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Review: Underwater (2020)

 Recently released to digital, Underwater is a science fiction horror movie, from director William Eubank. The movie stars Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel and T.J. Miller, and tells the story of a deep sea research and drilling crew, who encounter mysterious creatures at the bottom of the ocean. Across the course of the 95-minute movie, monsters…

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How many Pacific Rim movies are there?

 In 2013, Pacific Rim blasted its way into cinemas. The film – a sci-fi movie about a battle between giant mechanoids and monsters – was directed by Guillermo del Toro and starred Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba. Pacific Rim was met with a positive response from critics and became a box office hit. As such,…

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How many Human Centipede movies are there?

 In 2009, Dutch horror movie, The Human Centipede wriggled its way into cinemas. The controversial film, about a deranged scientist who stitches people together (from butt to mouth), was met with a mixed reception… but enough interest from audiences to warrant sequels. So, how many Human Centipede movies are there? Well, stick around and I’ll guide you through the…

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X-Men Blackbird Micro-Superstars jet by Bluebird

 In 1997, UK company, Bluebird Toys produced a collection of micro playsets based around Marvel Comics characters. The sets ranged from Spider-Man and Venom to the Hulk and X-Men. In this post I am taking a look at one of these playsets. This set is the X-Men Blackbird… which is bloomin’ X-cellent! — X-Men Blackbird Released as part of the Micro-Superstars Collection, the Blackbird is…

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How many Deep Blue Sea movies are there?

 In 1999, Deep Blue Sea swam its way into movie theatres. The action-adventure movie, about a collection of genetically engineered sharks that cause death and destruction wherever they swim, was a surprise hit with audiences and led to sequels. It was also bloody good! But how many Deep Blue Sea movies are there? If you think it’s…

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Why are SWAT Kats figures so expensive?

 In 1994, to coincide with the release of the new Hanna-Barbera produced cartoon series, SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, Remco released a small collection of 6 inch action figures based on the show. The figures were not huge sellers and promptly disappeared with little notice from kids. But jump forward in time to today, and…

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The creepiest Swat Kats villains

 During the course of its 25-episode run, SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron worked it’s way through a portfolio of creepy bad guys. Heck, some of these vile villains could have given Batman’s rogues’ gallery a run for its money. From Dr. Viper to Dark Kat, the SWAT Kats sure had their work cut out for them, despatching…

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How many Transporter movies are there?

 In 2002, Jason Statham drove his way into cinemas as high stakes courier, Frank Martin, in the super-fast crime movie, The Transporter. The film about a freelance courier who takes on tricky jobs, was a mild hit with audiences (critics thought it was OK), and it kick-started a franchise. But how many Transporter movies are there? Well,…

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The Top Ten vintage figures in my collection

 I have been interested in toys since as far back as I can recall. This obsession interest started with Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, ThunderCats, and G.I. Joe (Action Force for us Brits), then progressed to TMNT, X-Men and Spider-Man. Back then, my interest in toys was the same as any kid – I…

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