Archive for March, 2009

Tweirdo Twoys

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Weirdo Toys Twitter

Yes. I’ve started a Weirdo Toys Twitter account.

I have been personally using Twitter since I’m still not quite enjoying Twitter, but just recently I created a Weirdo Toys Twitter account, and I’ve actually been using it a lot more.

So, if you are one of the bajillions that are using Twitter, you can find me – @weirdotoys or @gammo.

Don’t expect tons of toy news or anything like that. Just expect random B.S. from me whenever I feel compelled. Sometimes I do share toy pics. I’ve been trying to do that with TwitPic. Maybe it’ll allow me to show you guys some toys that interest me without committing them to the blog.

I hope to hear from you. Over and out.

The Logs That Could’ve Been

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Hey! It turns out, there were potentially gonna be more LOG figures out there for us toy collecting types. Here’s a look at a bunch of goofy LOG prototypes by Palisades on sale in Corndog Collectibles’ eBay Store. (Thanks to Krakit for the tip.)

They’re great. Check ‘em out. Heck, if you have enough money, maybe you should buy one (I swear Corndog Collectibles didn’t put me up to this :D )

Alien Log
It's Log!
Buy the Alien Log on eBay!

Baby-Wet-Myself Log
LOG
Buy the Baby-Wet-Myself Log on eBay!

Electro-Log
LOG
Buy the Electro-Log on eBay!

Cheerleader Log
LOG
Buy the Cheerleader Log on eBay!

Log of Arabia
LOG
Buy the Log of Arabia on eBay!

Sports Star Log
LOG
Buy the Sports Star Log on eBay!

Radioactive Log
LOG

Mega Log
LOG
Buy the Mega Log on eBay!

Yule Log
LOG
Buy the Yule Log on eBay!

Lil’ Gremlin Creatures by Marty Toy

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

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Gremlin Creatures Package

You might recognize this guy. I introduced him on the blog last year as an “Outer Terrestrial Creature,” but as you can see here, he was also released as a “Li’l Bendable Gremlin Creature.”

Looks like he’s still “ugly but loveable.”

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Gremlin Creatures Package

So what’s with the alternate name?

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Outer Terrestrial Creatures Package

I’m guessing that with a crappy toy name like “Outer Terrestrial Creatures,” sales were going poorly, and they renamed it. Now it appears they are less “space alien” and are now of the “odd creature” variety. Plus, what kid knows what the hell “outer terrestrial” even means?

Another theory I have is the new name was inspired by the “Gremlins” movie. Yeah, I know that may be too obvious. The original “Outer Terrestrial Creatures” toys were released in 1983, and Gremlins came out in ’84. So, maybe they decided to update the name to relate to a cool, new, popular movie, put the toys on single cards and hope for the best.

It’s all just a random guess of course. You know I didn’t actually call Marty Toy and ask any of this (not even sure if they’re still around). I don’t care that much. :D Just wanted you to know about this variation.

Buy Bendy Alien toys on eBay!

Check out these related entries:

Outer Terrestrial Creatures by Marty Toy

Outer Terrestrial Creatures: The Next Batch

Free Madballs!!

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Madballs Sick Toys

You read that correctly. I’m giving away fourteen (14)  “Madballs: Sick” toys to you lucky Weirdo Toys readers. You don’t even have to pay shipping or anything.

To make it easier for myself (and some lucky readers), the first ones to comment on this blog entry, specifying which Madball they want, will get one sent to them. Of course, this will only work while the toy supply lasts. Only one ball per household. (I can’t believe I just wrote that sentence.)

Madballs Sick Toy

If you’re not familiar, the “Madballs: Sick” series of Madballs, they are rubber, bulging, oozing, grosser versions of the traditional, sculpted, foam rubber versions.

So, here’s what you have to choose from:

Madballs Sick – Series 1

Slobulus: 3 Balls available none left

Bash Brain: 3 Balls available none left

Skull Face: 2 Balls available none left

Madballs Sick Series 2

Blech Beard: 3 Balls available none left

Freaky Fullback: 3 Balls available none left

There is one catch.

With your comment, you have to tell me how you first discovered the Weirdo Toys blog. I’m just curious. If you don’t do that (or haven’t read this far) you will be disqualified.

(Also, be sure to thank OldMan for his generosity. Without him, this giveaway wouldn’t be possible.)

Good luck all :D

 Buy Madballs on eBay!

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Monday, March 2nd, 2009

The Crutch.

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Gross Out Gang's Nose Ark figure with crutch

Check out these related entries:

Gross Out Gang – Roll Call!

Gross Out Gang – Skilcraft 1987

Gross Out Gang – Class of ’87 

Gross Out Gang 

Georgie Porgie

You got some big-ass lips!