My friend, and former editor at the late, great Pandemonium Online, Dave Liljengren turned me on to this Pink Lionel Train found on the (no longer active) Monkey Goggles Blog. Click Here to read an interesting story about how this train has earned the dubious honor of being “The Least Successful Toy In The World.” Thanks, Dave!
Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Holy pork bellies! Endless Simmer Dot Com has compiled a fun and mouthwatering list of 100 Uses for a Strip of Bacon. The pictures alone are wildly drool-inducing. Enjoy, fellow Bacon Lovers!
Thanks to Neatorama For The Tip!
The Rocks Off Logo
If you like to drink, rock and be on a boat, I know an activity that you would really enjoy, and that activity is going out on a Rocks Off Concert Cruise. Oh my god, it is possibly the most fun thing that I think you can do on a summer night in New York City. The Rocks Off Concert Cruise happens a few evenings each week on a massive boat called the Temptress, and costs between $20 and $40; depending I guess on which band is playing.
There is room to party and more on this awesome ship, which features a roomy upper outside deck, smaller lower deck, and a massive inside covered space that includes several bars, tables to hang at, a stage and dance floor area. Party on a boat!
Continue reading Rocks Off Concert Cruise, A Very Fun Time!
Strummer in London, 1978
Joe Strummer (born John Graham Mellor), singer and guitarist for The Clash was born on this day, August 21st in 1952. Strummer died of heart failure on December 22, 2002.
Max and Alex
One of the most popular children’s books of all time, Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, will be hitting the big screen in October. For all of you collector freaks out there who simply must have a merchandise tie-in with your movies, Side Show Toy will be distributing seven Vinyl Collectible Dolls based on the film. Available for pre-order now are a Max and Alex set , KW, Ira, Douglas, Bull, Judith and Carol at $39.99 US each.
Thanks to Plastic and Plush For The Tip!
Ira