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Abigail Ward 🐌

@abimoon.bsky.social

Abi Ward. Hobbyist, manga fan and ready to cry over fictional characters. Out and proud since 2012. 🏳️‍⚧️ She/They 36 🔞 ko-fi.com/abiward Icon by hamishsteele

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Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 5d ago

This isn't an original idea but after the whole MTG MSCHF superdrop kinda went tits up I've been thinking of making a whole proxy deck in a similar style. This is just a quick example made from scrap, I hope it illustrates the idea.

A Sol Ring MTG card proxy made from scrap. That same card in black and white.
Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 2w ago

Spoilers for Transformers The Movie, I had a big ramble on Letterboxed about it. Such a wondeful time, there's a ton to enjoy, especially on a big screen as that's where you can best appreciate the tremendous accomplishment that is cel animation.

A small theatre screen showing the start and end time of a The Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary showing.Abi Moon, Transformers The Movie, Letterboxed four stars. "Oh my goodness, what a wondeful thing to have the privilege of seeing on the big screen. The story may be choppy but that animation! It's wondeful seeing things slide on cels, the joining mark from two cels paning left to right, the little fun bits like a characters eyes bulging out and brief animation errors. It's full of that wondeful fire and laser effects, cels back-lit with bright light making warfare bright and bold in a way that is exceptionally difficult to near impossible to recreate digitally. That's human work, hundreds of hands working thousands of hours to bring this absurd space opera to life. An eldritch monstrosity challenges the galaxy, filled with warping tile and molten chrome but somehow needing stairs and control panels, implying a past it's long since abandoned. Challenged only by a rag tag group of allies drilling through the monsters eye in an almost organic spiraling parasite ship before destroying it from the inside with energised will and determination then blasting themselves to freedom out the second eye! Leaving us on a note hope panning out from a world in need of aid we see the monsters head locked in orbit as a new moon to this struggling world. So few things can bounce between horrible cruelties, characters falling dead from gunshots, others melted on screen in acid before landing in a small Weird Al music video as dinosaur robots make allusions to Of Mice and Men and hold that all together in any shape or form. Demands from HQ rarely make for good films but the cruelty in the boardroom allowed for genuine pathos as characters are killed, changed and introduced to make way for new those toys but plotted to make it resonate rather than just a change of the guard. It's not the best movie in the world, far from it, but it emerged in a wondeful niche that no other movie has had the chance to explore and that gives it more character than most will ever express."Oh my goodness, what a wondeful thing to have the privilege of seeing on the big screen. The story may be choppy but that animation! It's wondeful seeing things slide on cels, the joining mark from two cels paning left to right, the little fun bits like a characters eyes bulging out and brief animation errors. It's full of that wondeful fire and laser effects, cels back-lit with bright light making warfare bright and bold in a way that is exceptionally difficult to near impossible to recreate digitally. That's human work, hundreds of hands working thousands of hours to bring this absurd space opera to life. An eldritch monstrosity challenges the galaxy, filled with warping tile and molten chrome but somehow needing stairs and control panels, implying a past it's long since abandoned. Challenged only by a rag tag group of allies drilling through the monsters eye in an almost organic spiraling parasite ship before destroying it from the inside with energised will and determination then blasting themselves to freedom out the second eye! Leaving us on a note hope panning out from a world in need of aid we see the monsters head locked in orbit as a new moon to this struggling world. So few things can bounce between horrible cruelties, characters falling dead from gunshots, others melted on screen in acid before landing in a small Weird Al music video as dinosaur robots make allusions to Of Mice and Men and hold that all together in any shape or form. Demands from HQ rarely make for good films but the cruelty in the boardroom allowed for genuine pathos as characters are killed, changed and introduced to make way for new those toys but plotted to make it resonate rather than just a change of the guard. It's not the best movie in the world, far from it, but it emerged in a wondeful niche that no other movie has had the chance to explore and that gives it more character than most will ever express.
Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 3w ago

Trying really hard to get through the third Red Dwarf book but I've gotten to the part where they're rich because they're using their jizz as currency and I'm praying it gets better than this weird low.

Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 4w ago

I really enjoyed Dang!. At first I thought the characters looked like a default Picrew avatars and they still kinda do but the cast flesh out to the point where it doesn't really matter after a couple episodes. Hope this gets a second season, it deserves several.

The cast of Dang! ride a crowded train.
Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · last mo.

Having a rice cooker is great, cup of rice, two ofbwater, can of chopped tomatoes, can of kidney beans, half block of tofu, spices and such, that's several meals all in one pot that runs on it's own and turns itself off. Helps when I've not got the energy to cook.

Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · last mo.

Finished an actual "book book" for the first time in forever, not a graphic novel or manga. Really enjoyed myself. It's certainly not a hard read, I just have a poor attention span.The two sequel novels are on their way and if I finish those I might get Titan, the new prequel.

My hand holding the first Red Dwarf novel.
Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I did like the blonde bits in my hair but after Pride and seeing all the lovelies I wanted some colour in my hair. It's not perfect but it's only temporary dye and I've more than enough to try again at a later date.

Me, a chubby trans woman, with teal dye in my hair.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com

Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Got one of my grail figures. I love weird brain lads and Krang is second only to M.O.D.O.K in my mind. Ordered this on my way back from Southampton 'cus I was in a great mood and enjoying the TMNT Shredder's Revenge soundtrack.

A toy of Krang in his Android body.That same toy next to a toy of M.O.D.O.K The toys boxThe toys box showing it's context via a clear plastic window.
Abigail Ward 🐌@abimoon.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Been up all night cleaning, managed to get a full bin bags worth of rubbish out of the living room. Frustrated that it got that bad, happy it's so much better now. The efforts been more than worth it, it's nice not to have to tip toe over floor detritus.