Archives for July 2008

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Before the NES, the SNES, the N64, the…well you can see the pattern – there was, in the old family homestead, the Amstrad CPC 464 (affectionately known as the Arnold). Though I’d previously played the Atari 2600, various home versions… continue reading »

Nothing’s as Confusing as Milk

On my way into work this morning, as I tried to shake off the dull lethargy that frequently grips me in the hours before noon, I saw a giant version of this on the back of a bus: Now much… continue reading »

Manky Toy Monday: Action Dan the Fireman

Firemen are, as we all know, potent, smoke-stained icons of manliness. Anyone who’s ever called them out to tackle a chip pan fire, or to get a wayward cat out of a tree, will recognise that they generally look (and… continue reading »

Return of the Rocket: The Titan Interview

With the sad passing of Euro 2008 (and the resultant football famine) some of you may have slipped (wailing and gnashing your teeth) into a slough of despond. If so, then dry your eyes and take heart. I have news… continue reading »

The Final Days: Sturm und Drang

Given that all of its inaugural members are on the ‘wrong’ side of 30, it probably wasn’t overly surprising to see the Super Euro Soccer Party team run out of puff as the tournament’s tail end came into view. While… continue reading »