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
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
Play a game of 'I spy' with Pee-wee's new playing cards
Fans of Pee-wee's Big Adventure are going to have a field day looking for all the details in the art for this just-announced deck of cards. I spy Francis as the Joker. I spy a broken bike chain link. I spy an Abraham Lincoln hand puppet à la the Breakfast Machine. I spy the cut… READ THE REST
Pee-wee's Jurassic Adventure gets a full faux movie trailer
Pee-wee Park is a longer version of that great video by YouTuber Pixel Riot that mashes up Pee-wee Herman with Jurassic Park. I've always wanted to make a complete trailer based on my full Jeep Chase Scene. The hard part was figuring out at least a small narrative – enough for it to hold its… READ THE REST
These 10 apps can help you make 2021 the year you learn a new language
Only 20% of American students learn a foreign language. While that's low, it ends up feeling downright pathetic when you consider that more than 9 out of 10 European students are schooled in at least one other tongue. Sure, there are so many languages in Europe that residents there have to learn a few to… READ THE REST
This grooming vacuum will help reduce dog and cat fur around your home
You love your family and friends. You love your spouse. You love your kids. But, even among those things you treasure most in this world, there's still a special kind of love you hold only for your pet. For as much as we shower our love and affection over these furry family members, there isn't… READ THE REST
The SteakMaster Gas Grill turns out steakhouse-quality meals at home in just 2 minutes
We realize it's still frigidly cold in many places, but advanced planning for summer 2021 needs to start happening now. And, even with so much still up in the air about what life will even feel like six months from now, it's time to get the ball rolling today. Of course, the centerpiece of any… READ THE REST