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James Zahn aka The Rock Father is the founder and publisher of THE ROCK FATHER Magazine, and also serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, and Senior Editor of The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. Additionally, he was named Co-President of ITMA, the International Toy Magazines Association in January, 2025. Zahn is an Illinois-based writer, media personality, commentator, director, actor, adventurer, raconteur, and overall pop culture and toy enthusiast. James is frequently called upon for expert commentary on the toy, retail, and entertainment industries, and has been seen on or quoted in Yahoo! Finance, NewsNation, CNN, FOX Business, MarketWatch, Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The NY Post, The Chicago Tribune, PopSugar, Fangoria, Starlog, and many more. He has been involved with business, entertainment, and media for more than 30 years, with a passion for music, film, retail, and publishing. Follow James on Twitter @TheRockFather. Email him: james@therockfather.com
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Covered: Midland x Jerry Reed – “East Bound and Down” (Smokey and the Bandit)

Music
Jerry Reed and Burt Reynolds were both national treasures as far as I'm concerned. It looks like Midland would agree, and after ripping through...

The “Saturday Halloween Movement” is Another Ridiculous Part of 2018

Rock Father: Unleashed
It's Monday morning as I write this, and as has been the case in recent years, there's a feeling of disappointment. You see, yesterday...

The Mom Who Cried Wolf: Social Media and the Rise of the False Walmart Abduction Claims…

Rock Father: Unleashed
Update - 8/27/2018, 8:02 pm - “The safety of our customers and associates is a top priority. We take this seriously and work closely...

Tales of Toys ‘R’ Us: The Toy King x The King of Kustoms – The Mystery of the Geoffreymobile Hot Rod!

Rock Father Rides
Originally published July 1, 2018. Updated as a "Backstory" for The Toy Book magazine, July 17, 2023. The year was 1980. Charles Lazarus had been crowned “The...

Pills for Breakfast: Depression, Anxiety, and Keeping the Darkness at Bay…

Rock Father: Unleashed
This is the type of personal journal entry that I'm always hesitant to post — the kind that I wish that my family wouldn't...

Passing the Sword to a New Generation as THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Continues…

Toys, Games and More...
It was 1991 when THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST arrived, the third game in the Zelda series, and first for...

The Indie Strikes Back! Long Awaited Film ‘5-25-77’ Comes to Theaters for the 40th Anniversary of STAR WARS…

Movies, TV and More
15 years ago, Ain't It Cool News posted a story about an "investment trailer" being shot for a movie called 5-25-77 - a film later...

Rock Father Santa – Holiday Giving Toy Delivery Program

Holiday Wish Guide & Seasonal Cheer
Updated 6/16/2022 The Holiday Season presents a tremendous opportunity to teach our children the joy of giving, in helping to provide much-needed cheer for those...

From the Archives: A 1996 Interview with PANTERA’s Vinnie Paul…

Music
I've had some adventures over the years, and from those "past lives" comes a little backstory as to what I'm sharing here today. Back...

A Lesson in Consistency in Policy: Six Flags Great America

Rock Father: Unleashed
My wife is not a big fan of my fashion sense (or lack, thereof). In fact, she's long noted the fact that I "dress...

The Mystery of the Topper Toys Johnny Express Truck…

Rock Father Rides
Last week, the girls and I did something that we rarely do - we stopped at a garage sale. Truth be told, we actually...

Bread that Rocks? Yep, Dave’s Killer Bread is no joke, but what a story behind it… (Food Review)

Food & Drink
I've covered a lot of ground here on THE ROCK FATHER over the years, but I don't think I've ever brought you a review...
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