Billie Rae Bates's Blog, page 37
June 24, 2019
Terrific non-TV Toys: Betty and Veronica dolls by Playing Mantis
These girls know everything about fashion -- that girl-next-door Betty Cooper and the fabulously wealthy Veronica Lodge. And though they are rivals when it comes to both Archie and the latest fashion trend, they are friends through and through. That spirit is captured in a set of 11.5-inch fashion dolls released by Playing Mantis in 2000. There are three different versions for Betty and three for Veronica, and their delightful duds certainly do reflect the time period, as do all the wonderful outfits B&V wear in Archie Comics throughout the decades.
In part 1 of a two-parter on non-T3, we take a look at two of the Veronica versions (one was given away from BRB's collection -- she'll explain). Then, next month, you'll see the second part examining the three Betty dolls.
In part 1 of a two-parter on non-T3, we take a look at two of the Veronica versions (one was given away from BRB's collection -- she'll explain). Then, next month, you'll see the second part examining the three Betty dolls.
June 4, 2019
From the Six Feet Under Blog: KHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN!
We know him as the dashing Zach Powers on "Dynasty" spinoff "The Colbys," his amor for the sultry Sable so evident and appealing ... but Ricardo Montalban was so many other things, not the least of which, so well-known as Mr. Roarke on classic "Fantasy Island." Did you know he was the first Hispanic actor to be featured on the cover of Life magazine? His career spanned many decades and included a wonderful number of other credits. Learn more about the life -- and interment -- of the great Ricardo Montalban in this post by Brian Lombard ...Six Feet Under: KHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN!: Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalban y Merino was born on November 25, 1920 in Mexico City. He was raised in a large Roman Catholic family, a...
June 3, 2019
Terrific TV Toys: Black & White Batgirl statue by DC Collectibles
We're making our way through 2019, just about to the halfway point, and this time on the Terrific TV Toys web series, we're looking at a collectible statue that takes us back to "Batman: The Animated Series" and "The New Batman Adventures." It's our beautiful Barbara Gordon Batgirl, all set to pounce, or maybe she's even in mid-pounce, in this brand-new statue from DC Collectibles. Do not adjust your TV -- or computer -- because this one is part of DC's Black & White series. It's lush in its shades of gray, actually ...
May 30, 2019
Tom Wopat has a Grumpy Cat Car Show and more on his agenda
Special thanks to Kimberly for putting the word out about these several appearances of Tom ("Luke Duke") Wopat of "The Dukes of Hazzard" coming up this summer. Click on the links to the Facebook event pages for more info.
June 1
Murphysboro Illinois Cruise Nights
South 12th Street and Walnut, Murphysboro, IL62966
June 7
Beach Cafe
1326 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10021
June 16
Grumpy Cat Car Show
175 Danielson Pike, Foster, RI 02825-1385, United States
August 15
Larryfest
S2096 24 Valley Rd, La Farge, WI 54639
June 1
Murphysboro Illinois Cruise Nights
South 12th Street and Walnut, Murphysboro, IL62966
June 7
Beach Cafe
1326 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10021
June 16
Grumpy Cat Car Show
175 Danielson Pike, Foster, RI 02825-1385, United States
August 15
Larryfest
S2096 24 Valley Rd, La Farge, WI 54639
May 23, 2019
Six Feet Under Blog: Read about the Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo
Pockets full of interesting items? We never knew! Read about the life of Captain Kangaroo, a childhood hero for many ...
Six Feet Under: The Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo: Unlike many of my Generation X peers, I was not a huge fan of Captain Kangaroo . Quite frankly, I didn't get it. I still don't....
Six Feet Under: The Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo: Unlike many of my Generation X peers, I was not a huge fan of Captain Kangaroo . Quite frankly, I didn't get it. I still don't....
Six Feet Under: Read about the Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo
Pockets full of interesting items? We never knew! Read about the life of Captain Kangaroo, a childhood hero for many ...
Six Feet Under: The Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo: Unlike many of my Generation X peers, I was not a huge fan of Captain Kangaroo . Quite frankly, I didn't get it. I still don't....
Six Feet Under: The Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo: Unlike many of my Generation X peers, I was not a huge fan of Captain Kangaroo . Quite frankly, I didn't get it. I still don't....
May 21, 2019
Terrific non-TV Toys: SuperSize Barbie by Mattel
Barbie is making quite a few appearances on the two BRBTV web series, Terrific TV Toys and Terrific non-TV Toys. You've already seen a Catwoman Barbie (and Batman Ken), a couple Batgirl Barbies, a Wonder Woman Barbie, the Pretty Changes Barbie. You will see a "Star Trek" Barbie and Ken, vintage Malibu Barbie, Ken, Skipper and P.J., Quick Curl Francie. Another Wonder Woman Barbie, a Poison Ivy Barbie. Even a Snoopy Barbie. But for this episode of Terrific non-TV Toys, we turn our attention to a glamorous Barbie from the 1970s.
She was the biggest Barbie you could get back then, the SuperSize Barbie, all clad in white satin and released around 1976 by Mattel. She was one of the first Barbies to feature bent arms for a different kind of posability. And she was really, as you'll see in this episode, an offshoot of the pink-satin-clad SuperStar Barbie.
She was the biggest Barbie you could get back then, the SuperSize Barbie, all clad in white satin and released around 1976 by Mattel. She was one of the first Barbies to feature bent arms for a different kind of posability. And she was really, as you'll see in this episode, an offshoot of the pink-satin-clad SuperStar Barbie.
May 19, 2019
Texas Monthly’s 40th anniversary “Dallas” issue makes this author’s day!
Special thanks to my friend Brian Smith, who traveled from Ohio this past weekend to attend the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan, for the saaawwweeettt gift of this issue of Texas Monthly mag for both myself and my buddy Andrea. This October 2018 issue celebrates the 40th anniversary of our beloved classic “Dallas” series and features a lengthy story and nice photos of the show and its stars. Brian is a diehard “Dallas” fan who snagged these online. Can’t wait to read it!!! Having traveled Route 66 last fall, where I enjoyed a marvelous Frito Pie in Amarillo, Texas, I’m going to read the rest of the friggin’ magazine, too!
— BRB
May 10, 2019
Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con serves up a great roster of classic stars for September show
It's a fall timeframe once again for the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con that happens in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and some names that you don't often see on a con roster are popping up ... Richard Thomas of "The Waltons," Tatum O'Neal, Dinah Manoff ... More names will be added, we're sure, and BRBTV has enjoyed this show several times (and has provided some video coverage -- see the BRBTV YouTube channel). Mark your calendar and keep an eye on the website and Facebook page for more.
May 6, 2019
Terrific TV Toys: Mego "Charlie's Angels" figure Kris
Cheryl Ladd had the unenviable task of being the first replacement Angel in what they didn't yet realize would be a string of replacement Angels on TV's classic "Charlie's Angels." The relaunched Mego Corp. pays tribute to Ladd just as Hasbro did in the 1970s -- with a lovely action figure (OK, doll). This one fits the same mold as Mego's other females, and you can decide if this bears the proper likeness of the lovely Ms. Ladd. It's part 3, really, in a three-part series on the "Angels" Megos, following Kelly and Sabrina.
Our fellow author Brian Lombard got to meet the real Ms. Ladd, up close and in person, at an event in New Jersey last month. Behold ...
Photo courtesy of Brian Lombard; please do not copy without permission.
Our fellow author Brian Lombard got to meet the real Ms. Ladd, up close and in person, at an event in New Jersey last month. Behold ...
Photo courtesy of Brian Lombard; please do not copy without permission.
