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The Funnies

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Spider-Man Homecoming - Spider-Man/Vulture Set

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I kept my toy haul down to  just this Spider-Man Homecoming two pack .I had a chance to pick up a vintage G.I. Joe Rolling Thunder among other things,but came to the realization that I just don't have the room.I may still add a couple of  smaller things with the extra birthday cash but for now ,this was all I really wanted.I picked this up from Target  and was surprised to see the $19.99 price tag on it.Their figures are always marked up.So,yeah,don't go paying $30 for it  on ebay. Had the Spidey figure been single carded ,I would have probably just grabbed that instead of the two pack.I'm not a big fan of the Vulture figure. He's a little cooler once you have him in-hand but overall it's still pretty "meh"  . If the small write up on the back Is any indication of the upcoming film's plot ,I'm underwhelmed.Vulture wants the worlds most powerful technology ,but then again doesn't everyone?He's just gonna have to wait in line for the n

Birthday Pick Up

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I picked this up today at Target with a little birthday cash  received over the weekend.I'm not crazy about Vultures new look but I'm digging Spideys.I'm really not up to speed  on  current pop culture but there appears to be another Spider-Man film on the horizon?This time he'll be going up against a  Cobra Strato Viper...I mean ...Vulture!

My Top 20 Action Figures #1

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This... ...this... ...this... and this.. ...was all It took to get me hooked on  this... ...which,ultimately ,led me to really,really wanting this! #1 Mattel Secret Wars Captain America As much as I loved G.I. Joe as as a kid,the harsh reality was that they were just filling the void Marvel couldn't, with their lack of a mainstream cartoon presence.I will go to the grave a Marvel fan.The seemingly endless amount of brightly costumed characters,universes,affiliations and plot twists was enough to reel me In not only at an early age,but now as an adult .To me ,Captain America will always be the face of Marvel.I had a couple Secret Wars figures as a kid.Captain America,Spider-Man(red and black) and Dr.Doom ,but Captain America was  and still Is my favorite!

My Top 20 Figures 5-2

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I've told this story before so I'll keep It short.Arak was a part of a massive X-Mas gift I received as a kid in Puerto Rico.I'm thinking my mom and dad thought they were MOTU ,but that's besides the point.I pretty much got the whole line that X-Mas.They jokingly put the figures in a box that originally contained silverware.So the joke was on me that year as my older brother and sisters all told me I was getting spoons and forks for X-Mas,lol! I knew they weren't MOTU when I saw them but loved them just the same.Arak was my favorite of the bunch.That memory coupled with the amazing condition of this figure easily makes it a top 5 in my collection.     #5 ARAK  Lost World of Warlord  Who doesn't love the Sarge?As a kid,this was the one I always wanted ,but had to settle for the Triple T tank  Sarge.It's a shame that If I ever wanted to track down his missing baton,I'd probably have to take out a loan to afford It. For one stinkin' ,tiny baton

Top 10 That DID NOT Make The Cut

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Like I stated before,this was a tough top 20 to put together.It's like asking someone which kid they love more.I truly love all of my action figures for one reason or another.But not all of them fit into a top 20.So the 10 figures you see below are personal favorites that did not make the top 20 list.They were considered,but ultimately got booted off the island.   

My Top 20 Figures 10-6

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We've reached the top 10 mark.The closer I get to number one ,the harder this gets.Especially when I have so many Marvel Universe figures and vintage  that I'm fond of .I'm sure one or two will sneak their way onto my top 5,but for now we look at figures 10 thru 6! It's rare that I find something I'm currently hunting for discounted or In a bargain bin.But,this actually happened----once!Years back I paid my local card shop a visit .The nice thing about this place was the variety of things they carried. Everything from sports cards  to  video games and vintage action figures .Pretty pricey,though.Walking up and down the aisles i stumbled across a torn and tattered cardboard box with a shoddy  "Everything Is $1" sign taped to one of the flaps.I took a quick glance and realized why everything In that box was so cheaply priced.A bunch of incomplete happy meal toys and figures.The box also contained some MOTU vehicles,but most were cracked and incomplete

My Top 20 Figures 15-11

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TMNT Movie Foot Soldier has always been one of my favs.Not so much on the strength of the film ,though.In fact,I prefer my TMNT Foot Soldiers to be more ninja like.What drew me to this figure was it's generic guerrilla-military  design. Plus,It's got a certain durable chunkiness to it.With over 15 points of articulation (including waist and wrist),It's super pose-able. You want guns?We've got guns!The two he's equipped with In the pic below as well as one on his right leg In a holster.And just for good measure,he's also got a knife holster with removable knife on the backside of his belt.He holds them all nicely,too.As a kid I would have totally  recreated his backstory,making him a stand alone commando type bad ass.Just a great figure that works. #15 TMNT   Movie Foot Soldier I love the classic super hero vibe this Triton figure gives off.Something about a heroic green amphibious humanoid that just makes sense.I must admit to not knowing a whole lot abo

My Top 20 Figures

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Time for a countdown peoples.I figured,my birthday Is 5 days away ,so why not   do this In installments,revealing the number one figure on the 20th!Now these aren't just figures that I'm crushing on currently.These are figures that have stood the test of time,mainstays that I refuse to get rid of  because of how much I dig them and what they mean to me.Lets get things started with figure #20.... Captain Phasma just barely made #20 on the list.The off to the side cape ,the personal blaster and all around aura the figure gives off on display, got her on this list.She really Is just an awesome figure.Plus,what could be better than a chromed out Storm trooper? #20 Captain Phasma If you look closely,you'll see dust starting to collect on Soundwave's shoulders.A testament to how long he's been on display .My Mashers Soundwave ain't going nowhere any time soon.This G1 accurate rendition of  everybody's favorite Decepticon Is ,imo,the best figure to come out

Random Vintage

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G.I. Joe ARAH - Chuckles

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G.I. Joe has long been off my radar ,since Retaliation I think.The last Joe I can remember picking up was the 50th Ann. Commando Snake Eyes.A remake of the popular POC  Snake Eyes.Both figures look exactly the same but the quality of the remake seemed  a bit off.That,coupled with the TRU exclusivity  really killed the franchise for me.I've been  G.I. Joe'd out for a couple of years now.Lately, I've been trying to find a way to rekindle that childhood love I had for G.I. Joe ,but find myself coming  up short  In the process.So I'm going to press the reset button.From now on,my Joe collecting will draw inspiration from what Is probably my fondest memory of  the overall franchise.The Rise of Cobra! JUST KIDDING LOL!!! Just below Is  what has to be my biggest,most best-est G.I. Joe  moment of  all time!The animated film,G.I. Joe :The Movie!Not only would this be a full length feature film ,but lots of the new characters would be making their first animated debuts!I mea

TMNT Mega Bloks - Bebop (Villain Pack)

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I've finally reached the end of my TMNT Mega Bloks rope.This Is the Bebop Villains Pack set that comes with Bebop and three Foot Soldiers.     You gotta hand It to Mega Bloks for creating  such  cool little articulated figures .It's amazing to me that something so tiny can be engineered to fit so well together and work!Seriously,If Mega Bloks created a 3 3/4 figure in this same manor,It would totally work!Imagine the fun customizers would have. It could be something like Mashers but without all the goofy ports. Baby Foot Soldiers!Everyone's favorite elongated skulled purple alien ninja!  I didn't think I was gonna dig the sewer plumbing display stands too much but man ,I fucking love em!The little action shot portraits are just awesome to look at.Mega Bloks has a way of making you forget that these are lego esque children's building blocks.I decided to get creative and add a second floor to this display.  Check this shit out!