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Admiral Ackbar

Admiral Ackbar

You know in the last few years it seems Admiral Ackbar has been gaining in popularity. I don’t know if it’s people finally are seeing him has a brilliant strategist or Sheldon Cooper’s excellent mimicry. I’m glad for the aquatic admiral. I have to say I’ve always kind of liked Ackbar. He’s one of the […]

January 16, 2011 | By | 7 Replies More
Name That…Pity The Fool

Name That…Pity The Fool

I can say this is not Mr. T’s Mohawk.

January 13, 2011 | By | 2 Replies More
Ripper (Dreadnok)

Ripper (Dreadnok)

Ripper is the first Dreadnok in my small GI Joe collection. I just never really understood them. They are essentially an Aussie motorcycle gang. I’m sure they were styled after the baddies in the Mad Max series of films. It’s not that they aren’t entertaining, but other than a diversion what military purpose would they […]

January 12, 2011 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Silver Tray

Name That…Silver Tray

This was not stolen from Barbie’s china cabinet.

January 11, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Tough Cookie

Name That…Tough Cookie

I just like cookies. It has nothing to do with the figure.

January 6, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Rocket

Name That…Rocket

This is something I’ve wanted to use here for a long time. I just couldn’t find it. Luck of the New Year, I happened upon it while looking for something else.

January 4, 2011 | By | 4 Replies More
Name That…Big Dude

Name That…Big Dude

This is probably going to be the hardest shadow yet. It’s a fairly well known character, but this version isn’t by one of the big companies.

December 30, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Rifle

Name That…Rifle

An old fashioned looking simple rifle. How many toy accessory versions can there be?

December 28, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Stompin’ Boots

Name That…Stompin’ Boots

I think this shadow looks like a fire fighter. This should be an easy one.

December 23, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Green Phone

Name That…Green Phone

This accessory reminds me of a cell phone that I used to own.

December 21, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Robed Shadow

Name That…Robed Shadow

Yes, this shadow is wearing a robe.

December 16, 2010 | By | 5 Replies More
Name That…Wookie Sash

Name That…Wookie Sash

I think there are a couple of right answers for this one.

December 14, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Ladybot

Name That…Ladybot

This shadow reminds me of Rosie, the Jetson’s maid.

December 9, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Pointy Thing

Name That…Pointy Thing

I don’t think anybody can tell you what this accessory is suppose to represent.

December 7, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Right On Dude

Name That…Right On Dude

Sometimes I don’t know what to write for these. This is one of those occasions.

December 2, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Boil, Boil

Name That…Boil, Boil

I thought I’d brew up an easy one for this week. Actually, I was supposed to do this around Halloween, oh well.

November 30, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Tripwire (GI Joe)

Tripwire (GI Joe)

This is one of those figures that doesn’t seem to be getting much love. He’s still warming the pegs at local discount stores here for around $3. Tripwire is the mine sweeper of the GI Joe team. Armed with a metal detector, he’d go out and search for mines. Sad to say, but you don’t […]

November 28, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Shake a Tail Feather

Name That…Shake a Tail Feather

Happy Thanksgiving to the US folks!

November 25, 2010 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Bottled Tower of Cheese

Name That…Bottled Tower of Cheese

It’s as if Superman and Wallace and Gromit have merged continuities.

November 23, 2010 | By | 3 Replies More
Classic Iron Monger

Classic Iron Monger

I fell for it. Normally, I can see repaints coming a mile off. In the case of the Classic Iron Monger, I missed it.

November 20, 2010 | By | 4 Replies More