Category Archives: Road Trip

The He-Man and Transformers Industrial Heritage Tour or Cora’s Adventures at the 2026 Toyplosion in Castrop-Rauxel, Part 1: Road Trip in the Fog

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Cora

Last Saturday was the 2026 Toyplosion, billed as Germany’s and Europe’s biggest retro toy convention, now in its fourth year. As in previous years, the 2026 Toyplosion took place at the Europahalle in the Ruhrgebiet city of Castrop-Rauxel. For me, … Continue reading →

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Wherein Cora Gets Into a Car Accident

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Cora

So I was in a car accident yesterday. But don’t worry, I’m fine. I wasn’t even in the car, when it was hit. And the other people involved in the accident are okay as well – thankfully, no one has … Continue reading →

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He-Man Goes Heidelberg: Cora’s Adventures at the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe Convention in Heidelberg, Prologue: A Night Time Trip to Bremerhaven

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Cora

On June 13, 2026, I attended the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe convention. Now the last two Los Amigos conventions took place in Neuss about 300 kilometers from where I live. It’s a long drive, but perfectly doable … Continue reading →

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He-Man and Teela’s Movie Date or Cora’s Adventures at the Masters of the Universe Movie Preview

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Cora

On June 3, 2026, I attended a preview showing of Masters of the Universe at the Savoy Movie Theater in the Hamburg St. Georg. As for why I chose this particular theatre rather than one closer to home, for starters, … Continue reading →

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The First Road Trip of the Year: Walsrode and Hildesheim in the Snow

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Cora

In my New Year’s post, I mentioned that I may have a road trip report for you soon and here it is. Because on Sunday, when 2026 was only four days old, I went on the first road trip of … Continue reading →

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