GBBlackrock
@gbblackrock.bsky.social
Mark Baker-Wright. Transformers buff. Doctor Who enthusiast. Game Show fanatic. Star Trek aficionado. Occasional cosplayer.
Blog at blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com
Blog at blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com
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WHO'S WHO REVIEW returns! Rob & Shag use the randomizer with the original WHO'S WHO series & take a fresh look at classic entries! Including Bizarro World, Deadman, Green Arrow, Speedy, Kanjar Ro, The Trigger Twins, & more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback!
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November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
WHO'S WHO REVIEW returns! Rob & Shag use the randomizer with the original WHO'S WHO series & take a fresh look at classic entries! Including Bizarro World, Deadman, Green Arrow, Speedy, Kanjar Ro, The Trigger Twins, & more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback!
fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/whos-wh...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/whos-wh...
It’s that time of year! #elfonashelfwarmer @kilby.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It’s that time of year! #elfonashelfwarmer @kilby.bsky.social
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In 1970 5th-grade students at Hawthorne School in Beverly Hills were assigned to write a letter to someone they admired, asking them “What makes a good citizen?"
So 10yr old Joel Lipton wrote to Peanuts cartoonist CHARLES M. SCHULZ - born 103yrs ago today.
Joel got a reply.
So 10yr old Joel Lipton wrote to Peanuts cartoonist CHARLES M. SCHULZ - born 103yrs ago today.
Joel got a reply.
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
In 1970 5th-grade students at Hawthorne School in Beverly Hills were assigned to write a letter to someone they admired, asking them “What makes a good citizen?"
So 10yr old Joel Lipton wrote to Peanuts cartoonist CHARLES M. SCHULZ - born 103yrs ago today.
Joel got a reply.
So 10yr old Joel Lipton wrote to Peanuts cartoonist CHARLES M. SCHULZ - born 103yrs ago today.
Joel got a reply.
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Our new kitty Earl Grey; he is feeling at home and I love the happiness in his eyes.
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Our new kitty Earl Grey; he is feeling at home and I love the happiness in his eyes.
I was reminded of this 15-year-old post by @bwtf-ben.bsky.social, via his Facebook page.
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Transforming Seminarian: Transformers Comic Recreation - Marvel #17 - Straxus Holds Court
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November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I was reminded of this 15-year-old post by @bwtf-ben.bsky.social, via his Facebook page.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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H/t @wilwheaton.net
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
H/t @wilwheaton.net
Singer/songwriter David LaMotte isn't on BlueSky to the best of my knowledge, but I'm sure he has fans here. Like many artists, he has a Patreon that allows him to keep doing what he loves, making the kind of impact on the world that really matters. Please consider joining:
youtu.be/uIvGrG0Vvbs
youtu.be/uIvGrG0Vvbs
What's Patreon?
YouTube video by David LaMotte
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November 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Singer/songwriter David LaMotte isn't on BlueSky to the best of my knowledge, but I'm sure he has fans here. Like many artists, he has a Patreon that allows him to keep doing what he loves, making the kind of impact on the world that really matters. Please consider joining:
youtu.be/uIvGrG0Vvbs
youtu.be/uIvGrG0Vvbs
When The Orange One won the presidency for the first time in 2016, I was trying to be diplomatic in writing up a disclaimer before reposting something that was already 11 years old at the time. Today, I'm less inclined to be polite about stating the obvious: Even Lex Luthor was better.
Revisiting the Lex Luthor Presidency
Before I begin, a disclaimer: It was always my intention to revisit the phenomenon of Lex Luthor's presidency, which I first wrote about ele...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
When The Orange One won the presidency for the first time in 2016, I was trying to be diplomatic in writing up a disclaimer before reposting something that was already 11 years old at the time. Today, I'm less inclined to be polite about stating the obvious: Even Lex Luthor was better.
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Now Available! Our journey through Marvel #StarWars comics continues with STAR WARS #46! @writerjimbeard.bsky.social & Shag dive into "The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe" from 1981 by JM DeMatteis & Carmine Infantino! #starwarspodcast #marvelstarwars
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2...
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Now Available! Our journey through Marvel #StarWars comics continues with STAR WARS #46! @writerjimbeard.bsky.social & Shag dive into "The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe" from 1981 by JM DeMatteis & Carmine Infantino! #starwarspodcast #marvelstarwars
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2...
A quick look at the "Authentics" line(s?) of Transformers toys, using the recent Elita-1 toy as an example.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A quick look at the "Authentics" line(s?) of Transformers toys, using the recent Elita-1 toy as an example.
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/11/auth...
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/11/auth...
DC Infinite users! This crossover is ready to read now!
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(There's also a Thor/Shazam! crossover, but it's on the Marvel app)
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(There's also a Thor/Shazam! crossover, but it's on the Marvel app)
Surprise! ‘DC/Marvel: The Flash/Fantastic Four’ now available to read
It’s DC/Marvel: The Flash/Fantastic Four!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
DC Infinite users! This crossover is ready to read now!
aiptcomics.com/2025/11/12/d...
(There's also a Thor/Shazam! crossover, but it's on the Marvel app)
aiptcomics.com/2025/11/12/d...
(There's also a Thor/Shazam! crossover, but it's on the Marvel app)
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New JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST! In honor of Veteran's Day, we dive into THE WORLD AT WAR Sourcebook for the Mayfair DC Heroes #RPG! Highlighting WWII homefront heroes like the JSA & All-Star Squadron, plus battlefront heroes like Sgt Rock, Blackhawks, & more!
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa9...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa9...
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
New JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST! In honor of Veteran's Day, we dive into THE WORLD AT WAR Sourcebook for the Mayfair DC Heroes #RPG! Highlighting WWII homefront heroes like the JSA & All-Star Squadron, plus battlefront heroes like Sgt Rock, Blackhawks, & more!
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa9...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa9...
Happy to be the 221st 😎 on @BackerKit for The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN.
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Happy to be the 221st 😎 on @BackerKit for The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN.
Check out The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN on BackerKit!
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November 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Happy to be the 221st 😎 on @BackerKit for The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN.
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Am selling a set of 7 Green Lantern comics. You can find them at www.ebay.com/itm/27710400...
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Am selling a set of 7 Green Lantern comics. You can find them at www.ebay.com/itm/27710400...
Tim Drake has been Robin for 35 years now. Here's a look at his journey toward the role.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tim Drake has been Robin for 35 years now. Here's a look at his journey toward the role.
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/11/batm...
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/11/batm...
I have over half a dozen examples of this kind of comic book cover wall art, which I rotate usage of on my office wall at work. When I learned that today is the 55th anniversary of this issue’s release, I had to make sure this was the one on display.
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I have over half a dozen examples of this kind of comic book cover wall art, which I rotate usage of on my office wall at work. When I learned that today is the 55th anniversary of this issue’s release, I had to make sure this was the one on display.
Apologies for sharing the Facebook version of the news of Ann (Mrs. Don) Rosa’s passing, but I was unable to find an appropriate BlueSky-native version, as the official Don Rosa page here hasn’t been updated since the news of her terminal cancer two months ago.
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Don Rosa
Don sent in the following message for all fans: "Time for my return.
I thank everyone for their kind words in the comments posted here in early September when my wife Ann’s failing health caused me.....
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November 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Apologies for sharing the Facebook version of the news of Ann (Mrs. Don) Rosa’s passing, but I was unable to find an appropriate BlueSky-native version, as the official Don Rosa page here hasn’t been updated since the news of her terminal cancer two months ago.
www.facebook.com/DonRosaOffic...
www.facebook.com/DonRosaOffic...
For Halloween, and just in time for his 80th birthday, here's a quick look at Casper, the Friendly Ghost.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
For Halloween, and just in time for his 80th birthday, here's a quick look at Casper, the Friendly Ghost.
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In this episode of #AmazingAdventures we discuss #ThePrincessBride movie and book and we also share our favorite memories related to the film.
Thank you and please listen at:
Apple: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
Spotify: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
YouTube: youtube.com/@RaDAdventur...
Thank you and please listen at:
Apple: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
Spotify: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
YouTube: youtube.com/@RaDAdventur...
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
In this episode of #AmazingAdventures we discuss #ThePrincessBride movie and book and we also share our favorite memories related to the film.
Thank you and please listen at:
Apple: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
Spotify: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
YouTube: youtube.com/@RaDAdventur...
Thank you and please listen at:
Apple: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
Spotify: bit.ly/RaDAdventure...
YouTube: youtube.com/@RaDAdventur...
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the premiere of the game show, Blockbusters, here's an old blog post from the archives.
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blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2009/11/game...
Game Show Board Games: Blockbusters
Transformers aren't the only thing I collect. I'm also proud to have a collection of quite a few game show board games. This is, in part, ...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the premiere of the game show, Blockbusters, here's an old blog post from the archives.
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2009/11/game...
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2009/11/game...
October 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
BlueSky bonus! Here is the back of the Jeffrey Prime package (see previous post), using Google Translate to change the Japanese to English.
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BlueSky bonus! Here is the back of the Jeffrey Prime package (see previous post), using Google Translate to change the Japanese to English.
Seven years ago, Toys "R" Us, as we used to know it, died. At the time, I picked up a Toys "R" Us branded Transformer as a memento. I've recently decided to take mine out of the package. Read on for more details....
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/10/jeff...
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/10/jeff...
October 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Seven years ago, Toys "R" Us, as we used to know it, died. At the time, I picked up a Toys "R" Us branded Transformer as a memento. I've recently decided to take mine out of the package. Read on for more details....
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/10/jeff...
blackrockstoybox.blogspot.com/2025/10/jeff...
I was finally able to make my scanner do what I needed it to do, and thus re-present my post on the mini-series version of The Wild Wild West with proper images.
October 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I was finally able to make my scanner do what I needed it to do, and thus re-present my post on the mini-series version of The Wild Wild West with proper images.