The Warriors Memorabilia Come Out to Play – Since its initial release in 1979, The Warriors, a captivating blend of gritty realism and theatrical fantasy, has stamped its profound imprint on popular culture, its influence resonating even in contemporary blockbusters like John Wick 4. I was 11 when the film […]
From Egypt to France The Journey of Pâte-de-Verre – In the closing years of the 19th century, a collective of innovative French glassmakers embarked on an ambitious project. They sought to resurrect and enhance the intricate art of Pâte-de-Verre, an ancient Egyptian glassmaking technique that had been lost to time. […]
Carry On Screaming Memorabilia and Posters – Carry On Screaming, the twelfth film in the series, released in 1966, was a delightful detour from the franchise’s usual setting. It shifted from the usual institutional parody like hospitals, schools, and police stations to a spoof of the horror genre, particularly drawing […]
In a world dominated by the saccharine-sweet and conventional, a gust of spine-tingling wind blew into British comic culture in 1979. This was the year when ‘Misty’, a girls’ annual with a twist, made its captivating debut. This extraordinary genre-defining phenomenon ran until 1987, successfully entrancing a generation of young […]
Superstar Billy Graham Collectibles – Collecting The Psychedelic Prophet of Professional Wrestling – We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of “Superstar” Billy Graham on May 17, 2023. As a wrestling enthusiast who began watching WWF in the late 1980s, I had just missed the era of Billy […]
The early 20th century heralded a pivotal era in British ceramics, especially with the innovative contributions of the celebrated ceramic artist, Clarice Cliff. An iconic example of her craftsmanship, the Conical Sugar Sifter, shape no. 489, debuted in 1931 and, for the better part of that decade, embodied an ingenious […]
To celebrate 75 years The Folio Society created a shortlist of five books from more than 5,000 suggestions, from which they would produce a special perfect edition to celebrate Folio’s 75th anniversary. The winner, which was a bit of a surprise, was Michael Ende’s iconic 1979 tale, The Neverending Story. […]
The Troika Tin Mine lamp base is an excellent example of the unique blend of design, functionality, and storytelling created by the Troika pottery in the 1970s. Born amidst the winds of cultural and artistic revolution, this artifact serves as a symbolic representation of Cornwall’s rich industrial heritage. Troika, founded […]
Thirty years after their initial release Ty are releasing three updated Beanie Babies of Bongo, Valentino and Bones. Or more aptly Bongo II, Valentino II and Bones II. They are available from selected retailers and not from Ty.com They are sure to be popular. Could we see a new Ty […]
From the cobblestone streets of Staffordshire to the bustling lanes of London, Charles Vyse, one of the great luminaries of English pottery, left a profound imprint on the world of ceramic arts. Born into a lineage of Staffordshire potters in 1882, he embarked on an illustrious journey at a tender […]
