Vince Guaraldi added a new dimension to Peanuts TV specials. There is no mistaking when you hear the theme song, Linus and Lucy. It’s a magical youthful strut to our innocence. Record Store Day 2021 is celebrating the 1964 re-issue of A Boy Named Charlie Brown by Vince Guaraldi Trio Set in vinyl by Craft Recordings.
Real comic book collectors are always after the variant cover of fan-favorite comic books. The marketing ploy for both retailer and collector to buy more comics has been around since 1986. The first comic book marketed with a variant cover was the 1986 first issue of The Man of Steel, which featured two different covers by writer/artist John Byrne.
The story of Cinderella is eternal. There are so many versions in both film and animation. The end result is good always triumphs over evil. Every new generation has a new spin on the traditional story. A Cinderella Story: Starstruck is yet another twist on the classic tale. Believe it or not, this is the sixth in a film series of Cinderella by Warner Bros. Entertainment.
2001: A Space Odyssey changed cinema and art in 1968. Jim Morrison and the Doors were present at the world premiere in Los Angeles. Both Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison graduated as film students from UCLA. This was a big cinematic experience for them.
Dave Grohl has played with most Rock ‘N Roll icons. You can add Mick Jagger to that growing list. Grohl already recorded with Sir Paul McCartney. Grohl is on a roll. They collaborated on a new song called Eazy Sleazy
Has Dave Grohl become the official ambassador of Rock ‘N Roll? Seems so, his latest offering WHAT DRIVES US is about the humble beginnings of rock bands. The van seems to the building block to every band wishing to make it big. Some were lucky to graduate from a van to a private plane.
This has to be the greatest toy of all time. Can we even call it a toy? Optimus Prime literally self Auto-Converts from truck to Autobot with ease. You can also mobile control Optimus Prime remotely to do what you want. This toy/robot is so cool that your dad will not let you play with it. He is going to keep it for himself. This has to be the most accurate toy if an Autobot was realistic. Getting ready to dip into my rainy day fund and purchase Optimus Prime when he rolls out to the market.
I am a big film noir buff. The Criterion Collection is releasing Pickup on South Street (1953) this June 29, 2021.
AC/DC proved that old men rock better. Power Up their latest record is proving to best their best work in a very long time. There has been a recent resurgence of old rockers releasing decent music. Deep Purple and their contemporaries have also unleashed amazing work. Is there something in the water lately that is augmenting their musical output? To celebrate the Record Store Day on June 12, AC/DC announced special products from their latest album. AC/DC is releasing a limited 12″ picture disc Through The Mists Of Time/Witch’s Spell housed in a PVC jacket with an OBI strip at the top.
Godzilla vs. Kong is the biggest thing around unless you forget about Mechagodzilla. The metallic monster plays a significant role in the movie. Funko Pop Movies celebrates the event with their own version of the mechanical monster.
Doing your business just got a bit more dangerous. Look out world here comes Dirty Man, the transformable toilet. Your washroom will never be safe again. From Toywolf in China comes the weirdest character ever.
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