Back to Twin Pines Puente Hills Mall Meet Up!

Tonight was a historic day, Oct. 25th, just before Marty McFly’s traveling back in the DeLorean, celebrated at the Back to Twin Pines Puente Hillls Meet-up! October 21st was Back to the Future Day. Tonight was a meeting of fans of Back to the Future with help from Collector’s Outlet and “cast, crew & cars” brought by the Back to the Future IG group! This is took place at the Puente Hills Mall, the filming location of Marty’s trip in the DeLorean, 1600 S. Azusa Ave. in the City of Industry. It began at 4 p.m. with tents set up and rows of DeLoreans! Inside the mall was a meet and greet next to the Twin Pines Mall sign. At the square of tables was Jeffrey Weissman, who played George McFly in Parts II and III, having a line line of fans. 

                                          Back to Twin Pines Puente Hills Mall Meet-up, photo by the author. 

The table was full of actors and stunt people; Bobby Bennet (Michael J. Fox stunt double), Charlie Croughwell (stunt double for Michael J. Fox), Cristen Kauffman (Betty), Johnny Green (Scooter Kid #1), Katherine Britton (Peabody Daughter), Gary Morgan (stunts for Parts II and III), Bob Schmeizer (Marty McFly Skateboard Stunt Double), Per Welinder (also Marty McFly Skateboard Stunt Double), Robert Krantz (Bystander #2), and Richie Gaona (Part II stunts). This event went from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and was free to attend. Across from the Ross Dress For Less was the parking lot with DeLoreans and other vehicles, free photo ops, and prop recreations. Besides the DeLorean, there was the Dr. E. Brown Enterprises white van, the blue VW Van Bus that was next to the Fox Photo booth! At the exact time, 1:15 a.m., Oct. 26, there will be a photo op with all of the fans. The Puente Hill Mall was sold so this may be the last Back to Twin Pines event! 

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It's the Birthday of Christopher Lloyd!

It is the birthday of Christopher Lloyd make certain you wish him a happy birthday on his page! He has brought joy to audiences at his roles even the villains! Lloyd made his film debut as Taber, alongside future Taxi cast member, Danny DeVito, in the classic drama, One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest (1975)! An iconic role for Lloyd was Jim Ignatowski on Taxi starting with a cameo in season 1's "Paper Marriage" (1978). He became a series regular in the following season. He won two Emmys for Supporting Actor in 1982 and 1983. He appeared as Captain Schultz in the Mel Brooks comedy movie, To Be Or Not To Be (1983). Incredibly he moved into the genre universe opposing Kirk for the secrets of Genesis in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (1984)! 

One of his wildest roles was as John Bigboote in The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984). Lloyd followed up with his most iconic role in Back To The Future  (1985) as Dr. Emmett Brown! His pairing with Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly was brilliant. Also in 1985, Professor Plum was played by Lloyd in the comedy based on the boardgame, Clue. Lloyd continued with groundbreaking parts like Judge Doom in the animation/live action, Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). He returned as Doc Brown in Back To The Future Part II (1989). Then, finished the trilogy with Back To The Future Part III (1990). Lloyd voiced the villain, Merlock, in Duck Tales The Movie. He returned as Doc Brown, host of the Institute of Future Technology in Back To The Future The Ride. It opened 1991 in Orlando and closed in 2007. Lloyd had another well known part as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (1991). 

More adventures of Marty and Doc Brown were in Back to the Future: The Animated Series that lasted two seasons, Lloyd hosted the live action segments. Lloyd won a Lead Actor Emmy for playing Alister Dimple in Road To Avonlea (1992). Uncle Fester and Lloyd returned in Addams Family Values (1993). A fun part was as the Boss Angel, Al, in the comedy, Angels In The Outfield (1994). In 1997, Lloyd voiced Rasputin in the animated film, Anastasia. He made a cameo as the mentor of Mike Flaherty played by Michael J. Fox. This was in the 1999 episode, "Back to the Future IV - Judgment Day" of Spin City. Lloyd played the Wizard of Oz in the tv mini-series, The Witches Of Oz (2011). He appeared as Principal McTavish in the 2014 episode of The Michael J Fox Show. Next, Lloyd voiced Jim Ignatowski in the episode, "My Fare Lady" (2015) of The Simpsons. 

Also in 2015, Marty McFly and Doc Brown surprised audiences on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Then, Lloyd played David Mansell in the action film, Nobody (2021). Another surprise was Lloyd entering the SW universe as Commissoner Helgait in the "Guns For Hire" (2023) episode of The Mandalorian. A cameo as the Alchemist was played by Lloyd in the fantasy comedy, Man And Witch The Dance Of A Thousand Steps (2024). Another return for Lloyd as Doc Brown as the video host of the trams in Back To TheFuture Destination Hill Valley. This was at Universal Studios Hollywood for Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights. He was back as David Mansell in the action sequel, Nobody 2 (2025). Also this year, Lloyd played Professor Orloff in the series spinning off from The Addams Family, Wednesday. There seems an endless trove of memorable roles for Lloyd! Happy Birthday Christopher Lloyd! 

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Godzilla: Kaiju Drop Review!

Godzilla: Kaiju Drop is a fantastic coin push game with the power of Godzilla! This is exclusive to Round1 Bowling & Arcade locations. The console has an elongated hexagon shape for four stations. I went to the Round1 at the Puente Hills Mall in the City of Industry. It is one of the few stores left at that mall.The game is more expensive than the average coin pusher, but offers a new wrinkle. 

Godzilla: Kaiju Drop game at Round 1, author’s photo. 

A  blue or greenish crystal marble is sent down a tube and then can be timed to go through a cutout that cycles around for extra marbles! Also there is a large red ball. I think the result is also random so I have to check the screen. There are a total of ten cards to be pushed. I saw on eBay that the set goes for $169! The cards are Godzilla, a closeup of Godzilla, Battra, Biollante, Destroyah, King Ghidorah, Little Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, Mothra, and Space Godzilla, all from the Heisei era. 

Godzilla figure ready to stomp players inside the console!, photo by the author. 

A  blue or greenish crystal marble is sent down a tube and then can be timed to go through a cutout that cycles around for extra marbles! Also there is a large red ball. I think the result is also random so I have to check the screen. There are a total of ten cards to be pushed. I saw on eBay that the set goes for $169! The cards are Godzilla, a closeup of Godzilla, Battra, Biollante, Destroyah, King Ghidorah, Little Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, Mothra, and Space Godzilla, all from the Heisei era. 

The best part is the figure of the Heisei Godzilla figure spinning around in the center. It is stunning! There were three consoles at the arcade with the mere or more players. Usually themed coin pushers have one or two players. I didn’t win a card, I went to other games including a King Kong on Skull Island game. I won a Cowardly Lion card from a Wizard of Oz game where you spin a basketball sized sphere to roll a prize wheel! Godzilla: Kaiju Drop is a must play game so head to your nearest Round1! 

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