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South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Say hello Newport's new retro toy and skate shop ‘Toy Army'
'Toy Army' located near the bottom of Stow Hill is a nerdy nostalgia paradise. For fans of Thundercats, The A Team, Star Wars, Transformers and Pokémon the shop is teeming with throwback figurines and toy sets. The exterior of Toy Army Newport (Image: NQ) The shop also stocks retro games consoles like the Atari and Nintendo N64 alongside a range of different skating good including boards and clothing. Memorabilia from the 1970s to 1990's is the shops main focus so for anyone who grew up during that time it's like stepping back into your childhood. 52-year-old Steve Reynolds helps run the shop. Steve explained how he got into collecting retro toys. Steve Reynolds toy collector and trader at Toy Army (Image: NQ) 'I've been in the business for 20 thirty years and I've been in toy shops and collecting toys for 40, to 50 years. 'My mother started me off with my first toy at about six months old and when I moved out my mother bought all my old toys down and that just reignited my passion for collecting.' He added: 'It's one of those things when you start collecting as a kid, you just get into it and basically, it's like a drug you're ruined for life. 'It's one of the hardest things you collect toys for yourself, and someone comes in asking for a toy and your like oooh have I got one of them in my collection?' A vintage Japanese Transformers set (Image: NQ) Some of the items Steve trades in are so rare he doesn't see them again. Steve said: 'There's toys I've sold over the years that are gone, and I've never replaced, and I'm still looking for them.' Steve let us know what's been flying off the shelves. Skateboards up for sale in Toy Army (Image: NQ) 'The biggest thing at the moment is Pokémon and Starwars is always popular. 'Because of my age I'm more into the 70's toys, the most expensive thing we have stocked is a £300 limited edition Japanese Transformers set. The business has been open for around three weeks and is looking to welcome more customers.
Geek Dad
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Green Lantern Corps #4: Shopping Day
Green Lantern Corps #4 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: One of the best parts of having more than one Green Lantern series at the moment is that it allows the creative team to do some really fun pairings wouldn't otherwise get – as well as doing stories that really expand the weird and wacky world of Green Lantern. Where else could you get a story set almost entirely on the giant corpse of a Starro that has been converted into a shady space flea market? The first plot this issue focuses on Guy Gardner, who has been deputized by Jessica Cruz to provide field training for a young rookie Lantern (who looks a lot like Snarf from Thundercats). The two investigate a case on this long-dead criminal hangout, and find Evil Star – one of the Green Lanterns' more obscure but still dangerous villains, with a key connection to the criminal enterprise. Guy really only wants information on Starbreaker, but Evil Star won't make it easy to get. New mission. Via DC Comics. I was even more fond of the second plot teaming up Simon Baz, Keli Quintana, and Ellie – three characters who rarely get a spotlight. Keli needs a new piece for her power glove, and she convinces Simon to take her to the shady market – which leads them to try to cut a deal with a creepy vendor. When Simon tries to shake down the criminal, he retaliates by trapping them in a mind maze where they're confronted with their worst memories, while he tries to steal the glove. What's surprising is that Keli's worst memory is the first one we see – and it potentially rewrites everything we know about her from her brief run in Young Justice. It's hard to believe this line used to have four books running at the same time, but one definitely isn't enough to capture everything that's going on. Adams and Hampton are delivering a great narrative with some really fun character moments alongside the chaos of deep-space action. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Vogue Singapore
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
All the destination music festivals to travel to in 2025
Getty Last weekend, the party reigned in the desert with Coachella capping off its annual turn in California—following two successful weekends. Gagachella brought the house down, Green Day displayed its eternal prowess and Charli XCX reminded us of how good of a brat summer we had, featuring A-list collaborators Billie Eilish, Lorde and Troye Sivan. Meanwhile, much of the other fanfare fell on K-pop soloists like Jennie and Lisa of Blackpink, who basked in the glory of their individual discographies. All in all, the epic set also drew a famous crowd—as with previous years—with plenty of celebrity sightings in the vein of Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rosé and Justin and Hailey Bieber. It's safe to say a flame has been well ignited for destination music festivals—which are often a treat especially if you have a homeground advantage. Even if that isn't the case, a stellar lineup could easily justify a trip out as part of a vacation. First off, the veritable Lollapalooza that has had a strong start to the year in locations like Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Its next show is expected in Chicago, with Tyler the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter as headliners. Closer to home in Asia, one can always count on summer blowouts like Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic to deliver a good time. An emerging contender in the mix? Seoul Jazz, which will welcome Grammy-nominated artist Raye, Thundercats, Jacob Collier and Damiano David. Of course being in South Korea, the starry lineup also includes local heavyweights Jannabi, Epik High, Lee Youngji and CNBlue. Below, see Vogue Singapore's top picks of destination music festivals in 2025. 1 / 8 Primavera 2025 Barcelona: June 4 to June 8 One of Europe's biggest blowouts, Primavera returns with a slew of heavy-hitters—in none other than Barcelona, Spain. Charli XCX and Troye Sivan will once again team up to make the crowd sweat alongside other favourites like Chappell Roan, Haim, FKA Twigs and Clairo. @aterrormusical 2 / 8 Fuji Rock 2025: July 25 to July 27 Just 90 minutes from Tokyo, Naeba Ski Resort will host the longstanding Fuji Rock 2025, as bright-eyed festival goers brace the annual heat to see their favourite acts. This year's iteration will bring local legend Tatsuro Yamashita up to the stage for his first Fuji Rock appearance, and will welcome back familiar names like Vampire Weekend, Vulfpeck, James Blake and Ok Go. Getty 3 / 8 Seoul Jazz: May 31 to June 1 Seoul Jazz has come a long way since its debut in 2006. Now, the lineup has expanded to incorporate acts that go beyond the traditional jazz genre; this year, Olympic Park will play host to performances by Grammy nominee Raye, Thundercats and Kings of Convenience. Getty 4 / 8 Lollapalooza Chicago: July 31 to August 3 The hour is nigh in Chicago. Following the success of its festivals in Berlin and Chile, Lollapalooza Chicago will draw in its own fleet of fans—namely of Tyler the Creator, pop-rock songstress Olivia Rodrigo and K-pop girl group Twice. @fanplus1dotcom 5 / 8 Heads in the Clouds: May 31 to June 1 In case you didn't get the memo, 2025 is the year of G-Dragon. Fans of the K-pop supernova can not only look forward to a world tour but also a headliner act at Heads in the Clouds in Los Angeles. Brought to us by the folks of 88 Rising, expect other artists in their repertoire like Jackson Wang, Rich Brian, Milli and other Asian artists to take over the stage. Getty 6 / 8 Summer Sonic Tokyo and Osaka: August 16 to August 17 The Summer Sonic festivals at both Tokyo and Osaka are stacked to say the least—with vocal powerhouse Alicia Keys and punk rock band Fall Out Boy emerging to perform their most loved hits. Whilst both lineups mostly mirror one another, fans of South Korean quartet Aespa might want to choose Tokyo's fest and BabyMonster's fandom might take to Osaka on the other hand. Getty 7 / 8 Leeds 2025: August 21 to August 25 If you find yourself in England for some summer fun, travel up north for Leeds where you can catch a diverse set of artists at Bramham Park. From Chappell Roan to the metal boys of Limp Bizkit, a fresh shuffle of today and yesteryear's artists are scheduled for this annual blowout. @thekillers 8 / 8 2025 Soundside Festival: September 27 to September 28 For those of us residing in Asia, Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut would naturally veer a little off course. But having said that, it's not often you see The Killers, Weezer, Hozier and Vampire Weekend gathering for one sensational weekend. Expect the romantic notion of nostalgia to overflow, as other acts like Djo and Japanese Breakfast work their respective charms.
