ALIEN: Film Analysis Part 1 – Writing and AI

Alien is replete with philosophical and literary concepts. While the action scenes of Alien are intoxicating, the underlying elements present something much more profound. Man sees himself as the top of the food chain on Earth. The film overwhelms the viewer with a compelling sense of inadequacy, and that in fact, the food chain may continue onward and that humans might be prey rather than just predators. Is it only by sheer luck or human ingenuity that Ridley was the last “creature” standing?

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STAR WARS – PADME AMIDALA COSTUME

Rubie’s presents this amazing reproduction of Luke’s mother’s outfit from Episode 2, ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Create your own planet Geonosis in your basement, and help Anakin rescue Obi-Wan. Do so in sexy style, and and get ready marriage to Anakin… and of course your honeymoon on Naboo!

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STAR TREK – TAO OF SPOCK PLAYING CARDS

Aquarius makes this super cool TAO OF SPOCK playing card set! Open your spirit to the witticisms and words of wisdom of Spock, everyone’s favorite Vulcan. This otherworldly deck features multiple images of the son of Sarek, along with quips and quotes from Star Trek’s science officer. Not buying this set would quite Illogical.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY – ALIEN SHIP MODEL

Aliens are taking down the Communication Network! And they’re all flying these attack ships controlled by a central nervous system from space! Fire up your model ship, featuring its ultrametallic finish, and enjoy some missions on your PC with a 3.5″ disc that comes with the package (although you may need a primitive earthling computer to run it!)

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INTERSTELLAR – Vinyl Soundtrack (2014)

Breakout your hi-fi equipment! This vinyl soundtrack from the film INTERSTELLAR carries even more rich sound when played on your phonograph. Perfect easy listening music when you’re using your telescope to look at the stars. Keep the Record Player away from the worm hole or you might be 100 years old by the time it comes back.

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THE CRAWLING EYE – T-Shirt

Going to Switzerland this Summer? Be Sure you wear your favorite t-shirt from the Sci-Fi Classic THE CRAWLING EYE. While working on Trollenberg Mountain, a group of people are found decapitated. A radioactive cloud descends on the alps, and group of tentacled, telepathic creatures wreak havoc on humanity. T-shirt collectors would lose their heads for something like this… Oooops!

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The Day The Earth Stood Still Action Figures

Klaatu Barada Nikto! This 2 pack set includes Gort and Klaatu. Klaatu even has interchangeable heads! “Join us and live in peace, or pursue your present course and face obliteration. We shall be waiting for your answer. The decision rests with you!”

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UFO DETECTOR – 24/7 Monitoring

Technology has come a long way since the days of Dr. Peter Venkman. Check out this UFO Detector from Images SI Inc. It’s designed to detect electromagnetic disturbances, monitoring your surrounding area so you can get to the shelter in time. Or perhaps your expecting to be abducted, in which case head out to the lawn. A must have conversation piece for your home. Blue LEDs and an internal magnetometer which interface with a microcontroller

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Star Wars R2-D2 Elite Series

This Die cast action figure of R2-D2 from the Force Awakens collection stands 4″ tall and comes with it’s own display base. Perfect for the office desk or Night Stand.

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Isaac Asimov – The Complete Foundation Series

The Complete Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Series Books 1-7 (Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation’s Edge, Foundation and Earth, Prelude to Foundation, Forward the Foundation) Mass Market Paperback – 2016. Asimov was one of “The Big Three” Sci-Fi writers of his generation. Explore strange new worlds in this fabulous series.

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Rubies Supreme Chewbacca Costume

This is a great Chewbacca Costume from the folks at Rubies. The Supreme costume includes the Fur Jumpsuit, the Headpiece, latex hands, sash, and pouch…why it even says Machine Wash! This version is from the Revenge of the Sith film and is fully licensed. BTW, no matter what movie you find him in, we think Chewbacca comes in one version only, the furry kind.

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Aquarius Starfleet Personnel Sign

Finally a way to designate your room or office as an official space for Starfleet business. Klingons and Romuluns will know immediately that you may have to issue a red alert for the intruders in your area

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The Twilight Zone Gremlin Bobble Head

Do you fly a lot? Ever take an overnight flight, and look out on the wing and see a gremlin messing with the engine? Well William Shatner did in Nightmare at 20,000 feet, an unforgettable episode of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. makes a great gift, and… it ain’t Wendell Willkie!

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E.T. Mask

I see my Reeses Pieces trail worked! You’ve found the E.T. Latex mask from Fun Costumes. Look at those baby blues! There’s no time like the present to fool your kids into thinking E.T. lives in their own backyard. Hey mack, got a quarter? E.T. has to phone home.

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RODAN – DVD RARE (1956)

Holy Creature Feature Admiral! Do you have Meganulon in your backyard? Well then you too might be in need of a Rodan. Flying vapor trails and all, this Prehistoric Japanese Bird does battle with some heavy artillery. See it now on this hard to find DVD.

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Millennium Falcon Waffle Iron

Prepare the jump to Hyperbreakfast! Here’s an item to round out your complete Star Wars breakfast. The Millennium Falcon Waffle Iron from Pangea Brands makes breakfast treats that look like the Millennium Falcon, right down to the side cockpit, and all the nooks and crannies are perfect for holding syrup! Chewie! Pass the butter!

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Zathura – Adventure is waiting Game Board

Includes game board with molded track, spinner card ejector, game cards, rocket ship movers, tokens, labels, dice and instructions. Based on the film and bestselling book
Exciting replica of the one seen in the film. Be sure and play at the neighbor’s house. You don’t want your house going into outer space!

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War of the Worlds – Martian War Machine Kit

Alien invasions are always something special. Here’s a 1/48 replica of the Martian War Machine from the film WAR OF THE WORLDS, from Pegasus Hobbies. Assembly and painting required and there is an optional light kit that can be purchased. If you are a science fiction ship collector, this one needs a space in your display cabinet.

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Star Wars Wrapping Paper

Just in time for your young rebel’s birthday! Give your next gift wrapped in this awesome Star Wars gift wrap. Features images of all the greats from Episodes 7 forward. They might just love the gift as much as the way you wrapped it!

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CelebriDucks Mr. Squawk Bath Toy

So your engineering friend and the yeoman have given birth to a young space traveler. Here is the perfect gift to help their young one to boldy splash where no baby has splashed before. Enjoy this CelebriDucks Mr. Squawk Bath Toy. Live long and Lather my friend!

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Terminator 2 – Hand Goblet

You Human! You are victorious! Now drink up before Skynet becomes self-aware again. This awesome metal skeletal hand of the T-800 embraces a goblet. Show your friends that you are as valiant as John Connor at your next dinner party.

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