Following the recent success of movies such as Conan the Barbarian and Beastmaster, two Brooklyn boys, Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta, decided to team up on an animated tale of sword and sorcery. Fire & Ice is a movie that I used to watch on the VCR over and over again, pausing at the good parts -- not … [Read More...] about Fire & Ice — a Frazetta painting comes to life
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What, Me Worry?
A good part of my youth was spent hanging out with a goofy looking, gap toothed freckled kid named Alfred. Alfred taught me more about the great big world than … [Read More...] about What, Me Worry?
The spice must flow.
When the idea for "Cool, Cool, Cool Summer 2019" was born, I knew that part of the experiment would be viewing popular movies that I never managed to see while … [Read More...] about The spice must flow.
“The kids are brats, the food is hideous…”
Continuing on my journey to re-experience the movies and entertainment that filled my adolescent years, it's time to go to camp! Meatballs is one of those movies … [Read More...] about “The kids are brats, the food is hideous…”
Adventure was everywhere… and dragons were real.
When I was a kid, Dragonslayer was the kind of movie that I adored -- dragons, swords, young maidens in distress -- … [Read More...] about Adventure was everywhere… and dragons were real.
“That hurts me just looking at it.”
To kick off the Cool Summer 2019 festivities, I thought Hong Kong was a good a place to begin. Much of my youth was … [Read More...] about “That hurts me just looking at it.”
It’s gonna be a cool, cool, cool summer
This summer, I've decided to embrace the pop culture elements that made me what I am today. I am going to go out of my … [Read More...] about It’s gonna be a cool, cool, cool summer
Collector’s Call — Episode 2 Recap and Review
If I had any say in the matter, THIS is the kind of collection that the show would feature every week! In this episode, … [Read More...] about Collector’s Call — Episode 2 Recap and Review
Collector’s Call — Episode 1 Recap and Review
It's a great day when passionate collectors get to take the stage, and last night's premiere of MeTV's Collector's Call … [Read More...] about Collector’s Call — Episode 1 Recap and Review
Motley Crue Dishes “The Dirt”
Many articles have been written about this "documentary" already, so I won't be giving a review, but rather a personal … [Read More...] about Motley Crue Dishes “The Dirt”
Super Mario Bros. Video Game Sells for $100,150
High-grade example of Nintendo's 1985 classic release still sealed after 34 years DALLAS, Texas (February 14, … [Read More...] about Super Mario Bros. Video Game Sells for $100,150
Batgirl Puzzle Canister
Ask any collector what the best part of collecting is, and the reply you will most likely hear is that it's the "thrill … [Read More...] about Batgirl Puzzle Canister
The evolution of a collection
As mentioned in my last post, winter is the time of year that I tend to reorganize my collection. There's just something … [Read More...] about The evolution of a collection
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner. Stockings are being hung, strings of lights are being untangled, and the Wally … [Read More...] about It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Rare Action Figures up for Bid at Heritage Auction
A prominent collector and Dubai resident is auctioning the world’s rarest Star Wars action figure prototypes next month, … [Read More...] about Rare Action Figures up for Bid at Heritage Auction
Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 29, 2018
This Week's Pop Culture News The end of an era Toys R Us stores across the U.S. closed their doors for good this … [Read More...] about Collector’s Roundup – Weekly Update June 29, 2018