Bank Holiday Bonanza

At the Gadget Hub this weekend we are offering a Bank Holiday Bonanza where you can hire 4 films, for 3 nights for only £10.00.

What a fantastic excuse to come down and catch up on all the great titles around at the moment.  Whether current Top 10 films such as Sherlock Holmes, Avatar, It's Complicated and Did you hear about the Morgan's or why not have a horror fest with titles such as Descent 2, The Stepfather, Paranormal Activity and Prototype.

We also have fantastic title's to keep the kids happy whilst they are off school, including Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakuel, Planet 51, Where the Wild Things Are and St Trinian's 2. 

We also have our "recommended" section with new titles such as 80's classic Withnail and I, Stanley Kubrik's The Shining, Academy Award Winning Saving Private Ryan and the classic Marilyn Monroe comedy Some Like it Hot.

So pop down to see us on the High Street in Dunblane - membership is free!

What's On Watson?

Sherlock Holmes has been the big rental of the week.  This incredible all action blockbuster features Robert Downey Jr. in the title role, with Jude Law as his trusted ally Watson.  Their on screen chemistry is a joy to watch with Law creating a strong and watchable character in Watson, rather than the usual bumbling portayal in previous movies.  The banter between the two main characters is quick witted and lively and shows a real connection which demands a sequel. 

Mark Strong is superb as villian Lord Blackwood a psychopath obsessed with satanic rituals and dominating the streets of London. The twists and turns in the plot are truly worthy of a Sherlock Holmes mystery and offer plenty of opportunity to demonstrate Holmes genius.

Directed by Guy Ritchie the mood set for Victorian London is atmospheric and the connection between the characters remains tense and strong through the whole film. Hans Zimmer's score blends well with the tone of the film, and suits Downey Jr's quirky characterisation of Holmes.

All in all this is a tremendous action packed adventure with clever plot twists and phenominal special effects, even better enjoyed in hi definition through Blu ray.  It's sure to keep you hooked right until the end, and leave you wanting more. 

Gadet Hub Recommends

We have been very busy at the Dunblane Gadget Hub selecting a few choice films that we recommend as great viewing.  Note these are not the titles you will see in the latest top rental selections.  These are some of the key films we've watched over the years and have loved.

Current titles in this section include As Good as it Gets, Some Like it Hot, Saving Private Ryan and Derailed to name a few.  We'll be reviewing it over the coming weeks and changing and adding movies we are watching.  When you're next in Dunblane High Street pop in have a look and let us know what titles you would like to see here.  You can also add a comment to our blog here and we will make sure we watch each recommendation.

Gogo, goin' crazy

DVD and Game rental is just one little section of our business.  We've been gogo goin' crazy at Gadget Hub with all our collectable items.  We stock a full range of these small hobby items guaranteed to cause a mad frenzy in any local school playground.

Perfect for birthday goodie bags or pocket money treats are our collection of Gogo's Crazy Bones, Club Penguin Card-Jitzu Fire cards and Mighty Beanz - all of which we sell for £1.00 per pack.  We also have the latest Dr Who sticker collection and Hello Kitty collection - sticker packs cost 40p and the sticker albums are as little as £1.25.

We also have some larger items perfect for birthday presents or extra special rewards.  These include Gogo's Crazy Bones collector box's (£2.99) and the limited edition Gold Series (£8.99).  Starter Packs are also available to keep all those little cards together, priced at £4.99, and include 2 packets of Gogo's crazy bones - series 4.

For Club Penguin fans we also have Starter Packs priced at £4.99 that include a collector binder, 2 card packets and an exlusive pop-up card.  The collector tin's are also available at £9.99 and include 30 game cards, 5 code cards and 1 golden card, amongst other special items.   

For older children we also have the latest Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver trading cards and booster packs.  These are available at £9.99 for the full trading game, and £3.49 for booster packs. 

So to save you travelling out of the town, next time your children are asking for the latest schoolground craze pop down to Gadget Hub on Dunblane High Street and take a look at what we have available.  You'll maybe even be able to watch a DVD whilst they are busy playing with their new collections. 

3 weeks

I can't believe that we have been open and trading for 3 weeks now.  We are starting to get a feel for the films that Dunblane love, and have just introduced a brand new World Cinema section.  We'll also be stocking a superb selection of the greatest movies of all time, building up to the top 100.

Top Rentals so far are: 

1. 2012 - The ultimate action adventure move jam packed full of special effects.  2012 brings and end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. 
2. Law Abiding Citizen - Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx star in this tense thriller where a good guy turns bad after the brutal murder of his family.
3. Paranormal Activity - One of the scariest films produced in a long time, it tells the story of a young couple terrorized by an unseen entity in their home.  They set up a camera to capture evidence of the demonic presence, only to find it's more terrifying than they could have imagined.
4. The Men who Stare at Goats - Featuring an all star cast, this is a creative comedy inspired by true life events.  It tells the story of a legion of psychic warriors who claim to be able to read the enemy's thoughts, pass through solid walls and even kill a goat simply by staring at it.
5. Avatar - Newly released and already a huge hit.  This tells the story of a reluctant hero on an epic journey.  With incredible effects, James Cameron's AVATAR is a feast for all your senses.