A month or so back, I was poking around a toy show, and as usual, I didn’t find much that interested me. (That kind of thing happens when your tastes become more and more obscure I guess… dang it) In sad situations like that, I eventually get to the point where I’m thinking, “I paid […]
So, a couple of weeks ago, I was actually in South Africa visiting with my wife and some of her family (they’re all Afrikaners). We were all super-busy and touristy out there, but I did have one day dedicated to toy shopping (thanks Monty and Alec). I hit up a bunch of antique shops and […]
Hey folks! Merry Christmas! (I would say “Happy Holidays,” but I don’t feel like being politically correct today.) Don’t worry, all you non-Christmasy types. I’m only focusing on the commercial side of the holiday. That’s right –Santa Claus! (Click to enlarge) Wow, this isn’t the jolly ol’ Santa we all know and love. This looks […]
Well, it’s the holiday season. I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving a week or so ago. Did you celebrate it the way most Americans did? You know – rushing to the shops to find their super-great deals. Well, not me. I decided to spend nearly half a day on the road driving to […]
As most of you know (and as some have felt), the world’s “financial situation” isn’t too great right now. Here in the U.S., folks are saying we’re in a recession (I think the media helped perpetuate that status with their incessant fear mongering, but nonetheless, that’s where we are). I know a lot of folks […]
Alright people, I’m really sorry it’s taking so long to unveil these toys. I’ll try to post two this week to catch up a bit. Well, what do we have today? Ah. If it isn’t a good ol’ Frankenstein’s Monster toy. (Click to enlarge) Alright, before I get into the toy, I need to get […]
So, here it is – Part 2 of my toy-finds at the Greater York Toy Extravaganza. Let’s keep it simple and just itemize what makes this toy so weird. Ready? (Click to enlarge) 1. Freaky alien fish face (Click to enlarge) 2. Big, purple, 70s afro (Click to enlarge) 3. Flippers for hands (Click to […]
I’ve just returned from the Greater York Toy Extravaganza at the York Expo Center in York, Pennsylvania. I’ve never been to a toy “extravaganza” before, but I’d really have to say this seemed to be one. (Click to enlarge) First of all, the show was freakin’ huge. Seriously, I’ve been to dinky, little, local toy […]