tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61617195954452215542024-03-18T13:15:59.175-07:00.Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.comBlogger745125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-81876190207585037512018-11-18T10:34:00.002-08:002018-11-18T10:34:38.368-08:00Yellow Submarine: The Sea of Green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For this group shot of the foursome traveling towards the <i><b>Sea of Green</b></i>, I chose to alter the colors of their clothes seen in the film. The chromatic scheme is based more on their real life appearance during the press conference for the release of <i><b>Sgt. Pepper</b></i>. I didn't want to use the typical colors for this one. I wanted to do something different. Also, I don't know if the words "spoken" by <i><b>John</b></i> are something he would have said, but it's definitely my philosophy. Usually, when things look bad, you'll find your inner strength and not only learn about yourself, but grow as a person as well.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-71733374614921550982018-11-18T10:24:00.001-08:002018-11-18T10:24:04.048-08:00Yellow Submarine: The Collegeville Blue Meanie Halloween costume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another desirable item from the movie's initial merchandising blitz is the <i><b>Blue Meanie Halloween</b></i> costume by <i><b>Collegeville</b></i>. Similar to the better known <i><b>Ben Cooper</b></i> costumes worn by many during their youth, this is a tough nugget to find in complete and/or good condition. The box was often thrown out, the mask would damage easily, and the body costume could develop tears or runs.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-14957750381807528642018-11-18T10:16:00.002-08:002018-11-18T10:16:25.292-08:00Yellow Submarine: Jeremy Hillary Boob, Phd.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Like the <i><b>Blue Meanies</b></i>, the <i><b>Nowhere Man Jeremy</b></i> initially freaked me out. He was blue, weird, and strange. After watching the film many times, I overcame my fear of this odd, little creature and my phobia of blue people in general. This prepared me for the <i><b>Smurf</b></i> onslaught that occurred during the <i><b>1980s</b></i>. . .</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-50344308823580638742018-11-18T10:09:00.002-08:002018-11-18T10:09:52.443-08:00Yellow Submarine: Sheffield Alarm Clock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This alarm clock isn't an item I own but it is a very nice display piece. The colors in this drawing are not product-accurate. I just felt like changing them.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-26233548825230690102018-11-18T10:04:00.002-08:002018-11-18T10:07:03.761-08:00Yellow Submarine: Corgi's Yellow Submarine toy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The only <b><i>Beatles'</i></b> collectible I had prior to the 1990s was my mother's copy of <i><b>Revolver</b></i>, which she kept in fantastic condition before giving it to me. Beginning twenty years ago, I earnestly started to gather <i><b>Beatles</b></i>' memorabilia, or at least try. The '90s marked the era of high-priced vintage collectibles, and many items were unobtainable to me due to cost. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I grew up with </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Corgi toys</span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> so when I learned they had manufactured a replica of the movie's namesake it was tops on my want list. I found the die-cast mini-sub on two occasions during the decade of the '90s. The first time was at </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Huntington's Heckscher Park</span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> antique show in </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1996</span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> where the seller was offering it for </span><i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">-GULP!-</span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> $1000.00 in loose, but good condition. No sale. The second time was a year later at the <i><b>Cold Spring Harbor</b></i> antique show. This time the sub was in better condition and was in a very good quality original box. The price? $2000.00. Finally, in <i><b>2011</b></i>, I was able to purchase an original <i><b>Corgi</b></i> sub (its been reissued eight times over the past twenty years in various variations) from a local dealer for well under $80. Original <i><b>Beatles</b></i> memorabilia is difficult to obtain, but eventually, that holds true for new merchandise as well. So, if you see something you like, buy it. Or two.</span></span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-83399820279096353332018-11-18T09:43:00.004-08:002018-11-18T09:43:39.336-08:00Yellow Submarine: George<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and <i><b>George</b></i>. <i><b>Young Fred</b></i> tells the quartet of his plight and the group agrees to save the people of <i><b>Pepperland</b></i>. Climbing aboard the <i><b>Yellow Submarine</b></i>, they begin their quest . . .</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-25114889781063343382018-11-18T09:39:00.001-08:002018-11-18T09:39:16.546-08:00Yellow Submarine: John<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">John . . .</span></b></i>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-73710625503882976752018-11-18T09:37:00.001-08:002018-11-18T09:37:23.058-08:00Yellow Submarine: Ringo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ringo . . .</span></b></i>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-43601896535256123112018-11-18T09:35:00.004-08:002018-11-18T09:35:35.901-08:00Yellow Submarine: Paul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Paul...</b></i></span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-74979385338009277872018-11-18T09:31:00.003-08:002018-11-18T09:31:43.898-08:00Yellow Submarine: Young Fred<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stoic & sea-smart, <i><b>Young Fred</b></i> narrowly evades the <i><b>Blue Meanies</b></i>. Taking a haphazard trip, he arrives in a small, British, seaside town where he meets . . .</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-4866100163330333072018-11-18T09:26:00.000-08:002018-11-18T09:26:06.444-08:00Yellow Submarine: The Lord Mayor of Pepperland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Slightly scatter-brained but still a wise ruler, the <i><b>Lord Mayor</b></i> realizes that <i><b>Pepperland</b></i> is lost due to the invading <i><b>Meanie</b></i> army. In a last ditch effort to save his home and people, he sends his best officer to find help to free <i><b>Pepperland</b></i>. . .</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-49000821617134207582018-11-18T09:19:00.001-08:002018-11-18T09:19:18.634-08:00Yellow Submarine: The Glove<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The dreaded <b><i>Glove</i></b>, the advance scout of the <b><i>Meanie</i></b> army. Seeing as he is an aggressive & negative menace throughout the course of the film, I chose to represent him as such.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-65848857208274836372018-11-18T09:15:00.004-08:002018-11-18T10:56:05.871-08:00Yellow Submarine: March of the Meanies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>The Beatles'</i></b> animated classic, <b><i>Yellow Submarine</i></b>, premiered in the U.S. on <i><b>November 13th, 1968</b></i>. This was the first movie I ever saw, though a few years later. It was <i><b>New Year's Eve</b></i> and my parents had decided to stay home that year. I was having my usual bath in the kitchen sink and my father was watching <i><b>The Fab Four's</b></i> animated antics on television. <i><b>Channel 5</b></i> here in <i><b>New York</b></i> regularly showed the film at midnight on the beginning of a new year from the <i><b>1970s</b></i> till about <i><b>1988</b></i>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I could see the T.V. from my spot in the sink and it was here that my mind was expanded without the use of drugs (I have never relied on them). The psychedelic sights and sounds had a profound effect on me from my tender age of two.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>The Blue Meanies</b></i> were completely frightening and did give me nightmares. For those who don't recognize the main figure in this piece, it is the <i><b>ECW/WWE</b></i> wrestler who goes by the same name. Beginning his career in the 1990s, his wrestling presence is the funniest I have ever seen. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, for you sticklers out there, yes, I know the <i><b>Kinky Boot Beast</b></i> (in the lower right corner next to <i><b>Robin the Butterfly Stomper</b></i>) is not a <i><b>Blue Meanie</b></i>, but he worked well in this drawing.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-33072872824013147552018-10-25T10:14:00.001-07:002018-10-25T10:14:16.590-07:00Twenty five years ago today . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Twenty five years ago today, <b><i>Vincent Price</i></b> passed away. That rhymes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rightfully considered one of the twentieth century's masters of horror, <i>Vincent Price</i> had a career that stretched from the mid 1940s to the early 1990s. Apart from an extremely long list of films, Price was also the host of <i><b>PBS' Mystery!</b></i> television program. He maintained that post admirably until ill heath forced him to abdictate to his friend, <i><b>Dame Diana Rigg</b></i>, with whom he starred in <i><b>Theatre of Blood</b></i>, one of his best films.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Vincent Price</i> was also a star on radio, appearing as <i><b>Simon Templar</b></i> aka <i><b>The Saint</b></i>. His best films were made in the sixties and seventies, but as audiences turned their attention to slasher flicks, <i>Price</i> ventured into the role of pitchman. He hocked everything from children's vitamins to board games and had a memorable association with <i><b>Milton Bradley</b></i>'s line of toys.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Televison welcomed <i>Price's</i> presence and he had a long association with the medium. Apart from the aforementioned <i>Mystery!</i>, he appeared on <i><b>Batman</b></i> (as <i><b>Egghead</b></i>), <i><b>Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea</b></i>, <i><b>Here's Lucy</b></i>, and <i><b>F-Troop</b></i> to name a few.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A gourmet chef with several cookbooks to his name, <i>Price</i> was also an avid art collector. In an effort to bring fine art to the masses, he teamed up with <i><b>Sears & Roebuck</b></i> in the 60s, handpicking reproductions of the great masters work which was then sold in <i>Sears</i> stores across <i><b>America</b></i>.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-68015434800352557602018-03-31T10:14:00.001-07:002018-03-31T10:14:10.928-07:00Remember Brandon Lee . . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Killed 25 years ago when he was struck by a bullet loaded into a prop gun, <i><b>Brandon Lee</b></i> never lived to see the success he would achieve after death. Living in the shadow of his late father, the legendary <i><b>Bruce Lee</b></i>, <i>Brandon</i> struggled to establish his own identity in Hollywood and in life. He had some minor success on television with 1986's <i><b>Kung Fu: The Movie</b></i> and the feature film <i><b>Showdown in Little Tokyo</b></i> in 1991, alongside <i><b>Dolph Lundgren</b></i>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">However, in 1992 Lee started to shake things up in cinema's with <i><b>Rapid Fire</b></i>; an excellent action flick now unjustly forgotten. <i>Rapid Fire (</i>similar in tone to his father's movie, <i><b>The Big Boss</b></i>) left a strong impression on me. <i>Brandon Lee</i> didn't hide from his father's legacy in this film, in fact, he openly embraced it. After watching this motion picture I was really looking forward to many future projects from this young actor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">That future became all too brief when on the afternoon of March, 31 1993, Lee died in a North Carolina hospital, the victim of a gunshot wound. With his current film now in limbo, we were not going to see anymore of this dynamic celebrity. I equate the loss of <i>Brandon Lee</i> to the death of <i><b>Kurt Cobain</b></i> a year later. Both are tragic losses that affected me and others of my generation.</span>Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-82746683539463828912018-02-13T07:35:00.003-08:002018-02-13T07:35:36.783-08:00R. I. P. Oscar GambleDoug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-83728033147629171532017-12-27T10:13:00.001-08:002017-12-27T10:13:00.551-08:00SW40_40Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-51240347534962242752017-12-27T10:12:00.009-08:002017-12-27T10:12:51.618-08:00SW40_39Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-50805265940384647562017-12-27T10:12:00.007-08:002017-12-27T10:12:41.717-08:00SW40_38Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-42994447715221005382017-12-27T10:12:00.005-08:002017-12-27T10:12:32.935-08:00SW40_37Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-43190682616191426982017-12-27T10:12:00.003-08:002017-12-27T10:12:24.396-08:00SW40_36Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-14169952343777426622017-12-27T10:12:00.001-08:002017-12-27T10:12:10.303-08:00SW40_35Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-79721062308009747102017-12-27T10:11:00.007-08:002017-12-27T10:11:59.918-08:00SW40_34Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-25488493376252644262017-12-27T10:11:00.005-08:002017-12-27T10:11:50.162-08:00SW40_33Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161719595445221554.post-41668793984785398192017-12-27T10:11:00.003-08:002017-12-27T10:11:41.025-08:00SW40_32Doug Handlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550509011188640168noreply@blogger.com0