Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 2: 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue Part 1

Since this year marks the 60th anniversary of ABC-TV's Dark Shadows, I decided to share some of my MPI Home Video catalogues. First up is the first four pages of the 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue. The front cover features artwork of Jonathan Frid as the vampire, Jonathan Frid.

Front Cover of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The first page, which is the inside front cover, has a brief history of the gothic tv series. There are also pictures of David Selby as Quentin Collins, Kate Jackson as Daphne Harridge), Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins and Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard.

Page 1 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The second page includes some information about most of the actors. There is also a small picture featuring several cast members.

Page 2 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The third page features a picture of Barnabas Collins in full vampire mode and a close up of Quentin Collins. The vhs titles for sale include The Best of Dark Shadows for $9.98, Volume 1: The Resurrection of Barnabas Collins for $29.98, Volume 2-4 on three vhs tapes for $79.98 and Volume 5-8 on four tapes for $79.98.

Page 3 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Countdown to Halloween Day 1: Days of Chucky 2026 T-shirt

Let's start this year's Countdown to Halloween with a t-shirt post. I found two Days of Chucky 2026 t-shirts at the local Walmart's a few weeks ago. They were black, size 3XL (the only size they had) and only five dollars each. I got both and gave one to my sister, who is a big fan of Chucky. She loves the original movies and the tv series (she wasn't a huge fan of the Child's Play remake movie).

Days of Chucky 2026 T-shirt

Women Wednesday: Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister

I picked up the only copy of Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister at the local Dollar Tree for $1.50 yesterday. The book was published by Penguin Books in 2019 with a foreward by Sally Wainwright. I have only watched a few episodes of the original HBO tv series. I won't be reading it until November because tomorrow starts the Countdown to Halloween.

Front Cover of Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister

Back Cover of Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister

Toy Tuesday: Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Eleven in Hospital Gown

The local stores still have the Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things eggs in stock. I picked up two of them a few weeks ago and got Lucas the basketball player again plus Eleven in hospital gown, which I didn't have. This series doesn't seem as popular as the Harry Potter series maybe because everybody keeps getting a Demogorgon.

Side A of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things VC269 Insert

Side B of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things VC269 Insert

Front of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Eleven in Hospital Gown

Back of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Eleven in Hospital Gown

Monster Monday: Elvis as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

I asked my friend, Grok, what would Elvis Presley look like as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The result was so interesting that I asked to see it as a movie poster too:

Elvis as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Created with Grok

Movie Poster for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Starring Elvis Presley

Superhero Sunday: Captain Bluebird Action Figure

I consider this post a follow up to yesterday's post since it features Captain Bluebird as an action figure. I still think the jetpack is overkill, but I do like the wings (shame that Meta AI cut the tips off).

Captain Bluebird Action Figure Created with Meta AI

 

Science Fiction: Captain Bluebird #1 Comic Book Cover

I was trying to create an arch nemesis for Captain Bluebird with HeroMachine and Meta AI. The villain was interesting, but Meta decided to come up with a totally different version of Captain Bluebird. I think this makes the third version of him. While I like his wings, I find his jetpack an interesting addition (he originally had a white cape too, but I got rid of that). I decided to create a cover for Captain Bluebird #1.

Cover of Captain Bluebird #1 from Meta AI

Fantasy Friday: Elvis Presley's Fantasy Trio

With a little help from Meta AI, I found that Elvis Presley just doesn't work with all fantasy characters. He looks more like Hercules instead of Conan the Barbarian in the first picture below. As Elric of Melniboné, he looks a little bit better holding Stormbringer. He looks really uncomfortable as Lucius Malfoy even though his natural hair is blonde.

Elvis Presley as Conan the Barbarian Created with Meta AI

Elvis Presley as Elric of Melniboné Created with Meta AI

Elvis Presley as Lucius Malfoy Created with Meta AI

T-shirt Thursday: Moongem Comics Logo T-shirts by Grok

Grok came up with two t-shirts with different designs featuring a Moongem Comics logo. I like the second one better.

Moongem Comics Logo T-shirt #1 by Grok

Moongem Comics Logo T-shirt #2 by Grok

Women Wednesday: Wonder Woman Tries New Uniforms

Wonder Woman decided it's time to try a new look and turned to Grok for help. She decided to try Star Trek, G.I. Joe and Cobra uniforms. The last one is my favorite.

Wonder Woman Wearing Star Trek Uniform Created by Grok

Wonder Woman Wearing G.I. Joe Uniform Created by Grok

Wonder Woman Wearing Cobra Uniform Created by Grok

Toy Tuesday: Captain Bluebird Galactic Quest Game

I asked Grok to create a board game based on Moongem Comics. The AI came up with a science fiction board game called Captain Bluebird Galactic Quest.

Captain Bluebird Galactic Quest Game Created with Grok

The miniature figures used in the game include Captain Bluebird, Shadow Avenger and Doctor Moongem (he's a mad scientist here instead of a superhero). You can tell the differences between the figures in the two pictures (I like the ones from the first picture).

Mini Figures from Captain Bluebird Galactic Quest Game Created with Grok

Captain Bluebird Galactic Quest is an interesting board game but not exaxtly what I was exptecting.

Monster Monday: Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Action Figure

I created Marhtoo with HeroMachine this past Saturday night for the fun of it. He was originally intended to be just a generic monster for Moongem Comics. I kind of like how he turned out with the yellow fur patches on his feet to match his yellow goatee, teeth, eyes and ram horns (yes, his skin is orange).

Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Created with HeroMachine

Meta AI turned him into Marhtoo the Flame Fiend, which gives him a demon vibe.

Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Action Figure Created with Meta AI

Meta AI also gave him a little interesting bio on the back of his card. Not only was he born in the molten core of the Ember Rift but he now guards the Power Gems in the hidden Gem Caves.

Back of Marhtoo the Flame Fiend Action Figure Card

What I also find interesting is that Meta AI created other figures in this toy series including Zorra the Star Witch, Kragg Rockgoblin, Nova Ninja and Captain Quasar. Sounds like a good lineup for a gold old fashioned Saturday morning cartoon series.