Welcome back to toydust.com where we talk books, toys, and writing! Today's topic: The original Cobra Commander action figure produced by Hasbro in 1982 for their newly resurrected G.I. Joe line. Feast your eyes on one of the most iconic figures of all time: Cobra Commander first appeared in Marvel's G.I. Joe #1, written by Larry Hama … Continue reading Cobra Commander 1982 Action Figure
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Ephant Mon Action Figure
Good morning, and welcome back! Toydust here. Today's topic? The Ephant Mon figure produced by Hasbro in 2002. I consider it to be a most useful Star Wars figure. Please note the massiveness, compared with a standard sized Star Wars figure. And for the same price point, mind you. Yes, my toy-dusty friends, the Ephant … Continue reading Ephant Mon Action Figure
Tonka Tractor
Toydust, I am. Reflect on Tonka tractor of olden times, I do. I sit here. Pondering. Sleep, I do not. Eat, I do not. Pooh, I do not. For like, twenty minutes. Memories of past play-times linger. Refusing to leave. Kind of like my tapeworm. The End. UP NEXT: WHAT SHOULD BE IN THE … Continue reading Tonka Tractor
“Back to Nature” Part 2
OUR STORY SO FAR: Toydust was taken from his home by two government agents who claimed his life was in danger. See last week's July 23 post for more details. "Why are we stopping here?" I asked. "Out of gas?" Agent Smith steered into the parking garage. "More like out of time." "According to our … Continue reading “Back to Nature” Part 2
Harry Potter Plush Dolls
Good morning, my toy-dusty friends! Toydust here. Have you seen the new Harry Potter plush dolls that you can buy at Barnes & Noble? I picked up a set but am having trouble with the Voldemort one. It started off innocently enough, I suppose. I woke one morning and saw he had put on some … Continue reading Harry Potter Plush Dolls