My King Kong collection is shrinking, but these guys are still hanging around. Those Palmer King Kongs always make me think they are performing a song and dance routine.
Vintage Halloween collectibles on TV all month long!
What’s on tonight? How about a cool collection of vintage Halloween items? I don’t have many Halloween items in my collection, so I have to make the most of what I’ve got. I’ve been a big fan of Dinosaur Dracula’s annual Halloween mood tables and finally got around to making one of my own. Halloween […]
R.I.P. Basil Gogos
We lost another great one. Acclaimed horror artist Basil Gogos, best known for his painted covers for numerous issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland. Fellow artist, Joe Jusko, said on his Facebook page: “There isn’t a guy (or ghoul) my age who didn’t grow up mesmerized by his incredible cover art for Famous Monsters of Filmland. […]
Some Eye-popping Results at Hakes Auction #220
Some wallets were emptied at the recent Hake’s auction. Hake’s does a great job of only listing the rarest and the best pop culture collectibles, and the prices their auctions realize is a testament to that. Here are a few of the results that caught my eye. This Adventures of Superman syndication promotional kit sold for […]
The Making of Lanard’s King Kong toys
Lanard might not be the first toy company you think of when it comes to collectible toys, but their new King Kong action figures might change your mind. My favorite part of this video is when they say the toys are made for kids and collectors alike — these toys are fun and durable, while also looking great […]
All hail the king! Kong Skull Island posters
If you know me, you know I’m pretty excited about the fact that we’re getting a new King Kong movie. This one is especially exciting because it strays from the traditional New York storyline, and takes place on Kong’s home turf, Skull Island. The posters that have been released so far have been pretty amazing… […]