Terrific non-TV Toys: "Wizard of Oz" music box, 2009

Just how do you get home from the Land of Oz? By clicking together the heels of your ruby slippers, of course. And lest we ever forget that trick, this lovely music box by the San Francisco Music Box Co. is there to remind us. Released at the 70th anniversary of the famous flick, this beauty features sculpted images around the base and a couple shiny, glittery slippers atop. It's the star of the latest episode of Terrific non-TV Toys ...

“Dynasty” cast virtual reunion set for next month

A virtual reunion of a delightful bevy of “Dynasty” cast members? Why, that’s the best idea this author has heard all pandemic long! And just look at the lineup. Can’t wait to see (and hear). This is a benefit for research into what’s being called Long-Covid, which Emma (second Fallon) Samms has been dealing with for months. Evidently a quiz and auction are involved? Sounds great. Head over to DynastyReunion.com for the deal, Neil.

Catch BRB's new interview on Detroit talk show

Many thanks to Ms. Marguerite Bonner, producer and promoter extraordinaire, for the opportunity to interview via Zoom on her new Detroit-based talk show with IPTV / Urban Information Network. Marguerite, of FaceCast Media, serves as the host of the show, "A Talk with the Producer," working with executive producer Matt Martin, and a variety of guests will be featured as the episodes roll out. In the episode we shot last Thursday evening, social media influencer Tsunamiho also guested. Stay tuned for where / when this episode airs and gets posted!

Terrific TV Toys: Scooby-Doo Valentine gift set, 2020

No one's sweeter than our favorite mystery-solving canine, so what better gift for Valentine's Day than this Scooby plush set? This set actually was on the store shelves for Valentine's Day 2020, and tucked away for a special Valentine episode of Terrific TV Toys. It gets opened live (sorta) in this video ...

Collector James shares photos of his "Six Million Dollar Man" figures and more

This author loves hearing from fellow collectors, and I recently got an email from James, or J. for short. He collects "Six Million Dollar Man" and Batman-related stuff and shared these photos with BRBTV.

"As a kid, I had nearly EVERY item from the SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN and BIONIC WOMAN toy lines," J. says. "Sadly, like most kids' toys back then, they were sucked up by the garage sale vortex (LOL!).  Recently, I began re-acquiring SMDM items.  Currently, I have 3 STEVE's and 3 JAMIE's in various states of completeness.  In researching what "complete" versions of these figures/items should be, I was led to your videos.  They have been a tremendous help to me.  But, they've, also, been very entertaining."

(Well, thanks so much, J.! We love to hear from viewers as well as fellow collectors!)

"Of course, I'm a huge STAR WARS and STAR TREK fan, but I, also, loved watching reruns of  '66 Batman.  Batgirl's first episode appearance blew my mind!  I love what Yvonne Craig brought to the character.  I had several Batman/Batgirl MEGO figures in the '70's, but, you guessed it ... the garage sale vortex.  Currently, the only thing Batman-related in my collection is a Yvonne Craig Batgirl statue.  I bought it at a discount because the left-hand was broken.  I still need to repair it."

"I never was much of a comic book collector," J. says, "other than an occasional read here and there.  My mother would not let me spend much money on them.  Also, I never liked the cliffhanger aspect of comics. I prefer a beginning and an end as found in a graphic novel. But, back then in rural Mississippi, graphic novels were not available. So, my very first introduction to BATGIRL was through '66 BATMAN reruns. First, it was cool BATMAN had another sidekick, and it was a GIRL! Yeah, I admit, I had a little TV crush on BATGIRL (LOL!). Everything about her sizzled my senses -- the color of her costume, red hair, the kicks,  etc. But, what I really dug was her secret room with the revolving wall.  And, at the time, I was a HUGE Evel Knievel fan. So, when it was revealed BATGIRL drove a motorcycle -- my mind was blown! It was just totally freakin' awesome! I watched your review video of the anniversary BATGIRL statue. That's a great statue, but what made me decide to purchase the statue in my collection was not only the amazing likeness to Yvonne Craig, but that hatch door that leads to the motorcycle room."

Thanks so much, J., for sharing the love!

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