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May 24, 2020

A reminder: There are lots of free comics on Comixology

If you’re a digital comic book reader (or you’re considering becoming a digital comic book reader) then let me take this opportunity to remind you that Comixology offers a heap of FREE comics. This is a regular service from Comixology, and all you need do is download them! Comixology’s list of free comics changes on a…

May 23, 2020

Who owns Garfield?

Garfield is a hugely successful character who has fronted cartoons, a range of toys, and two live-action movies. Between 2004 and 2006 those movies brought in almost $350 million dollars, and Garfield is easily one of the most identifiable cartoon/comic strip characters in the world. But who owns Garfield? — Who created Garfield? Garfield was…

May 23, 2020

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III movie trading cards

In this post I am presenting the full set of trading cards for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993). Now I know what you’re thinking, ‘wasn’t TMNT III rubbish?’ Well, yes, it was. But while TMNT III wasn’t a particularly great movie, this trading card set is pretty sweet! Take a look. — TMNT III trading…

May 23, 2020

Mighty Max: Lashes the Lizard

During the 1990s, Bluebird Toys produced a range of toys which combined tiny figurines with imaginative playsets. One of these toy lines was Mighty Max – an action adventure brand, themed around a young boy and his journey to strange and exotic locations. In this post I am taking a look at one of the Mighty Max…

May 23, 2020

How many Hollow Man movies are there?

In 2000, Hollow Man snook its way into cinemas. The horror film, loosely based on the H. G. Wells novel, The Invisible Man was a box office hit and led to a follow-up. But how many Hollow Man films are there? — The Hollow Man films in order To date, there are two Hollow Man films. The films – produced between 2000 and 2006 –…

May 23, 2020

What retro toys do you collect?

I’m a retro toy collector. More specifically, I’m a retro toy collector who favours toys from the 1980s and 1990s – including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I’ve previously talked about my collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, but in truth I collect a number of toy lines. In addition to the Turtles, the toy…

May 23, 2020

How many The Hills Have Eyes movies are there?

In 1977, The Hills Have Eyes chomped its way into cinemas. The horror film, about a family targeted by cannibals in the Nevada Desert, was a box office hit and led to a series of films. But how many The Hills Have Eyes films are there? — The Hills Have Eyes films in order To date, there are four The Hills…

May 23, 2020

How many Inspector Gadget movies are there?

In 1983, Inspector Gadget arrived on TV screens and became a huge hit with audiences. The series – about a bumbling bionic detective – proved so popular it led to a run of follow-up shows, as well as a collection of movies. But how many Inspector Gadget movies are there? — The Inspector Gadget films in order To date,…

May 22, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Star Wars movies?

Since 1977, Star Wars has been capturing the imaginations of generations of people. And what began as a cool sci-fi fantasy film, has now grown into a self-perpetuating franchise, the likes of which has never been seen before. But if you’re new to Star Wars, where do you start? What is the first film and…

May 22, 2020

The best horror films for kids

Horror doesn’t have to be just for adults – in fact, there is a whole subgenre of horror dedicated to the younger members of the family. Whether its Scooby-Doo (2002) or Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), there is much to love about family-friendly horror. But don’t be fooled into thinking there aren’t a few scares along…