RIP IT OFF THE CARD - Season 2, complete episodes from the 2022 live Internet show
S2 - Ep 43: IT'S OUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
It's that time of year when a big, loud, red coloured dude will climb down your chimney to drop off some much needed mint-in-box Christmas collectables. But instead of Santa you've got Dags and Aron (whose kinda like a big, loud dude) and they are going to chat about the most festive time of the year. So what collectables will Santa stuff in your sack? Well if you want to find out what's on the 'must have' list then be sure to check us out our last show of 2022!
S2 - Ep 42: ANSWERING THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
After producing 41 episodes of Rip It Off The Card for 2022, the time has come for us to address the Ultimate Question in Episode 42 - and no we're not actually discussing Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy. Not sure what we'll be covering off? Well you'll need to tune in to find out.
S2 - Ep 41: COLLECTING AFTER SCHOOL TV (part 3)
The previous two episodes of Rip It Off The Card have been focused on the 'Television Generation'. Yep, those young people who grew up in the 70's and 80's for whom TV was just a natural extension of their lives. But what of the collectables? What wondrous items were made for shows which were 'must watch' for kids, but weren't exactly considered a ratings success? In this episode we look at Simon Townsend's Wonder World, Monkey, Kenny Everett, The Kids from Caper, Grange Hill and Mr Squiggle!
S2 - Ep 40: COLLECTING AFTER SCHOOL TV (part 2)
Generation X is often known at the 'Television Generation', and for good reason. You see, many people will easily recount childhood memories of coming home from school just in time to switch on 'the tube' to catch our favourite shows. But what of the collectables? What wondrous items were made for shows which weren't exactly considered a ratings success? In this episode we look at The Famous Five, Tripods, Count Duckula, Alf, Wombat, Chocky and Into the Labyrinth.
S2 - Ep 39: COLLECTING AFTER SCHOOL TV (part 1)
Generation X is often known at the 'Television Generation', and for good reason. You see, throughout our entire lives TV has existed and with it TV programmes. Many people will easily recount childhood memories of coming home from school just in time to switch on 'the tube' to catch our favourite shows. But what of the collectables? What wondrous items were made for shows which weren't exactly considered a ratings success? In this episode we look at The Goodies, Catweazle, Metal Mickey and The Tomorrow People.
S2 - Ep 38: GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLES (part 6)
It was without doubt one of the quintessential, must watch, 1970's Science Fiction TV shows. With a premise simple for anyone to comprehend: the year is 1999 and the moon has been blown out of Earth's orbit with all these people trapped on a moon base, Space: 1999 created a generation of devoted fans and is still considered a Gerry Anderson masterpiece. So join us as we look at the collectables which came from this classic series.
S2 - Ep 37: GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLES (part 5)
Yes it's the Gerry Anderson episode you've all been waiting for! Previously we've celebrated and rejoiced his legendary supermarionation work, but now it's time to move into the big league in the form of 'live action'. Now regardless of whether purple wigs or flared cream trousers are your style, there's no denying UFO and Space: 1999 have earned their rightful place in the Sci-Fi hall of fame!
S2 - Ep 36: SORTING A HOARDER'S COLLECTION
As discussed in the previous episode, Aron has been going through the deceased estate of someone who had collected numerous items since the 1970's. Now a week later, Aron provides an update on the trash and the treasure he has uncovered in this rather unique and fascinating journey.
S2 - Ep 35: WHEN COLLECTING BECOMES HOARDING
It's a curse many collectors experience "where do I find space to display my collection". For some the storage shed or the garage is the solution, but what of those who continue to buy even when the house they live in physically can't hold anymore! In this episode we look at the real life phenomenon of when a collector turns into a hoarder, to the point where buying collectables suddenly becomes a serious health hazard.
S2 - Ep 34: COLLECTABLE SHOWBAGS
For generations the true stalwarts at events like the Royal Melbourne Show, the Sydney Easter Show or the Ekka in Brisbane (among others) is the humble showbag. Now whether it be your ever enduring Bertie Beetle bag or something far more exquisite, there's no denying pop culture showbags have a special place in the heart of collectors. In this special episode we're joined by showbag collector Joe Penn to discuss these great items.
S2 - Ep 33: 1980s DR WHO (SYLVESTER McCOY) COLLECTABLES
The Doc is back and this time he's brought along a swag of new collectables and merchandise to fit right in with the last years of the 1980's. So join us as we give the 7th Doctor's 'merch' a good 'once over' in what could be considered timeless classic!
S2 - Ep 32: SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN COLLECTABLES
Yep it's the episode which may appear in slow motion, but in fact will be going REALLY fast! The Six Million Dollar Man, and later The Bionic Woman, set a new standard in adventurous television as Steve Austin with his bionic arm, super cool eye and ultra fast legs battled no end of baddies - while we as the audience just lapped up those classic slo-mo moments. So join us as we look at some classic merchandise which one day may actually be worth six million bucks!
S2 - Ep 31: CLASSIC POP CULTURE BREAKFAST CEREALS (part 1)
They say breakfast is the food of champions, well these are the food of fans! In what can only be described as ingenuous marketing, what better way to sell a cereal to kids (and some adults) than by adding your favourite Sci-Fi hero or villain on the packet. So join us as we look at some famous and highly collectable pop culture cereals ... even if the actual food product itself sometimes tasted worse than the box it was packaged in!
S2 - Ep 30: GREAT MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS (part 2)
What's the cornerstone of every great movie? The music! In our last episode we looked at some fantastic and iconic pop culture movie soundtracks. Well we're back again for more of the same. So like all great LP records, it's time to flip us over to play Side B so we can experience more musical and collectable greatness!
S2 - Ep 29: GREAT MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS (part 1)
What's the cornerstone of every great movie? The music! Since the dawn of the silent era movie soundtracks have been the one aspect of film production cinephiles love to discuss and analyse. In this episode we look at both the music and the collectability of some great pop culture soundtrack albums.
S2 - Ep 28: CELEBRATING STARLOG MAGAZINES FROM THE 1970's
Throughout the 20th century magazines were the paper equivalent of the Internet today. When you wanted to know what movie was coming out, who was in it and who was making it, flicking through the 'mags' at your local pop culture book store was the only way to learn everything you needed to know. In this episode we cast our spotlight on the grand daddy of all Sci-Fi mags of the 80's, Starlog!
S2 - Ep 27: 1980s DR WHO (COLIN BAKER) COLLECTABLES (part 2)
The Doc is back in the house again! So just like last week he's brought along a swag of new collectables to fit into the groove of the 1980's. So join us for part 2 of the 6th Doctor's 'merch' in what could be considered a timeless classic!
S2 - Ep 26: 1980s DR WHO (COLIN BAKER) COLLECTABLES (part 1)
The Doc is back in the house and this time he's brought along a swag of new collectables and merchandise to fit right in with the groove of the 1980's. So join us as we give the 6th Doctor's 'merch' a good once over in what could be considered a timeless classic!
S2 - Ep 25: GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLES (part 4)
In the previous episode we looked at Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds. Well guess what? We're going back to Tracy Island to look at even more great collectables! So don't just stand there like a super marionette who's unable to walk convincingly, hop into your pink Rolls Royce and give us your best "yes Mi Lady!" FAB!
S2 - Ep 24: GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLES (part 3)
Someone asked us "what is Rip It Off The Card doing this week?" and we responded with "you'll get the answer in 5...4...3...!" Yes it's the Gerry Anderson episode you've all been waiting for! THUNDERBIRDS!!! So don't just stand there, whip out some string, attach yourself to the ceiling and give us your best "yes Mr Tracy!" FAB!
S2 - Ep 23: CELEBRATING 1980's MOVIE POSTERS (part 2)
There is no denying that when it came to promoting pop culture films in the 1980's, a great movie poster was the quintessential 'must have' item. in this episode we continue to take a look at these paper gems which can often command massive prices for collectors.
S2 - Ep 22: CELEBRATING 1980's MOVIE POSTERS (part 1)
There is no denying that when it came to promoting pop culture films in the 1980's, a great movie poster was the quintessential 'must have' item. With designs that have been lauded for their fantastic style and inspiration, we take a look at these paper gems which can often command massive prices for collectors.
S2 - Ep 21: TREASURE IN THE SUBURBS SPECIAL GUEST BONANZA!
Rip It Off The Card isn't just a show about collectables it's about the people who collect them! So in this very special episode we're not just going to be joined by one guest collector, but SIX of them - including Rip It Off The Card favourites Greg King, the real Spankin' AND The Vile himself!!! Honestly, this episode is its own mint-in-box collectable!
S2 - Ep 20: GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLES (part 2)
When it comes to Sci-Fi TV shows aimed at audiences both young and old, you simply can't go past the great and varied works of Gerry Anderson. Whether it be our heroes saving the world in their magnificent Thunderbirds, or a base on the moon hurtling through the cosmos, Gerry's body of work is massively expansive as are the collectables which went with them! In this episode we go both into space and into the sea with Fireball XL5 and Stingray!
S2 - Ep 19: GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLES (part 1)
When it comes to Sci-Fi TV shows aimed at audiences both young and old, you simply can't go past the great and varied works of Gerry Anderson. Whether it be our heroes saving the world in their magnificent Thunderbirds, or a base on the moon hurtling through the cosmos, Gerry's body of work is massively expansive as are the collectables which went with them! OK begin the countdown - 5...4...3...2...
S2 - Ep 18: STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2022 - A REVIEW
For Star Wars it's like a holy rite of passage! It's the one event where tens of thousands will not only bask in the joy of their beloved franchise, but where all the latest news and hot releases for Lucasfilm are announced. Celebration 2022 occurred at the end of May (just a couple of days ago), so it's up to Rip It Off The Card to sift through all that Forceful goodness to see how it will impact not only the Galaxy Far, Far Away, but us mere mortals too.
S2 - Ep 17: JAMES BOND MOVIE POSTERS -1970's
Nothing is more 'cool' than seeing Roger Moore's 007 plugging some bad guys, getting the girl and saving the world from some dastardly plot! But before the advent of the Internet, how were these movies sold to an eager audience arriving at the cinema? Movie posters! So join us as we look at the fantastic Bond imagery which dominated the 1970's!
S2 - Ep 16: IRWIN ALLEN COLLECTABLES (part 4)
Irwin Allen is BACK and this time we're focusing on one of his most successful productions, Lost in Space! This timeless classic not only out rated Star Trek, but it spawned a huge range of collectables which are still in demand today! So there's no "danger danger" here as we go right back to the 1960's.
S2 - Ep 15: ICONIC FILM AND TV CARS AND THEIR COLLECTABLES (part 2)
When it comes to famous films and TV shows, one of the most popular aspects is often the car which can sometimes steal the show. Now whether it be an 'off the shelf' vehicle or something custom made fans just love their cars. In this episode we continue to look at these wheeled marvels and the collectables which inspired them!
S2 - Ep 14: 40 YEARS OF STAR WARS MERCHANDISE
For Star Wars fans the 4th of May is THEIR day. It's a time when wearing a Jedi costume, wielding a lightsabre, or putting those worn out DVDs and Blu-Ray disks in the player for yet another viewing is the 'must do' activity for the day. But what of the collectables - all forty plus years of them! In this May 4th special, we not only look at decades of great merchandise, but we also share some of our favourite moments of the franchise.
S2 - Ep 13: ICONIC FILM AND TV CARS AND THEIR COLLECTABLES (part 1)
Without a doubt when it comes to famous films and TV shows, one of the most popular aspects is often the old horseless carriage! Yep the car. Now whether it be an 'off the shelf' vehicle or something custom made from the legendary stables (or should that be garage) of George Barris, fans just love their cars. In this episode we not only look at these wheeled marvels, but also the collectables which inspired them!
S2 - Ep 12: THE MARVEL COMICS WHICH INSPIRED THE MCU
It seems that each week a new Marvel film is being released which then prompts the question "where do all the stories come from?" Well the answer is easy, comic books! For many decades Marvel comics have kept eager readers enthralled with the adventures of their ever popular super heroes and super villains. But what of the comics themselves? What are they worth, where can they be found, and just how collectable are they?
S2 - Ep 11: THE PHANTOM MENACE MERCHANDISE (part 2)
In this episode we continue to look at the massive amount of merchandise produced for the film which in a few months went from being the most sought after collectables in the world to landfill!
S2 - Ep 10: THE PHANTOM MENACE MERCHANDISE (part 1)
In the history of pop culture collectables, nothing sends shivers down the spines of manufacturers more than the name 'Episode 1'. In 1999 with the upcoming release of the first Star Wars film in 16 years, anyone who could afford to produce collectables felt the massive anticipation of enormous cash sales and expansive revenue. But all that changed after May 25 when those dreams were crushed under the weight of merchandise no one wanted.
S2 - Ep 9: IRWIN ALLEN COLLECTABLES (part 3)
Continuing our Irwin Allen theme from last week, tonight we're look at the Land of the Giants - the little show which left big memories in the hearts of many fans.
S2 - Ep 8: IRWIN ALLEN COLLECTABLES (part 2)
Irwin Allen! For some the name might not mean anything, but his contribution to pop culture TV and films in the 1960's and 70's is legendary. In this episode we celebrate the collectables from The Time Tunnel which came from this great man!
S2 - Ep 7: CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE POSTERS
It's time to go back, way back long before the Internet, video tapes and when even TV itself was a novelty! We're talking about the golden age of Sci-Fi in the 1950's where a new movie release relied heavily on the poster artwork adorning cinema foyers which today are now highly sought after - and valuable - collectables.
S2 - Ep 6: THE BATMAN (2022 FILM) MERCHANDISE
It's new, it's hot and it has 'great collectables' written all over it. The Batman is the latest live-action incarnation of the Caped Crusader and aside from being a massively successful movie, what merchandise has been released for it and will it be as successful as the film it's supporting!
S2 - Ep 5: PROTOTYPE AND UNPRODUCED STAR WARS TOYS
There's no doubt pop culture collectors love their toys, whether they be action figures, playsets or fancy vehicles! But what about the ones which never got produced - perhaps going no further than the prototype stage? In this episode we look at those great toys which, for whatever reason, never made it to the store shelves and into our collections (BYO rocket firing Boba Fett).
S2 - Ep 4: JAMES BOND MOVIE POSTERS - 1960s
Nothing is more 'cool' than seeing 007 plugging some bad guys, getting the girl and saving the world from some dastardly plot! But before the advent of the Internet, how were these movies sold to an eager audience arriving at the cinema? Movie posters! So join us as we look at the fantastic Bond imagery which dominated the 1960's.
S2 - Ep 3: 1980s DR WHO (PETER DAVIDSON) COLLECTABLES
The Doc is back and this time he's brought along a swag of new collectables and merchandise to fit right in with the groove of the 1980's. So join us as we give the 5th Doctor's 'merch' a good 'once over' in what could be considered timeless classic!
S2 - Ep 2: INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM COLLECTABLES
We go back to the 1980's for what was the first hit sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was a massive success, but did that translate into a successful merchandising campaign?
S2 - Ep 1: IRWIN ALLEN COLLECTABLES (part 1)
Irwin Allen! For some the name might not mean anything, but his contribution to pop culture TV and films in the 1960's and 70's is legendary - including Lost in Space, Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants among many others. In this premiere Season 2 episode of Rip If Off The Card we celebrate the collectables which came from this great man's productions!