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Alpha Flight Desktop Wallpaper

Alpha Flight Desktop Wallpaper

I had started reading Alpha Flight about halfway through the first series. At that point, Marvel decided to take the book subscription only or comic shop distributed. Without a comic shop in my hometown, I ended up not getting anymore of them. When ToyBiz brought out their Alpha Flight 2-packs, I couldn’t resist this one. […]

November 28, 2009 | By | Reply More
The Simpsons Bunch Desktop Wallpaper

The Simpsons Bunch Desktop Wallpaper

For the toy fans out there, here’s a desktop wallpaper that combines two of the most popular sitcom families, the Bradys and the Simpsons. Yeah, there was a couch gag that ended with this image with different characters. I didn’t know that until after I made it. (Click the image for the full wallpaper size.) […]

November 27, 2009 | By | 2 Replies More
I Feel Like Chicken Tonight

I Feel Like Chicken Tonight

Okay. Thanksgiving is Turkey Time. I know. But, I didn’t have a turkey accessory and this was pretty close.

November 23, 2009 | By | Reply More
Princess Leia (Jabba’s Prisoner)

Princess Leia (Jabba’s Prisoner)

Back in 1997, when the first “Slave Girl” or “Dancing Girl” Leia came out, it was a figure that I thought would never get made. However, this year’s “Legacy” series from Hasbro has brought another new version of this figure. Obviously, this version of Leia is popular with the fanboys. It’s tough as nails Princess […]

November 22, 2009 | By | 6 Replies More
Flowers for Who? (Part 3)

Flowers for Who? (Part 3)

Bet you thought I couldn’t come up with another flower accessory did you? Well, I did. I’d rate this one “Moderate” difficulty.

November 17, 2009 | By | 5 Replies More
Riese The Series – Episode 1

Riese The Series – Episode 1

I found out about “Riese” awhile back on Twitter. The allure of a Steampunk series was a huge draw to me . You may have noticed the banners on the site for the series over the past month or so. Let’s just say my interest was piqued. The first episode of this web series has […]

November 12, 2009 | By | Reply More
Flowers for Who? (Part 2)

Flowers for Who? (Part 2)

Since last weeks flowers turned out to be the easiest “Name That…” yet, I thought we’d continue the flower theme this week. I’m guessing this one will be a bit harder.   

November 10, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
Cobra Elite Viper

Cobra Elite Viper

As of this writing, I haven’t watched “GI Joe: Rise of Cobra” yet. I will, I just haven’t had a chance yet. Overall, the movie line of GI Joe figures has grown on me. However, the nearest Wal-Mart reduced their prices on the standard figures to $6. That makes me like them a whole lot […]

November 8, 2009 | By | 6 Replies More
Why The New “V” Doesn’t Work for This Nerd

Why The New “V” Doesn’t Work for This Nerd

I’ll be up front with you. I didn’t really watch the original mini series or full season runs of the original “V.” I can’t tell you why, it seems like something my young mind would have liked at the time. I remember watching a few of them, but never really following it. So I think, […]

November 6, 2009 | By | 3 Replies More
“The Abominable Dr. Phibes” Film Review

“The Abominable Dr. Phibes” Film Review

I was really excited to this film turn up on Turner Classics this past weekend for Halloween.  It’s been at least a decade since I last saw it on television. Not that it hasn’t been on necessarily, but with the channel guides it’s a lot easier to find when some of the more obscure films […]

November 5, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
Flowers for Who?

Flowers for Who?

I saw the film this was in recently. (I think this one will be easy.)

November 2, 2009 | By | 2 Replies More
Scream Queen

Scream Queen

Some people’s first guess is going to be that this week’s accessory is one of the pieces in the “Horrified B-Movie Victims” set of mini figures: Horrified B-Movie Victims Figure Set I guarantee she’s not. The second thought is that she is a figure. Again, she’s not. She is an accessory from a movie figure. If you are interested, […]

October 26, 2009 | By | 5 Replies More
This Doesn’t Compute

This Doesn’t Compute

Laptops are everywhere. But who’s is this? Or what is their pseudonym?

October 20, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
“Dear Balloon Boy” WOS Editorial by Bart Simpson

“Dear Balloon Boy” WOS Editorial by Bart Simpson

Wow, it’s been awhile since I created a WOS comic strip. Needless to say I was a little rusty. With the Balloon Boy getting so much press this week, I couldn’t resist taking a jab with TV’s favorite bad boy, Bart Simpson. (If you click on the image, it will bring up a larger version […]

October 18, 2009 | By | Reply More
Is It Time to Bury Bones?

Is It Time to Bury Bones?

I know, I’m going to stir some people up with this one. But after this weeks episode of “Bones” (A Night at the Bones Museum), I think it’s time to ask the question. Last week I wrote about how I though CSI had evolved and was able to change to stay fresh and interesting. But […]

October 17, 2009 | By | 3 Replies More
The Winner of Hell’s Kitchen is…Huh?

The Winner of Hell’s Kitchen is…Huh?

So this week was the Season Finale of Hell’s Kitchen. The two hour finale featured the remaining three contestants facing off to see who would become the head chef of the Araxi restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia. The job is even more enticing when you consider that the 2010 Winter Olympics will have droves of […]

October 15, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
You Stick It Where?

You Stick It Where?

I thought I would go with something a little trickier for this one. I will start by telling you it’s a playset accessory.

October 13, 2009 | By | 2 Replies More
GI Joe Pit Commando

GI Joe Pit Commando

If you have read any of my other GI Joe reviews, you would know I’m a sucker for accessories. Frequently, my selection revolves around how full a blister is rather that the exact Joe character. Stalker was a cool dude, but a single rifle on the card didn’t appeal to me. The Baroness figure from […]

October 11, 2009 | By | 5 Replies More
A Cheer for CSI and A Boo For Castle

A Cheer for CSI and A Boo For Castle

Quite frequently the older a TV series gets, the more is starts to seem like old shows regurgitated. CSI has long been the leader of the forensic shows that now air on every network. The last couple of seasons were starting to seem a bit stale, even. When William Petersen decided to leave the CSI […]

October 7, 2009 | By | 6 Replies More
Moppin Up

Moppin Up

Alright, same as last time. A picture of a random figure accessory. Comment bellow with your guesses.

October 5, 2009 | By | 3 Replies More