Pic of the Day > Snake Eyes, Ninja Commando, Pursuit of Cobra by makingmymarc
Snake Eyes, Ninja Commando, Pursuit of Cobra by makingmymarc
March 2011
This is a list of posts published in March 2011.
Even Skeletor likes to feel pretty sometimes
YouTube user actionthatsucks has created some parodies of vintage Masters of the Universe ads. The first one suggests a strong influence from the design team for Mattel’s other world-famous brand. The second ad shines the spotlight on Mer-Man and his “secret sense of style.” Thanks to Poester Coelho for the tip.
Vintage Toy Ads > Balzac
I remember my cousin Mike and I laughing about this ad every single time we saw it. “Us two Balzacs are where it’s at!” *Cue missed high-five*
Pic of the Day > Belial by GogDog
Belial by GogDog
Ask Mattel > Answers for Mid-March
1.) The Batman : Legacy figures look great. Regarding Two-Face: will he come with an alternate, non-coin-holding right hand (hopefully one that can hold a gun)? No. 2.) The Movie Masters figures tended to be in a slightly smaller, more “realistic-to-humans” scale than DCUC. Will the Arkham Asylum figures be closer to Movie Masters or [...]
Pic of the Day > アクマイザ by jessedestasio.com
アクマイザ by jessedestasio.com
King Hssss Day
It’s King Hssss Day! If you’re still undecided about whether to order him, why not read my review? Also on sale today: Battle Armor Skeletor Vinz Clortho Princess Adora (reissue) Count Marzo (reissue) Evil-lyn (reissue) Grayskull stands And here’s the link to the all-in-one page. Some collectors have been saying three reissues in one month [...]
Pic of the Day > Little Bigfoot Pauses to Reflect by nsjmetzger
Little Bigfoot Pauses to Reflect by nsjmetzger
Bastards of the Universe > “Bazaar, Part 1″
Are you the type of collector that keeps various lines displayed separately, like a little kid that won’t let his gravy touch his corn on his plate? An odd metaphor, since I do eat like that; but my toy shelves are one big mixer. I love doing strips with as many figures as I can [...]
Toy Aisle Trolls > Go ahead, ruin my day
Toy Aisle Trolls is a feature highlighting acts of vandalism to in-store toy items. If you find a ruined package, a stolen figure, a swapped-out figure, or any other such acts, take a photo (cell phone photos are fine if they’re not blurry) and email them to poe AT poeghostal.com. I’ve been getting a slew [...]