Things We Saw Today: That It Was Neil Gaiman’s Birthday!

If you haven’t read Sandman you might not understand why it is appropriate to feature Hanie Mohd‘s Death on Neil Gaiman‘s birthday. Then again, if you haven’t read Sandman you might not even realize this is Death, but trust us. It’s fine. Happy Birthday, Mr. Gaiman, and thanks from this writer for being one of my biggest literary heroes.

• It’s also Sesame Street‘s birthday, and they’re searching for a lost actor. More than forty years ago, when they were filming their test pilot, they had an actor fill in the role that would eventually be Gordon. Now, despite their best efforts, Sesame Workshop has some footage and photos, but can’t find any record of his name. They’re asking the internet for help, and naturally, Reddit is on the case.

This is an edible Iron Throne. (Kensei Yonzon)

This is an adorable Daenerys and Khal Drogo. (Agnes Garbowska)

• So here’s a question that I’m sure every one of you has an answer to: Do Fans Even Know What They Want? (Newsarama)

This mixer is only available in Brazil, so somebody down there is going to have to make a TON of cookies and pie crust in it so I can live vicariously through them. (Facebook via ComicsAlliance)

And finally, these are robots in which you ride around and punch other robots. We approve. (Nerd Approved)