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July 27, 2020

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…

July 27, 2020

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…

July 27, 2020

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…

July 27, 2020

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,…

July 27, 2020

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…

July 26, 2020

Watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells Tour (1990)

Since making their debut in 1984, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have built up a huge following. Through comics and cartoons, to figures and films, the Turtles have amassed a loyal, ever-expanding fan base, who will follow them through the good times and the bad – and I include myself in this fan base. I…

July 26, 2020

The Bugs Bunny 80th anniversary Blu-ray looks amazing

If you’re a fan of Bugs Bunny – and let’s be honest, who isn’t? – then you will be very, very pleased with what I’m about to tell you. Warner Bros. is releasing a special commemorative edition Blu-ray boxset to celebrate Bugs Bunny’s 80th birthday! The boxset – which arrives on 2nd November 2020 –…

July 26, 2020

A list of Peter David Marvel Visionaries books – Hulk and X-Factor

Over the decades, Marvel Comics has attracted a collection of legendary comic book creators – first-class talent who have delivered fan-favourite characters and epic stories. And because the content they have produced has become so well-loved by readers, it has been published and republished multiple times, often as part of a collection of themed trade…

July 25, 2020

What is the order of the Scorpion King movies?

In 2001, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson appeared in the action fantasy film, The Mummy Returns. Johnson played the part of the Scorpion King, one of the monstrous villains of the movie. Due to the popularity of the character, as well as the popularity of Dwayne Johnson, Universal Pictures – the studio behind The Mummy movies…

July 25, 2020

How many Brendan Fraser Mummy movies are there?

In 1999, Brendan Fraser starred as adventurer, Rick O’Connell in the action fantasy movie, The Mummy. The film – a remake of the 1932 horror movie of the same name – was directed by Stephen Sommers and starred Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and Arnold Vosloo. Due to the popularity of The Mummy, as well as…