Archive for the ‘Advertisement’ Category

Make-My-Own-Monster Custom Design Kit

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Thanks to my buddy, Chris, I got word that FAO Schwarz wants you to make your own weirdo toys… straight from your children’s heads using the Make-My-Own-Monster Custom Design Kit.
They’ve partnered with the North American Bear Co. to bring you some of the most primitively cool custom dolls you’ve ever seen.
Here are a few […]

Axe’s Pitman Keychain

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

In 2004 Axe attempted to appeal to guys with an ad campaign featuring a cartoony armpit character named Pitman. The ads were based on the idea that Pitman is a hit with the ladies because he is so dry.
There’s nothing sexier than dry armpits, right ladies?
You mean there is?
A walking, headless armpit the size of […]

Gross Out Gang - Class of ‘87

Friday, October 19th, 2007

While searching for the newly discovered Gross Out Gang, I came across a seller on eBay offering up this 1987 Skilcraft toy ad.
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Needless to say, I bought it merely for the photo of the whole gang.
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Now that we know what the whole gang looks like, help me keep an eye out […]