Archive for the ‘Funny’ Category

Bad scupltor, you are.

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

I’ve just been informed of a great new article by Zach Oat at Topless Robot where he illustrates how off-the-mark some Star Wars toys’ actors likenesses have been. They’re so far off, in fact, they actually look just like completely different celebrities.
They’re pretty funny. Here’s a small sampling (be sure to read the article if […]

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¢ […]

Weird Ball - “Runnin’ Ralph”

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Well, well, well. If it isn’t another Weird Ball figure by Mel Appel and Crayart. If you don’t remember Weird Ball cards or figures, don’t fret. I had no idea what they were either, until I managed to shed some light on the subject in my previous entry about “None Chuck.” And just like our […]

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 […]

“What, Me Worry?”

Monday, November 19th, 2007

So, I’ve been milking the toys I found at the Allentown Antique Toy Show for all they’re worth, but worry no more. This is the last one.
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By now, you all can guess what drew me to this goofball. What’s not to love about a squatty, nappy-headed, balding Alfred E, Neuman lookalike dressed in […]

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 […]

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 […]