The Book Was Better Podcast Episode 83: Gremlins! (with guest host Lizzy Unpronounceable!)

This week we break all the rules when we get mischievous with the great George Gipe's novelization of Gremlins! Joining me is fan-favourite guest host Lizzy Unpronounceable who, much like the titular creatures of the books, starts out fuzzy and adorable and becomes increasingly violent and aggressive! Is this another Gipe classic, or a bloated misfire? Find out by wading through our biggest episode yet!

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Big Bad Toy Store Highlights! Let’s Talk Gremlins, GI JOE, Bioshock and More!

Let’s cast our discerning eyes over the newest list of pre-orders from our pals at Big Bad Toy Store and pick out some toy and collectible points of interest that you and I can chat about. Like this bit of fantasy fulfilment that I feel like I’ve been waiting for my entire life:

"GREMLINS 2" GRETA THE FEMALE GREMLIN STUNT PUPPET 

Did you ever watch the first Gremlins and think, “This is good, but surely the gremlins themselves could afford to be a little sexier?”. Well Gremlins 2 had you covered with a seminal moment featuring female Greta (I thought she was Lady Gremlina?) who was proof of what happens when you show a mogwai a porn magazine after midnight. When I was really young I had a crush on the Miss Piggy puppet and Greta here almost eclipsed it.

This is a 1:1 scale replica stunt puppet, standing nearly 30 inches tall and with her own metal display stand, outfit and wig. BBTS have her for $60 off list price. Snap up this wonderful piece of eighties movie memorabilia which is only marginally easier to explain than a Fleshlight.

What else caught my keen eye?... Join me after the jump!

Nerd Craft: Gremlins applique

 Image by loveandasandwich on Flickr

This Mogwai applique embroidery manages to be adorable, nerdy, and beautifully executed all at the same time. It was designed and made by Chelsea Bloxsom, aka loveandasandwich on Flickr. It's both a cute home decoration and Public Service Announcement!