Articles in the Toys Category

Mego Action Figures: Back & Weird
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Posted in Toys on 2 October 2018
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I’m not sure if whomever owns MEGO now just gets the license in perpetuity from when these guys first signed the license? Or there’s no any licenses? Or they are just weird? SULU – not a huge surprise and it even looks like him … BUT if you guessed Norm Peterson from CHEERS was also […]

Takara Tomy Marvel T.U.N.E. Diecasts
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Posted in diecast, Toys on 1 October 2018
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Takara Tomy Marvel Diecasts not only look cool but there’s a cool video ad.  

Fun 1969 Matchbox Diecast Poster & Icons
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Posted in Toys on 19 September 2018
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Bart Kowalski has done a nice scan of a 1969 Matchbox Diecast poster (looks like a fun year) but just as cool, he has made them into icons for use on your computer. You can find the Mac or WIN icons HERE.

Fun Look Back at Kenner’s Toy Catalog 1982
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Posted in Toys on 16 August 2018
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Their trade catalog for retailers and buyers – 1982, lots of Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Via Tim Simpson’s FLIKR page.

Thomas the Train – Stuntman Version
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Posted in Toys on 1 August 2018
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Pretty fun … and someone with a lot of free time.

Toys R Us – Goodbye Forever
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Posted in Toys on 2 July 2018
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Toys R Us – CLOSED. Even if the “name/brand” comes back, it won’t be the same … Thanks “tiz”  

Felix Hernandez Diecast & Toy Photography
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Posted in Toys on 19 June 2018
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We probably can’t reach his skill level but it’s fun to see how it should be done … There are also videos on his website.

TRU HQ Liquidation
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Posted in Toys on 7 June 2018
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They are starting the HQ contents auction but the Dream Halloween Display with the Red Ransburg does not look like it’s in the lobby anymore.   You can check out more photos here but it’s pretty much office furniture & supplies other than a few display figures.

Toys R Us – CARS Section Pretty Empty
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Posted in Toys on 1 June 2018
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Compared to most other sections, CARS is pretty sparse …

Toy Slump? Maybe They are Out of Ideas …
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Posted in Toys on 30 May 2018
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Humm, and they say toy innovation is dead … Are Lincoln Logs now called “Jurassic Park Logs?” … Er, okay, maybe they are out of ideas … It’s almost like the review writes itself … isn’t this a free game if your dog failed training school?  🙂