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THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION ABOUT NINJA TURTLES
So, in the Ninja Turtles opening theme... What in the fuck is with the mysterious column of boxes that Splinter beats the shit out of? I never questioned it as a kid, but now I wonder what its nature...
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5 amiibo Crossovers That Would Be Awesome
Nintendo have proven time and time again that they rather enjoy your money. Apologists may try to dismiss this concept, but ask anyone who ever bought the first version of a Nintendo handheld. After...
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5 Life Lessons from the Nintendo 3DS
So the Nintendo 3DS is a great many things. From an enjoyable plaything to a portable time waster to a tool for taking surreptitious photos up women's skirts (in 3D!), it's given us years of fun. What...
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#0083: Sauron & Talon
Despite what archaeologists may tell you, the 90s were truly when dinosaurs were king. Because of Jurassic Park, everyone was dinosaur crazy, and as a token 90s kid, I can attest to that: I loved...
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My shitty year gets shittier
If it's not apparent in the written form, please take a moment to re-read the title of this blog entry aloud and appreciate its marvellousness. I muttered it to myself a fair few times in about twelve...
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So it's been a few months now, and no doubt the lack of updates have given y'all reason to believe that I have, in fact, fallen into a bear trap of unfathomable size, been accosted by deadly wasps with...
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Addiction renewed, part 1
So what happens, you may be asking, when a blog dedicated to clearing space and moving on in life comes to a stall?...Addiction sets back in, of course. And because I've arbitrarily made the commitment...
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#0085: Charizard & Blastoise
Ahh, Pokemon. That kooky phenomenon that captivated the world for a solid two years or so. This may sound insignificant in the vast enormity of pop culture history (and even more so if you extrapolate...
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#0086: Pokemon Gashapon Figurines
After the raging success of the last entry (I asked the serial killer who occasionally visits my bedroom what he thought. He described it as being 'pretty cool', then proceeded to remove another one of...
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Good Eeveening
One more quick hit for my spree of Pokemania; I thought I would show off my collection of Eevee Legacy plushes. These gaffers retailed at $25 each upon launch, with one being released every month....
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#0087: It From the Pit
Several years back, I expressed with some amusement the board game renaissance of the 90s. Everything was bigger, bolder and more needlessly elaborate as companies like Milton Bradley and Parker...
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#0088: Rock & Roll Elmo
Of all the crazes that shook the 90s, Tickle Me Elmo was perhaps the most significant one to completely pass me by. Causing widespread panic and grievous bodily harm in the holiday period of 1996, it's...
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#0089: Bubsy II
Gotta be honest, I didn't find Bubsy the Bobcat to be immediately annoying.His first game, Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind was an enjoyable romp, with great big levels and a steep degree of...
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Meet the muscle
"The apocalypse is upon us!!""You say that every week, Squeaker. What is it this time, did you get a pessimistic fortune cookie?""Anthony has returned to his treacherous ways. He’s made six entries in...
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Welcome to the garage, we've got fun and games
Occasionally (and by occasionally, I mean once every six years), I venture into the garage to do a ruthless clean out. It chiefly consists of old clothing items and schoolbooks from the early 90s, so...
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DRINK THE KOOL-AID.
Because clearly I don't already have enough side projects.I was going through my dad's cupboards recently, and I discovered a mass quantity of very old Kool-Aid packets. Some of them date back to the...
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#0090: Slice 'N Dice Shredder
Oh come on, you didn't really think I would just limit this little beauty to a throwaway post, did you? There's no way I would simply jettison a proper Ninja Turtles toy without dedicating a complete...
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#0091: Lunchboxes
There's a lot of pressure as an adult to fit in. Wear the latest fashion. Frequent the hottest clubs. Pay for only the finest of prostitutes. It can be stressful just to walk out your front door; who...
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#0092: XS.02 B.I.O-Stomper
Sometimes, the ambition of toys can be so great, there is no way for them to ever live up to such lofty expectations. Often, this comes down to technological shortcomings or poor execution. On other...
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