Archive for January, 2008

Wolfgang Amadeus Griller

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

So… I got this weird figure in my Christmas stocking years and years ago (thanks Dad!).
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The guy looks to be a monster greaser or something, but he’s not quite the Hell’s Angels motorcycle-riding stereotype. Take a good look at his pompadour hairstyle, orange leather jumpsuit, blue gloves, blue elf boots and his plump, […]

Little Red Riding Wolf

Monday, January 14th, 2008

Ever wonder what the offspring of a Troll and the Wolfman would look like? (Sure, we all have.)
Well, ever wonder what that offspring would look like dressed as Little Red Riding Hood? (Really? You have?! That’s weird.)
Apparently someone else did too. This is the fruit of his labor.

I present to you, Little Red Riding Wolf…troll.
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Capt. Dingus Dog (as Laika)

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

This Blow Up Dolls mini-figure is a depiction of Capt. Dingus Dog as Laika (the Russian dog which was the first living creature from Earth to enter orbit). The astronaut concept is pretty clever, but it is its quirky, beautifully drawn, highly-stylized design that made me fall in love with it. It is visually reminiscent […]

Mighty Max - “Cybot (or UNDED-209)”

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

Wow! It’s the first robot I’ve posted on the blog (and I’m sure it won’t be the last)! Let’s check ‘im out.

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I found this toy at a flea market a couple of years ago. It may not seem like much. I think its biggest appeal for me initially was its creepy, […]