That’s right, I survived the D.C. Big Flea. I’ve been to this show plenty of times, but this past weekend’s was the busiest I’ve ever seen it. The show is held at the Dulles Expo Center, which is a massive place with two large buildings. Despite the Expo Center’s huge parking lot, I drove around […]
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Vintage Toys Found at the Greenberg Train & Toy Show
Yesterday, I went to the Greenberg Toy & Train Show in Chantilly, Virginia and saw plenty of trains and even a few toys. Here are the toys that found their way home with me… I instantly fell in love with that Lone Ranger Squirt gun. I have a Batman and a Superman from the same […]
How I Spent my Christmas Vacation
My wife and I spent our holiday vacation redecorating our 2-year-old’s bedroom. Can you spot my contribution to the wall mural? I wanted to sneak a Godzilla or Mothra in there too, but was overruled on that one. I’m happy with my minor victory.
Pop Culture Gift Ideas for the Collector in Your Life
If you have a pop culture fan in your life, don’t give them a Snuggie or a ShamWOW for Christmas. Give them something they really want, something they will be glad to put on their shelf of action figures or comic book goodies. Here are some ideas for gifts that would surely be well-received on […]
RIP Dino De Laurentiis
Dino De Laurentiis died today in Los Angeles at the age of 91. Mr. De Laurentiis was instrumental in bringing some incredible movies to life, including King Kong, Flash Gordon, Barbarella, Serpico, Blue Velvet, The Shootist, Red Dragon, and many more. He will be missed. Read a full bio on the New York Times’ web […]
Hollywood Treasure – “Joe Goes Ape” Episode Recap and Review
Disclaimer: I love King Kong. I am going to write a glowing review of this episode solely based on the fact that it features amazing King Kong memorabilia. You have been warned. In this episode Joe Maddelena is off to New York to view an original Frankenstein 6-sheet movie poster. To brush up on his […]