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Shoulder Pads

Shoulder Pads

The shoulder pads here look like an 80’s dress to me.

March 15, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Law & Order

Law & Order

I’m a dog person. So I couldn’t really resist by a new GI Joe that came with a puppy. In this case, the GI Joe Renegades version of Law & Order. Well, his card says he’s the Renegades version. I really think he’s more of an update to the vintage figure. In Renegades, Law’s character […]

March 14, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Wings

Name That…Wings

  These aren’t Da Vinci.

March 13, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Springfield Speaks Winner!

Springfield Speaks Winner!

And the winner of the Springfield Speaks contest is Brent Brown. If you get a a chance, check out his site. Lots of cool toy stuff there! BrentBrown.com Once again, huge thanks to Figure of the Day for making this contest possible. Remember to visit them every day as you never know what they’ll have […]

March 12, 2012 | By | Reply More
Name That…Good Evening 2

Name That…Good Evening 2

Sadly, my own profile is more similar to this than I’d like to admit.

March 8, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Lifeline

Lifeline

  I’ve never had any of the medic figures for GI Joe, so it was about time to get one. This week I’m checking out the newest incarnation of Lifeline, from the 30th Anniversary collection. Appearance: You know this is one of those figures I’d normally shy away from. I prefer my figures in earth […]

March 7, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Bunny

Name That…Bunny

My mom ate the ears off my Easter Bunnies as a kid.

March 6, 2012 | By | Reply More
Name That…Pin Head

Name That…Pin Head

Pin Head scares the crap out of me. This guy, not as much.

March 1, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
O-Ring Replacement for Old School GI Joes

O-Ring Replacement for Old School GI Joes

Okay. This should be a review, but I scratched my cornea this weekend in a series of events that’s way too involved to go into here. Needless to say, my vision is slightly blurry today. So instead I present this small PSA. Last year I was wanting to rehabilitate some of my older o-ring GI […]

February 29, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Big Gun

Name That…Big Gun

You can never have too much fire power.

February 28, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Springfield Speaks Contest (Part 3)

Springfield Speaks Contest (Part 3)

Figure of the Day has returned as a contest sponsor to TVFT, and I have to say I couldn’t be happier to bring everybody a chance to win a really great set of GI Joe figures. The theme of this set is Cobra. Packed with some favorite army builders and a couple of updates to […]

February 27, 2012 | By | 13 Replies More
Name That…Bumpy Bear

Name That…Bumpy Bear

This is not the Snuggle Bear.

February 23, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Cobra HISS Driver

Cobra HISS Driver

I love the vintage HISS and HISS Driver. However, in the latest contest photo you may have noticed this update to the HISS driver lurking in the background.  He comes to us via the 30th Anniversary HISS. (Not the Crimson one.)  Appearance: Much like the other 30th Anniversary GI Joe Figures, this Hiss Driver is […]

February 22, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Blue Bling

Name That…Blue Bling

White Gold. Yellow Gold. Blue Gold?

February 21, 2012 | By | Reply More
Springfield Speaks Contest (Part 2)

Springfield Speaks Contest (Part 2)

Figure of the Day has returned as a contest sponsor to TVFT, and I have to say I couldn’t be happier to bring everybody a chance to win a really great set of GI Joe figures. The theme of this set is Cobra. Packed with some favorite army builders and a couple of updates to […]

February 20, 2012 | By | 20 Replies More
Face/Off Season 2: Advice for Reality Show Contestants

Face/Off Season 2: Advice for Reality Show Contestants

It’s no secret that Mrs. Nerd and I are reality TV junkies. Last year SyFy captured our interest with their newest reality entry, Face/Off. This spin on the typical “last person standing” show revolves around folks exhibiting their skills with special effects make up. Back for a second season, it’s obvious that SyFy has a monstrous […]

February 17, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Triangle

Name That…Triangle

This is more of a deluxe figure. Sort of.  

February 16, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Springfield Speaks Contest (Part 1)

Springfield Speaks Contest (Part 1)

Figure of the Day has returned as a contest sponsor to TVFT, and I have to say I couldn’t be happier to bring everybody a chance to win a really great set of GI Joe figures. The theme of this set is Cobra. Packed with some favorite army builders and a couple of updates to […]

February 15, 2012 | By | 18 Replies More
Name That…Saw

Name That…Saw

This could be from one of Jigsaw’s traps.  

February 14, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Doc

Name That…Doc

The children, Marty. Something has to be done about the children.

February 9, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More