Anthony T's Horror Collection: Episode 9

In this edition of Anthony T's Horror Collection some of his latest blu-rays and DVDs including the best film he's seen this year and from various sales. Then, he shows off two figures from two of the best b-movie franchises in the DTV era.

Anthony T's Horror Collection: Episode 9

The Funko Pop Horror Show: Horror Properties I Would Like to Happen or See Expanded

Funko Pops has become an obsession of mine ever since I was turned on by a friend at Rhode Island Comic Con a couple of years ago. Since then, I go out of my way to collect them as I’ve have a bunch of them and I will even go out of my way to pay a little more for an out of print one. Just see this last weekend, when I picked up a Max with Michael Myers costume “Stanger Things” Funko at Scare-A-Con New England for $25. That’s how much I love Funkos.

It’s also got me thinking about what new lines or improvement to existing line that I would like see personally as I feel like they either deserve a funko pop release or adding to the existing line needs be to expanded. Here’s Four horror lines that funko should consider or expand.

Bringing Toxie to Funko

I’m a huge Troma fan and was thinking what great horror characters that deserve the funko treatment. Toxie was on the top of my list. The character is one that I always think about when I think about which horror characters would make a great funko pop. He’s an 80’s horror icon who was different from all his counterparts as he was hero who killed people with his super strength. Sure, he didn’t have the notoriety of a Freddy Kruger, Jason or Michael Myers but when you think 80’s and early 90’s B-movies, he’s the most popular out of the era and even had a kids show called “Toxic Crusaders” during that time. He definitely one those funko pops that I would pre-order immediately.

Expanding the Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Streets Pop lines

Before you say, why no Friday the 13th series in this, there a legal mess going with the franchise which may be while before you get anything related from the Friday the 13th series. I want an Uber Jason funko pop from Jason X so bad lol.

Why should there be more Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street pops? There are more characters in the series that deserve their own funko pop. It’s great to have Freddy Kruger and Michael Myers in funko pop form but what about the other characters.

For the Halloween series, I would like to see the main characters from the original film get one like Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, Annie, Lynda and Tommy and Jamie Lloyd for Halloween 4 and 5. If they can’t do that, then at least gives a line for the upcoming David Gordon Green film. If you can’t do that, can we get at least a Laurie Strode funko to go along with my Michael Myers funko pop.

For the Nightmare on Elm Street series, I would like to see the line to expanse to characters like Nancy and Lt. Thompson from the original, Kristen Parker, Kincaid, and Joey from Dream Warriors and Alice from 4 and 5. It would make the perfect Nightmare on Elm Street set plus it gives more to compliment my Freddy funko pop.

Expanding “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Pop Line

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is one of my favorite horror films of all time and the main reason why I started to collect funko pops. When the initial run came out it was missing a few important character. How can you have a RHPS collection without Rocky. This was a surprise when that line came out. His name is in the title of the film. He should at least have a Funko pop made of him. Then you got Eddie, The Criminologist and Dr. Scott all vital characters in that film and all worth collecting.

It would be nice if they finish that line as all of them deserve funko pops and would make one awesome collection to go along with the other characters. If you can make ten million Walking Dead funko pops, then you can do the same for Rocky Horror.

I hope some of these ideas do eventually see the light of day. I would love having these funko pops as it would be kind of cool if this happen for all of us horror funko pop lovers.

Troma Announces Toxic Double Feature at Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers

Troma Entertainment recently sent the horror chamber information about the upcoming double feature screening of "The Toxic Avenger" and "Toxic Tutu". Attending the event will be Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger will be attending the event along with Mark Torgl (The Toxic Avenger/Toxic Tutu), Joe Nardelli (Dir. Toxic Tutu), cast members of "The Toxic Avenger", Toxie and more! A Q&A with Kaufman, Torgl, Nardelli and more will be held after "Toxic Tutu".

The double feature screening will take place at the Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers on Sunday March 17th at 7pm.

To purchase tickets, you can go to: https://drafthouse.com/yonkers/tickets/the-toxic-avenger-and-toxic-tutu-double-feature/0901/59949/showtimes

Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers will be presenting a Double Fearure of the Troma classic "The Toxic Avenger" along with Joe Nardelli's mockumentary "Toxic Tutu" on Sunday, March 18th, 7PM. Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger will be attending the event along with Mark Torgl (The Toxic Avenger/Toxic Tutu), Joe Nardelli (Dir. Toxic Tutu), cast members of "The Toxic Avenger", Toxie and more! A Q&A with Kaufman, Torgl, Nardelli and more will be held after "Toxic Tutu". - it was announced today by Levi White, Director of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

The #metutu movement begins March 18th

"The Toxic Avenger" Trailer
Welcome to TROMAVILLE, NEW JERSEY - a small American town, terrorized by criminals. The town's corrupt mayor sits idly by, while muggers, robbers and teenage punks victimize helpless citizens. Among the residents of Tromaville is MELVIN, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club. That is, until he becomes THE TOXIC AVENGER! A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste. However, an unexpected metamorphosis takes place. As the chemicals take hold of his body, Melvin turns into the TOXIC AVENGER, doer of good, and brutal mauler of evil! The rest, as they say, is history! The excitement is non-stop as the hero sets out to single handedly wipe out the forces of evil that torment the people of Tromaville. THE TOXIC AVENGER is non-stop entertainment that will leave the viewers glowing from the fun. See the film that spawned the comic book, website, cartoon, action figures and three sequels to date! Experience the action that made Troma Entertainment a cinematic legend! Still a classic three decades later! See THE TOXIC AVENGER!

"Toxic Tutu" Trailer
and then...

An Almost True Story: TOXIC TUTU is an homage to the original cult-classic horror-comedy, THE TOXIC AVENGER and explains what became of the "Toxic Avenger's" Melvin the "Mop Boy", Mark Torgl.

In addition to the Double Feature, Troma's favorite hero, Toxie, and more will be at the Troma Booth where TROMERCH such as the highly popular Alex Pardee Toxie T-shirt, Skinner T-shirt, I Heart the Monster Hero shirt, Toxie patches, and Troma's newest Blu-ray releases The Middle Finger, The Thingy and Essex Spacebin will be TROMABUNDANT!

Four of Lloyd Kaufman's Troma Classics to Screen at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Troma Entertainment recently send us information that the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA will be honoring the films of Lloyd Kaufman with weekend midnight showings of his most popular films. The series will begin with Tromeo & Juliet (11/6, 11/7) and continue every weekend with Class of Nuke 'Em High (11/13, 11/14), The Toxic Avenger followed by a Q&A with Lloyd Kaufman (11/21) and closing with Poultrygeist (11/27, 11/28).

To purchase tickets, you can goto: http://www.coolidge.org/programs/aftermidnite 

Press Release:

Throughout the month of November, Coolidge Corner Theatre will be wasting their Fridays and Saturday nights to honor the films of Lloyd Kaufman. Widely regarded as the most beloved independently operated movie theater in the nation, the Coolidge has provided the Boston area with great films by championing art house and independent films throughout it 80-plus year history. Why it's suddenly changing course is a mystery to the New York Times and all cinema media with good taste.

The series will begin with Tromeo & Juliet (11/6, 11/7) and continue every weekend with Class of Nuke 'Em High (11/13, 11/14), The Toxic Avenger followed by a Q&A with Lloyd Kaufman (11/21) and closing with Poultrygeist (11/27, 11/28). Tickets can be purchased at the Coolidge's After Midnite page: http://www.coolidge.org/programs/aftermidnite