The sought-after toy, invented by TeeTurtle CEO, Ramy Badie, is a plushie octopus that can flip from being happy one moment to sad the next. Demand for the Reversible Octopus Plushie exploded in 2020 after it was featured in several TikTok videos that went viral. Since then, kids and adults alike have wanted to get their hands on the plushie, making it the #1 Best Selling Toy and Game on Amazon.com for virtually all of 2021.
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In Day Old, award-winning cartoonist Joe Ollmann uses his trademark brand of dry humor to explain an important truth: That when times get tough, sometimes all you need is for someone to care enough to toast your bagels.
SERGIO MENDES & FRIENDS: A CELEBRATION, a joyfully tuneful salute to the pioneering Brazilian musical artist-producer, composer, keyboardist, vocalist – and Oscar-nominated songwriter will make its world premiere as part of special programming on PBS stations in June 2021.
The talented Reddit user, Skywenn, showcased their incredible craftsmanship by constructing a mesmerizing LEGO representation of the legendary creature, Godzilla.
Ska-punk pioneers The Mighty Mighty BossToneS will release their 11th studio record When God Was Great on May 7 via Hellcat Records.
Long Live Rock…Celebrate The Chaos is a deep dive into the culture of hard rock music. This genre, beloved by its millions of fans, is often misunderstood and maligned by the media and the music industry. In intimate interviews, the leading titans of rock discuss the genre and the special relationship they have with their audience.
Soylent Green: The "miracle food" of high-energy plankton, gathered from the oceans of the world. Due to its enormous popularity, Soylent Green is in short supply, so remember—Tuesday is Soylent Green day.
If Al Hirschfeld drew you, you knew you made it. I was quite surprised that is the first biography on the life of Hirschfeld. The simplicity of his lines captured his subjects and immortalized them. Ellen Stern has in turn captured Hirschfeld in words.
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Digital artist Chet Phillips has unveiled a mesmerizing collection of posters on his Etsy storefront that beckon fans to delve into the fantastical world of the Kaiju Tourism Bureau.
After Peter Green left Fleetwood Mac in the early 70s, the band still played on. Green was the nucleus of the band. Mick Fleetwood never…
Alexander Graham Bell used the word "ahoy" to greet people on the telephone. You would figure that would stick since he created the telephone. However, Thomas Edison, said "hello" to address people on the phone. The stubborn Graham Bell till his death used "ahoy" while the rest of the world greeted each other with hello.
Create big, smaller, with the new Polaroid Go camera and film. The tiniest new member of the Polaroid family is your portable, wearable, partner in creativity. With classic film Polaroid film, but much smaller—cute, huh? Pre-order now exclusively on polaroid.com to get it in the palm of your hand, first.
Think you are having a bad day? Fret not, history is littered with people having bad days. I am a fan of Bad Days in History by Michael Farquhar. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that there is a sequel to Bad Days in History. Naturally, it is called More Bad Days in History.
Jack Kirby left Marvel Comics in 1970 due to creative differences with Stan Lee to create his greatest work for DC Comics which would later be called, The Fourth World. His Fourth World books were a failure in the early 70s. The Fourth World characters lingered in the DC universe for 50 years and play significant roles in shaping continuity. From 1970 till 1973, the New Gods books desperately tried to gain a following with poor sales.
Shaky Kane and Krent Able bring back fun into comic books. The best way to describe their work is Jack Kirby meets Dada with a splash of Fletcher Hanks in old-school comic book four-color glory. Image collects this exciting strip from the British duo. Kane & Able is a 72-page graphic novel that delivers a wallop.
I am really looking forward to Troy, it promises to be a great read as much as the two previous two books. There are still many great stories to be told in Troy. I am really fond of the hardcover editions of the books. You will not regret getting these books. The stories are timeless, Stephen Fry's interpretations of the ancient myths are a bolt of lightning of freshness. He is a master of words.
Banksy: Genius or Vandal? is an exhibition that will open in Los Angeles during the summer of 2021 at a secret location. The visit lasts approximately 60 to 80 minutes. This should be the hottest ticket for the interactive event.
Since 1962 Willie Nelson has released 95 studio albums (consisting of 70 solo studio albums, 25 collaborative studio albums, and 51 compilation albums). His newest album is titled That's Life.
Mego is known for cool action figures from the 70s. Planet of the Apes and The Original Star Trek action figures capitulated from a purveyor of cheap dime-store toys. The newly-reformed Mego Corporation is creating some exciting licensed action figures.
50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take over the family farm - but dreamed of making music. They had the audacious idea to build a studio in their farmhouse attic and record their own tunes.
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.