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Amazing Thunderbirds Behind the Scenes Piccys!
5....4....3....2....1....Thunderbirds are GO!
We can still remember it now, the opening titles, the excitement of getting to see what the heroes of Tracey Island would be up to next and what catastrophe or evil villain they had to deal with, all taken in their bouncy, puppety stride.
For as long as we can remember, we've been the biggest fans of Thunderbirds along with a whole line of kids from its humble beginnings back on September 30th, 1965 (nearly 49 years ago!).
It had everything, the characters, the gadgets, the cars, the planes and of course....its own Island! Not only that, but at every moment you found yourself trying to spot the strings (which wasn't tricky) and also when they had used someone's hand....probably the tea boy's, but all the while trying to believe it was all real. Simply magical!
Now, hopefully some of these won't act as a spoiler and perhaps young fans eyes should look away, but we've been busy digging out some of our favourite pictures of the creative geniuses putting together this iconic show for you all to see. Take a peep at our amazing 'string' of classic behind the plasti-scenes pictures (not even sorry) :) Enjoy!
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Blues and twos! Is it the weekend already?!
Fast approaching like a speeding police car in your rear view mirrors, this weekend is coming packed to the teach with some of the biggest and best movie ammunition that is sure to leave you having a blast. With their matching uniforms, radio chatter and watchful eyes, let us be your ever ready and diligent bobby as we stop and search high and low for even more retro movie magic and take every sniff of celluloid wonder with us as evidence, all for the cause of investigation retro greatness!
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
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Hey You Guys! Exclusive New Goonies T-Shirts Now In...
If like us you were born in one of the best decades ever (not that we're biased of course), you fell instantly in love with Mikey, Chunk, Mouth and Data when they hit the scene and took us on one of the best adventures ever way back in 1985.
Since the very first car chase scene and introductions to these iconic characters, we were hooked. We all had our favourites and all wanted to go for a quick explore in the loft to see what treasure we could find to start our very own adventures. Who knows what's up there other then a box of Christmas decorations and and old hoover right?!
As many of you may have spotted, we love the Goonies! So much we even named ourselves after it over ten years ago and this cheeky title is a constant reminder of our roots and what inspired some of bestselling and all-time favourite t shirt designs to date!
Sticking close to our hearts and of course helping to spread the love for one of the greatest films of the 80s, we've been busy working away on some amazing new and exclusive Goonies T-Shirts and vests! Take a peep at some of our latest handy work....
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Great Barrier Reef! Is it nearly the weekend already?!
So, like a brightly blue coloured Surgeonfish, we'll scurry our way around in our ever growing school of friends, navigating the maze of tropical coral that's teaming with life and colour on the hunt for food and shelter away from the bigger and more menacing movie monsters of the sea. We'll scratch around and uncover some retro movie classics, always looking for our next fix of celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 30th AUGUST
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) 5* 4:05pm-5:50pm (1 hour 45 minutes)
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Swoooosh! Bang! Ahhhh! It must be the weekend!
Getting all wrapped up tight and heading deep in to the dark night, we'll crane our necks and wait in eager excitement as we watch the night sky erupt into light from a barrage of firework glory. We'll gaze up at the fiery delights as we reach for our cameras and start rolling, trapping ever more magic onto celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 16th AUGUST
Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) ITV London 2:55pm-4:50pm (1 hour 55 minutes)
Love Monopoly? Up Your Game With Our Latest Sets!
Possibly one of the oldest and most iconic games ever, they actually found a set carved into the floor of a cave from back when we used to call them home.....okay okay maybe not that old but you get the picture!
For as long as we can can possibly remember, Monopoly has been a household staple with every home having to own its own set tucked away ready to whip out on the long rainy days. Sooo many hours have been spent around the table as household politics start to unfold and everyone looks to snap up as many properties as possible, waiting for their chance to begin building their empire and become the ultimate master of the board. It's all GO!
Well! If you're looking to spice up your current collection or perhaps invest in your first set, we've got the perfect things for you that not only let you enjoy the age-old game, but also show some love to your favourte cartoons and movies! Sounds too good to be true right?
Monopoly fact! More Monopoly Money is printed every year than real money.
Take a look at our latest collection of Monopoly sets and pick up something that's perfect for you, your friends, family and future trespassers!