It's A Stampede!

June 30, 2020

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…

June 30, 2020

The box art of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys

As a toy collector, I can (and often do) spend hours of my time just staring at the figures in my collection. Whether they are in pristine condition, or they are a little rough and ready, each toy has the ability to capture my attention for hours on end. But do you know what I…

June 30, 2020

How many Fifty Shades of Grey movies are there?

In 2015, Fifty Shades of Grey arrived in cinemas. The movie – based on the E. L. James novel of the same name – told the story of a college graduate and her sexual relationship with a business man. Fifty Shades of Grey opened to largely negative reviews, but was a box office hit. This…

June 30, 2020

What is the order of the A Town Without Christmas movies?

In 2001, CBS aired the television movie, A Town Without Christmas – a festive film about a young boy who goes missing at Christmas. The movie was a hit with audiences and was soon followed by sequels, which aired in 2003 and 2004. If you’re not familiar with the movies, don’t worry, in this post,…

June 29, 2020

Remember when Deadpool resurrected Blockbuster?

Cast your mind back to September 2018. The air was crisp, citizens of the world moved around freely, and iconic video rental chain, Blockbuster was resurrected (kind of) by the unlikeliest of heroes – Deadpool! Have no idea what I’m talking about? Ah, then you don’t remember Blockbuster’s very brief revival thanks to the Merc…

June 29, 2020

How many 12 Dogs of Christmas movies are there?

In 2005, dogs and Christmas came together for the festive film, 12 Dogs of Christmas. The movie – about a girl who enlists the aid of dogs to highlight the true meaning of Christmas – melted many hearts and proved popular enough to warrant a sequel. But how many 12 Dogs of Christmas movies are there? — The 12 Dogs…

June 28, 2020

The Real Ghostbusters toys up close and personal

In 1986, to coincide with the animated TV show, The Real Ghostbusters, Kenner produced a collection of action figures loosely based around the series. The figures included the show’s main characters – Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore – along with iconic ghosts such as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Slimer (aka…

June 28, 2020

Review: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

2020 will go down in history for many reasons – and sadly most of those reasons are pretty awful. It will also be known as the year the Eurovision Song Contest was halted in its tracks. The annual event, which has not missed a year since 1956, was forced to sit this one out due to the…

June 27, 2020

The Incredible detail of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys

In 1987, Playmates Toys produced a collection of action figures based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The figures – just like the comics and TV show they were based on – were incredibly popular and led to the release of further toys. With each successive wave of figures and playsets, the toys became wackier and more…

June 27, 2020

Hereditary movie review round-up – What did the critics say?

In 2018, supernatural horror movie, Hereditary arrived in UK cinemas. The film – directed by Ari Aster – starred Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, and Gabriel Byrne and focused on a small family, targeted by a demonic cult. If you’re a fan of horror movies, you will know that since its release, Hereditary has…