Archive for the ‘Monsters’ Category

Generic, Two-Faced Barbarian

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Like so many other generic hero toys produced through the years, this figure was a badly-executed ripoff of the iconic 80s toyline, Masters of the Universe (unfortunately, I don’t know the name of this character or the toyline he comes from… sorry folks).
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He’s pretty crummy. If they’d ripped off the molds from […]

Gama-Go’s Deathbot by Tim Biskup

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Deathbot
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He wants to kill. He loves to kill. He’s programmed to kill. He has “kill” written all over him (on his chest anyway)!

Deathbot is a fellow you can find (along with several other recurring characters) on Gama-Go.com – a site dedicated to the art and design of illustrator, Tim Biskup.
This wooden Deathbot […]

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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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, […]

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 […]