What's New: The Latest Stories from Rock Father HQ...
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The RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE CONTEST at 30: Inspiring Kids with "The Grandfather of STEM"
If you've ever seen Back to the Future, played a game of Mouse Trap or watched a recent OK Go video (particularly "This Too Shall Pass"), then you've seen a Rube Goldberg Machine. These creations are elaborate, generally ridiculous machines that are crafted for the purpose of accomplishing a mundane task... like brewing a cup of coffee or feeding your… Read More -
The Millennium Falcon has a Bar: "The Scoundrel" is a Drink fit for a Smuggler...
As Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story comes out of hyperspace to land in theaters, the marketing partnerships, collaborations and thematic tie-ins are hitting full swing. Over at AMC Theatres, their MacGuffins Bar & Lounge continues to roll out some creative cocktails inspired by some of the biggest theatrical releases of the year, and for Solo they've got a good… Read More -
Preview: REELZ New Series "Breaking the Band" features Epic Breakups of The Beatles, Van Halen and More...
On June 10, REELZ Channel will drop the curtain on their new original docu-series, Breaking the Band. Season one will take a look at the battling egos, power struggles and inter-band rivalries that split up The Beatles, The Supremes, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, N.W.A, Van Halen and Sonny and Cher. From crippling drug addictions to scandalous affairs Breaking the Band uncovers… Read More
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Toys & Games:
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Toys "R" Us: A Consumer Warning, A Buyer Walks and Employees "Rise Up" as Trouble Heads Down Under...
The Toys "R" Us saga gets bleaker by the day, and if it's not crystal clear at this point, "saving"… Read More -
Pooparoos Surpriseroos: Hands-On with Mattel’s Hot New Collectible Line
Presented in collaboration between The Rock Father™ and Mattel There’s several trends in toys for 2018, and Mattel has managed… Read More -
#BeLegendary: The Year of Legendary Pokémon is Upon Us...
2018 is the year of Legendary Pokémon, and to celebrate this epic occasion, families have a new ways to add some… Read More -
THANOS Returns for a Second Run of an Exclusive 6" Glow-in-the-Dark Funko Pop!
Back in 2015, Entertainment Earth (an affiliate of The Rock Father™) partnered with Funko for an exclusive glow-in-the-dark Pop! Vinyl Bobblehead… Read More
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Movies & Television:
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Teddy Ruxpin will Return to Television in a New Animated Fantasy Adventure Series...
One of my favorite childhood toys is coming back to television after a successful relaunch last year. Wicked Cool Toys… Read More -
First-Look: Magnum P.I. is Back on CBS this Fall (without the mustache)
I'm usually not one to knock the reboot craze... after all, I did title my 2004 Saturday Action Theatre EP… Read More -
Star Wars Celebration is Coming to Chicago in 2019!
In 2019, Star Wars Celebration will return and it's celebrating its 20th Anniversary right here in my home town of… Read More -
Giveaway: Win Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER on Blu-ray!
With Avengers: Infinity War now thrilling audiences on the big screen, it's time for another adventure to come home... Marvel… Read More
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Music:
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Preview: REELZ New Series "Breaking the Band" features Epic Breakups of The Beatles, Van Halen and More...
On June 10, REELZ Channel will drop the curtain on their new original docu-series, Breaking the Band. Season one will take… Read More -
Crank This: "Walk Run Crawl" - The Debut Single from ULTRAPHONIX (Living Colour, Lynch Mob)
It doesn't happen very often these days - that moment where you hear a song from a new band and immediately… Read More -
REPENTANCE Unleash “Born to Choose” Ahead of Live Debut with TRIVIUM
Following the release of their debut single, “Collide,” earlier this month, Chicago's REPENTANCE is back to deliver another crushing slab of… Read More -
Backstreet's Back! Check out the New Single and Video from the Backstreet Boys...
When I was in L.A. for the World Premiere of Avengers: Infinity War last month, I happened to pass by… Read More
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Rock Father Rides:
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#HotWheels50: Hands-on with the Hot Wheels 50th Originals Collection!
Part of a series of features from The Rock Father™ celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hot Wheels. To celebrate the 50th… Read More -
Hot Wheels at 50: The Sto & Go Playset is Timeless Vintage Fun!
The first in a series of features from The Rock Father™ celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hot Wheels. Since the… Read More -
The First Two Hess Toy Truck Minis for 2018 Have Been Revealed...
As announced back in April, the iconic Hess Toy Truck will be hitting the road once more, and for 2018… Read More -
Toy Review: Rockin' the Road with the Automoblox Minis and More...
Automoblox have been around for nearly 15 years (the original idea goes back to the early 90s), but it wasn't… Read More
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Home & Garden:
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Pinterest Worthy Chicken Coops: Turn Your Brood’s Coop into a Castle
Just because your chickens live in a coop doesn’t mean they – and more likely – you, can’t appreciate a few touch… Read More -
Homebuyers Assemble! If The Avengers are Always Battling in Your Neighborhood, You May Want to Move...
I never really thought about it until this morning, but if I were living in a neighborhood that was constantly… Read More
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Food & Drink:
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The Millennium Falcon has a Bar: "The Scoundrel" is a Drink fit for a Smuggler...
As Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story comes out of hyperspace to land in theaters, the marketing partnerships, collaborations and… Read More -
Snacking SOLO? Smuggle Some popchips Galaxy Puffs...
Movies and snacks go together like Han and Chewie, and with the release of Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story,… Read More
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Fashion, Health & Wellness:
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A New "Solo" Poster, plus a Chance to Sport the Intergalactic Fashion of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian...
The promotional activities for Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story is now in full-effect, and that means quite a few… Read More -
Seven Years Ago Today, I Quit Smoking... but the Battle Rages On...
Six years ago, I celebrated one-year tobacco-free with a journal entry about my personal journey. Then, in 2013, I posted again,… Read More
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Star Wars:
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The Millennium Falcon has a Bar: "The Scoundrel" is a Drink fit for a Smuggler...
As Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story comes out of hyperspace to land in theaters, the marketing partnerships, collaborations and… Read More -
Snacking SOLO? Smuggle Some popchips Galaxy Puffs...
Movies and snacks go together like Han and Chewie, and with the release of Lucasfilm's Solo: A Star Wars Story,… Read More -
Star Wars Celebration is Coming to Chicago in 2019!
In 2019, Star Wars Celebration will return and it's celebrating its 20th Anniversary right here in my home town of… Read More -
See Han & Chewie Fly the Falcon for the First Time in a New Clip from SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY!
In honor of Star Wars Day, the team over at Lucasfilm has just unleashed a new clip from Solo: A… Read More
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