David's Basement of the Bizarre

For those who find a certain magic in the rustle of dry leaves against a headstone or the chill of a shadowed hallway, Rosemary Ellen Guiley’s Ghosthunting Pennsylvania is more than just a guidebook—it’s an invitation to a grand adventure. Part of the popular “America’s Haunted Road Trip” series, this book serves as a masterclass in blending historical research w...

If you’ve ever driven across the sun-drenched mesas of the Land of Enchantment and felt a prickle on the back of your neck, John LeMay has the explanation you’ve been looking for. His book, New Mexico Monsters, is more than just a collection of urban legends; it is a vibrant, meticulously researched, and utterly joyful celebration of the state’s rich supernatural...

Blast off for a Victorian-style voyage this Saturday, May 9, as Svengoolie presents the 1964 sci-fi adventure FIRST MEN IN THE MOON! Based on the classic H.G. Wells novel, this charming spectacular features the incredible stop-motion mastery of Ray Harryhausen, bringing giant lunar insects and extraterrestrial cities to life with his signature “Dynamation” magic. Join the...

The World’s Greatest Super Heroes (WGSH) line, produced by the Mego Corporation between 1972 and 1982, isn’t just a toy line—it’s the blueprint for the modern action figure industry. Before Mego, superhero toys were often static figurines or clunky dolls. Mego changed the game by creating 8-inch, poseable figures with real cloth costumes, eff...

The Brumberger Haunted House Mystery Bank is a cornerstone of mid-century “spooky” Americana. Produced during the 1960s, this battery-operated toy combined the era’s fascination with tin lithography, mechanical automation, and the rising popularity of haunted house tropes (largely fueled by The Addams Family, The Munsters, and Disney’s Haunted Mansio...