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Man at Arms Returns to Otakon in 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

The trio behind the popular web series “Man at Arms” will return to Otakon this year to share their craft, according to Otakorp Inc. Matt Stagmer, Ilya Alekseyev ,and Bill Collison have been added to the guest roster at Otakon 2019.

Stagmer has been making swords for 20 years. He is the lead blade grinder at Baltimore Knife and Sword. In the summer of 2014, he began hosting the hit web series “Mat at Arms: Reforged.” Teamed with other talented craftsmen, he brings to life the most requested fantasy arms and armor from your favorite video games, anime, and other pop culture genres. In 2017 he became the host of the TV show “Man at Arms: The Art of War,” starring alongside Danny Trejo to make history’s most devastating weapons. In 2018 earned the title producer for the second season of “Art of War” and is currently creating his own content on YouTube for the channel “That Works.”

Alekseyev was born in Troitsk, Russia. From an early age, he developed an interest in the art and craftsmanship of bladed weapons. He likes to bring his background in art history, Asian studies, and philosophy into his craft. Alekseyev is currently an armorer working with Baltimore Knife and Sword, as well as one of the product designers. Among the skills that he brings to the “Man at Arms” project are his expertise in armor, Damascus steel, bloomery steel, and engraving.

Collison has been working with Baltimore Knife and sword off and on for the past 20 years and has worked with them on a full time basis for the past two years grinding blades. His craftsman background started in armor making and progressed into casting, mold making and heat treating. His knowledge with sheet metal work has made it easy to transition into prop armor and costuming. He has worked with the Freelancers as their jousting armorer for 17 years and has a background in martial arts, as well as the SCA. Collison is a contributing smith on both the “Man at Arms” series (TV & YouTube), and on the YouTube channel “That Works”

Otakon 2019 will be held July 26-28, 2019 at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

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Funko Specialty Series: Man at Arms Pop!, Iron Man: Mark 1 Dorbz! in September

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Every store deserves an amazing Funko exclusive! In an effort to recognize their most special accounts and loyal retailers, Funko is continuing their Funko Specialty Series. Every month, they’ll be announcing two major exclusives – one Pop! Vinyl and one Dorbz – that can be acquired through the Specialty Series.

Why is it so special? You’ll only be able to find these Funko Specialty Series exclusives in boutique retail, specialty stores, local comic book shops and from qualified online retailers. This is your chance to help support local businesses and smaller retailers, and you’ll pick up an amazing exclusive item in the process!

The latest exclusives are Man at Arms Pop! vinyl and Iron Man: Mark 1 Dorbz!

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Man At Arms Makes a Star Wars Lightsaber Katana

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Brett

Every other Monday this summer, the Man At Arms‘ team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be taking some of your favorite characters and items to mash up into brand new hybrid weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, they’re mashing together a Star Wars lightsaber and a katana!

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Batman’s Wolverine Claws

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Brett

Every other Monday this summer, the Man at Arms team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be taking some of your favorite characters and items to mash up into brand new hybrid weapons that you’ve never seen before. This week, they mashed together Batman’s batarangs with Wolverine’s claws!