Category: Television

TSJ’s Top Three Episodes of STAR TREK: The Original Series

The Top Three Episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series

If you know anything about me, you know that I grew up in the 1970s, and the television and movies of the time heavily influenced my creative path.

TSJ Builds AMT 1080 USS Enterprise Refit

TSJ Builds AMT 1080 USS Enterprise Refit

I have been building Star Trek model kits for the past year, following a forty-year break from the hobby.  I have focused on TOS sets released by AMT, now owned by Round2.

Thoughts on William Shatner Returning as James T. Kirk — TSJ Pitches Four Scenarios

Thoughts on William Shatner Returning as James T. Kirk

Recently, William Shatner made news in the Star Trek community with comments related to a possible return as Kirk. In this post I will review four possible return scenarios in order of my preference. Keep in mind that these are just hypothetical, and Kirk’s return may not actually involve any of my proposed projects.

Valentine’s Day Gift for TSJ — A New Scale Model Kit

Valentine’s Day Gift for TSJ — A New Scale Model Kit

It’s AMT 1332M.

Quick Spoiler-Free Thoughts on SQUID GAME Season 2

Quick Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Squid Game Season 2

A New Poster in my Office

A New Poster in my Office

If you know anything about me, you know that I surround myself with creative inspirations.  My John Carpenter Movie Poster Museum, in my basement rec-room/theatre, is a perfect example:

Halloween 2024

Halloween 2024

It was the warmest Halloween in memory. The trick-or-treaters wore some amazing costumes.  The most common were Ghostface (Scream) and Michael Myers. There was also one young Freddy Krueger in my neighbourhood, which warmed my heart  There were also a collection of the usual superheroes and hockey players.  I did not see any examples of Jason Voorhees, who is just as iconic as the other 1980’s slashers.  Perhaps it’s a sign that a new reboot of Friday the 13th is in order.

Timothy S. Johnston Builds AMT 1415 / 12 Station K-7

Timothy S. Johnston Builds AMT 1415 / 12 Station K-7

Time for my next adventure …

Timothy S. Johnston Builds AMT 666 Romulan Bird-Of-Prey

Timothy S. Johnston Builds AMT 666 Romulan Bird-Of-Prey

This one took me by storm.  I loved building it, but it was one hell of a journey.

Timothy S. Johnston Builds AMT 1428 Klingon D-7 ‘Alien’ Battle Cruiser

Timothy S. Johnston Builds AMT 1428 Klingon D-7 “Alien” Battle Cruiser

Since I recently reconnected with this former hobby, I have realized that it is a wonderful method to express my creativity while also doing something that significantly lowers stress levels.