I Love Weird Film & TV Stuff
Most of what I collect is music related; CDs, music video compilations and live concerts on DVD and blu-ray, the odd poster, t-shirt and baseball cap. But I also love the occasional weird film or television related product, like the “The X-Files: Is the Truth Out There?” Little Golden Book, and I’ve since spotted a few items related items I have since added to my Wishlist, like the “A Is for Alien: An ABC Book” and “JAWS: Big Shark, Little Boat! A Book of Opposites” Little Golden Books
I haven’t collected any music related Funko Pops yet, mainly because I’m sure I would spend way too much on them. But a new Jaws Funko Pop has caught my eye, which will be released on December 30th this year in Canada.
The British will get it earlier on September 10th and Americans will get it on September 30th so I’m hoping I might get it earlier, along with the Jaws Little People Collector Set, which has been available for a while. But yeah, Funko Pops would definitely be a dangerous rabbit hole for me.
A Def Leppard one here, a Queen one there… It would add up quick. 🙂
Yeah, I’m not made of money so I’m very, very picky when it comes to collectibles. And the only figurine I have ever purchased was a die cast metal figure of Gort from the original 1951 version of “The Day The Earth Stood Still“, which was made by Rocket USA.
I am somewhat interested in “The Prisoner” collectibles like the Mini Moke Taxi, but I’m not going to break the bank for them. And I’d actually rather purchase the ever elusive Japanese version of Platinum Blonde‘s “Standing In The Dark” before dumping hundreds on one of those. It’s the only LP i’m missing from the band.
Priorities. Priorities.
BTW, you can stream The Prisoner for free on PLEX and watch “The Day The Earth Stood Still” on Apple TV, if you like classic films and television that is. And yes, like I said. I like weird stuff. 🙂
Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025
The first live album I ever purchased was “Tribute”, which was dedicated to the late, great Rhandy Roads, who passed away in a plane crash in 1982. And I have been buying Ozzy’s albums since, for decades, and have several of his video compilations and live DVDs.
He was a brilliant and original vocalist and composer. And Mercury Studios have issue a statement saying his last performance, which was filmed in Birmingham on July 5th, will be released in a 100 minute theatrical film entitled “Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow” and eventually on blu-ray/4k.
No release dates have been published but I will definitely be purchasing this recording.
Just thought you’d like to know.
Sunrise Records is offering discounts on new vinyl and compact discs until September 3rd, 2023 – 15% off on in store purchases of vinyl over $100 and 10% off on in store purchases of compact discs over $50.
Enjoy.
Bowmansville Record and CD Show
This event will occur on Sunday, the 11th of June 2023 at the Bowmanville Memorial Park Clubhouse, located at 120 Liberty Street South, from 10am to 4pm.
Admission is free and the nearest bus stop is bus stop #1499 at Prince Eastbound @ Liberty, next to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. And remember, cash is preferable.
Prime / Doordash Offer
If you’re a Prime member at Amazon.ca you should know there is an offer for a free year of Dashpass, valid until June 6th, 2025. Click here for details.
New Sunrise Records in Saskatoon
A new source for vinyl, cds and merchandise will open in the western section of The Center at 10am on June 6th, 2023. And apparently they’ll have “several gift with purchase offers and other giveaways”.
The mall is located at 3310 8 St E, next to the 8th Street exit on the Yellowhead Highway/Circle Drive East. Enjoy.