Bobby gives us another look at his "Gilligan's Island" Skipper hat collection

You've seen Bobby's yummy collection of "Gilligan's Island" collectibles on this site before, and he's a real fan of Skipper, played by Alan Hale. (Check out the March 27, 2023, and April 11, 2022 posts, for two examples.) Now he's got another Skipper hat he is sharing with BRBTV. 

"This is my actual Lancaster brand Skipper hat replica," Bobby says. "The brand Alan Hale Jr. wore as the Skipper on the original show, the three seasons, 98 episodes, '64-'67, and the last two of the three reunion movies, '79 and '81. A friend got it for me as a Christmas present in 2017. I made it into the Skipper's Lancaster Yachting Hat/Captain Hat from a Lancaster Uniform Cap Co. police hat."

Bobby loves doing Skipper cosplay:

You can see more of Bobby's Skipper cosplay at his Rob "Skipper" Broadhurst, Alan Hale Jr. Tribute Artist Facebook page.

Photos courtesy of Bobby; please do not copy without permission.

Terrific TV Toys: "Dukes of Hazzard" calculator by Unisonic, 1981

We're back in Hazzard County for the latest episode of the Terrific TV Toys series, with another selection from the massive array of merchandise that was released when the show originally aired in the 1980s. This item is quite a practical "toy," so to speak, as this author uses it every month to balance the checkbook! It works just great, and though it's a bit old-school, it is a treasure nonetheless.

See what else is on the Terrific TV Toys playlist.

A look inside Nic and Norman's for the "Dead"-heads among us

Special thanks to Jason and Billy for sharing these photos from their trip earlier this month to the Nic and Norman's restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The eatery, owned by Norman Reedus of "The Walking Dead" and the show's executive producer and makeup guru Greg Nicotero, features everything from brisket nachos to crab and avocado toast to chicken pot pie to meatloaf to shrimp and grit cakes and whatever else in-between. Their chain has two other locations in Senoia, Georgia, and Lexington, Kentucky. Jason was enthralled by the former-train-station atmosphere of this Chattanooga spot, though. Looks comfy, not to mention delicious!

Here's Jason, left, and Billy, with Billy's wife, Kim. Thanks for the photos, guys!

Some glimpses of the goods from Novi toy show

It seemed like a brand-new show, at least it was one this collector had not seen before. It happened yesterday at the Suburban Showplace Collection in Novi, Michigan, home of the wildly popular Motor City Comic Con (which is in just a couple weeks, incidentally, and which I may actually make my grand return to this year after several years away). And this toy show was pretty lush -- one big convention hall with lots of tables. It wasn't well-attended -- maybe it wasn't advertised that much? Anyway, no matter. It was nice to not have hordes of people. 

So many TV-show-related goodies! There are a ton of photos to show, everything from "All in the Family" to the beloved Batman and Scooby-Doo to the ever-present "Star Trek" and so much more. Such a joy to get back to a nice-sized toy show. Maybe this one is / will be yearly and if so, it's highly recommended. Folks there were really nice to chat with.

Three views of the same thermos, featuring images from the Krofft shows of the '70s, except for "Land of the Lost," unfortunately. Very cool and priced at $50 loose without the lunchbox. 

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Photos by Billie Rae Bates / BRBTV

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Terrific non-TV Toys: Queen by Funko Pop!, 2022

Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon ... they're all here, looking good in their 1970s performance fashion, in this recent set of Funko Pops. We've had a number of Pops on the two collectibles series of BRBTV, and this set represents another foray into the musical realm. These four figures depict the band as it was just coming into its own, coming out of the UK clubs and onto the larger stages, garnering attention across the pond and around the globe. The detailing is nice. 

See the other episodes in the Terrific non-TV Toys series.

And because we've had such a diverse array of Funkos make their way through the episodes, we now have a playlist that draws them all into one convenient place for hardcore Funko fans out there:

Terrific TV Toys: A look at Jim's awesome "Magnum, PI" collection

The latest episode of the Terrific TV Toys series is a quick hit, a delightful romp through the "Magnum, PI" memorabilia collection at the home of BRBTV's friend Jim Wilson of Canada. You've seen Jim's fabuloso art on this blog and in the BRBTV books, and you'll see it in this episode, as well. Jim is a fan of various TV shows and movies, and he paints scenes inspired by those, as well as by his love of trains and maybe just a bird outside his window! Lots of his paintings are listed in his Facebook shop, and you can see more of his art at the Facebook page Jim's Creations.

A couple items from Jim's "Magnum" collection: A Ki'i replica statue from the "Simon and Simon" crossover episode, and a jar of sand from the Robin's Nest sent to him by his friend Kimo, who worked on the TV series back in the day.

Another Skipper hat update? Say it *is* so!

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.

Photo courtesy of Bobby; please do not copy without permission.

"Gilligan" fan turns to a little down-home "Dukes" cosplay

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.

We asked Bobby for some good ole "Dukes" lines to go with his cosplay, and here's what he says:

(Season 1, "One Armed Bandits") Bo: "Grab that sign."

Luke: "You grab it."

Bo: "Well, I can't. I'm drivin'."

Luke: "Oh, is that what you call it?"

Photos courtesy of Bobby; please do not copy without permission.

Terrific non-TV Toys: Archie Comics ReAction figures by Super7, 2019

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!

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An update on the Green Hornet animated series

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.