What's New: The Latest Stories from Rock Father HQ...
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Toys "R" Us Canada Seeks New "Chief Play Officer" as the U.S. Saga Gets Extended...
As the saga of Toys "R" Us here in the United States just continues to drone along, it appears that the much-anticipated June 18th intellectual property auction has failed to happen. As filed on June 11, an extension was being sought that would place the auction on August 6, dragging things out for nearly two more months. Up north, however,… Read More -
Bork Bork Bork! This Swedish Chef Action Figure is Too Hot for the Kitchen...
I stand behind the fact that the late Palisades Toys' Muppets line was ahead of its time - one of the finest action figure lines of this century. I wish I'd picked up more than just a few, but what I did manage to get is played with regularly here at Rock Father™ HQ by our daughters - a fact that might… Read More -
First-Look: Entertainment Earth's New Funko Betty Boop Pop! Vinyl Exclusives
If you happened to have seen the recent documentary, Making Fun: The Story of Funko (now on Netflix), you probably caught the fact that Betty Boop was a very important license for Funko early on. In the 90s, nearly a decade or so before the Pop! Vinyl craze would begin, Funko was known for their Wacky Wobblers, and Betty Boop… Read More
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Toys & Games:
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Toys "R" Us Canada Seeks New "Chief Play Officer" as the U.S. Saga Gets Extended...
As the saga of Toys "R" Us here in the United States just continues to drone along, it appears that… Read More -
Bork Bork Bork! This Swedish Chef Action Figure is Too Hot for the Kitchen...
I stand behind the fact that the late Palisades Toys' Muppets line was ahead of its time - one of the… Read More -
First-Look: Entertainment Earth's New Funko Betty Boop Pop! Vinyl Exclusives
If you happened to have seen the recent documentary, Making Fun: The Story of Funko (now on Netflix), you probably… Read More -
A Journey Into the Island of Roca with Playmobil: The Explorers Hidden Temple with T-Rex!
They say that history repeats itself, and likewise so do trends. One trend in play that's back with some serious… Read More
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Movies & Television:
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Giveaway: Fight the Aliens and Win PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING on Blu-ray!
10 years after the events of Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, a new and even more fearsome alien threat has… Read More -
Giveaway: Gear-Up for Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2 with The Rock Father & Fandango FanShop!
After a long, 14-year wait, the Parr family is back on the big screen with Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2 blasting into theaters for… Read More -
Universal Studios' Raptor Encounter Welcomes a Familiar Predator from JURASSIC WORLD...
As Jurassic Park celebrates its 25th Anniversary ahead of the release of Universal Pictures' Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, a familiar… Read More -
This October, A New Path is Carved from 1978's HALLOWEEN...
It's never too early to start thinking about my favorite season, Fall, and the greatest holiday of the year, Halloween.… Read More
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Music:
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#TrumpKimSummit: United States Officially Releases Propaganda Video while Donald Trump & Kim Jong-un form Nuclear Power Trio...
As prophesied last July, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have come together in Singapore for a historic meeting - the first… Read More -
Exclusive - Splash and Bubbles: Rhythm of the Reef "Reeftown Rangers" Music Video...
The Emmy-nominated Splash and Bubbles has been captivating audiences on PBS Kids, and now, ahead of World Oceans Day the… Read More -
Covered: WEEZER Deliver a Double-Dose of TOTO with "Rosanna" and "Africa"
The Gods must be crazy... I was browsing Spotify out on my deck this past Friday afternoon, taking a scroll… Read More -
Crank This: Hyro the Hero's new single, "Bullet"
Houston-raised, LA-based rock/rapper HYRO THE HERO first hit my radar nearly a decade ago. I distinctly recall covering his 2011 debut album "Birth,… Read More
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Rock Father Rides:
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Summertime, Drive-Ins & Ice Cream: Experiencing America Close to Home - Adventure in an Electric Car...
There's something very American about the internal combustion engine. We equate it with many things, from going places and getting… Read More -
Video - Hot Wheels at 50: The Rock Daughters on NBC Nightly News!
Hot Wheels are something that I've written about regularly here on The Rock Father™ Magazine for the better part of… Read More -
Toy Review: Hands-on with the Hess Toy Truck 2018 Mini Collection!
The Hess Toy Truck has been a holiday tradition since 1964, but in 1998 the vehicles spawned something... smaller. 2018… Read More -
#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
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Home & Garden:
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The Experiential World of Whirlpool Opens to the Public in Chicago
With changing habits and interests, we've been hearing a lot about how retail is moving toward being "experiential." This is… Read More -
Insect Lore Teams with World of Eric Carle for Very Hungry Caterpillar & Grouchy Ladybug Growing Kits
Insect Lore makes some fantastic kits for kids to learn about and grow their favorite insects, and now they're teaming… Read More
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Food & Drink:
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The Smell of Success: A1 Meat-Scented Candles Sell Out in 1 Week
A memorable backyard barbeque isn't complete without the smell of tangy barbeque sauce on the breeze, but A1 Steak Sauce… Read More -
It's Ice... Cream. Ben & Jerry's Collaborates with Phish for a new Flavor
This morning, I received an email that had started off with a very true statement: "Whether you're a true Phish… 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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Star Wars' Doctor Aphra and Her Droids are Coming to SDCC...
When I was in the Hasbro showroom at the 115th North American International Toy Fair back in February, one of… Read More -
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" Captures the Spirit of the Original Trilogy More than Many Might Think...
Unless I happen to be in Los Angeles for a premiere, I tend to skip the advance screenings of upcoming… 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… 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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