Toys, Books, and Stuff
It may seem a bit simple by today's standards with that cardboard backdrop, but this set has a lot of retro charm that makes for a super fun display piece. It also has closing doors and action levers that allow you to swivel figures and knock them over. Let's check it out! Of course, there's … Continue reading STAR WARS Creature Cantina Action Playset (1979)
Last year I caught Sammy's CRAZY TIMES tour with George Thorogood as the opening act. Of course, we had to stop by the T-shirt stand to pick up some swag. We had amazing seats, centered and super close to the stage. Here's George Thorogood. He ended his set with BAD TO THE BONE. When Sammy … Continue reading Sammy Hagar CRAZY TIMES Tour 2022
I love the memory of that amazing day last year when the Haslab Razor Crests arrived. I also remember taking these pictures and thinking I'd do a post in a few days, but here we are over a year later. Time gets away! This was the second Haslab project I supported, the first being Jabba's … Continue reading Haslab Razor Crest (2022)
This is not a complete list of Vintage Collection Disney+ figures, but here's what I have so far. And now for a few set-ups: Thanks for reading. ToyDust out!
Last year, SUPER7 released their first "Disney Ultimates" wave which included Pinocchio, Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey, and Prince John. Prince John is my all-time favorite Disney character, so I am beyond excited to have this in my collection. It's highly detailed with interchangeable heads and hands for different expressions and poses and is recommended for ages … Continue reading Super7 Prince John Figure (2022)
I recently acquired the original 1984 TEMPLE OF DOOM lunchbox in outstanding condition, and yes, it belongs in a museum. I'll spare you the details on what it took to track this gem down. The whispered rumors and legends that sent me to boobytrapped locations around the world, chasing clue after clue. But here it … Continue reading INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM Lunchbox (1984)
DC Comics relaunched their universe in 2011 with 52 monthly titles, calling it THE NEW 52. DC Collectibles released 7-inch scale figures based on some of the updated character designs. Here's a look at NEW 52 Batgirl, sculpted by Karen Palinko. Cool packaging and comes with a grappling hook gun. Now for some out-of-the-box pictures. … Continue reading Batgirl “New 52” Action Figure
In 1998, Kenner added new product to their POWER OF THE FORCE line, and for this year, figures included a slide. The slides could be stored in a mail-order booklet. There was also a mail-away slide viewer. Many of the previous figures from 1995-97 were repackaged with these slides. The slides were the same image … Continue reading Star Wars 3.75-Inch Figures Part 6 (1998)
Hasbro released a new version of this iconic ship a few years back. The date on the instruction book says 2020, but I remember it coming out in '21. It could be I'm remembering wrong, or perhaps the materials were printed the year prior to its actual release. Regardless, this is the best version I've … Continue reading Vintage Collection Boba Fett Ship
Kenner's relaunch of STAR WARS figures was a great success in '95 and '96, but this was only the beginning. In 1997, the saga's 20-year mark, Kenner cranked up production, and we're going to take a look, month by month. I'm getting the release dates from Stephen Sansweet's STAR WARS: THE ACTION FIGURE ARCHIVE and … Continue reading Star Wars 3.75-Inch Figures Part 5 (1997)