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Happy Roald Dahl Day everyone! Can you believe it?! 2016 marks a whizzpopping 100 years since the birth of one of our childhood heroes and the worldâs number one storyteller, Roald Dahl.
Here at TruffleTowers we're celebrating this momentous occasion in style with a simply scrumdiddlyumptious 10% off all Roald Dahl goodies using discount code DAHLDAY.
Just simply apply the discount code at the checkout to start saving. It's that easy!
Roald Dahl Good Thoughts Speckled Rolled Sleeve Cropped T-Shirt - £22.49 with code
Suicide Squad: The Movie Review
Critics havenât been kind to Suicide Squad, but Iâve been looking forward to this film for so long that I wasnât about to let them dampen my spirits. As a lifelong fan of comics Iâve always had a soft spot for a well crafted super villain and this is a film thatâs bursting with them!
At the centre of the story is Amanda Waller, a ruthless government official who has spent years tracking down and imprisoning the worst criminal offenders the DC universe has to offer, with the goal to create a âsuicide squadâ, a crack team of super-powered soldiers that can be dispatched to combat any new terror attacks, after the events of Man of Steel and Batman Vs Superman.
The squad comprises of lesser known villains from DC's roster, especially characters that have rumbled with the likes of Batman and The Flash over the years, and although you may not be familiar with all the characters, it doesnât make them any less compelling. The standout performance belongs to actress Margot Robbie as the scene-stealing Harley Quinn, and despite having no real super powers of her own she kicks ass like the best of them, with her unhinged sense of humour providing a much needed dose of fun. The same sadly can't be said for Jared Leto, who plays Harley's love interest (and easily DC's most recognisable supervillain), The Joker. Neither sinister nor funny, it's a relief that Leto's gurning version of the Clown Prince has only a minor role in the film as a whole, and it's timely a reminder of what a hard act Heath Ledger must be to follow...
The other squad members were a mix of fun and fails: Will Smith as the gunslinging hitman Deadshot was perfect blockbuster stuff, dropping one-liners like a pro but also serving as the emotional core of the film, as the squad occasionally struggle with what it means to be a bad guy. Jai Courtney's beer-swilling thug Captain Boomerang will probably make a few Aussie eyes roll, but Courtney was a hoot all the same. The other team members are a mixed bag and the film struggles to portion out screen time well, with characters like Katana barely registering amid the whirlwind of action and punchlines. Cara Delevingne as the mysterious Enchantress is probably the biggest misfire on show; the character seems awkwardly one dimensional, and throughout the whole film I just couldnât shake off the image of a supermodel thatâs a bit of a party animal, and whoâs probably a load of fun to have a few drinks with!
TruffleShuffle's Top Tips For Pokémon GO!
So it's official, Pokémon GO is here, and...well... it is absolutely HUGE. Like bigger than the Death Star big! Frankly, if you're not using your phone to walk around and catch virtual creatures in your area we have no idea why you even have a phone!
With so much buzz surrounding this groundbreaking AR adventure game (for those who never discovered Ingress at least), it seems Pokémon is right back at the top of the pile and bigger and better than ever. Talk about a comeback! From battling it out on our trusty Game Boy colour back in the day to talking stats and evolutions with friends down the pub, Pokémon has always brought people together and turns out is still as cool as ever.
Now it's back in our lives in style, we figured we would pop together some really cool and useful tips that we have picked up along the way. Who knows they might just give your game a little boost! For free! Sit back and check out our Top Tips for Pokémon Go!
You can grab Pikachu as your starter Pokémon
Yep believe it! Pretty much THE face of the entire Pokémon empire, Pikachu can be grabbed right from the get go. Perhaps not so useful for all you eager players out there already catching your way through the levels, but as a new player when you're asked by the Professor to catch you very first Pokémon you will be met with some old faces including Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur. However! If you walk away from them (literally walk away), and continue to walk away from them until your phone vibrates the three classic stater Pokémon will appear again. Walk away again, and repeat 3 to 5 times and eventually Pikachu should appear.
Get Fully Kitty-ed Out With Our Fab New Pusheen Goodies!
We love cartoons, we love cats (oh boy do we love cats!), so.....naturally we're HUUUUGE fans of the super cute cult sensation Pusheen!
Created by Clare Belton and Andrew Duff as a character in their webcomic âEveryday Cuteâ back in May 2010 and based on Clareâs super cute childhood cat, Pusheen quickly became the star of the show which resulted in her landing her very own blog to host her amazing animations. As one of the Internet's favourite characters through the medium of memes (is it meeems or me-mes?), she can be found just about anywhere and never fails to raise a smile on her travels around the cyberwebs with her often lazy ways!
As suuuuuch big fans of the most quirky of accessories, we're purrrrring away with excitement thanks to our latest collection of Pusheen accessories including bags, purses, mugs, stationery and much more! Take a peep...
Carry your very own Pusheen with you wherever you are with our collection of Pusheen Bags...
