Category: Movies & Television (Videos)

THREE STOOGES TRIVIA GAME (by Go! Games)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 25, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released by Go! Games is this officially-licensed boxed trivia game featuring two card decks (each with 100 cards) for 2+ players (recommended age: 12 and up). The trivia categories consist of: The Shorts; Sights & Sounds (visual references & sound effects); Cast & Crew; Feature Films; and personal info re: The Three Stooges. The game’s object is for the first player to correctly answer two questions in all five categories (or, if need be, just one question per category). Supposedly, the oldest player receives the opportunity for the first question and can select the category. The player asking the question shall be on the opposing player’s right. After the card goes to the bottom of the deck, game play continues in a clockwise fashion until a winner is declared.

No scorecards are provided, so players are advised to supply a sheet of paper.

REVIEW:

It’s a given that casual fans of Moe, Larry, Curly, Shemp, Joe Besser, and Curly-Joe DeRita will be at a distinct disadvantage. The vast majority of answers pertain to obscure Stooge historical details that only hardcore fans might possibly know. In fairness, the question writers retain a sense of humor and will throw in a rare clue or hint whenever they deem appropriate. Sporadically, answers will double up or may appear inconsistent. In far fewer instances, the supposed answer is incorrect. Case in point: The Stooges appeared in two Scooby-Doo cartoon episodes in the early 1970’s, not just one per what the card says.

Still, as a solo activity, the question cards offer fun tidbits for Stooge fans to peruse on a snow day, road trip, or just dazzle a buddy with. With 200 cards, that’s worth the price of admission to play catch up with the Stooges.

Note: Speaking of trivia, for whatever reason, Hanna-Barbera opted for in-house voice actors imitating the Stooges in their Scooby-Doo team-ups, despite paying the real Stooges to rent their likenesses.

BONUS FEATURES:

Included is a small sheet of game instructions.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars

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SANTA GRINCH & MAX (PLUSHIE TWO-PACK)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in late 2018 by The Manhattan Toy Company as merchandise tying into The Grinch animated film is this holiday dynamic duo. At 1.5 feet tall (to the tip of his Santa hat), the Grinch is accompanied by a 7-inch Max (to the tip of his single yellow felt antler). The Santa Grinch is made of polyester fiber with polyethylene pellets inside while the attached Max is also made from polyester fiber.

REVIEW:

With both sporting excellent likenesses, this two-for-one plushie is mostly all good. Grinch’s Santa hat and Max’s red ribbon-tied antler add an extra classy touch. Unlike the Santa Grinch’s stitched grin, Max is curiously missing a mouth. One would have to peer closely to even see Max’s stitched smile, as it blends far too much into his brown ‘fur.’ Perhaps this adorable duo’s best element is how the Grinch’s arm is lovingly wrapped around his faithful pooch. As a light-hearted yuletide treat for Grinch fans, this pairing make for a fun Christmas decoration.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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STING & LEX LUGER (WCW/FUNKO STATUETTE TWO-PACK)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in 2017, this power-packed tag team recreates their dominance of the long-defunct World Championship Wrestling (WCW) from the late 80’s through the late 90’s. Sting colorfully sports a vintage look, as a golden scorpion adorns his light green tights. Luger’s Funko corresponds to his mid-90’s appearance when he started pairing black boots with his non-distinctive trunks upon returning to WCW. Capable of 360-degree head turns, both mini-statues are the standard size (about 3.75 inches tall). They easily stand up for display options.

Note: Luger’s Funko is slightly shorter than Sting’s, though the real Luger is actually two or three inches taller than Sting.

REVIEW:

Including spot-on paint jobs, Funko’s rendition of WCW’s two premier ‘super-heroes’ is both flawless and impressively durable. Case in point: Sting’s light green-and-black face paint is immaculate. For that matter, both Sting’s spiky peroxide-blond crewcut and Luger’s dirty blond mullet are rendered exactly the way fans would remember them. Hypothetically, the only item missing is a pair of WCW World Tag Team Championship belts. Considering all factors (especially, their wacky potential as a desk/shelf decoration), this Funko two-pack is a wonderful homage to that other wrestling league that held its own vs. the WWE.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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“MACHO MAN” RANDY SAVAGE (WWE/FUNKO STATUETTE)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in 2014, this variant (specifically, the purple & white wrestling trunks) of Randy “Macho Man” Savage is a faithful vinyl rendition of the two-time WWE World Champion. As to his attire, this Funko is a homage to his late 1980’s Macho Madness prime. Savage is the standard Funko size (about 3.75 inches tall). His wrestling ensemble consists of: a familiar orange bandanna with his name spelled out; his wide yellow-framed shades; white triple-starred purple wrestling trunks; white wrist and knuckle tape; yellow knee pads; and white-laced yellow wrestling boots. Easily standing up for display options, this Funko Randy Savage statue can also swivel his head a full 360-degrees.

REVIEW:

As the “Macho Man” was fond of saying … Oooooh, yeaaaah! Including a spot-on paint job, Funko’s rendition of Savage (including his trademark shades) is near-flawless. A mild disappointment is that the triple-star pattern on his trunks is repeated slightly bigger on the backside rather than replicating the gaudier look of placing his name there in white surrounded by white stars. As to what else is missing, it’s really more wish fulfillment. Pairing this colorful Funko with one of his classy manager and then-wife, Miss Elizabeth, as a nostalgic two-pack would have made sense – at a minimum, even just placing the eagle-themed WWE Championship title belt around his waist would have wonderfully complimented this vintage look.

Considering all factors (particularly, its wacky potential as a desk/shelf decoration), this Funko Randy Savage still makes an awesome gift for any Macho Madness fan. Long live Macho Madness!

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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KURT RUSSELL AS TOMBSTONE’S ‘WYATT EARP’ (FUNKO STATUETTE)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released in early 2020, it’s a 3¾-inch hard plastic/vinyl homage to Kurt Russell’s Wyatt Earp from the 1993 film, Tombstone. Underneath a black wide-rim hat, this Wyatt sports a confident ‘what, me worried?’ smirk. Rather than flashing a trusty pistol, Wyatt’s pocket watch is prominently on display. Easily standing up for display options, this Funko statuette can also swivel his head a full 360-degrees.

Notes: Wyatt Earp is Funko # 851. Available separately in this Tombstone series are his brothers : Sam Elliott’s Virgil (Funko # 853) and Bill Paxton’s Morgan (Funko # 854). Val Kilmer’s ‘Doc’ Holliday is Funko # 852; ‘Doc’ has a pair of variants (# 855 and # 856). Wyatt’s fictional present-day descendant, Wynonna Earp, appears as Funko # 918.

REVIEW:

Including a spot-on paint job, Funko’s rendition of Kurt Russell-as-Wyatt Earp is a gem. Considering its fun potential as a desk/shelf decoration, this Funko Wyatt Earp makes a nifty gift for any Tombstone fan.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK’S CODY COYOTE (DIE-CAST MINIATURE CAR)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Released by ERTL in approximately 2002, this die-cast Hot Wheels-size car (2.75 inches long x 1.1 inches wide) is a faithful recreation of the Coyote sports car from the 1983-86 ABC TV series, Hardcastle and McCormick.

REVIEW:

It’s perfect for what it is. The white hood emblem, the white-and-red ‘Coyote’ door panels, and gray door handles are all painted on to ensure that the car’s look remains pristine. The transparent windows and windshield are made of durable clear plastic. Its wheels work great for some play time racing or even simulating the TV series’ speed-happy stunt work. As an obscure novelty item, this miniature Coyote makes a nifty gift for fans of Hardcastle and McCormick and/or pop culture Hot Wheels collectors.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars

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CADDYSHACK’S DANCING GOPHER (ANIMATRONIC STATUE)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 24, 2020

SUMMARY:

Produced by Gemmy Industries, Inc., this lightweight, plush 6” x 14” animatronic gopher has a built-in plastic base where its red button will play the 1980 comedy’s laid-back “I’m Alright” theme. For about thirty-five seconds, swiveling its heads, paws, hips, and knees, the ‘Dancing Gopher’ makes with the shimmy and performs its memorable boogie from the movie’s closing credits.

For when the time comes: open its battery hatch with a screwdriver where your ‘Gopher’ buddy will require four AA batteries.

REVIEW:

It’s a wonderful office decoration that delivers some chuckles, as long as the batteries last. Otherwise, it’s just a plushie on a pedestal. Based on prior experience, there are evidently two different versions, though the gopher itself remains identical. When initially released, the ‘Dancing Gopher’ clearly played Kenny Loggins’ rendition of “I’m Alright.” Yet, when it eventually came time to replace the initial batteries, the ‘Kenny Loggins’ gopher’s electronics didn’t work again. Though it may have been a fluke, this reviewer’s first ‘Dancing Gopher’ was literally a one-hit wonder.

Years later, another ‘Gopher’ was found (presumably, a re-release), which now plays a generic cover of “I’m Alright.” Chancing whether or not replacing the batteries is really a fool’s errand, this reviewer found that battery replacement works on this second ‘Gopher.’ Assuming all goes well, Caddyshack’s Dancing Gopher is a fun stress reliever, particularly on tough workdays, or, as this reviewer can attest, to liven up staff meetings.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars