings

The build instructions for the current set of Warhammer Heroes.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Kiddo started Korean school yesterday. Got a text saying they’re moving them up a class. We were surprised. So I printed off a bunch of flashcards to put up around the house to practice vocabulary with them. They’re really excited.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Chipped away at some Kruleboyz. Planning on running them during event in October. #ageofsigmar #kruleboyz #nerdlings #warhammer

Beast-skewer killbow from Kruleboyz line.

Murknob with Belcha-banner from Kruleboyz line

Man-skewers boltboyz from Kruleboyz like

Killaboss on gnashtoof from Kruleboyz line.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I waited a while to pull trigger on the Ironjawz because my friend at the local shop says September is usually slower. I ended up using credit at another place to get some used Kruleboyz. I need to paint and get ready for October. #ageofsigmar #spearhead #orruks #nerdlings #timeforakrumpin

Kruleboyz Spearhead and extra characters

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I signed up. Kiddo wanted me to and it’s good exercise. I was drenched as this was taken after class.

I’m holding up a top of the dojang I’ll be going to with flags in the back.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s 6 am and Kiddo is doing their Korean, first grade workbook, and piano to play Minecraft before preschool.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last night I tried taekwondo at Kiddo’s class and I dont know how they aren’t passing out after each class. It’s so much work. I will pry keep going since I’m there anyway.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Tonight is the night, Kiddo tests for yellow belt. They’ve been working hard for just over 7 months. Hoping it goes well.

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White Moth Lodge @whitemothlodge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

2026 got us feeling like whitemothlodge.myshopify.com/products/rig...

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I’m working through a geography book with Kiddo. I make damn sure they know it’s Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Time to go one more into the fray. I’m excited to get back into the game. #dropzonecommander #phr

Dropzone Commander minis, terrain, cards, and rules.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Kiddo might be doing a taekwondo tournament next month. I’m so pumped. They would have had to miss one in October since I’m gone.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I might come back and do a thin glaze on the blue to give it some depth. I’m still so happy the Hammerhead is in the Starter Box. #BattleTech #nerdlings #ghostbear

Hammerhead and Kontio from BattleTech Starter Box.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Kiddo is having a birthday party today. We’ve had stuff ready for weeks. Just need to show up and decorate at the park. The theme is the current obsession, Minecraft. Of all the things, it’s not bad. I also sit near them while playing so I can check on it.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Dang it! There’s a Kings of War tournament in my backyard mid-September. I cannot commit to a 2 day tournament though. I’m bummed.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I haven’t had this much fun painting a model in a while. So this is rare, but I don’t have anything sitting on my desk to paint. I have some stuff to get built, but nothing ready. #Conquest #nerdlings #firstblood

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Got a jump on my Apex Predator. I fucking love Familiar Pink and Caribbean Ocean from Army Painter now. #nerdlings #conquest #parabellumgames

Apex Predator with Matriarch from Para Bellum Games.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Is it perfect, no. Am I content with my effort, yes. Ill start basing tomorrow. I’m also excited to start Apex Predator #nerdlings #Conquest #frostgiant

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Kiddo just finished their both adding by 8 and adding by 9 worksheets. They were getting real motivated to finish with candy and LEGO. The set was only after they finished adding 1-10 worksheets. Yes, they’re 4 and I’m gunning to get them set for first grade math. Now to subtraction.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Started chipping away at my City States from Conquest First Blood. Trying to do some stuff this morning since I’ve got my friend’s celebration of life today. There hasn’t been a day that I haven’t thought about texting him something funny or frustrating. #parabellum #nerdlings #citystates

City States character from Para Bellum Games.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Kiddo knocked someone else over while sparring tonight at taekwondo. I’m glad they’re finally being more aggressive vs just waiting for a turn to kick. They test for next belt at end of August.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Got to play Deth Wizards last night. First dice rolled in a month. My skeleton giant continues to be the most valuable dead. #nerdlings #snarlingbadger

A group on minis on a board for Deth Wizards.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Saw these while looking for Kiddo’s name. Now their name is not that uncommon, but it’s not on the rack. What the hell.

Two books one saying Jayden and the other Jaxon.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

My little cousin got married today. Happy for her. I however should not be allowed near any full mass ceremonies. Thank goodness my mom told me she was holding her tongue too at all the stupid shit. Jesus, a church, government officials should not be a focus during a wedding. The people should.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Tacoma has Pride in July to not compete with other ones in June. gave out a good amount of hugs. #TacomaPride

A man in an orange shirt in front of a banner saying Free Dad Hugs.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’ve been sick for about a week. I ended up taking one of the meds a bit later and well now I’m up after 3 hours sleep walking on a treadmill.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

First model I’ve done in a month plus. It’s for my Reign in Hell team. I still may go back and redo the brown as white. I just finished the latest Daredevil season and felt like this was a Kingpin. #nerdlings

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I have zero social battery and it’s the start of the day.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Between soreness, assholes in my neighborhood, and my mind just not racing I’m not sleeping. I watched the one video I do every year on this holiday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZDc...

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"What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech

YouTube video by Democracy Now!

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Just got the call. One of my best friend’s passed away. Think I’m still a bit numb. Need to go hug my kid though now.

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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Ice, ice, baby, Bao! 🧊 It’s time for some cool enrichment behind the scenes. The small-clawed otter family received piles of ice to explore, and the tiny, happy otter hops may be the cutest thing you’ll see. 💖 📹: Animal care staff Katie

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It’s been so chaotic and stressful recently, the calmest part of my day was a cavity filling where I almost fell asleep.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Do I have a morning flight tomorrow to go home, I do. Did I also find out my friend is entering hospice tonight right before bed, I did. I’m betting odds aren’t great I sleep much tonight.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I’m visiting my in-laws with kiddo this week. I was worried about my more recent diet changes and you know what my MiL listened and I’d like let’s make sure you’re good. That being said she still gave me a huge bowl of rice last night. I didn’t focus on that but more vegetable sides and the soup.

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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Move over, World Cup stars, Hudson is ready for kickoff! ⚽ Our male muskox is showing off some seriously powerful soccer skills as he headbutts and chases a massive soccer ball around. Enrichment plays an important role in animal care by encouraging natural behaviors.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Anyone played Fantastic Battles from Irregular Wars? #nerdlings

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Now to get painting my stuff for Reign in Hell.

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Joe D. (He/Him) @steelhandstudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Got to try a skirmish of Deth Wizards last night from Snarling Badger and it’s a fun rule set. My friend and I are planning on doing some campaign while we paint our Reign in Hell stuff. I need to sit down and get back to painting. #nerdlings

A bone giant and two skeleton archers stare down a necromancer and giant zombie.

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