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Clarence Beeks

Clarence Beeks

One of my favorite comedy movies of all time is “Trading Places” with Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. It just screams 80’s buddy comedy to me. So I thought it was really great to see we are finally getting toys from this film. Taken from one of his last scenes in the film, this is […]

April 1, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Warrior Dude

Name That…Warrior Dude

I think this figure looks like he has a Transformer head. But, that’s probably just me.  

March 31, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Dark Crystal

Name That…Dark Crystal

No, not THE Dark Crystal. I wouldn’t do anything that easy. But, this one should be easy.

March 29, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
X-Men Minimate DVD 4-Pack (Part 1)

X-Men Minimate DVD 4-Pack (Part 1)

This is one of those things I’ve had for a lonnnngggg time and never quite got around to reviewing. In the first of 2 parts, I’m taking a look at two of the figures from the Marvel Minimates X-Men DVD 4 pack. This one came from Toys R Us along with a DVD of X-Men: […]

March 28, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Heroic Dude

Name That…Heroic Dude

People will be surprised by this one, as it isn’t something that I would normally use for this game.  

March 24, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
Club Hair For GI Joe

Club Hair For GI Joe

I can’t remember how I happened on this website, but I thought it interesting enough to bookmark. With new 12 inch GI Joes coming this year, I imagine (and hope) we will see a resurgence of interest in the older figures. That said, I’ve seen some vintage Action Team figures in sad shape. Have no fear, […]

March 23, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Step Up

Name That…Step Up

My first boss once told me if I wanted a raise to go stand on a paint bucket in back.

March 22, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Modern Venus De Milo

Name That…Modern Venus De Milo

The no arm look of this shadow is where I got the name.

March 17, 2011 | By | 5 Replies More
Cover Girl (GI Joe)

Cover Girl (GI Joe)

Even though I got her on clearance, thought she was ugly in the package, I was impressed with her in the end.

March 16, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Watering Can

Name That…Watering Can

No, it’s not from the Gardening Psycho figure from the Movie Maniacs line.

March 15, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
SyFy’s “Face Off” Makes Me Rethink My Career Choice

SyFy’s “Face Off” Makes Me Rethink My Career Choice

From a very early age I’ve had a fascination with movies and TV shows. Not only the shows themselves but the technical aspects of how they are made. And since I lean towards sci-fi and fantasy genres, these things typically include special effects and make up. Back in my day, there wasn’t an internet to […]

March 11, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Broken Man

Name That…Broken Man

This figure is missing a piece. Sorry.

March 10, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
DIY Comic Book Binding

DIY Comic Book Binding

Dozymuppet from the Action Figure Blues forum shares his custom hardcover comic book binding project.

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Name That…Case Closed

Name That…Case Closed

We gotta get this to the count assessors office by noon….

March 8, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Rogue & Beast Minimates

Rogue & Beast Minimates

Well, you knew if I had Gambit, I was going to have get the set with Rogue. I have to say that would have seemed like the more natural pairing for a two pack. I suppose they sell more this way. Both of these Minimates are again their 90’s versions. And I’m really okay with […]

March 7, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Garden Gnome

Name That…Garden Gnome

The pointed head and boots remind me of a gnome.

March 3, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Structure Thing

Name That…Structure Thing

No, this is not an I-beam that came with the Hulk.

March 1, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
“The Girl Who Played With Fire” & “…Kicked The Hornet’s Nest” Movie Reviews

“The Girl Who Played With Fire” & “…Kicked The Hornet’s Nest” Movie Reviews

I really intended to write these as two separate reviews. These two films came out fairly close together, and well, I just didn’t get the second one done in time. However, while  “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” stood on it’s own, the second and third parts of the Millennium Trilogy need to be seen […]

February 25, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Caped Crusader (Part 2)

Name That…Caped Crusader (Part 2)

No, it’s probably not the hero typically called the Caped Crusader.

February 24, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Skull

Name That…Skull

Alas poor Yorrick, I knew him well, Horatio. Okay.  The little stand isn’t part of this one.

February 22, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More