Tag Archives: Eighties

RIP: Miguel Ferrer

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Steve

Poor guy, knocked out by cancer at 61. Well he had quite a resume of his own and didn’t live in the shadow of his famous father Jose Ferrer. His big debut was the OCP executive who approved the Robocop … Continue reading →

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Blood Bowl minis are ready!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Steve

Next up…learning the rules to the game! Meanwhile, my miniatures for Blood Bowl are looking fantastic thanks to Pierre’s painting skills. You can check his work via his site. I highly recommend Pierre! My next possible commission for him will be … Continue reading →

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Austin Toy Museum

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Steve

Every time I went to WizWorld, this organization brought a diorama to advertise their existence. So Somara and I finally checked the place out. It’s located downtown and on the East side of the interstate in a modest-sized building. Overall it was … Continue reading →

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Farewell to McCormick Hall, aka the Beer Can

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Steve

This is very old news to any living in Milwaukee and/or more into keeping up with Marquette events. I found out recently through the alumni magazine. All I had to say was “It’s about time!” McCormick Hall was so crappy … Continue reading →

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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Steve

Another book I managed to read before the movie is released in…2018. Yeah, I definitely got a better head start unlike The Martian. Spielberg is directing so the film adaptation may be fantastic like Jurassic Park or a humongous dud like this Summer’s The BFG. … Continue reading →

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RIP Pete Burns

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Steve

Pete will always be known as the lead singer/mascot for the band Dead or Alive with their hits “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record),” “Lover Come Back To Me,” “I Wanna Be Your Toy,” “Brand New Lover” and “Something … Continue reading →

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Weird Al Yankovic

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Steve

I’m finally getting off my duff on the Weird One’s birthday (he’s 57 today) after seeing him in concert for the third this July…and having my brief FaceTime with him. This Summer we saw him again on a second take … Continue reading →

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Stranger Things lives up to the hype

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Steve

Admittedly, I’m late to be on the Stranger Things bandwagon when this Netflix hit appeared in July. I was busy getting back into the groove of working, living and other crap which gets us all through the day. José recommended it … Continue reading →

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Eighties flashback cartoon

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Steve

MALL 84 from Gervart on Vimeo.

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Sam Jones, my favorite Flash Gordon!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Steve

Sam Jones is best known for being Flash Gordon in the 1980 movie of the same name. He’s my favorite person to play the role because the Buster Crabbe is silly and the 2007 TV show was just plain awful. … Continue reading →

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Got to relive a little of the Summer of ’89

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Steve

Saturday I got to dust off an old skill I gained in college…painting. No, not painting a picture or minis, painting walls and ceilings. During my Summers in Milwaukee, I spent three out of four were spent as a member … Continue reading →

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“Weird Al” is my co-pilot!

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Steve

A recently released action figure who comes with two heads; his pre-1999 look and his current look; one interchangeable hand; to hold a microphone instead. I currently have him sitting on my work server to keep it company while I’m … Continue reading →

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RIP Prince

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Steve

Totally sucks that he passed away at only 57, the guy remained prolific to the end and somehow I doubt this is another publicity stunt like when he legally changed his name to break a record contract. Although Bill Maher … Continue reading →

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Emo Phillips

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Steve

Last night I was re-united with the stand-up comedian who really started my brief radio career in promotions and collecting autographs…the absurd, acquired taste, a proud product of the Chicago suburbs…Emo Phillips! He actually remembered performing at Marquette! I told … Continue reading →

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Happy April!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Steve

I decided to let April Fool’s Day go. Miette may be 17 but she’s hanging in there with her thyroid issue and Apple turning 40 didn’t really inspire much. Couldn’t think of a good prank neither. The header above is … Continue reading →

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