Monthly Archives: August 2011
A Sucky Memory of Suckerman
I have one particularly sucky memory involving Suckerman. (Photo by Gregg Koenig/Flicker) Released by Mattel in 1978, Suckerman was some sort of bat/alien combination who was covered in suction cups and would stick to pretty much any flat surface, including … Continue reading
Choose Adventure!
Hey gang! It’s been a while and I apologize for not bringing you your weekly dose of the truth about nostalgia! But today I make my comeback! In an attempt to make my return in the most stylish way possible, … Continue reading
Star Wars: A New Hope – Blu-ray/VHS Comparison
I cannot wait to get my hands on the upcoming Blu-Ray release of the original Star Wars trilogy. The extras look impressive and from what I have seen, the transfer looks crisp and super clean. I found this comparison video … Continue reading
Block the Clock the Family Action Game
When I was young, a game could capture my peer groups’ attention and be all consuming. Then as quickly as it grabbed us, it would get discarded. Such was the fate of Block the Clock, the Family Action Game. It … Continue reading
Empire of the Ants
The phrase “I for one welcome our new _______ overlords” has been sourced to the 1977 movie “Empire of the Ants”. At the beginning of the movie, a boat is shown dropping radioactive barrels of waste into the ocean. Soon … Continue reading
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