Archive for the ‘Bizarre’ Category

You’ve come a long way, Baby New Year!

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Well, it’s that time again. Time to start a new year! What better way to get fired up for 2008 than to light one up with Baby New Year!
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Alright, maybe this isn’t exactly the cuddly, newborn Baby New Year you’ve always imagined (something disturbs me about the back of his head). […]

Rub-a-Dub-Dub 2 Clauses in a Tub

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

I recently realized I don’t have any weird Christmas-themed toys lying around, so yesterday, I decided to go on a search for something odd to feature on the blog. I really had no idea where to start. Luckily, a friend of mine recommended a place filled with all kinds of random crap – Wilsons 5¢ […]

Gross Out Gang - Skilcraft 1987

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Gross Out Gang
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Warning: This next little bit is just my jabbering on about the blog and my discovery of the Gross Out Gang.
This entry is particularly special to me, because a couple of months ago, when I started this site, I had a simple vision of sharing some weird toys with toy collectors […]

Madballs 2007

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

So all those who lost the Madballs they had as kids (and even those who kept their Madballs just to realize they’d disintegrate over time), fret no further. They’re back!
You remember Madballs. They actually had success in the mid 80s, combining the gross-out character style of Garbage Pail Kids and the playability of a ball. […]

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 […]