When I was a teen vinyl wasn't cool. CDs were the new thing and cassettes were also popular. Vinyl was just there. Fast forward 30+ years and vinyl is now no longer the norm and artists charge a premium for it. However vinyl does offer a number of advantages over other media. The physical media itself is big enough that it can be used as a canvas of sorts which … [Read more...] about GodFather Limited Edition Vinyl
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The Godfather was Released 50 Years ago
The Godfather was first released in 1972. The film, based on the novel by Mario Puzo, would go on to win multiple Oscars and become one of the iconic films of the 20th century. Paramount are bringing it back to the big screen over the next couple of months with screenings of all three films at various times in select cinemas. They're also doing a special edition release … [Read more...] about The Godfather was Released 50 Years ago
Le Creuset Adds Harry Potter Themed Pots & Pans
Over the years I've come across quite a few Harry Potter themed products. A lot of them were logical extensions to existing product lines. So it wasn't in the least bit surprising when Hornby started offering trains that picked up on the Potter theme. Neither was it particularly strange to see other toy companies adding Harry Potter ranges to their offerings. But what about … [Read more...] about Le Creuset Adds Harry Potter Themed Pots & Pans
Harry Potter & Lego Fans Make Your Credit Card Cry
If you're a fan of the Harry Potter universe there are thousands of things you can buy that pick up the various themes from the wizarding world. if you also happen to like Lego then you've probably already realised that the brand caters to much more than children. Combine the two and you can get both something super cool, but also rather expensive: The recent release … [Read more...] about Harry Potter & Lego Fans Make Your Credit Card Cry
Garden Ornaments for LOTR Fans?
If you're a Lord of the Rings fan and have access to a 3D printer there's a lot of stuff you could make. But how about some of these Gates of Argonath gates? If you've seen the films, which of course you have (right?), you'll recognise the giant statues of long dead kings that feature in the film. While it probably wouldn't use that much material to print smaller versions … [Read more...] about Garden Ornaments for LOTR Fans?