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Joel (they/them) Mostly talking about Magic: The Gathering and wine.

VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

So much to look back on from MagicCon, but a definite highlight is getting this artist proof from @evynfong.bsky.social. It was a delight getting to talk with you!

A colorful painting of a fae with a green background and flower petals drifting around them. Painted on the blank side of an artist proof magic card and held in front of a white wall.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Highlights from the past week: Pretty foils for premodern and some damaged dazes that will find an un-sleeved home. I’ve had a copy of “Jigoku” for a while. Well worth the watch. 50-50 martinis have been the drink of choice lately. Salty snacks on the side.

Two foil magic cards held in front of an off white wall. Cards from left to right: impulse and recoil.

Two magic cards held in front of an off white wall. The card on the left is facing backwards and has “Peek V” written on it in pen. The card on the right is a copy of “Daze” with the bottom right corner ripped off.

A pamphlet for the movie “Jigoku” (Nobuo Nakagawa, 1960h is held in fromt of a wall. The pamphlet is orange with swirling red flames.

A martini with a twist of lemon on a table. There is a hand coffee grinder and a brass espresso machine in the background.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Some recent single acquisitions and a stellar bottle of sparkling wine from this past weekend.

Three magic: the gathering cards held in front of a wall. Cards from left to right: “Deceit,” “Lantern of Insight,” and “Tishana’s Tidebinder.”

A bottle of wine held in front of a wall. The label has two sets of feet with one pair standing tip toed atop the other. Winemaker is Vincent Couche.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Sorting cards and thinking about how much I love Edge of Eternities.

Three magic cards being held in front of a white background. Cards from left to right: “Seam Rip,” “Gravkill,” “Mechanozoa.”

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Chaos draft from the holidays

Three booster packs of Magic: The Gathering Cards on a play mat. Packs from left to right (Strixhaven, Ice Age, Iconic Masters).

A photo of the Magic: The Gathering Card “hydroblast” from the set ”Ice Age” Illustrated by Kaja Foglio. Card text reads, “Counter target spell if it is red or destroy target permanent if it is red.” Card flavor text, “‘Heed the lessons of our time: the forms of water may move the land itself and hold captive the fires within.’ —Gustha Ebbasdotter, Kjeldoran Royal Mage”

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

New comic day!

A hand holds a comic in front of a grey wall.
Text on comic:
Magic: The Gathering
Untold Stories: Elspeth
Dan Watters, Owen Gieni, Hilary Jenkins, Clayton Coweles

The cover depicts a hooded woman with metal armor. She is raising a long hilted sword in front of a purple, cloudy sky.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Magic: The Gathering card:
“Unable to Scream”
Mana Cost: U

Enchantment - Aura
Enchant creature Enchanted creature loses all abilities and is a Toy artifact creature with base power and toughness 0/2 in
addition to its other types. As long as enchanted creature is face
down, it can't be turned face up.

Image:
A doll with a mask that reveals only one eye sits against a wall with a large shadow cast against it.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

“Sunset Saboteur” is a close second.

Image of the magic card “Timeline Culler”

Card Image:
A cloaked alien swings a sword that leaves a trail of blue energy. There are aliens in their trail that have been cut by the sword.

Cost: BB

Text:
Creature - Drix Warlock
Haste You may cast this card from your
graveyard using its warp ability. Warp—B, Pay 2 life. (You may cast this card from your hand or graveyard for its warp cost. If you do, exile this creature at the beginning of the next end step, then you may
cast it from exile on a later turn.)

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I thought this was a Spiderman comic? In all seriousness, I love this cover art and I’m very excited this exists!

A hand holds a comic with text “Magic: The Gathering. Untold Stories: Elspeth.” The cover shows a woman in colorful armor and flowing clothing. She holds a black spear the emanates a black magic. Columnar buildings ascend a hillside behind her.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I frequently think about this photo.

A black and white photo of the actor Toshiro Mifune walking down a street in slacks, sweater, and collared shirt while holding hand bag. A cigarette lazily hangs from his mouth.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

First game and (some of) the first bottles at the new apartment.

Two empty bottles of wine with gnomes on the label sit on a table in front of a lamp.

An overview of a table where a commander game is being played. There a wine glasses spread out on the table.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

If you were a NON-Legendary creature, which creature would you be?

Magic: The Gathering Card “Psychic Frog”

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Oh what a lovely day!

A television with a soccer player (Pedro de la Vega) of the Seattle Sounders applauding the crowd with the final score of 7-0 listed at the bottom of the screen.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Edge of Eternities prerelease. Got to play “Shrimp Fried Rice.” When it got going this deck really cooked. Lacked a little consistency but it was so fun to play.

A 40 card magic deck organized by mana cost on a play-mat.

Three magic cards spread out on a play-mat (Ragost, Deft Gastronaut; Tezzeret, Cruel Captain; Haliya, Guided by Light).

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Great start to my artist proof collection at Magic Con. Thank you @andrewkmar.bsky.social and @forrestimel.bsky.social

Black and grey illustration of a lotus flower on a card being held in front of a white wall.

Black ink illustration of a robot on a white card with the word “solemn” written on top. Held in front of a white wall.

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VinResponse @vinresponse.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

The con continues at home! Favorite event from Vegas continues to provide. Sealed commander deck and a new cocktail to pair. Thanks for putting it together @bdm.bsky.social Chinola and Bourbon!