You know those little green army men that we all had growing up? We kind of liked them, because they were cool military guys with weapons, but we also hated them cuz they weren’t as cool and poesable like modern 3.75″ figures like G.I. Joe. Well, they are iconic and will probably always be around [...]
“OMFG” is right! Outlandish Mini Figure Guys! The community at October Toys are always up to something, and this time, it’s an awesome little set of mini figures – a throwback to the old M.U.S.C.L.E. figures from the 80s. This first series includes Multiskull, Crawdad Kid, Phantom Outhouse, King Castor and Stroll. These new figures [...]
(Click to enlarge) In mid-April, I made a little trip out to Chicago to meet up with some friends/colleagues of mine for the Wax Trax! Restrospectacle. For those out of the loop Wax Trax! Records is a long-gone, legendary industrial rock record label which originated in Chicago. A bunch of the original artists on the [...]
If Liberace ever got his hands on the Power Sword, he’d look like this.
As you might’ve expected, my last blog entry was one big joke. Most of you immediately realized Quakor was a gag, and the few of you that did fall for it, I’m thrilled. Thrilled not only that you’d trust me, but also by the fact that my Photoshop skills fooled you into thinking you were [...]
I recently attended a toy show where I dug up what could be some of the most obscure 80s toys in existence. (Sounds pretty dramatic, huh? Well, maybe the most obscure toys I own.) Seriously though. Look at these guys. It’s a freakin’ oatmeal monster and the Quaker Oats guy as a He-Man figure. (Click [...]
You know what’s great about authoring a toy blog? Finding and connecting with fellow toy nuts like yourselves. Know what makes it even better? When we toy nuts share with each other. I’m not even talking about sharing thoughts, photos, etc. That’s truly great, but I mean literally just giving each other toys. (Maybe I [...]
Awww… isn’t that cute? It’s a little girl with her fuzzy puppy. “Hey! Little girl – can I pet your dog?” (Click to enlarge) GAAHHHHH!!! (Click to enlarge) Kill it! Kill it!! (Click to enlarge) What the hell is that thing? (Click to enlarge) Um.. hmm. Is that a hairless dog? No. (Click to enlarge) [...]