While shopping at Target the other day, I came across this little Playmobil set as part of what seemed to be a general stocking-stuffer section. There were a few other toys too, ranging from Transformers figurines to the usual Hot Wheels cars and so forth. Since I remember back when pretty much any toy you [...]
I generally try not to take advantage of this blog for my own ends, but occasionally I come across something I want but just can’t find–not even on eBay. Such a one is this talking Santa Claus toy. It was made in 1994 by the Kurt Adler company and has an electronic talking feature. It [...]
Hey y’all, I’ve got to hit you up with some quick news items related to the Joes For Tots contest. Let’s do this! Item: Toy reviewer extraordinaire Michael Crawford of MCWtoys.com will be doing the honor of randomly picking the winners this year. Thanks, Mr. Crawford. Item: Articulated Discussion has done an interview with me [...]
Today we have an interview with a good friend of mine, Rustin Parr of OAFE. Rustin and I first met through OAFE in the early 1990s, and despite living on separate coasts, we’ve met in person many times since then. An passionate if idiosyncratic movie buff, Haunted Mansion enthusiast, and King Leonidas look-alike (well, maybe [...]
Koh Yong Qiang reviews the Medicom Toy Real Action Heroes Street Fighter Chun-Li 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “Medicom had sculpted all-new leg parts for her to recreate the ‘Thunder Thighs’ that the First Lady of Fighting Games is so famous for.” (See also.) Poe Ghostal reviews the Mattel Masters of the Universe Classics Faker New York [...]
A few weeks back, I reviewed an Action Figure Display from JDP Design. I was so intrigued by the concept, I asked the boys at JDP to chat a bit about how the product came out and their own experiences with toy collecting. Code Name: JDP Design Real Name(s): Dan and Jeff Phillips, co-owners Base [...]
And now, it’s time for the annual post-Christmas tradition of all collectors–the showing-off of the haul.
C006B Robot Santa by HamSalad Poe’s note: Dr. Mrs. Ghostal and I have slowly been assembling this guy as a BAF from our Futurama figures, but HamSalad here sprung for the $50 SDCC exclusive featuring the complete Robot Santa and a holiday-colored Bender. But not to fear–as soon as Amy Wong and Clobberella arrive, we’ll [...]
Merry Christmas Eve, all! I just wanted to point out this review by yo go re over at OAFE of a 5″ Santa Claus ornament. It’s the closest I’ve ever seen to a “real” Santa action figure (i.e., not Homer Simpson or the version from Rudolph). Suffice to say, I’m already working on tracking one [...]