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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Read by Roald Dahl)

Posted by Notcot on May 9, 2012 in Cult Film
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Read by Roald Dahl)

Roald Dahl himself reads this abridged classic favourite from the grand master of storytelling. When Charlie Bucket hears about the Golden Ticket that will take him through the gates of Willy Wonka’s wonderful Chocolate Factory he longs to win one with all his heart. And then — his dreams come true! But the marvellous factory holds more than simple sweets and Charlie embarks on an adventure that will last him and his family a lifetime! A whipple-scrumptious tale for all the family!

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Star Wars Cuddly Toys – Cuddly Talking Yoda

Posted by Notcot on Aug 22, 2010 in Gadgets
Star Wars Cuddly Toys - Cuddly Talking Yoda

A long time ago in a toy factory far, far away…

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Star Wars Cuddly Toys – Cuddly Talking Darth

Posted by Notcot on Aug 21, 2010 in Gadgets
Star Wars Cuddly Toys - Cuddly Talking Darth

A long time ago in a toy factory far, far away…

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Star Wars Cuddly Toys – Cuddly Talking Chewbacca

Posted by Notcot on Aug 20, 2010 in Gadgets
Star Wars Cuddly Toys - Cuddly Talking Chewbacca

A long time ago in a toy factory far, far away…

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Memorex 827523-100 CD-R Printable 52x 100 pack Cakebox

Posted by Notcot on May 5, 2010 in Portable Sound & Vision

Average Rating: 4.0 / 5 (11 Reviews)

Product Description
Memorex CD-R Discs 80min/700MB x52 Speed Inkjet Printable [100 Disc Spindle]

  • Original – Factory Sealed Original Product from Memorex
  • Media Type – CD-R
  • Capacity (Native) – 700MB
  • Capacity (Max) – N/A
  • Write Speed (Max) – x 52

Memorex 827523-100 CD-R Printable 52x 100 pack Cakebox

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Posted by Notcot on Apr 25, 2010 in Cult Film

Average Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 Reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Review
Having proven itself as a favourite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released in 1971. There’s a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel, which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colourful carnival-like splendour of its production design to the infectious melody of the “Oompah-Loompah” songs that punctuate the story. Who can forget those diminutive Oompah-loompah workers who recite rhyming parental warnings (“Oompah-loompah, doopity do…”) whenever some mischievous child has disobeyed Willy Wonka’s orders to remain orderly?

Oh, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves … it’s really the story of the impoverished Charlie Bucket, who, along with four other kids and their parental guests, wins a coveted golden ticket to enter the fantastic realm of Wonka’s mysterious confectionery. After the other kids have proven themselves to be irresponsible brats, it’s Charlie who impresses Wonka and wins a reward beyond his wildest dreams. But before that, the tour of Wonka’s factory provides a dazzling parade of delights, and with Gene Wilder giving a brilliant performance as the eccentric candyman, Wonka gains an edge of menace and madness that nicely counterbalances the movie’s sentimental sweetness. It’s that willingness to risk a darker tone–to show that even a wonderland like Wonka’s can be a weird and dangerous place if you’re a bad kid–that makes this an enduring family classic. –Jeff Shannon Amazon.co.uk Review
Starring Gene Wilder in the title role, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory may not be the most faithful Roald Dahl adaptation to hit the big screen, but there’s a strong argument that it’s the best. Even Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, with their 2005 release Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, couldn’t come close to this 1971 musical version.

Even nearly four decades later, it’s a surprisingly dark yet ultimately utterly joyful film, as Charlie Bucket finds his golden ticket and gets to join four gruesome children on a tour of the factory of the film’s title. What’s more, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is packed with toe-tapping, memorable musical numbers, a terrific cast of young performers, and a memorable lead performance from Wilder. His Willy Wonka is a complex creation, veering unpredictably between likeable and quite sinister. And it’s a performance that sticks in the mind long, long after the credits have rolled.

The Blu-ray release sadly doesn’t present the copious extra material in high definition, but the main feature has benefited from a solid improvement. It’s a bright, colourful and imaginative film for long periods, and the transfer work is up to the job. There are moments where the material shows its age a little, but this is a good upgrade from the DVD edition, and the picture and audio both show genuine improvements. It’s also the finest way to own what’s undoubtedly the best version of the book to make it to the big screen to date. As fine an actor as Johnny Depp is, his Willy Wonka simply doesn’t hold a candle to Mr Wilder’s…. –Jon Foster

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10m Ethernet Network Cable

Posted by Notcot on Apr 9, 2010 in Peripherals & Accessories

Average Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 Reviews)

Product Description
These cables are high quality Cat5e patch cables, great for connecting up RJ45 face plates, patch panels, router modems to PCs, Laptops and gaming consoles. Complete with factory fitted strain relief boots, you really can’t go wrong.

  • Length: 10m
  • Colour: Black
  • Connect PC to ADSL Router Modem
  • Connect PC to hubs, switches and patch panels
  • Factory fitted RJ45 plugs

10m Ethernet Network Cable

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Posted by Notcot on Apr 7, 2010 in Cult Film

Average Rating: 4.5 / 5 (41 Reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Review
Having proven itself as a favourite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released in 1971. There’s a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel, which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colourful carnival-like splendour of its production design to the infectious melody of the “Oompah-Loompah” songs that punctuate the story. Who can forget those diminutive Oompah-loompah workers who recite rhyming parental warnings (“Oompah-loompah, doopity do…”) whenever some mischievous child has disobeyed Willy Wonka’s orders to remain orderly?

Oh, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves … it’s really the story of the impoverished Charlie Bucket, who, along with four other kids and their parental guests, wins a coveted golden ticket to enter the fantastic realm of Wonka’s mysterious confectionery. After the other kids have proven themselves to be irresponsible brats, it’s Charlie who impresses Wonka and wins a reward beyond his wildest dreams. But before that, the tour of Wonka’s factory provides a dazzling parade of delights, and with Gene Wilder giving a brilliant performance as the eccentric candyman, Wonka gains an edge of menace and madness that nicely counterbalances the movie’s sentimental sweetness. It’s that willingness to risk a darker tone–to show that even a wonderland like Wonka’s can be a weird and dangerous place if you’re a bad kid–that makes this an enduring family classic. –Jeff Shannon Amazon.co.uk Review
Starring Gene Wilder in the title role, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory may not be the most faithful Roald Dahl adaptation to hit the big screen, but there’s a strong argument that it’s the best. Even Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, with their 2005 release Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, couldn’t come close to this 1971 musical version.

Even nearly four decades later, it’s a surprisingly dark yet ultimately utterly joyful film, as Charlie Bucket finds his golden ticket and gets to join four gruesome children on a tour of the factory of the film’s title. What’s more, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is packed with toe-tapping, memorable musical numbers, a terrific cast of young performers, and a memorable lead performance from Wilder. His Willy Wonka is a complex creation, veering unpredictably between likeable and quite sinister. And it’s a performance that sticks in the mind long, long after the credits have rolled.

The Blu-ray release sadly doesn’t present the copious extra material in high definition, but the main feature has benefited from a solid improvement. It’s a bright, colourful and imaginative film for long periods, and the transfer work is up to the job. There are moments where the material shows its age a little, but this is a good upgrade from the DVD edition, and the picture and audio both show genuine improvements. It’s also the finest way to own what’s undoubtedly the best version of the book to make it to the big screen to date. As fine an actor as Johnny Depp is, his Willy Wonka simply doesn’t hold a candle to Mr Wilder’s…. –Jon Foster

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