IT'S ALL HALLOWS EVE 👁️

Yep boyz and ghouls, It's Halloween!

I've got my eye on you! 

REGAL EAGLES

 A selection of photos of my 22" and single (so far) 14" MPC/Round 2 Eagle kit builds.

14" Rescue Eagle

The Metamorph Edition: A kit in waiting. Although this is just a kit of Eagle 1, a survey pod and a spine booster, all of which have already been released, it does contain some extra parts. Being a completist I just fell into Round 2's trap.

22" Eagle 1: 

Another Eagle 1 with V.I.P. pod.

22" and 14" Eagle's fitted with Rescue pod

Cargo Eagle. The figures are what came with my Zica 39" Alpha edition Eagle.

Eagle 2 with spine booster. 

Who is this who is coming?

 

Well its almost Samhain and thoughts turn to all things creepy. I dug out the BBC Quatermass and the Pit tv series the other night to indulge myself in my favourite sci-fi serial, with Andre Morrel as the eponymous Prof. Probably some of the best TV series ever made, considering it was originally broadcast live. Another firm favourite for me is the 1968 Omnibus programme, which ran Johnathan Miller's depiction of the classic M.R James ghost story 'Oh Whistle and I'll Come To You'. It a simple tale of hubris and academic bloodymindedness, with Michael Hordern playing a stuffy professor, on a weekend retreat in Norfolk. The Prof actively decries all supernatural activity as nonesense, declaring that all things can be explained away as science. However, during a brisk coast walk, he finds a clifftop graveyard, the internments being gradually eroded by the elements. On inspection, he discovers a strange artefact, which soon changes the Professors worldview on the occult.

Its something I have seen many times and will see again, as it is due to be screened in a small local cinema, along with a reading of the original story, just before xmas. The effects are spare and basic, but amazingly effective and the landscape in which was filmed, really lends itself to the story. You can watch it on You Tube here:

Whistle and I'll Come To You (1968)

Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Jurassic Coast and spent some time fossil hunting near Weymouth. Whilst this is a good distance from Norfolk, the spectacular gravel beaches and rolling yellow cliffs really put me in mind of the story, especially the scene where the Prof journeys home along the beach at twilight and glimpses a mysterious figure. I took a snap myself of a figure on the beach, as it was eerily similar. The coast is spectacular and very photogenic. The Durdle Door sea 'cave' was featured on the recent second series of 'The Sandman'.

Another great folk horror favourite is the more recent adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley's book 'Starve Acre'. Starring Matt Smith, it is a bleak tale of supernatural and occult practice in the remote corners of Yorkshire. In style it is very reminiscent of Nigel Kneale's TV series 'Beasts'. It was recently available to watch on BBC iPlayer, and well worth a viewing, especially on these dark autumn evenings..

Starve Acre - Official Trailer

Crossbows and Catapults: Sword and Sorcery!

I had to look twice at this box art. I really thought it was Masters of the Universe until I read the title, Crossbows and Catapults. It's not a range I know.

Do you? 

Battle of Britain Bubblegum Cards

Hi Woodsy,

Mickey’s Toy Room is a fairly new You Tube channel, covering toys and memorabilia. In this episode he looks at various tie-ins to the film Battle of Britain (1969).

I had no idea most of these items even existed. The main focus is on a series of 66 Bubblegum cards by A&BC Chewing Gum Limited, in England, using photographs from the film, or its production.

The same set was also sold in Australia by Scanlen’s Goblin Sweets Pty. Ltd. This is well worth a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYgiwA1VkIk

Paul Adams from New Zealand

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The actual Battle of Britain ended 86 years ago on 3Oth October, 1940.

SIR PATRICK STEWART R.I.P.

 Sad to read that Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men actor, Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away. 

Our sincere condolances to his family and friends.

Groovy Ghouls and Krazy Kreeps

 These bagged knockoff figures appeared on auction this Autumn. All very rough and highly collectable. You'll see Mego and similar parts and clothing chucked in there. A true mash-up of mad rip offs. Where else would you find Apes of War! 

Most are pictured in the Knockoffs book I have, which is a very readable reference guide. 

Which figure do you like best? 

What Sweet Music They Make!

It's nearly time! 

Happy Halloween to come 

from Brian F, NJ Monster Base!