Van's Inner Universe

Living For The Future

January 2017

  • Clue Retro Series 1986 Edition review

      I used to have Clue back in 1986 and I played with it during my childhood. Hasbro Gaming puts out the Retro Series by reprinting past editions of their board games. The focus is on Retro Series 1986 edition of Clue. This is the version of Clue that I had back in 86. When… Read more

  • Supergirl – We Can Be Heroes review

    After a rocky start from last week’s episode, we are back with an episode that corrects that mistake. Here we have Supergirl training Mon-El in how to use his powers to protect the world, but things get rocky when they’re out in the field. Like Superman, Supergirl is about saving innocent lives while Mon-El is… Read more

  • Super Powers Artfx Robin Figure Statue review

    I used to have  a three Super Powers figures back in the 80’s – Batman, Flash, and Joker. They were the coolest figures to have and they each had features when you squeeze either their arms or legs. Comic artist Alex Ross said it best that these were the best looking action figures of the… Read more

  • Transformers Bumblebee Masterpiece review

    I never bought a Transformers Masterpiece figure until now because they were unaffordable. They were also exclusive to Toys R Us. The masterpiece that I have is none other than the original G1 Bumblebee, who comes with an action figure of Spike Witwicky in an exo-suit, but it could also be his son Daniel. Upon… Read more

  • DC Multiverse Figures Series – 1966 Batman review

    I went to a Tuesday Morning store and bought a Batman figure from the Multiverse series for $5. This is based on the 1966 TV series, yet except that it looks modern. It stands 3 to 4-inches and it’s for the adult collector as it said on the packaging. It has lots of great articulation… Read more

  • Arrow – Who Are You? review

    Arrow returns with an episode that features the return of Dinah Laurel Lance, which picks up where last episode left off. Upon watching it, it was a troll job against the fans who wanted her return. Not too long they revealed that it was the Earth-2 counterpart of our Dinah Laurel Lance, who escaped Team… Read more

  • Farewell Mary Tyler Moore 1936-2017

    TV legend Mary Tyler Moore has passed away at the age of 80. Her smile has captured the attention of millions worldwide. She has starred in many sitcoms, including the Mary Tyler Moore Show and the Dick Van Dyke show. Her film work includes Thoroughly Modern Millie and Ordinary People, which got her an Oscar… Read more

  • Legends of Tomorrow – Raiders of the Lost Art review

    Tonight is the first episode where Legends debuts in its new timeslot of 9pm following the Flash. We have an episode that marks the return of Rip Hunter in a big way and they revealed how he disappeared in the season premiere and how he ended up in 1967 as a film student. Both Legends… Read more

  • The Flash – Borrowing Problems From The Future review

    The midseason premiere picks up where last episode left off in that Barry is haunted by visions of the future, where Iris dies at the hands of Savitar a few months from now. Barry vows to do everything to stop it from happening. This is how far Barry would go to when it comes to… Read more

  • Supergirl – Supergirl Lives review

    Returning from a hiatus is a Supergirl episode that is directed by Kevin Smith, which is the hook for the wrong reasons. Lots of hype went into this episode. Upon watching it, I felt mixed about the whole thing. It was about Kara investigating the disappearance of a young girl despite warnings Snapper Carr. Apparently we… Read more