No, I'm not remotely crazy enough to pay $62 for some plastic figures, but if a reader would like to surprise me for Christmas, who am I to argue.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Victorinox!
No, not a super-heroine (though it would be a cool name for one), but the makers of the famous Swiss army knives. Now, with a new twist, they also have flash drives. A flash drive I could stab people with would be even better, but this is pretty cool for now.
Via Fab.com
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Concrete Palmas Vases
Designed by Israeli designer Ofir Zucker and origami artist Ilan Garibi
Read. They remind me of some knick-knacks we had in my house when I was growing up in the 1970's (in harvest gold, of course).
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Kearney Kapatalists T-Shirt
The fine folks at Ebbets Field Flanels produce hand-made throw-back sports jerseys and t-shirts. Pretty awesome stuff, especially if you're a retro-head like me.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Spacehawk by Basil Wolverton
Apparently, Wolverton's Spacehawk has finally been collected! Always something fresh and new and, frankly, weird, from Wolverton.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Dave Stevens' Stories & Covers
Along with Mike Wieringo, the loss of Dave Stevens really cost the world years of fantastic work. He's one of my all-time favorites.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Plushy Beholder
Unfortunately, not for sale, but you can find other weirdnesses by Travis Lampe at The Fantasy Cryland Store.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Churchill Shirt
Dig the shirt, but here's a example of a time I not only need to be less cheap, but also a bit less fat. Oh well - getting there! Oh, and point of order - those fingers are indicating Victory, not Peace (though we weren't likely to get one without the other back in those days).
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Pogo: Bona Fide Balderdash
Pogo was at times brilliant, and at times a bit self-indulgent. Still, on the whole it is excellent and a must read for fans of the medium.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
"Klinger" Mud Hens Jersey
How cool is that? Wear the jersey favored by arguably the most famous cross-dresser in TV history.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Power'nap
I would have called it Power'Nap 3000, but still, great product if you're into 1970's sci-fi decor.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Christmas Story Full-Size Leg Lamp
No, I don't want a little leg lamp. By golly, if I'm going to do it, I want to do it right!
Via Amazon.com
Kool-Aid Reeboks
Yeah, these are from a few years ago, but I always wanted a pair. I actually found a pair at Ross Dress For Less (needed an ugly shirt for a '70s themed golf tournament), but they were the wrong size. Dang!
Underdog: The Complete Series
Speed of lightning, roar of thunder! Underdog was my first favorite superhero (along with Popeye and Fonzi).
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Piegato by Matthias Ries
I'm a geek. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're a geek. Geeks have books, and books need shelves ... they crave shelves. These shelves are pretty bitchin'! So I might buy some.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth
Kamandi certainly wasn't the first post-apocalyptic tale - the Victorians wrote them as well - but it is the one infused with Jack Kirby's astounding imagination. This is volume 2 of the hard cover series of reprints.
Now we just need Thundarr vs. Kamandi, and we'll be all set.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Marvel's The Avengers
Pretty damn enjoyable. Had me as charged up as a kid watching Empire Strikes Back. Hopefully they won't go back and ruin it 20 years from now.
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, Vols 1-4
If you haven't experienced comic strips from the "olden days", I suggest it. They were a brilliant blend of comedy and adventure that is now sadly extinct.
Via Amazon.com - Volumes 1/2 and Volumes 3/4
Monday, July 16, 2012
John Carter DVD
I rate it a solid C+, which for me is a pretty good grade for a modern movie. Hey, they screwed up the name and the marketing something fierce, but the flick was pretty fun and only moderately annoying if you're a fan of the series of books. For modern Hollywood, that's about the best you can expect.
It could have been ...
But it least it had ...
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Aquaman
Okay, so the cartoons are pretty lousy (though wonderfully weird), but I'm sick of all the Aquaman trashing that goes on these days. Besides, without these cartoons, there never would have been a Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy!
Popeye Cartoons
My favorite animated super hero. If you've only ever seen the colorized versions, you need to check out the black and whites. Beautiful animation, often with miniature sets.
Bullwinkle & Rocky
One of the greats, and apparently 100% complete. Yeah, some of the material is dated, especially if you have no idea who Phil Silvers is (I think approximately 65% of all characters in the series were imitating him), but they had a great warped sense of humor and some of the best voice actors in the business.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
United Underworld T-Shirt
"The sum of the angles of that rectangle is too monstrous to contemplate!" - Commissioner Gordon
Stamina 55-1611 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer
Goodness knows, we of the middle-aged, computing generation could stand a bit more exercise, especially when you get paid to be a desk jockey.
Oh, and this one I actually did buy - today (July 14), it's only $65 at Amazon
Update: Great little product. I couldn't use it under the desk - my knees would have hit it - but I keep it next to my desk in my office and can spend 10 to 15 minutes pedaling while reading a report or article and burn 100 to 200 calories. Easy to assemble, works well (so far) - all in all, I give it high marks.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Davalos Tequila
If you like tequila, you'll like Davalos. Deceptively smooth - great for shots.
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