Robert Coker

@robertcoker

Themed entertainment show writer and creative, big nerd, surprise, surprise. Various stuff: www.thrillride.com, www.thrillrags.com, www.youtube.com/user/robertccoker

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Robert Coker@robertcoker· Dec 25

Godzilla (a toy), looks at you and waves, with a snow-covered Mt. Fuji in the background, wishing you Shiawasena Kyujitsu, or Happy Holidays in Japanese, with sincere wishes for a wonderful 2026! (Also from me, Robert)

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Dec 5

Guild screening, here we go…

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Nov 29

Do you have a coaster enthusiast on your gift-giving list this year? Then consider one of seven new ThrillRags designs, available on all types of garments, and other merch, too! www.redbubble.com/people/rober...

An all-white graphic silhouette of a classic wooden roller coaster, on a black background, with a line of text underneath it that reads: "I love the smell of creosote in the morning."

Bold white text in red bars and on a black background that reads: Currently suffering from "Not Riding A Roller Coaster" Syndrome.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Oct 31

Man, I love this time of year so much.

A home in Northern California decorated for Halloween with dozens of huge inflatable characters from A Nightmare Before Christmas.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Oct 22

Do you love dark rides? I mean, really love them? Then this may be your new favorite shirt. They sure are MY places of worship... Now available in ThrillRags' RedBubble store! Mouse pads, too! www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1750...

A t-shirt that reads "Dark Rides Are My Places Of Worship" with a pair of praying skeleton hands beneath.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Oct 22

Crystal Beach Cyclone Roller Coaster graphic t-shirt now available! The design celebrates a lost roller coaster of the early 20th Century: the infamous Crystal Beach Cyclone, one of the "Terrifying Triplets," designed by the legendary Harry Traver! www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1750...

Graphic t-shirt design that reads" Cyclone Harry Traver Crystal Beach Ontario Canada 1926-1946" with "The Terrifying Triplets" in a script font above.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Oct 21

Along with the new rollercoaster and "Terror Tillie" shirt designs up at ThrillRags.com, I have opened a second ThrillRags outlet at RedBubble! There are four "collections" so far; here is just one shirt design that might appeal to you dark ride fans out there. www.redbubble.com/people/Rober...

This shirt reads "Dark Rides Are My Places Of Worship," which they are, in a font that should be familiar to anyone who feels the same way WINK.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Aug 5

Helena Russell and John Koenig, lead physician and commander respectively, of Moonbase Alpha, looking very concerned.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jul 21

Picked up some light reading recently. Beyond badass, including the heartfelt forward by John Fucking Carpenter. And with the announcement of TWO Toho sequels, to both Minus One AND Shin, yeah, some good news we all needed.

The beautifully bold and graphic cover, with embossed scale texture, of the new hardcover book, “Godzilla: The First 70 Years.”

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jul 14

“Please enjoy this new savory snack I made just for you!” -Satan

A half-consumed bag of Trader Joe’s Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips. The willpower it took to close the bag and walk away…

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jul 3

I saw the product name font and my mind went here immediately:

Fantastically garish illustrated poster for the grindhouse movie “The Corpse Grinders” which is gloriously terrible. I love it.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jun 26

RIP Lalo Schifrin. So many great works but this will always be my favorite of his (for obvious reasons to those who know me.)

The beautifully simple, very graphic cover for the “Rollercoaster” movie soundtrack, composed by Schifrin. ❤️

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jun 24

What actor’s expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life?

The incomparable Donald Sutherland in the last shot of the 1978 “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” where we discover that he’s been snatched and holy shit is it scary.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jun 24

I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger.

The cartoon monster mascots for the greatest line of cereals ever created: Boo Berry, Yummy Mummy, Frankenberry, Fruit Brute and Count Chocula.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jun 20

And a Haunted Mansion shot just because.

Looking up at the four columns that welcome guests to The Haunted Mansion, a pretty decent little dark ride. Worth checking out if you haven’t.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jun 20

Was down for the count a lot this week with allergies, a weird cold, I don’t know what. (But not covid.) feeling better today so here is a random Disneyland rockwork appreciation post. #Disneyland #BigThunder #RockworkRules

Big Thunder Mountain train making a turn into a cave in the beautiful mountain landscape, clattering over tiny bridge above the river.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· Jun 10

Or proofreaders… (I found this one particularly egregious.)

A Disneyland park banner celebrating Disney100 that states the Matterhorn Bobsleds opened in 1955, four years off.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· May 23

This news demands a reprint with new content.

The cover of the book “Roller Coasters - A Thrill Seeker’s Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines,” written by yours truly. (Last edition came out in 2006, so it’s an antique.) Shameless self-promotion and for real, publishers, I am ready to talk about a proper sequel if you’re ready to talk BIG $$$z.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· May 15

Jasmine is in full bloom around my neighborhood and the perfume in the air is magical.

A wall of blooming jasmine, white flowers and green leaves fill the image. I wish I could include their enchanting aroma here as well.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· May 9

I hope, but also this guy. 😉

The “classic” Toho Heisei era Godzilla villain with his huge space crystal shoulder pads and space crystal mohawk.

Robert Coker@robertcoker· May 3

The coolest home in my neighborhood decorates their yard for Halloween with tons of decor. This past H, they put up this towering ghoul with animated eyes. All of it goes away in November, usually. Not this time. They’ve kept the ghoul and just redress it for other holidays, like “prom.” I ❤️ this.