Join Tom as he tries Two Point Hospital for the first time, he's not played the PC original either, or even Theme Hospital...he's about to be introduced to a brand new world of hospital hilarity!
Bruno's Lost Loot Crate DX 1 - 'Deadish' Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
So we thought Bruno had already opened his last Loot Crate DX, well it appears a couple got lost in the post! First up it's 'Deadish' ! Enjoy!
SLS (SEGA) PS2 Wireless Surf Wave Controller Overview and Review
Ever wanted a wireless controller for PS2? Well, Tom has been after that very thing for a while, he finally settled on the Surf Wave controller...and it's SEGA branded!?
Originally known as the AirStyle and created by FounTech, SEGA later licensed this same controller and manufactured it through their SLS (SEGA Logistics Service) arm, which deal with the maintenance and distribution of Sega hardware within Japan. They also released a few other controllers, the Surf Wave being one of the most notable.
Join Tom as he gives an overview and review of the controller and attempts to solve the mystery of why the particular one he has acquired is lacking the SEGA branding on the pad itself...enjoy!
Tom Plays The Sims 4 (PS4)
Tom holds the original game in the series in high regard, in fact he would go as far as saying that it’s one of his favourite games. So, he’s just a little bit curious how the latest entry in the long-running series stacks up. Join Tom as he streams his first experience of The Sims 4 on PS4!
Forbidden Planet - Robbie the Robot Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
Robbie the Robot from the sci-fi classic, Forbidden Planet has arrived on Bruno's doorstep and this toy is really something to behold, you could say it's out of this world!
Tom Plays Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo (PS4)
It's here! For FF7 fans the arrival of a free demo of the long-awaited remake is a landmark event. For Tom however its appearance was instead met with mild intrigue...so what does a non-FF7 fan think of the demo? Will it impress? Watch and find out..!
Marvel Gear + Goods - 'Nemesis' Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
We join Bruno as he opens up another box of delights from Marvel Gear + Goods, an ever-dependable subscription box from the folks at Loot Crate. This time the theme's 'Nemesis'...what could that be all about I wonder...lets peek a peek inside shall we?
Retro-Bit Official SEGA Mega Drive 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller Unboxing!
After trying out Retro-Bit's Bluetooth Saturn pad, Tom was eager to see what else they have to offer. In this video Tom checks out the 2.4Ghz Mega Drive pad, this time, rather than Bluetooth, it uses dongles and is compatible with original MD console as well as the MD Mini and more!
Tom Plays Detroit: Become Human (PS4)
Join Tom as plays Detroit: Become Human for the first time...where he enjoys crime scene investigation, hostage negotiation, painting, piano playing and cleaning...lots of cleaning...
Marvel Gear + Goods - X-Men Back to School Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
The Loot Crates still keep coming! Join Bruno as he opens up this X-Men themed Marvel Gear and Goods crate, full of delights even Professor X would approve of!
Vintage Mattel SPACE 1999 'Moon Base Alpha' Play-set Retro Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
We love us some SPACE 1999 here at Blast Process, especially Bruno who as dug out a real relic of a play-set to unbox in our latest RETRO Unboxing video, Bruno proudly presents Mattel's SPACE 1999 'Moon Base Alpha' play-set!
PowerA Fusion - Wired Fight Pad for Xbox One Unboxing!
If you're anything like Tom you need either a nice Arcade Stick or a controller with a very particular style of D-pad to get the most out of your favourite Fighting games.
That's exactly why Tom picked up the PowerA Fusion - Wired Fight Pad for his Xbox One. Is it any good though you might ask? Maybe Tom can enlighten you…
BACK TO THE FUTURE – THE MUSICAL | OPENING NIGHT REPORT
BACK TO THE FUTURE – THE MUSICAL | OPENING NIGHT REPORT
BY NEIL KENNY
I was fortunate in getting a ticket for the opening night (20th February 2020) of the Back to the Future – The Musical at the Palace Theatre and Opera House Manchester.
This was all very last minute planning having spotted the single available seat the preceding day on the theatre’s website.
Outside the venue
I arrived early in order to collect my ticket from the Box Office and there were people in costume everywhere. At one point I ended up talking to a party of Marty McFly’s (and one Doc) all the way from France as we waited in line for Bob Gale (who wrote the film) who was at the bar signing autographs. Alas that plan came unstuck when he was called away (but more on that later).
When it came to show time I was in seat Z33 – which is at the back – but still had a reasonable view. Next to me was a lady from Scotland who had chosen to visit Manchester after her cruise to Hong Kong got cancelled (due to the Coronavirus) and on the other was a chap who I had encountered before at a Comic-Con. Small world….
But what about the show? Well it was jolly good fun. You cannot help but smile as it tells a familiar but ever so slightly streamlined tale. That doesn’t mean they lose much but they have coalesced it to fit the format. However I also noticed a few lines that snuck in from the sequel movie.
Onstage all sorts of tricks are played to create the locations and some very clever front and rear projection is often used. That and the use of a turntable allowed for some quite creative moments and transitions between scenes. And let’s not forget the car; The DeLorean’s sudden appearance on stage was very dramatic – the audience erupted at that point!
In fact the experience was very cinematic and you actually forgot at times that this was live action. During the course of the show they did things that are normal from a TV and film perspective but are challenging when done live on stage. So praise goes to Biff’s leg for the freeze frame (that was some muscle control) and they also managed to do a fourth wall gag (of sorts).
Being a musical there were obviously a few songs; a surprising variety of styles were employed to match the time period on stage and don’t forget the story’s present day is now the past to us ‘the audience’.
Downsides? Well not many apart from like all venues your experience will be governed by your seat but even where I was I had a fairly decent view of the proceedings. There was a long pause in the second half as a technical problem stopped the action but that didn’t last long and there were a few niggles where some of the magic was momentarily revealed by accident courtesy of rogue stage lighting but that was a very quick incident that most people wouldn’t have noticed.
And the cast?; the leads were very good. Marty is very close to the original with a very similar voice. The Doc is slightly different from the character we knew as he has become a few degrees cooler(!) so that he makes a better fit into the musical numbers. Marty’s parents (all versions) really do convey the characters you remember, Biff has a song with misspoken lyrics like his character and the future Mayor of Hill Valley (oops is that a spoiler!) brings his part to life. In fact the whole company performs well and as I’ve already mentioned the ‘freeze frame’ calls for some rock steady posing.
So I can say that I enjoyed it immensely and the audience clearly did. If you need a reason to go see it and not wishing to spoil the experience so I’ll just say this; where else are you going to see the Doc boogieing on a hoverboard…
The cast make their farewells!
And finally – I did meet Bob Gale and Alan Silvestri (composer of the music) as they were seated not far from me in the stalls. Really nice chaps who stayed back to meet the crowds.
With Alan Silvestri afterwards
And Sandra Silvestri
Back to the Future – The Musical is on for 12 weeks only at the Palace Theatre and Opera House Manchester.
Check out the official website here.
Tom Plays Dreams (PS4)
Join Tom as he samples some of what Dreams has to offer! Having already struggled with the game's creation tools he decides to see what others have managed to achieve using this powerful bit of creative kit, the the results are very impressive indeed!
Sixteen 12 Product Overview (SPACE 1999 and Thunderbirds) - London Toy Fair 2020
Whilst at Toy Fair 2020 we stumbled across Sixteen-12 Collectables. Well known for their replicas of the Eagle Transporters from Space:1999 they've decided to expand upon their range to include action figures, role-play replicas and studio scale models from Thunderbirds. We were given a guided tour of their stand although due to technical issues it isn't as extensive as we would have liked. However hopefully you'll no doubt smile along with Neil as the Moonbase Alpha Comlock and Stun gun are demonstrated; if of course you're not experiencing flashbacks to that most notorious of Space:1999 Episodes - Dragon's Domain...
For more information on Sixteen-12 visit their website; http://www.sixteen12.com/
Playmobil - 70287 Scooby Doo, Shaggy and Ghost Playset Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
Scooby-Doo, where are you? In this case he's in a little cardboard box along with his best buddy Shaggy and a spooky ghost! Join Bruno as he opens up this latest offering from Playmobil!
Superman - Fortress of Solitude - World's Finest : The Collection | Bruno's Boxes
The time has come again for another DC: World's Finest unboxing! These ones are always a treat. This time the box is Superman themed and the goodies inside were well worth waiting for. Join Bruno as he opens up the Fortress of Solitude...
Tom Plays Sayonara Wild Hearts (PS4)
Now this game's a real treat! Sayonara Wild Hearts, is a unique experience, it's an arcade style game with heavy rhythm elements and a fantastic soundtrack. It's imaginative, kind of beautiful and most of all fun! It's a game that's well worth your time for sure.
Cobi Product Overview - London Toy Fair 2020
While at Toy Fair 2020 Neil stopped by the Cobi stand, where Alexandra, Business Development Director at the company, was kind enough to show us around the stand and showcase a few of their key releases.
Cobi specialise in creating accurate representations of vehicles using their building block system. Unlike other similar brands they have a more real-world approach to how they create their models and use some unique sculpted pieces in their designs to create a less 'blocky' end result.
And although they are essentially still toys that can be played with, Cobi models also make impressive display pieces, which at a distance can be mistaken for die-cast models.
You can see more at Cobi's website below:
Loot Fright - 'Die School Reunion' - Unboxing! | Bruno's Boxes
Although Bruno wasn't expecting to receive any more Loot Fright crates, again Loot Crate has delivered...another one! This time the theme's 'Die School Reunion' and it contains what might be the greatest pencil sharpener ever...