The latest auction from Hake’s is going on now, and as usual, there is an incredible assortment of vintage toys up for bid. Here are some of my favorite items… “BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER FLIP FLASHLIGHT.” 4×8.5″ card with images of Batman, Robin and Batmobile. Holds 3″ long flashlight with full color label […]
This week’s assignment from the League: Your Hollywood Blockbuster
One of my favorite weekly podcasts is Nerd Lunch, where the hosts (and two fellow League members) CT, Paxton, and Jeeg, talk about a variety of pop culture topics and “What Ifs.” On a recent episode, they talked about the Expendables movie, and put together their own dream cast for a movie. I absolutely loved […]
Rare movie posters unearthed at a Pennsylvania estate sale
Later this month, Heritage Auctions will sell a collection of incredibly rare vintage movie posters that were discovered at an estate sale in Berwyck, Pennsylvania. The posters were stuck together with wallpaper paste, since at one time, they were probably glued to the wall of a movie house. The staff at Heritage had to have been amazed […]
The League has spoken: Whoa!
The turnout for this week’s League assignment was great and I was excited to see the wide variety of responses. The more articles that the League writes, the more I learn about each member, and it’s pretty cool to see how everyone interprets the topics. This week’s question was “What media announcement had you throwing fist pumps […]
The “Halo 3: Believe” Campaign Made a Believer out of Me
In generating hype for the launch of Halo 3, Microsoft spared no expense. I remember watching the Believe campaign in awe as the video game I had been playing for years was brought to life in a non-digital form. Microsoft produced this series of live action commercials to promote the game, building on the lore […]
Looking for amateur “Canadian Pickers” for New TV Show
The producers of the hit TV show “Canadian Pickers” are working on a new picking show. Here are the details… We are looking for Canada’s best amateur pickers to compete for the title of Top Picker! We are seeking picking partners (husband/wife, friends, father/son, etc.) who are energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate about collecting. Do you spot the hidden […]