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Classic Retro Toys You Didn't Get As a Kid But Can Buy Now!
We've all been there, when there is that one toy, game or gadget that seems like the perfect thing ever. It will solved all of life's problems, it will make you happier than anything and for as long as you could possibly imagine and well....everyone else had one!
But alas! Not every toy that kept you up at night just thinking about would ever be yours, but don't let that crush your dreams! That thing you wanted more than ever back then is possibly still up for grabs and now nobody can say that most evil word 'no'.
To refresh some of these childhood memories and perhaps dive into our back pockets and start waving money at whoever stands in the way of us and our childhood dreams, we thought we would put together some of our top toys and gadgets we wanted back in the day but never got. Take a peep!
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Our Exclusive New Ferris Tees Are UnBuellerevable!
On the 20th of February 1987, (but quite a while after the yanks got their hands on it), we were first introduced to one of the most iconic characters of the decade. Someone we all wanted to be, someone who came along and did what they wanted and got away with is...if only just!
He lives the teenagers dream, getting to skive off school, drive a fast and very expensive car, and well...generally lark around with his best mates in the great city of Chicago. Who wouldn't want that right?
We are of course talking about... Ferris Bueller!
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From the very first glimpse of the tailor we say for this film, we were in love and we sure weren't alone! Ferris later became one of the top-grossing films of the year and a true 80s classic for ever after. Not bad for a film that was written in less than a week!
With such a following and of course looking to feed our Bueller bellies with even more retro goodies, we've been hard at work creating some amazing and super exclusive new Ferris Bueller T-Shirts, this time inspired by that classic quote we all know and love.
Truly outrageous news.... There's a Jem And The Holograms movie on the way! #jemthemovie
All of glitter and gold filled dreams just came true!
We'd been given a nod by our friends at Hasbro that some BIG Jem news was on the way and here it is....
Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun, G.I. Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu and Paranormal Activity producer Jason Blum announced via YouTube that they're working on modern day, live action reinvention of the 1980s Hasbro classic....
For the film, the trio are aiming to crowd-source crucial elements from casting to costume design. 'It's sort of like Kickstarter,' says Mr Chu, 'but instead of asking for your money, we're asking for your creativity.'
Fans can upload videos and photos to YouTube or Tumblr explaining what they love best about the original Jem with the hashtag #JemTheMovie.
PLUS They're put out an open casting call, asking people who can sing, dance and act to upload a two-minute video showcasing their talents for a chance to be involved.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 84!
By the rivers of Babylon, not another weekend!
As the distinct twang of a hammer hitting a bell repeatedly sounds off to signify the start of art and crafts time. Let us put our nimble fingers to work as we mould out of plasticine for you mega movie magic, we'll glue together toilet roll tubes and breakfast cereal boxes and cover them with cinematic joyousness before we stand back with proud bewilderment and glee at our masterpiece we call celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 25th JANURAY
The Three Musketeers (1993) More4 11:05am-1:10pm (2 hours 5 minutes)
