March 2006
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From the suppliers description:
Fans of Studio Ghibli and Totoro will love this great looking soft plush mascot. Made out of high quality plush material, this nakayoshi (translated as close friend) measures 5 cm (2 in) length, and includes small plush versions of the Grey Totoro along side the cute Sho Totoro (small white totoro) in this fun mascot. His large wide eyed expression will keep you smiling on those sad days and is sure to be a friend that you’ll always want to keep close. Useful as a decorative key chain or back pack ornament for an instant conversation starter. Get this rare and authentic Sun Arrow plush item while supplies last.
0 comments Friday 31 Mar 2006 | Paul | Soft Toys
In May 1987 Alan Beresford B’Stard was elected, aged 31, as the Conservative MP for the North Yorkshire constituency of Haltemprice. His majority of 26,738 - the largest in the House of Commons - is not unconnected to the head-on car crash involving his two principal election opponents.
So begins The New Statesman, in which Rik Mayall played the most unscrupulous, wickedest, greediest, nastiest politician of all time - a man for whom the phrase ‘ political sleaze’ could have been invented.
Screened at a time when the Conservative government was free to indulge its whims by virtue of a three-figure parliamentary majority - and about to make a comeback - The New Statesman provided a necessary slice of biting satire to British political life.
0 comments Wednesday 29 Mar 2006 | Paul | DVD, TV Series
From the supplier’s description.
Porco Rosso (the Japanese title being “Kurenai no Buta”, translated as “The Crimson Pig”), is a popular Ghibli film about a WWI fighter ace who defects from his Italian homeland with the rise of fascism, and becomes a bounty hunter. His face also inexplicably becomes that of a pig, disassociating himself with the rest of humanity. This Studio Ghibli-approved plush toy is of Porco Rosso, in trenchcoat, sunglasses and hat! Incredibly cute and cuddly, this plush pig is an incredible quality toy, manufactured by Sun Arrow, the official makers of Ghibli related products for years. Incredibly adorable, let Porco adorn for bedroom or desk.
0 comments Tuesday 28 Mar 2006 | Paul | Soft Toys
From the publisher’s description:
Follow the Pink Panther’s every move over the years with this ultimate guide to everything Pink. Whether you want to know about his most popular cartoons or his evolving style, the guide features stills from Pink Panther’s blockbuster movies with all his friends including the Little Man, Ant and Aardvark and Inspector Clouseau. The coolest cartoon character of all time is back!
0 comments Monday 27 Mar 2006 | Paul | Books
Let’s Go Retro have compiled a selection of original, authentic, signed photographs from Quentin Tarrantino’s Kill Bill.
Each photograph has been personally signed by Bill himself, the legendary King of Kung Fu, David Carradine.
Each original signed photograph measures 10″ X 8″ & is presented in a stylish 11.50″ X 15″ Black Frame together with 2 more 6″ X 4″ photographs from the KILL BILL movie & a brass plaque.
Add to this a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY guaranteeing the signed photograph’s authenticity for life & you have an amazing piece of KILL BILL memorabilia for collectors & fans alike.
An absolute must have, but do hurry!; due to the nature of these items they are VERY limited in number.
0 comments Sunday 26 Mar 2006 | Paul | Posters and Pictures
As mentioned elsewhere, Matthew Barney’s collaberation with Björk, Drawing Restraint 9, is to get a (probably very limited) US theatrical release, courtesy of IFC Films.
But if you didn’t get to see the film, you can, at least, enjoy the soundtrack.
A soundtrack composed by Björk with minimal vocals for celebrated contemporary visual artist Matthew Barney’s next film Drawing restraint 9, in which she also appears. This is a collection of delicate single instrument studies, for harp, harpsichord and celeste, large orchestral masses scored for trumpet, trombone and oboe, electronic basslines, children’s choir and, in a manner recalling the all-vocal Medulla album, Björk’s singular voice, treated as an instrument of astonishingly flexible texture.
0 comments Saturday 25 Mar 2006 | Paul | Music
What can I say? 16 Of the original cartoon Pink Panther favourites - including the oscar winning The Pink Phink - spread across 4 disks packed with extras.
Let’s Go Retro are offering you the chance to win a Scarface De Luxe Movie Cell Presentation featuring 6 Glossy Photos from the legendary movie together with 6 original Movie Studio Film Cells.
No purchase is necessary to enter, but if you do want to buy the item, it’s currently available at a special offer price of £70.00, down from £89.95.
0 comments Thursday 23 Mar 2006 | Paul | Posters and Pictures
From the distributors description…
The “Sanpo” Totoro music boxes created by Studio Ghibli have been such a hit that the Academy Award-winning Japanese anime studio has released a series of music boxes featuring their favorite films, all with scenes recreated in painted ceramic and featuring a beloved song from the soundtrack. Detailed and entirely faithful to the movie, these recreations recapture the spirit and will become a valued collector’s item as well as an attractive display item. This particular music box is from the movie “My Neighbor Totoro” and featuring Mei and Satsuki blowing a type of horn/whistle with their new friends, the forest spirits Totoro, sitting on the giant camphor tree. The song that’s featured when you wind up the box is “Tonari no Totoro” the popular ending theme. Approximately 6.5″ high (16 cm), this official Studio Ghibli product will be packed carefully by our Japanese staff for you to enjoy.
0 comments Thursday 23 Mar 2006 | Paul | Gadgets
From the supplier’s description:
Here’s a fabulous item for any fan of Spirited Away and Hayao Miyazaki, a beautiful music box that plays the hauntingly tear-jerking song from the closing credits of the film. The base of the music box makes the wonderful ceramic recreation of Sen and Kaonashi (literally “No-face”) as the spirit presents Sen (Chihiro under contract) with a gift of gratitude, and their world, rotate while playing. It’s very cool, and we highly recommend this item! Measures approximately 13 cm (5 inches) high, made of quality ceramics. This is a licensed Sun Arrow product that is made with extreme care, so you will be satisfied with this great music box for many years. It’s shipped in a protective box.
0 comments Thursday 23 Mar 2006 | Paul | Gadgets
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