Geekfest Rants

Episode 172 - Vintage Star Wars Toys - Part 4

Today on Geekfest Rants Carlos and James once again climb down to the bunker to visit a favorite subject, vintage Star Wars Kenner toys.  Since this is technically a holiday episode we will feature some of what could be considered Kenner's Star Wars "misfit" toys.  These include the Rebel Command Set and the Cloud City playset. These Star Wars Kenner toys are not neccesarily the most original, or best manifactured toys but to some collectors, they are considered "holy grail" items.  Not to worry, we will still look at some good old classics like the Turret Probedroid Playset and the Wampa.

 Episode 172 - Vintage Star Wars Toys - Part 4 (26:37)

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Here are a couple of links to the original Kenner commercials for these toys:

Turret & Probot Playset Commercial

Wampa Commercial

Imperial Attack Base Playset Commercial

Hoth Ice Planet Playset Commercial

Tauntaun Commercial

Darth Vader Action Figure Case Commercial

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Episode 171 - Unleashing The Wolverine

On this week's installment of Geekfest Rants Carlos and Steve V. tackle yet another superhero tale with The Wolverine (recently released on blu ray!).  A vast improvement over its predecessor, the pair will tackle the story's comic book origins, its place in the continuity of the X-Men franchise as well as Jackman's ownership of this iconic role!

 Episode 171 - Unleashing The Wolverine (26:37)

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Episode 170 - Star Trek III: the Search for Spock - Geek Commentary

It's been a long time coming, but Geekfest Rants' commentary series for the original Star Trek films continues on today's installment with Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Carlos, Brian and Steve V. (GFR's Trek braintrust) share their thoughts, reminiscences and critiques about the film that launched Leonard Nimoy's directorial career. Does it truly suffer from the odd-numbered curse that seems to plague the TOS films? Steve thinks not!

Episode 170 - Star Trek III - the Search for Spock - Geek Commentary (1:48:42)

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Episode 169 - Iron Man 3 - Geek Review

On this week's installment of Geekfest Rants Carlos and Steve V. finally get to Iron Man 3, perhaps the final installment of the mega-successful series that kicked off Marvel's incredibly successful run of films for which there seems to be no end in sight! We'll probe Steve V's comics-obsessed mind for insight into the four-color inspirations for what you see on screen and discuss the potential future for ol' Shellhead. How much longer can Robert Downey Jr. play genius billionaire playboy philanthropist Tony Stark??

Episode 169 - Iron Man 3 - Geek Review(32:42)

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Cyber Monday Toys for Geeks

It's the law of attraction: Entertainment Geeks attract other Entertainment Geeks. GeekFest Rants proved that decades ago and we still can't get rid of each other. So chances are, you have many Geeks to buy for this holiday season. Male Geeks, Female Geeks, Corporate Geeks, Baby Geeks ... and what do they all love? Items that let their geek flag fly. From Star Wars to Star Trek, Marvel to DC, The Tardis to The Battlestar Galactica ... with much in between ... you can knock off a bunch of purchases in one place through the GFR Geek Gear store. Have fun!