Codename:Base of Operations:
Boston, MA, USA
Favorite Toy Ever:
Grimlock (G1)
Poe Ghostal received his first toy, a Mighty Mouse figure, at age three. Thus began a lifelong interest (some might say obsession) with toys. A child of the 1980s, he grew up on Star Wars, He-Man & Transformers toys, as well as more obscure lines such as Power Lords, Robo Force, and Manglors.
Poe has written about toys for IGN.com and ToyFare magazine. He was a founder of OAFE.net and has been a guest reviewer for Michael Crawford’s popular review site.
“Years ago, a group of monsters was chased by torch-bearing villagers for crimes they, admittedly, committed. These monsters promptly escaped to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by angry mobs, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire…the Monster Squad.”
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This item has 3 comments (now closed):
Esbat
10.13.2008 16.33
The sunglasses on Drac are priceless, Poe. LOL
Ryan Moody
10.14.2008 18.45
What toy line did these Universal Monsters come from? They look neat and I would like to find them.
Poe
10.15.2008 8.49
Ryan–
They’re from a toy company called Toy Island, and they’re just called Universal Monsters. Check out Michael Crawford’s review (linked to above) for photos of what the packaging looks like. Your best bet for finding these are at KB Toys or eBay.