Photo By Gail
In 1965, the Arco toy company (later acquired by Mattel) manufactured a Flintstones Bowling Game with pins molded in the likeness of Fred Flintstone. Fred sure did love to bowl.
Photographed in the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens.
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Darth Vader Doll
Photo By Gail
This handsome likeness of Lord Darth Vader is proudly displayed alongside a Tie Fighter and the back end of a Tauntaun in this photo that I snapped at the Museum of the Moving Image on a recent visit. Note that Vader is not merely an action figure in this case, but an official doll, suitable for cavorting with Barbie should she grow bored with Ken and wish to make a move to the Dark Side.
Yes, it Exists: C-3PO Tape Dispenser
Photo By Gail
This highly-collectable C-3P0 Tape Dispenser (circa 1980) was released to coincide with promotions for Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. He looks very relaxed, doesn’t he?
Photographed in the Museum of the Moving Image, Queens, NY
Yes, It Exists: Jabba The Hutt Playset
Photo By Gail
It makes sense that I am not the biggest Star Wars fan, because I had no idea that a Jabba The Hutt Playset even existed until I saw this one on display at the Museum of the Moving Image (visit recommended) in Queens over the weekend. It just seems so…wrong. I don’t know. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Jabba The Hutt Playset
Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery Presents New Work By Jim Campbell
All Photos By Gail
Art and Light — they go together. We were very excited to visit Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery for its new exhibition of new work by Jim Campbell, which opened March 7th, 2014. The show focuses on the pioneering artist’s most recent series of sculptural light installations. Campbell is considered one of the leading artists working today in the field of new media and his work is both fun and fascinating.
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