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TVFT Name That…Down The Drain

TVFT Name That…Down The Drain

I normally wouldn’t stoop to toilet humor….

July 27, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
“The Amazing Spiderman – The Mark of the Man-Wolf” Book & Record

“The Amazing Spiderman – The Mark of the Man-Wolf” Book & Record

I know some of the kids out there are saying, “Records?” But yes, I’m old enough to have had child hood that involved small spinning discs that were of the non-digital variety. Back in our day, this was about as interactive as entertainment got. This was long before Leap Frog and the kinds of interactive toys that are around today.

July 25, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Steampunk Shadow

Name That…Steampunk Shadow

Ok. It’s not really Steampunk. The shadow just looks it. This version of the character is not from TV or Film.

July 22, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
TVFT Name That…Head Gear

TVFT Name That…Head Gear

This one might be a little deceptive. Yeah, it probably is what you think it is. The problem is this version is fairly unique.

July 20, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Engineernerd’s 5 Favorite Android Apps

Engineernerd’s 5 Favorite Android Apps

We resisted getting “smart” phones for a long time. Why? Probably because Mrs. Nerd and I are from the generation where you only used your cell phone sparingly and didn’t see the point. A phone is for talking right?

July 16, 2010 | By | 5 Replies More
Name That…Angry Flower

Name That…Angry Flower

Somebody was recently commented they were watching this film on Twitter. And then I came across this figure when I was looking for something else.

July 15, 2010 | By | 4 Replies More
TVFT’s Name That…Step Into My Web

TVFT’s Name That…Step Into My Web

This comes from the Web Trap Spiderwoman…. You didn’t really think it would be that easy did you?

July 13, 2010 | By | 7 Replies More
Name That…Does This Coat Make My Butt Look Big?

Name That…Does This Coat Make My Butt Look Big?

This figure would be on my short list of all time favorite action figures. I should do that one of these days…

July 8, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
TVFT’s Name That…Ancient Chinese Secret

TVFT’s Name That…Ancient Chinese Secret

Ancient if you find it in the back of the fridge. The question is who’s fridge is this take out box from?

July 6, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Titanium Man – Iron Man 2

Titanium Man – Iron Man 2

Finally! Some more foes for Iron Man & War Machine are staring to show up in stores. I managed to score a Titanium Man recently.

July 4, 2010 | By | 5 Replies More
“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Film Review

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Film Review

The film is based on a trilogy of Swedish novels. They were written by Stieg Larsson, who unfortunately, passed away shortly after completing the trilogy. The novels have became world wide bestsellers. As of this writing, the third book was just released in hardcover here in the States.

July 3, 2010 | By | 5 Replies More
Name That…I’m Waiting

Name That…I’m Waiting

But what’s he waiting on? Christmas? A bus? A vote in Congress?

July 1, 2010 | By | 5 Replies More
TVFT’s Name That…Cheese Dip

TVFT’s Name That…Cheese Dip

Groo was well known for his love of cheese dip. This is sadly not from a Groo action figure.

June 29, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…”GOOOOAAALLL!”

Name That…”GOOOOAAALLL!”

This was Mrs. Nerds idea for tying into the World Cup. It was this or the Macarena.

June 24, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…”Open Wide”

Name That…”Open Wide”

I’m pretty sure this is a croc. Not 100%, but pretty sure.

June 22, 2010 | By | 4 Replies More
TVFT Name That…Caped Crusader

TVFT Name That…Caped Crusader

I realized when I was looking at this shadow, without scale reference some of these might be tougher than originally intended. Oh well. Who is this caped figure?

June 17, 2010 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Bundle of Joy

Name That…Bundle of Joy

A tightly wrapped and tied package of……?

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Name That…”Nice Pants”

Name That…”Nice Pants”

Okay, Sometimes I can’t thing of a good name for these shadows and it’s just what strikes me as funny.

June 10, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…”Piece of Cake” Part 1

Name That…”Piece of Cake” Part 1

This should be well, a piece of cake.

June 8, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Iron Monger – Iron Man 2

Iron Monger – Iron Man 2

While I was waiting for Iron Man 2 to come out, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the first film on DVD. I was surprised to find out there was a good part of that I hadn’t remembered. One thing that I didn’t forget was the battle royal at the end between Iron […]

June 6, 2010 | By | 3 Replies More