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NEW! Has Adam Savage ever had to deal with the awkwardness of a creator asking for an opinion on material he actually disliked? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers this question from Tested member Thomas_Esson, whom we thank for his support! How do you handle giving negative feedback? Link in comments.

NEW! Adam checks out the original Frank the Bunny mask and costume from the cult classic 2001 film Donnie Darko! The design of Frank has etched itself into the minds of film fans for a generation, and still stands as one of the great surreal horror designs. Plus, how the prop department of Donnie Darko created its mysterious book, "The Philosophy of Time Travel." Link in comments.

NEW! We welcome to the cave designer and illustrator Matt Cushman, the artist behind some of our favorite science fiction cutaway illustrations from Star Trek and Star Wars. Matt shares with Adam his new massive cross-section poster of the original USS Enterprise, sized as large as the original 11-foot filming model. We scrutinize the details of this incredible piece and learn all the ways Matt made sense of the interior layout based on what was shown in the original series episodes! Link in comments.

NEW! Adam has accumulated over 10,000 miles Onewheel experience under his belt, but something he's never done is upgrade or swap out his Onewheel's tire. Based on the recommendation of Wren from Corridor Crew, Adam picks up a Float Life tire and makes an upgrade attempt. Disclaimer: this is not an instructional video! Link in comments.

NEW! Gladiator stands the test of time as one of the most memorable depictions of the Roman Empire on film, thanks in no small part to the look established by production designer Arthur Max. At the Academy Library, Adam looks through concept drawings and Colosseum plans from the production of Gladiator, including early designs for its titular combatants. Link in comments.

NEW! Star Trek: The Original Series brought us so many iconic designs for props, costumes, and spaceships, but the hand prop that is perhaps the most recognizable from the show is the Type II phaser. At Propstore, we get up close with one of the last surviving phaser props from production, revealing details we've never noticed before. Plus, one of Spock's hero costumes from Star Trek's third season! Link in comments.

NEW! Does Adam Savage have any unique encounters with fans while flying, and what are his best travel tips? How does Adam manage frustration when it impacts his creative process? Is Adam the exception to the rule: "Don't turn your hobby into your job"? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from ryan_j_peck, JustinMatulonis, brianbaker2455 and the_gr8_brandino, whom we thank for their support! Link in comments.

NEW! Is there anything useful Adam Savage learned from the MythBusters crew? Would Adam ever fund thousands in materials and labor upfront for a client, then wait for payment after proving progress? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members SilverDefender and Craftingtheunusual, whom we thank for their support! Link in comments.

NEW! At the Wonderfest modelmaking show, we meet Star Trek fan and modelmaker Benjamin Spratling, who has handcrafted a series of 1/16 scale dioramas recreating some of the filming sets from Star Trek, The Next Generation, and Voyager! We chat with Benjamin about his build process, his unique approach to lighting, and the use of optical illusions to add depth to these miniature displays. Link in comments.