Whether you want to admit it or not, I think we all remember those god-damned Troll dolls from the 90s. How could we not?! Their popularity ran so rampant that they spawned into virtually every medium including animation, video games and – yes – action figures. Now, maybe it’s just the easily impressionable 7-year old […]
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Playmates Releasing Classic Line of TMNT Figures – Including Bebop & Rocksteady!
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While the constant re-imagining of 80s and 90s culture can be a real pain, there are a few things that make it worthwhile. Things like a resurged interest in classic toys like Masters of the Universe or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. While Mattel has seen their Masters of the Universe Classics line grow exponentially in […]
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Toychest Time Machine: Mattel’s Masters of the Universe
I can still remember my first… Masters of the Universe action figure. I received a present from an aunt out in California. It was early in 1982, or perhaps some time in the summer. It was definitely before Fall; I know because I wanted (and got) Beastman for my birthday that year, so by November […]
Tagged with: 80s, action figures, He-Man, Masters of the Universe, nostalgia, Toychest Time Machine, toys
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Independently Awesome: Glyos System Toys by Onell Designs
There was a time not long ago when a handful of giant companies decided what you could see and hear on the TV, the radio, and at the movies. Today, it’s possible for anyone with a computer to produce their own album or movie and distribute it online. It’s routine for someone to have a […]
Tagged with: Glyos, indie, Legos, mini figures, Onell Designs, sci-fi, Science Fiction, toys
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By the Power of Awesome… Castle Grayskullman™ Goes on Sale this Thursday
As part of it’s 30th Anniversary this year, Mattel held a Masters of the Universe® Create a Character Contest with the promise that the winner’s concept would become an actual figure in their Matty Collector MOTU line. That winner was none other than Daniel Benedict and his concept was Castle Grayskullman, a mash-up of He-Man […]
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As an operator of an 80’s video arcade, sometimes you run into small snafus, mostly because my main job is to repair and maintenance 30+ year old machines that were only designed to last 6 months. Some days are a breeze, but others I have to spend a lot of overtime making sure that Frogger […]
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So, thanks to my lovely wife, who decided to celebrate the Rube’s birthday early this year, I got my hands on THE HAUNTED HOUSE (online exclusive). This kit’s massive box contains over 10 bags of 2064 pieces, window and monster portrait stickers, and 3 (thick) instruction booklets. “WOW” doesn’t even cover my excitement as it […]
Tagged with: Dracula, Frankenstein, LEGO, Legos, Monster Fighters, monsters, toys, zombies