If you love those classic TV show novelizations like I do ...

This hard-core fan of classic TV shows just can't help but share this Pinterest board, because it plainly rocks. It's by Chad Austin and features pins of books based on classic and vintage TV shows.

TV BOOKS

"All in the Family," "General Hospital," "Columbo," our faves like "Dallas" and "Dynasty" and just so much more.

Terrific TV Toys: "DC Super Hero Girls" book and Pez

Even budding superheroes should take the time to read. And we're talking an actual book -- not necessary a Kindle or tablet (though, hey, those are cool, too). Here's an example of a nice book for the kid who admires the "DC Super Hero Girls," and it continues our "Backlog of Batgirls" miniseries on both collectibles shows -- Terrific TV Toys and Terrific non-TV Toys. This book follows the adventures of our young Babsy as she navigates life in high school as well as builds a career in crimefighting. Along with it, we've got a Pez of our hero.

Hallmark delivers up the Frosty, Snoopy, "Trek," "Super Friends" and much more at annual store event

The effects of COVID-19 ran pretty deep for today's special release of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments at the local Hallmark stores. Missing was last year's long line outside the store waiting for it to open, and of course, only a certain number of people could be allowed into the store and at the wall where the ornaments were displayed. (And hey, there was even a relocation involved -- this author's own neighborhood store is closing, causing a diversion to one across town.) Nevertheless, I and my collectibles procurement chief, Mike, soldiered on, arriving before the 8 a.m. opening time and then stepping inside to behold the marvy items just released this year. I, of course, paid particular attention to those of a television persuasion. There was no disappointment in that area.

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"Star Trek" and "Continues" web series shine in these creative collages

A couple weeks ago you saw the clever collages created by C.J., who's an avid fan of "Wonder Woman," "The Bionic Woman," "Star Trek" and much more. C.J. has turned his attention to not only the original "Trek" series but also the newer fan-made web series "Star Trek Continues." Have you seen the web series? It looks amazing, and this author is going to dive into those episodes herself very soon. The actors' likenesses to the original cast are pretty good, and the sets look incredible. In the meantime, you can enjoy these colorful images, courtesy of C.J., and yes, you can download them ...

Terrific non-TV Toys: Batgirl ViniMate by Diamond Select Toys, 2018

This time on Terrific non-TV Toys, it's an item released for Free Comic Book Day a couple years ago, for something a tad different. It's yet another Batgirl figure (statue?) in our "Backlog of Batgirls" in 2020, and we're still trying to catch up! (Yes, more have been procured since we started chipping away at the backlog ... sigh ...) For this one, you'll see that she's part of a dynamic duo -- though her sometimes-boyfriend from the comics, Nightwing, is conspicuously absent! We'll explain why ...

TV and movie collages, take 2!

Last week you saw the creative collages of TV and movie stars by "Just a Fan." Now we present part 2, another assortment of lovely image. Thanks again, C.J.!