Category Archives: Those Wonderful Toys…
Dammit.
RotIG is sad to report that Art Clokey, the animator responsible for the little green clay icon, Gumby, has passed away in his sleep at age 88. While predating my arrival by a over a decade, Gumby was and is … Continue reading
Filed under 1950s, Cartoons, Epic Awesomeness, Television, Those Wonderful Toys..., YouTube
Is He As Fast If His Costume Isn’t Skintight?
The fondness this blog’s founder holds for the cartoon character The Flash is, well, it’s self-evident really. With that and most importantly the return of said cartoon character from DC Comics heaven in mind, here’s a Victorian version him, by … Continue reading
Filed under Comics, superheroes, Those Wonderful Toys..., Uncategorized
Giant Monsters – With Attitude!
From Twisted Kaiju Theatre… Godzilla watches his own cartoon from the ’80s for the first time (and wonders where his royalty cheques are). Funny stuff!
Dammit George Lucas…
This time you’ve gone too far – Some things just should not be!
Filed under Film, Sci-Fi, Those Wonderful Toys..., Uncategorized
Geek Economic Stimulus Package #1
You too can do your part to help the economy by spending $2,717.01 USD on this life-size replica of Captain Kirk’s chair from Star Trek: TOS. All you have to do is contact Diamond Select Toys!
Filed under 1960s, Television, Those Wonderful Toys...
My Favorite Pastime
Is collecting View-Masters and reels. Nothing makes me happier than to find a new set of reels , or a new viewer, or another projector. My most recent reel set is a packaged 3-reel “Mork and Mindy” set from the … Continue reading
Filed under Commercials, Those Wonderful Toys...
I Think People Were Just Stupid Back Then…
That’s the answer that springs immediately to mind while watching this commercial: I mean, seriously – they didn’t GET that? Perhaps detect a slight HINT of a double entendre? Is that why the lady with the Hair Helmet (TM) winks … Continue reading
Filed under 1970s, Commercials, Television, Those Wonderful Toys...
True Seventies Nostalgia
I wanted to take a moment to make people aware of a truly hilarious yet informative and nostalgic website, Plaidstallions.com. The site has everything from toy catalogs to one of my favorite features, “Fashion Mockery”, which pokes fun at 70s … Continue reading
Filed under 1970s, Television, Those Wonderful Toys...
