Bren Macdonald
@brenmacdonald.bsky.social
Comedian, Engineer, Podcaster, Sometimes-Writer. I grew up in the SF/F community, my folks wrote The Mageworlds series.
The early version of the talking Mickey also appeared in the "Dream Along with Mickey" castle show which also featured Minnie, Goofy, and Donald.
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The early version of the talking Mickey also appeared in the "Dream Along with Mickey" castle show which also featured Minnie, Goofy, and Donald.
I did get a inventor status on a patent for the work, though: patents.google.com/patent/US201...
US20100144239A1 - Method and system for articulated character head actuation and control
- Google Patents
A method for operating a driven output device provided in an articulated head, mobile prop, or other object worn by a performer. The method includes providing a wearable control system, the control sy...
patents.google.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I did get a inventor status on a patent for the work, though: patents.google.com/patent/US201...
Sheetz is actually pretty involved. They have super chargers already at lots of locations and also recently partnered with Ionna to do more user-friendly charging.
September 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Sheetz is actually pretty involved. They have super chargers already at lots of locations and also recently partnered with Ionna to do more user-friendly charging.
I have no mouth and I must tweet.
August 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I have no mouth and I must tweet.
In the latest Magic set, they introduced "Station" as a mechanic. This made me really want to find a B&T "Station!" sound board button whenever I do it...
August 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
In the latest Magic set, they introduced "Station" as a mechanic. This made me really want to find a B&T "Station!" sound board button whenever I do it...
I've had to step into the LinkedIn swamp due to recent, ah, events. I was not prepared.
April 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I've had to step into the LinkedIn swamp due to recent, ah, events. I was not prepared.