“WOW!” (Click to enlarge) That’s what immediately came to mind when I first saw this Mickey Mouse Transformer (and I also thought if Minnie Mouse and Optimus Prime had a child, it would look something like this). (Click to enlarge) This toy is such a cool combo of cute, fun, iconic Mickey Mouse and the […]
I’ve teased you long enough. Now’s your chance to get the very first Weirdo Toys t-shirt. This is the first in what I hope to be a series of t-shirts featuring custom illustrations of various weirdo toys featured on this site. First up? Apple Devil. Be the first (and only) person on your block to […]
So for those who don’t know, the Heroes Convention is a comic con that takes place every year in Charlotte, NC. It usually happens around Father’s Day weekend. It’s actually this weekend – June 19-21. Anyway, I try to make it there every year. I shop around some for random comics, toys and stuff, but […]
I was reluctantly in a McDonald’s restaurant the other morning ordering an Egg McMuffin for breakfast. (Don’t ask me why. It involves traveling to “in-the-middle-of-nowhere”, Georgia and being stuck with one or two options for food.) While waiting for my order, I casually strolled around the place when I noticed the familiar, plastic bubble filled […]
I’m sure you’re all familiar with these classic Universal Monsters. They’re the classic movie monsters that the world knows and loves. Well, today I’d like to share with you Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein and the Mummy. (Click to enlarge) (Click to enlarge) (Click to enlarge) These 8″ figures were produced by Imperial Toy Corporation and Universal […]
You know what’s lame? You’ve only really had one good toy entry since the last “Weirdo Searches” entry. It’s pretty embarrassing actually. Sorry. I’ll do my best to get a quality entry to you this week. I’m busy with some personal crap, but that’s no excuse. To help alleviate the pain, here’s a quick glance […]
Hey everybody! I know I usually report on toy shows after the fact, but I thought I’d try something new this time. I’m actually letting you know about a show early, so we can compete for the hidden treasures. This weekend, there’s a toy show at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo in Charlotte. I’m gonna go […]
Ever find yourself buying a toy simply for the horrendous (or hilarious) packaging? It’s rare that I do that, but in this case, that’s just what happened. That’s where this story begins. (Click to enlarge) I discovered this MONSTER toyline last year, and not only did I love its generic, non-committed name, but I immediately […]