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80s Classic Flick Labryinth Turns 28 Years Old Today! + Facebook Comp!
Can you believe it! Henson meets Bowie (Jareth) classic Labyrinth was first released in the US today back in 1986! Scary to think!
This cult icon well known for those trousers it's quirky story line and of course classic characters has been a firm favourite for many 80s kids and of course generations after and it's not hard to see why!
Although initially this flick was seen as a commercial hiccup, not even grossing half of it's $25million budget in the cinemas, Labyrinth gained a strong cult following and has been widely known as one of the best films from the 80s ever since.
A staggering 28 tears on (oh how old do we feel!) this film is still going strong in the eyes of many and is certainly still in all of our top lists.
The classic story follows 15 years old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie). Jareth tells Sarah that he will give back her brother if she can solve his super high-tech and oh-so 80s Labyrinth within just thirteen hours. He then whisks them both off to the Labyrinth, leaving Sarah there to start her quest.
She quickly meets Hoggle, a grumpy and obstinate dwarf who initially refuses to help her. Soon after Sarah has trapped herself in an oubliette. Jareth sends Hoggle into the oubliette to free Sarah and sneakily misdirect her back to the beginning of the labyrinth. However, Sarah makes a trade with Hoggle while in the oubliette, and convinces him to take her as far as he can through the Labyrinth instead.
In-Vest in Your Summer Style!
Firstly...apologies for the title. We have a certain type of taste for puns here at TruffleTowers :)
With Summer getting into full swing, there's never been a better time (this year anyways) to bag yourself something with a taste of the outdoors than now. All year we've been gearing up and getting ready to rock with our huuuge collection of retro vests featuring designs from classic films, top bands, hit TV shows, brands and so much more giving you more way to show your arms and love for your favourite things.
With so much to pick from, we thought we would pick out a few of our favourite designs for you to gaze across to let us know what you think and snap up something special for your holidays, festivals or even just lazy days in the Sun.
Top Bands
Tis the season of music! With festival season getting into the swing of things, what better way to show the love for your favourite bands than with an outfit that is centred around their iconic logos and titles! Pick up one of these classic designs or one of our many other band vests and get ready to rock this Summer!
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Lucha Libre! is it the weekend?
So on the side of a lush green sunny hill amongst the boroughs and beside a few oddly looking trees. Let us be your colony of mischievous wild rabbits as we go bouncing and bounding about for retro movie magic we'll dig many holes looking for the cinematic greatness before we get all tuckered out and curl up in a soft fluffy ball of celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 21st JUNE
Flipper (1996) ITV2 12:50pm-2:40pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
Our New Star Wars Accessories Are Out Of This World!
Well Wookie here! Just when you think we couldn't possible get our hands on even more amazing Star Wars Merchandise....we've only gone and upped our game with some seriously cool new items featuring some of the most iconic Sci-fi characters ever!
With the Star Wars empire being given a new lease of life with their big Disney films in the making, there has never been a better time to show your love for the classics, as well as showing some support for the upcoming instalments.
Why not deck out your home with some of our amazing new Star Wars homewares including everything from mugs, timers, money banks and more. Take a peep at some of our latest gadgets and gizmos....
Star Wars R2-D2 Egg Cup With Lid
New Transformers Tees? It's Autobo(u)t Time!
It's nearly here folks! Anyone else getting excited to see...we mean experience the upcoming Transformers flick, Age Of Extinction?? We sure are which is why we just jumped at the chance to get designing our very own and oh-so exclusive Transformers T-Shirts featuring the main man Optimus Prime himself!
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The film begins after an epic battle that left a great city torn, but with the world saved. As humanity picks up the pieces, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history... while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from a new cast of humans, Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen) and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.
Featuring artwork from our favourite promo poster, this official t.shirt is on a mission to remind you âTransformers are Dangerous.â Take a peep....
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Rumple Stiltskin! It must be the Weekend! So in ram packed sports stadium full of rowdy, colourful, over excited fans, let us be your ramshackle band of underdog Football players as we march out onto a lush freshly cut grass field, ready to face a team of retro movie mayhem. We'll use our supreme ball control skills of cinematic excellence before scoring many goals and holding aloft the trophy of celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 14th JUNE
Ghostbusters (1984) Channel 5 1:10pm-3:15pm (2 hours 5 minutes)
Three eccentric scientists put their hi-tech gadgetry and knowledge of the paranormal to money-making use by setting up in business as freelance ghost catchers. A musician calls them in to investigate when she sees strange creatures in her kitchen, only to end up possessed. As the spook-hunting team members deal with an attempt to shut their operation down, they discover an evil demonic entity is being summoned into existence and it falls to them to stop this creature from destroying the world. Supernatural comedy adventure, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson and Rick Moranis.