WE CONTROL THE VERTICAL: THE OUTER LIMITS BACK ON UK TV

 Nice to read that The Outer Limits, the classic sci-fi 'Monster of the Week' series, which started out in 1963 is back on Talking Pictures TV Friday night at 8.00 pm.  This vintage show, narrated by Vic Perrin, who insisted there is nothing wrong with my television set, and along with that other vintage classic, The Twilight Zone was essential viewing when I was growing up. Although I've got the complete set on DVD, its good to see it back on UK TV.

Vic Perrin, the narrator of the series, seen here in an episode of Star Trek.

I remember having  one of the annuals, and almost a full set of bubble gum cards back in the sixties.

David McCallum, one of the men from UNCLE was under this make up!

Martin Landau, Commander Koenig from Space: 1999 is hiding behind this make up.

If you're in the UK, keep your eyes out for it!

THE BLACK HOLE EPHEMERA

 A few 'Black Hole'  related book & magazine covers I've previously featured on the blog.

THE BLACK HOLE COMICS

 Some photos of my 'Black Hole' comics I've previously posted on the blog.

GIRLSLOVESCARS

Hi

               It seems more and more girls are now collecting what were once considered boys toys, including die-casts. I have just discovered  a series on You Tube called Girlslovescars (yes, I did spell that correctly). 

The young lady (German ?) does various videos, mainly on Hot Wheels, including how to restore or repaint models. This one is on a method of displaying models in photo frames. Although she is using Hot Wheels, this should work for any type of toy or model. 

The only problem I can see is that over time the models may drop off the displays, especially given the weight of die-cast models, so best not to hang them on a wall, but display them on a shelf perhaps. The finished result certainly looks good.

How to Create Your Own Hot Wheels Art - YouTube

Paul Adams from New Zealand 

Arkham Asylum Batmobile in Green

Hi

In the worlds of comics, movies, and television, most Batmobiles are black. But Hot Wheels, in an effort to sell more model Batmobiles, have released many of their models in several different colours. Some are plain, some have stripes, flames, or other markings. There are also variations in window colours, and wheels.

The Batman: Arkham Asylum Batmobile first appeared in 2011, and was based on a vehicle used in the video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Most versions have been black, with an exposed chromed engine.

Hot Wheels do not release their models for a given year entirely within the stated year. They actually begin releasing models late in the previous year. This version of the Arkham Asylum Batmobile is part of the 2022 Batman sub-series of five models, yet it was in the shops in late 2021. That is just plain confusing.

The model is dark green, with chrome details, and a black plastic base. Copyright date on the underside is 2010. The wheels are black, with grey detailing. The only tampo printed details are the red taillights. Another colourful Batmobile to collect.

Hot Wheels Wiki entry.

Arkham Asylum Batmobile | Hot Wheels Wiki | Fandom

Paul Adams from New Zealand

Will's Shinsei Rock Cutter

Hi Woodsy. Seeing a similar item on the blog the other day, I found this and thought I would post it. Best wishes. 

Will O.

UK

COAL GARDENS?

I seem to recall making coal gardens.

I think it involved wetting coal with saltwater and adding coloured dyes but I really have no clear memory of this at all. Just a carboniferous feeling I made them.

Do coal gardens ring a bell with you readers?

THE BLACK HOLE MEGO 3 3/4" ACTION FIGURES

More Black Hole meanderings:  Here's a look at my 33/4" Mego Action Figure collection which would have appeared between 1979 and 1980.

As the film has become a bit of a cult favourite over time, some of the figures can be a bit expensive.

The initial series 1 release is V.I.N. Cent and Maximilian, Dan Holland, Charlie Pizer, Dr Kate McCrae, Dr Alex Durant, Harry Booth, and Hans Reinhardt.

Series 2 is a solo release of a Cygnus Robot Sentry.

I don't have any series 3 figures which can be ridiculously expensive, as they were only released in Canada and Italy.

They are Old BO.B, S.T.A.R. and The Humanoid.

Mego also released a Laserscope fighter vehicle in Italy which was originally part of their Buck Rogers toy line.

All the figures are all well made, nicely detailed with some good articulation, but over time they can become loose. The general consensus is they were some of the best little action figures made by Mego, which were better known for producing clothed 8" dolls.

Sadly, the film's lack of success meant the figures didn't sell well and ultimately got cancelled.

There was a Cygnus Bridge play set, and Palomino space ship advertised at the time, but sadly never released.