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47 retro gaming images from my iPhone

 I enjoy a spot of retro gaming. I don’t mind admitting this to you. I also don’t mind admitting that from time-to-time I take pictures of some of the retro gaming that I do. Whether this is a snapshot of a game I am playing at home, or a few pics captured at a gaming…

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The 40 geekiest images on my iPhone

 A couple of days ago, I got a message pop up on my iPhone informing me that my storage was fit to bursting. It would seem that all of my Apps, plus my complete inability to delete images from my phone, has resulted in a clogged up cloud. So, as I began the arduous task…

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Sega Mega Drive cartridge and box art

 If I was to name my all-time favourite games console, then hands down the Sega Mega Drive (aka the Sega Genesis) would be the console that takes the No.1 spot. As a kid/teen who grew up during the 1990s, the Mega Drive was my jam and provided me with hours of entertainment, thanks to some…

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Why are Bionic Six toys so collectable?

 In 1986, toy manufacturer, LJN produced a collection of action figures and playsets which carried the title Bionic Six. The toys were a tie-in with the then forthcoming American-Japanese animated show of the same name. While the animated series never quite hit the heights of its peers, and is not that well remembered today, the…

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Nintendo Entertainment System cartridge art

 They say a picture paints a thousand words – and in this post I am hoping to canvas an entire dictionary. How will I do this? Via a a small selection of images that I am convinced you will love. The images are snapshots Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridges. Or more specifically, the artwork…

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The box art of Marvel ToyBiz toys

 During the 1990s, leading toy manufacturer, ToyBiz produced a seemingly endless array of action figures and playsets based around Marvel Comics characters. The company – a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment – made figures of the most iconic (and most obscure) heroes and villains in the Marvel portfolio, and kids lapped them up. Most of the…

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How many Rugrats movies are there?

 In 1998, popular animated TV series Rugrats took the leap from the small screen to the big screen, for a feature-length adventure. The movie – about a loveable group of babies – was a hit and led to further films. But how many Rugrats movies are there? — The Rugrats movies in order To date, there are three Rugrats movies. The Rugrats movies are as…

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The first time I watched Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

 A couple of days ago, I published a post detailing the first time I watched 1978’s Halloween. As mentioned during that post, Halloween was one of three films that helped me develop my interest with the horror genre. The other two films were Psycho (1960) and Rosemary’s Baby (1968). Similar to Halloween, I remember quite clearly…

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I like Batman & Robin. There, I said it!

 **WARNING: CONTROVERSIAL BLOG POST ALERT** Boasting an all-star cast, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney, when it was released in 1997 Batman & Robin took $238.2 million at the worldwide box office and showcased the first live-action appearances of classic Bat-villains, Poison Ivy and Bane. Great stuff, right? Not so. Despite the presence of star…

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