Category: Toys/Models
Retro Fan #2 Fall 2018 (magazine review).
With Elvira on the cover, it can hardly be surprising that the second issue of ‘Retro Fan’ is a Halloween special. Not necessarily all in the USA. A cursory look over ‘Bewitched’, ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘The Munsters’ was pretty much home territory. The UK was much later than the USA for most people to […]
RetroFan #1 Spring 2018 (magazine review).
‘RetroFan’ covers have been in the TwoMorrows promotion literature for some time. Unlike their more comicbook-orientated magazines, this one focuses on TV and merchandise of not only super-heroes but also anything that would have ‘cult’ interest associated with it. So, if you’re been watching TV since the 1960s and much of American product has appeared […]
Alien: Hissing Xenomorph & Illustrated Book [With Sound] (model and book review).
![Alien: Hissing Xenomorph & Illustrated Book [With Sound] (model and book review).](https://www.sfcrowsnest.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AlienMegaKit-2-150x150.jpg "Alien: Hissing Xenomorph & Illustrated Book [With Sound] (model and book review).")
Within the three inch high green box, you get a wrapped xenomorph, 1 small 48 page mini-book and a single sheet telling you how to activate the sound. Very simply, if you press the lever down on its back, the first action is to extend his tongue and then 8 seconds of sound. I’m not […]
Chronicle Books Star Wars model in a box selection. (book/model review)
Yoda, Bring You Wisdom I Will (pub: Chronicle Books. 48 page paperback with figurine 48 page paperback, figurine and stickers. Price: £10.99 (UK). ISBN: 978-0-81187-470-0) Darth Vader, Together We Will Rule The Galaxy (pub: Chronicle Books. 48 page paperback with figurine. Price: £12.99 (UK). ISBN: 978-1-45210-850-6) check out website: www.chroniclebooks.com Fingers crossed my editor won’t […]
Mr. Spock: Logic & Prosperity Box (Star Trek) (UK title: Spock In A Box) by Steve Mockus (book/statue review)
Being greeted by the top half of Spock in the form of a statuette with the words ‘Live long and prosper’ around his waist is a strange experience. The ‘Logic & Prosperity’ box comes with the statue and the little book with has an introduction to Spock and a few pages with stills from the […]
The Art of He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe by Tim and Steve Seeley (book review)
Growing up in the 80s meant that the ‘He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe’ cartoon was a staple part of my childhood. The over-the-top heroics, bombastic music, comforting moral at the end of each episode alongside the opportunity to pester my mum to buy me lots of He-Man toys was a tremendous source of […]
Cthulhu: The Ancient One Tribute Box Booklet by Steve Mockus (book and model review)
The publicity blurb of ‘Cthulhu: The Ancient One Tribute Box’ accompanying this figurine and booklet describe Cthulhu as a ‘signature character’ who is as ‘emblematic for Lovecraft fans’ in the same way as ‘Darth Vader is for Star Wars’. But, in all honesty, I think that’s missing the point. Except for a single short story, […]
Everyone wants to be Elon Musk: with the remote control SpaceX Falcon 9 Droneship.
Yes, everyone wants to be Elon Musk: and with the remote control SpaceX Falcon 9 Droneship, amateur rocket enthusiasts finally can be. Watch this RC rocket land in a swimming pool on a toy barge. Batteries – and chemical fuel boosters – not included!
The Art Of Vintage DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Edition (postcards review)
Several years back, after reviewing a box of postcards devoted to selected Marvel Comics covers, wondered why there wasn’t a DC Comics equivalent. With ‘The Art Of Vintage DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Edition’ you have this version of postcards. The most obvious thing you will want to know is what is inside the sealed box, […]
Star Wars Star Destroyer – largest remote control model ever?
Is the Star Wars Star Destroyer the largest remote control model ever? Could be. They need a pick-up truck to ship the damn thing. Good old Peter Sripol – watch his attempt to get it airborne in this fab video.
