8.13.18
Many years ago, there was a place where I never wanted to leave. I journeyed there almost every weekend. It was where Godzilla was at home and Ultraman was nearby. It was where I got my very first Japanese Godzilla figures, the Bandai MechaGodzilla 1974 and Godzilla figures, and so much more would follow. This place was the toy shop of my dreams, Rocketships & Accessories, located at 623 South Fourth Street in my hometown of Philadelphia. Recently, I was taken back there in a video time machine. Fellow Godzilla fan and collector, John Stanowski of KaijuAddicts.com posted this amazing video of the old Philadelphia tv show Evening Magazine on local channel 3. The hosts were announcing the release of Godzilla (1984) and paid a visit to Rocketships & Accessories. It was like I entered the store again for the first time! Check out the clip!