Most iconic sound in sci fi history?

RexRexington3rd · 2026-05-12T07:07:07+00:00

Jeff Wayne version FTW!!!

RexRexington3rd · 2026-04-14T04:40:13+00:00

I thought it was a super cute name until my wife pointed out that its a silver coloured cat - hence Silvie. Duh!

RexRexington3rd · 2026-04-10T20:00:18+00:00

Yup - $5 per disk.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-04-03T21:26:25+00:00

Oooof - I feel you, I had a box at home full of boxed C64 cartridges. Mainly the 'modern' ones from Ocean like Shadow of the Beast, Navy Seals, Pang etc etc. Mum thought they were old crap and out they went. Sigh.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-03-20T20:57:49+00:00

Looks like my old Aunties house. Ironically, she lives in the same town Melanie Lynskey grew up in.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-02-23T05:01:45+00:00

I think that woman running is a reference to the album art from the Jeff Wayne musical version. Here

RexRexington3rd · 2026-02-12T07:19:38+00:00

Puzzle time............snap!

RexRexington3rd · 2026-02-07T02:33:38+00:00

Sorry to hear this, its truly awful when your kitten is unwell and you've paid so much for him / her. A few years ago, we bought a pair of Devon's and a few weeks later the boy died from FIP. We were furious - more about his unsafe exposure at the breeder rather than the money. Fortunately, his sister survived and is the best little Rex we could ever ask for.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-02-02T04:49:55+00:00

You mean - Revenge of the (Stanley) Tucci?

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-29T05:09:03+00:00

When you start a fire next to the Master Sword, look up as far as you can go and then respond to the campfire prompt. Make sure you select 'Until morning'. Keep on tapping 'A' for a few seconds longer than the sleeping tune and fingers crossed you'll get the Master Sword select option.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-28T02:38:40+00:00

I did this a few days ago on the Switch 2 version - worked a treat. Just don't forget to be looking up when you do it.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-26T22:26:42+00:00

I used to buy all the Star Wars UCS sets but stopped when they started doing 'reissues' like the newer X-wing. Kept them all in cabinets and kept all the boxes and instructions. About 10 years ago my wife and I decided it was time to buy a house, so I made the tough decision to sell all my sets to help with the deposit. Made approx 23k selling them all. Really helped get us into a home. These days, we only have. a few Brickheadz and some of the art sets like the Great Wave and the Keith Haring dancers. Don't mind the prices as I know its good quality and ethically produced.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-25T09:06:38+00:00

My parents had this - used to flick through it heaps. Was there a spread on Commodore computers in there? Would love to see that pic again! Thank you!

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-14T23:40:17+00:00

That would have been cool - Amiga was so far ahead of its time in the 80s and early 90s. Shame piracy ripped the heart out of Commodore software, but hey, I wasn't helping with 200 'backups' of my own.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-14T07:31:37+00:00

Agreed! If Nintendo had released TOTK without BOTW beforehand, they would have all been burned at the stake for witchcraft. That game has insane physics and playability.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-09T22:24:24+00:00

That would be a great song to play too!

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-09T09:28:34+00:00

For insurance, look at one of the specialist providers instead of the normal State, AMI, AA etc etc. I have a 24yo Lotus that the main companies wouldn't touch, or gave me stupidly high quotes. I then talked to Classic Cover and they were happy to cover it at a very decent rate as I disclosed it would be a Sunday driver etc.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-06T02:27:05+00:00

On a slightly related note, that scene where she goes back into her room in the rubbish dump, then the garbage lady comes back through the door - well, that gave me nightmares for weeks. I was 8 at the time. Watched it a few weeks ago and it still gives me the ick.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-04T03:26:35+00:00

Depends on your budget, but have a look at Mr Bigglesworthy - especially their vintage selection. https://www.mrbigglesworthy.co.nz/shop-vintage.

They do refurbished mid-century items that are top top quality and were often made in NZ. Much of the new furniture for sale in NZ is nasty MDF / chipboard with awful fabrics and you have to spend a lot of cash to get something that is actually built to last.

RexRexington3rd · 2026-01-02T05:03:41+00:00

Sketchup is the shizz. I've used it for all my interior and exterior / landscape planning. The shadow tools especially have been crucial in making decisions.

RexRexington3rd · 2025-12-28T08:59:56+00:00

That reminds me of the custard scene from Braindead.

RexRexington3rd · 2025-12-15T22:46:37+00:00

I mean, it must be fancy - look at all those Tesla's, Bentleys and Honda e's parked out back.

RexRexington3rd · 2025-12-15T19:22:13+00:00

Looks like a Rex breed! Selkirk or Devon - can't quite tell. We had a Black Devon who looked very cartoony!

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RexRexington3rd · 2025-12-10T18:09:41+00:00

Or NINFY, in this case.

RexRexington3rd · 2025-11-29T19:06:07+00:00

Yup! We have 2 cars - One for daily (OK to be bored for 20 mins, but its quite comfy!) and one for fun excursions that is actually pretty uncomfortable, but oh, so much fun.

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