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Twenty-seven years ago today, a Jim Henson-directed fantasy movie called Labyrinth was released and... well, quickly became a bit of a box office disaster. This strange movie, about a girl (Jennifer Connelly) searching for her baby brother who's been kidnapped by a goblin king (David Bowie), was maybe a little too weird for mainstream audiences at the time.

But thankfully over the last 27 years whether it was due to the amazing creatures and sets or to Bowie’s extraordinary wig and lunchbox, it's really gathered a strong following and you only need to see the popularity of our Labyrinth T-Shirts to know this movie has definitely become a cult classic, and for good reason. Labyrinth is one of the last non-animated films of the pre-computer age. Yes, there is probably a few computer effects used in the film, but when you consider that 1986 was also the year that Pixar released Luxo Jr., marking the beginning of a computer animation revolution, Labyrinth's props-and-puppets approach to imaginative filmmaking feels like something of an to an era in film making.

To celebrate this fantastic mile-stone (yes, it makes me feel old too) I thought I'd give you 10 interesting facts surrounding Labyrinth, so enough gas-bagging as we only have 13 hours to reach Goblin City, after all….

1 - The screenplay went through 25 drafts, mostly to inject songs and more humour to ensure legendary pop star David Bowie would agree to star as antagonist Jareth the Goblin King.

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Check out these fresh new ET T-Shirts we've just added to the site!  Everyones favourite Extra Terrestrial from the classic 1982 film is back in our amazing Keep Calm and Phone Home retro tees.  Inspired by the morale boosting Keep Calm and Carry On propaganda posters originally produced during the Second World War but experiencing a resurgence in popularity recently, this design is classic and instantly recognisable.

These Keep Calm T-shirts are available in both ladies and mens sizes.

And if this T Shirt design has got you reminiscing about the sci-fi movie masterpiece from the 80s, here's a trailer to cheer up your day.  They don't make them like this anymore!

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As soon as you here the opening chords of Kenny Loggins’ "Danger Zone," you are transported back to a time when the coolest men in the universe were flying F-14 Tomcats for the Navy and had silly names like Maverick, Goose and Ice Man. "Top Gun" made Tom Cruise a household name and gave Meg Ryan one of her first movie gigs. But even though it’s one of the most frequently quoted guy movies, how well do you really know it? Here are some facts about "Top Gun" that might surprise you.

10 - The bar in which a boozy rendition of "Great Balls of Fire" was performed is real, and still exists. It’s called Kansas City BBQ, and it’s in San Diego, California. Although a 2008 fire destroyed a lot of its memorabilia, the piano is still there and they still sell Top Gun t-shirts.

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For an incredibly cool, retro look this New Years Eve, we've got it covered!

Our retro Fancy Dress Costume section is second to none! Here is just a small selection of what we have to offer...

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Everyone knows Christmas is a great time for classic movies and television. And lets face it Christmas probably wouldn't be the same with out an Only Fools and Horses special.

So, If you are or have a TV Addict in your life we probably have the perfect gift/treat.

New or old, everyones has their favourite TV Show. Whether you woke up excited by Saved by the Bell, couldn't wait for Wacaday or loved the lunchtime activity down on Sesame Street we have t-shirts that will delight any TV addicts stocking this Christmas.

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Looking for the perfect retro christmas gifts? Well, if the lucky recipient was an 8-bit arcade dweller, addicted to these little critters throughout the 80's then look no further! We have THE BEST Space Invader gifts, from phone covers to alarm clocks we have the retro gift to suit your pocket!
Here are my favourites:

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