If you've been keeping up with our resident "Gilligan's Island" fan Bobby, you know he has tirelessly searched for items for his Skipper cosplay, in particular the hat(s) Alan Hale wore on the series over the years. He's got an update for us on his latest acquisition:
1st company made black Skipper hat I ever owned during my search for one. Broner Hat Co established 1933. Amazon 2011 $33. Late friend Rick Karpinski got it for me.
If you've seen our April 30, 2021 and April 11, 2022 posts, then you know our friend Bobby is an avid "Gilligan's Island" fan, voraciously chasing down a screen-accurate Skipper hat, among many other items in his cosplay collection. Well, Bobby is also a big-time "Dukes of Hazzard" fan, and he's taken to cosplaying Bo and Luke more recently. He just purchased these shirts as replicas of what Bo and Luke (and Vance, actually) wore on the show. Now, Bobby says, he's just looking for the right Coy Duke shirt in blue.
Photos courtesy of Bobby; please do not copy without permission.
Ooooh, it's a long one, because we're putting all *five* figures into one episode instead of breaking them up. This is a modern set of Archie Comics action figures in Super7's ReAction line. You saw another figure from the ReAction line on the sister series, Terrific TV Toys, and that was a figure of the brilliant Alfred Hitchcock. Now on T let's go back to Riverdale and behold the truly vintage look of these small figures. They are all adorned in very classic looks, and Jughead even has a submarine sandwich!
Thanks very much to Mary Kay of Green Hornet Inc. for passing along this update on the planned Green Hornet animated series. Mary Kay is a granddaughter of George Trendle, a creator of this beloved character from radio days way back when in Detroit, and she serves as vice-president of the GH board nowadays. BRBTV is eagerly anticipating this new series!
Kevin Smith Gives Update on Green Hornet Animated Series (comicbook.com)
Visit www.greenhornet.com to learn more.
Many thanks to Nancy of "The Call with Nancy Sabato" for having this author as well as writer-director-producer Dray Hill and actress Staffy Blakely on her show to talk about "The Rapture Chronicles." It was a wonderful chat, with a wonderful host, talking about our web series and what makes it unique.
On "The Call" guests typically share stories of perseverance, faith and courage – stories that give hope to those who feel worried and restless. Nancy produces episodes of her own series every two or three days, so it was an honor to be a guest. We discussed Dray's vision behind "The Rapture Chronicles," as well as our own thoughts about the rapture itself and what kind of impact a series like this could have on those who are unsaved. Check it out:
Learn more about Nancy Sabato at her website. Thanks so much, Nancy!
The Terrific TV Toys web series posts the first episode of its 10th season (I mean, 10 years, really???) by drawing once again from the TV show we all know and love so very much ... the 1966 "Batman" series starring Adam West. This hot little gold-colored Batmobile is something this author didn't actually see on store shelves, but hey, my buddy Jim in Canada saw it, so he was kind enough to mail it to me across the border! It even got sent to the wrong house at first! Jim is nothing if not diligent and thoughtful (as well as a being a talented artist -- check out the Jim's Creations page on Facebook) ...
See what else is on the Terrific TV Toys playlist.
In previous episodes of the Terrific non-TV Toys series, you saw the Malibu Barbie doll and the Malibu Ken doll from this author's childhood. Now it's time to bring out "the pretty one," as I always thought of this doll representing Barbie's friend, PJ. The character of PJ largely faded from the pop culture landscape years ago -- and maybe she didn't make that big of a splash in the first place, not as well-known, perhaps, as Barbie's cousin Francie or other friend Midge -- but she'll always be dear to my heart. I distinctly remember receiving her as a Christmas present one year. She's a little worse for wear, but you can see her up-close and personal on this episode:
It's that time once again, when we recap the year's episodes of our two web series, Terrific TV Toys and Terrific non-TV Toys. This was the "Year of Snoopy" on both series, and on T3 in particular we examined the PVC figures featured on Whitman's candies from several years ago. Production of the two series will continue in 2023 at the rate of one episode per month. This year marks 10 big years for T3! This author can't believe it's been that long, and I have truly loved showing you these treasures from my collection. Have you checked out the T3 Facebook page? If not, head on over there and share the love of these toys related to our beloved classic TV shows. And remember that you can catch other great videos on the BRBTV YouTube channel ...168. Pocket Pop! and Mighty Meeples blind bags by Funko, Cryptozoic
169. Snoopy Valentine
PVC figures from Plastronics / Whitman's
170. "Bionic
Woman" figures by Super7, 2022
171. Snoopy Easter
PVC figures from Plastronics / Whitman's
172. "Dukes of
Hazzard" sleeping bag, 1980
173. Riddler and
Creeper figures by Kenner, 1998-1999
174. Snoopy PVC
summer figures, Whitman's / others, 2000-2012
175. Snoopy PVC
Halloween figures, Whitman's / others, 2000-2012
176. Snoopy PVC
Christmas figures, Whitman and others, 2000-2012
44. Dawn beauty salon by Topper, 1970s
45. "Star
Wars" AT-AT plush by Animal Magic, pre-2012
46. Batgirl Funko
Pop!, Breast Cancer Awareness edition, 2020
47. Marilyn Monroe
musical figurine, 1982
48. Snoopy ceramic
musical stein, 1971
49. Daphne Barbie by
Mattel, 2001
50. Archie bendy
figure and fan club items, 1988-89
51. Batgirl Artists
Alley statue (iridescent), DC Collectibles, 2019
52. Batgirl True
Moves figure, Mattel, 2018
53. Golden Age Wonder
Woman Pop!, Funko, 2021
54. Malibu Barbie by
Mattel, early 1970s
55. Singing Snoopy
wizard by Gemmy, 1997
56. Farrah Fawcett
figure, Mego, 2018
57. Malibu Ken by
Mattel, 1970s
58. Snoopy Christmas plush, 2000-2012
It's been a Snoopy extravaganza this season on the BRBTV collectibles series, and here we are at the final episode of the year. So why not more Snoopy? There's always room for more Snoopy. To cap off this year's series focusing on the Snoopy PVC figures accompanying small boxes of Whitman's or Russell Stover candies, we now take a look at some of the plush toys that would also accompany those candies. Did you miss these on store shelves a few years back? You might be able to snag them online.
We have been rolling through a miniseries of Snoopy PVCs all this year on the T3 collectibles show, and now it comes to its jolly conclusion. Its Christmastime conclusion. That most wonderful time of the year, and it's certainly beloved here at BRBTV as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Our favorite thing about "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is that it directly discusses the birth of Jesus. So for this final episode in the miniseries, we take a closer look at the very first Peanuts primetime TV special, the genesis of it, aided by an older book by one of the folks behind the special. And we'll highlight our last three Snoopy PVC figures in the collection!
See what else is on the Terrific TV Toys playlist.
We're making our way through the Malibus on the Terrific non-TV Toys series. A couple months ago, you saw the Malibu Barbie doll this author had as a child, one of my very first dolls. She is totally 1970s, and she was followed-up with a Malibu boyfriend, a Malibu friend, even a cousin and little sister. We're going to see most of those (all but the cousin) in this four-episode miniseries. So part 2 is the handsome young man (who is quite worse for wear, unfortunately) ...
... And so much other stuff, too! How much Batgirl is too much? There's never too much, right!? Just because it's Thursday and we're surviving the week, how about a glimpse of the new setup of Batgirls at BRBTV headquarters? This author is doing some tinkering around with video this morning, so how about two views on the "media" room ...
Go wide-screen if you can, and there may or may not be a special guest in the first one (we kinda had to include him; he was making a lot of noise).
The ever-iconic Farrah Fawcett is back on the BRBTV collectibles series. In episodes of Terrific TV Toys there were episodes of the 12-inch Mego doll of the 1970s, then the 9-inch Kenner "Charlie's Angels" figure, along with an array of wonderful fashions. The reboot of Mego released a modern Farrah figure a few years ago, and BRBTV secured that figure fairly recently. Now you can see it up-close and personal on the latest episode of Terrific non-TV Toys.
This figure is crafted in cooperation with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, which we just had to look up. That's Farrah's longtime friend Alana Stewart, administering the foundation since Farrah has been gone, and you can snag yourself a T-shirt with this very-famous poster image, and learn more about what the foundation does.
The annual Halloween video episode of the "Pop Ninja" podcast is here, and in this one, Patrick, Lisa, and friends Kendall and this author discuss favorite spooky movies. For my pick, I had to go back to a movie I for years only vaguely remembered seeing on television when I was a kid in the 1970s. It was a movie about a guy turning into a snake -- that's mainly what I remembered. As an adult I got a chance to find the movie and rewatch it. Yeah, it's still chilling and totally creepy. It's 1973's "SSSssss" (that's seven "s"s) and it stars a very young Dirk Benedict before he did "Battlestar Galactica" or "The A-Team." If you haven't seen it, it's worth looking up. Patrick, Lisa and Kendall discuss "Halloween" (I mean, of course!), "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night I" and "Fade to Black." And we're all in costume!
If you look closely, you'll spot the Flintstones, the Lone Ranger, Huckleberry Hound, Captain Kangaroo, Mighty Mouse, the Looney Tunes gang, Bozo the Clown, Donald Duck, Snoopy, Batman and Superman. You'll see the vintage book-and-record sets, board games, drinkware, talking dolls, comic books, lunchboxes, cereal boxes. It's a wondrous pop culture wonderland, and it's in the home of Alabama collector Tim Hollis.
Tim contacted this author recently and invited me out, but unfortunately I'm not living in Georgia these days, or else I would totally head right over! Anyway, courtesy of podcaster Meagan, step into what he calls his "Weird World." He's an author himself of many different pop culture history books, but the array of pop culture items in this museum in his home is much more astonishing. There are just zillions of yummy items here, many of them related to beloved classic TV shows. Thanks, Tim, for the virtual peek!
This delightfully magical Snoopy doll has a song for you, and it's just in time for Halloween. This toy comes from Gemmy Industries, and not only does he play the Peanuts theme song, he also shuffles and moves his head. So cute. Perfect for a Halloween display, and you can snag one of these on eBay or elsewhere online in the $25-30 range.
See the other episodes in the Terrific non-TV Toys series.
Oooooh, that spookiest of seasons is upon us once again, so let's celebrate by taking a look at some Halloween-themed Snoopy PVC figures in the latest episode of Terrific TV Toys. These guys were atop a small box of Whitman's or other brand candies on store shelves a few years ago. We talk about this as well as that wondrous thing called the Great Pumpkin! It's part of our yearlong series commemorating the Peanuts primetime TV specials. Only one episode left after this -- can you guess what that will be???
See what else is on the Terrific TV Toys playlist.
The print edition of "Dynasty High" still covers just the original series and its spinoff "The Colbys," but for the Kindle e-edition, you'll find not only all the lowdown on the reboot, but also color photos throughout.
This author has been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to share these 1970s Barbie dolls. And now, alas, the time has come. We've covered so many other great toys, both vintage and modern, and now we turn to these particular precious items of my childhood. First up in a four-part miniseries on Terrific non-TV Toys is the first one I got as a kid -- the Malibu Barbie. Mattel originally released her in a pale blue swimsuit in 1971, so this is a later issue in an orangey-red suit.
Be sure to stay until the end for some great shots of how she looked in the box back in the day, as well as a fantastic item shown in a catalog that I totally forgot I once had!
Next episode in this four-part series: Every Barbie needs a Ken, right? (Or does she?)
My, my, my, just look at this beautiful, custom-made "Dynasty" board game from our friend Bjørn (see the September 1 post). This is certainly limited-edition, and you can snag one if you're interested. You can buy it at Bjørn's "Dynasty" museum you saw profiled here on this blog, or order it directly from him.
"I draw by hand, scan and colour digitally," Bjørn tells BRBTV. "The art on gameboard and box are from the books I've illustrated on 'Dynasty,' that I also sell on Redbubble. When I met Joan last, she got some originals she liked. Some of them are acrylic paint, and some pencil. But I prefer digital now. On storycards and money I've used mixed media."
Hot pants and all, this Funko Pop! celebrates the version of Wonder Woman from the glorious Golden Age of comics. Throw in a shield and sword, and that's certainly a Wonder Woman you don't see every day. It's the latest episode of Terrific non-TV Toys ...
It's a great weekend whenever we can get out to a toy show again, in these post-pandemic times. Yesterday it was a small toy show at the New Baltimore Trade Center on the east side of Michigan. Even though it was only a few toy vendors, between them and the regular vendors at the facility there were plenty of juicy TV-related goodies to be found. Some vintage "Starsky and Hutch," "Bewitched" and "I Dream of Jeannie," some not-really-vintage "Justice League" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold," even some not-at-all-vintage "Wandavision" and "Stranger Things" stuff!
Photos by Billie Rae Bates / BRBTV
Copying with credit is OK; a link would be grand
This museum in Norway may boast an array of pop-cultural items, but our eyes are all a-ga-ga over the "Dynasty" items. These photos come from our friend Bjørn, who always sends us such great "Dynasty" stuff. (See the July 30, 2021, July 3, 2018 and May 21, 2018 posts, for instance!)
