Geekfest Rants

Episode 325 - Flash Gordon Figures - Star Wars News - Collectible Glasses

Let's return to 1979 Saturday morning cartoons to the Flash Gordon inspired line of Mattel action figures.  Yes, before the awesome 1980 Sam Jones campy movie of the same name, Flash Gordon had a Filmation produced cartoon series.  Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos looks at the action figures produced based on this show.  Plus we have breaking Star Wars  news on all fronts, film, television, and theme parks.  Star Wars: The Last Jedi is right around the corner and new movies, a live action TV show, and Star Tours changes have been announced.  And finally we take a look at Movie/TV glassware collecting.  We're talking about Burger King Star Wars glasses and other franchises like Star Trek,  E.T., Superman, Indiana Jones, etc.

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FLASH GORDON Cartoon Intro: 

Flash Gordon - The Greatest Adventure Of All (TV Movie): 

 

 Burger King Star Wars Glasses Commercial: 

Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Burger King glasses commercial (1980): 

 

1983 Burger King commercial. Featuring Star Wars "Return of the Jedi" glasses.: 

 

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Episode 324 - Best TV Shows - GFR 7th Anniversary

What's good on TV these days? Well, if you are into genre geek entertainment, you come to he right place.  Join Carlos at GeekFest Rants, and learn about his top 3 current favorite shows.  We'll go from David Fincher's creepy Mindhunter, to the latest Star Trek incarnation -  Star Trek Discovery, and to family favorite 80's nerd spectacular Stranger Things.  Also we are going to wish ourselves a belated happy 7th anniversary (insert party horn sound) as we go back in time and peak behind the curtain into the making of GeekFest Rants.  Get ready to have a Totally Tubular time.

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MINDHUNTER | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix: 

 STAR TREK DISCOVERY Final Trailer NEW (2017) Netflix HD: 

 Stranger Things 2 | Final Trailer [HD] | Netflix: 

 

 STRANGER THINGS SEASON 2 Official Promo Trailer "Totally Tubular" (HD) Netflix Drama Series: 

 

 Stranger Things | Season 2 Comic Con "Thriller" Trailer [HD] | Netflix: 

 

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Episode 323 - Flash/Blade Posters - Buck Figures - Fright Night Comic

oday on GeekFest Rants Carlos examines two classic 1980's sci-fi posters, Flash Gordon and Blade Runner.  Each with their own unique style and design by two poster making giants, Richard Amsel and John Alvin.  Then it's time to defrost Captain William "Buck" Rogers with the Mego line of action figures.  How do these hold up against fan favorite Kenner Star Wars?  Plus, how do we repair them?  Finally we take a look at the comic book movie adaptation of the film Fright Night.  Is it worthy of a Fright Night fan's collection?  Welcome to Fright Night...for real!

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Episode 323 - Flash-Blade Posters - Buck Figures - Fright Night Comic (56:39)

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 Flash Gordon Official Trailer #1 - Max von Sydow Movie (1980) HD: 

 

Blade Runner (1982) Official Trailer - Ridley Scott, Harrison Ford Movie: 

  

 Mego Buck Rogers Action Figure Toy Commercial 1979: 

  

Fix It guide - How to repair Vintage Mego 3 3/4 inch action figures: 

Fix it Guide - Mego and GI Joe loose knees:

How To Tighten Action Figure Joints:   

 

 Fright Night Official Trailer 1985: 

 

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