For a fundraising auction benefiting Know Your Rights Camp, Paul Reubens donated one-of-a-kind pieces from Pee-wee's Playhouse — three Penny cartoon claymation figures. The bidding started at a dollar yesterday and is rising fast, which means they're fetching a pretty penny. (I'll show myself out.)
Bid on real "Pee-wee's Playhouse" history: Penny cartoon figures
Queen and Pee-wee mashed together is sheer perfection
My heart be still. Here's YouTuber Dustin Ballard's latest mashup: Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" featuring Pee-wee Herman. Dustin's channel is called "There I Ruined It" but literally nothing is ruined here. Freddie Mercury and Pee-wee are two great tastes that taste great together! Previously on Boing Boing: There I Ruined It screengrab via… READ THE REST
Pee-wee's Playhouse "Jambi" actor John Paragon has died
Mecka-lecka-hi, mecka-oh-no-no. Sad to report that we've lost one of the good ones. Actor John Paragon has passed at the age of 66. You probably best know him as Jambi, the sassy genie in a jeweled box on Pee-wee's Playhouse. An alum of the improv group, The Groundlings, he worked on several post-school projects with… READ THE REST
Surprisingly good: A Pee-wee's Playhouse Halloween Special made by a kid and his family
The secret word of the day is "treat." It's about time. Finally there's a Pee-wee's Playhouse Halloween special. I ain't even mad that it's unofficial, done by a kid and his family. While clearly low-budget, the attention to detail in Roosevelt's Playhouse Halloween Special is astounding and will be a real joy to watch for… READ THE REST
Transform your room into a miniature planetarium with this $150 solar system lamp set
For as long as humans have existed, the cosmos has fascinated us. The endless sea of stars has birthed countless stories that have inspired and enthralled us for ages. After all, how could something so vast and unknown not spark some creativity? Now, it's the inspiration behind what will soon be your new home makeover.… READ THE REST
Kiss weak WiFi goodbye with this top-rated M3s mesh Wi-Fi system
What do hangnails, spoiled milk, and overbearing mother-in-laws all have in common? None of them are half as annoying as a failing Wi-Fi signal that cuts your online streaming session short right in the middle of an important scene. Nobody deserves weak Wi-Fi in their own home, whether you're listening to music, streaming content, or… READ THE REST
