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TVFT’s Name That…Props to My Peeps

TVFT’s Name That…Props to My Peeps

I know the first thought is “Inspector Gadget”. That would be incorrect. And also way to easy.

April 13, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Malakili Madness

Malakili Madness

When Errex sent in his review of the new version of Malakili, I thought it would be a great chance to look back at the other versions, as well. Considering his limited screen time, it’s pretty amazing this overweight zoo keep has had three figures. Check them all out: Current Version POTF2 Version Vintage Version

April 11, 2010 | By | Reply More
Malakili (Rancor Keeper POTF2)

Malakili (Rancor Keeper POTF2)

In the nineties, Hasbro decided that the time was right to bring Star Wars figures back to the world. In hindsight, that was probably a great decision. The original Star Wars generation had reached an age where they had disposable income and were feeling nostalgic for their childhood. At this point Power of the Force […]

April 11, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Rancor Keeper (Kenner)

Rancor Keeper (Kenner)

Ironically, Kenner’s Star Wars figures are what started my figure collection back when I was wee Nerd. However, I’ve never reviewed a vintage figure on the site. I’ve review other vintage stuff, but never a Kenner 3 3/4″ figure. To continue the Rancor Keeper theme, I decided he’d be the first. You all know him. […]

April 11, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
Work Attire Homer Simpson Virtual Custom

Work Attire Homer Simpson Virtual Custom

This is my favorite Homer Simpson figure that Playmates never made. I’m not sure why they didn’t either. There were a number of standard white shirted Homer’s with slight head variations, but not this one. The head is a basic Homer head. The body is from the Donut Head Homer from one of the Treehouse […]

April 9, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Chubby Shadow

Chubby Shadow

This shadow has an obvious extra couple pounds.

April 8, 2010 | By | 4 Replies More
Bundle of Joy

Bundle of Joy

I hate taking pictures of white stuff on a white background. For that reason, I don’t do a ton of Stormtrooper reviews.  It’s also why Gordie Howe was shot on a blue background.

April 8, 2010 | By | Reply More
TVFT’s Name That….”It’s For You”

TVFT’s Name That….”It’s For You”

Red phones are normally for important people. The President or Commissioner Gordon. Those kind of people.

April 6, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Mystery Figure

Mystery Figure

My sources obtained this figure for me. However, I’m not exactly sure what it is. I’ve got an idea, but what can TVFT’s faithful readers come up with?

April 1, 2010 | By | Reply More
Star Wars “Phone Call in Senate” (E.T. Battle Pack) – April Fool’s 2010

Star Wars “Phone Call in Senate” (E.T. Battle Pack) – April Fool’s 2010

I’ve been emailing back and forth with a guy in Hong Kong for a couple of weeks regarding a couple of  foreign release only items for my collection. After seeing my email and couple of emails, he sent me a question I was shocked by. He asked if I wanted to see a picture of the […]

April 1, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
TVFT’s Name That Accessory…Rock On!

TVFT’s Name That Accessory…Rock On!

Rocky outcrop? Crystar Playset? MASK accessory? Maybe, maybe not.

March 30, 2010 | By | Reply More
War Machine -Iron Man 2 (Movie Version)

War Machine -Iron Man 2 (Movie Version)

After being truely enthralled with the comic version of War Machine, I couldn’t help but pick up the movie version of the character. The early photos and promo materials show that on screen War Machine is much like his comic book  namesake. He’s bigger and more heavily armed than the armored suit that Tony Stark wears. We […]

March 28, 2010 | By | 4 Replies More
Military Leader

Military Leader

A figure of a military leader. Patton? U.S. Grant? Pappy Boyington? You tell me.

March 25, 2010 | By | 4 Replies More
Pass Me a Wrench

Pass Me a Wrench

This is one of the coolest tool box accessories ever. Who did it come with?

March 23, 2010 | By | Reply More
Virtual Custom Professor X – WOS

Virtual Custom Professor X – WOS

I really wish the figures I used for this were more readily available. I basically photo edited the head from the Number One Stonecutter on to the Stephen Hawking figure.  It’d be pretty easy to do this one for real.

March 19, 2010 | By | Reply More
Bacon!

Bacon!

Why is this post titled Bacon!? Well, I couldn’t come up with anything else and since people on the internet like to search for bacon…

March 18, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
Take Aim

Take Aim

This looks like one serious piece of fire power. Ironically, the guy that carries it probably doesn’t even really need it.

March 16, 2010 | By | Reply More
Hero with a Hairdo

Hero with a Hairdo

This is a animation inspired hero figure. There’s just a couple of those, right?

March 11, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
War Machine – Iron Man 2

War Machine – Iron Man 2

I should start this by clarifying that this is the comic version released as part of the Iron Man 2 movie line. There should be a couple more versions coming out of the movie version of War Machine. If you’re not a big fan of Iron Man, you will want to know that this is […]

March 10, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
I’ve Got a Bone to Pick

I’ve Got a Bone to Pick

Zombie leg bone? Snack for Fluffy the three headed dog? You tell me.

March 9, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More