Random toy thread!

*BigApple3AM* · 11-18-2005, 09:25 PM

I figured most of the people that hit the general discussion don't care about toys, so I thought it'd be nice to have a general toy thread here, especially for toy lines that take a lot from the TMNT like Toxic Crusaders, Ghostbusters, Biker Mice, Bucky O'hare, Earthworm Jim, etc... Or toy lines that TMNT took elements from like Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, etc...

Just to talk about random toys in general including random bits from the Ninja Turtle line as well as long as it doesn't fall under something in the stickied topics, or Post your finds/buys, and take pics of random toys in your collection. If the mods think this is a bad idea then feel free to close the thread.... but you'll make baby Jesus cry

Thought I'd post this to start it out:

Funny similarities

**Jester** · 11-18-2005, 09:32 PM

Let's not forget the same skulpt used for multiple figures....

*Weapon X* · 11-18-2005, 09:46 PM

Random Toy thread ehh...hmmm well here we go.

G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO.(Hasbro, 1982-1994.)

It had it all. Complex and unique characters who's back-stories leaped off the package at you with the help of the greatly written "File Cards"(written by Joe Comic writer Larry Hama). Cool heroes, awsome villains, packed with accessories, impressive poseability, 12 points on 3 3/4-inch figures!, Ninjas! The action figures alone were enough to keep you playing for hours, but the inclusion of realistic military vehicles from tanks to jeeps, and some never thought of with great detail, firing missiles, etc, playsets were a whole nother story, the two greatest, The U.S.S FLAGG for the Joes and the Terror Drome for the baddies, both giant bases that fit more figures then many kids had, with a crap load of different features that blew kids minds. It's one of the greatest toy lines of all time and a personal favorite and brought out one of the coolest characters ever, "Snake-Eyes".

Is this along the lines of whats supposed to be in this thread?

*BigApple3AM* · 11-18-2005, 10:21 PM

Yeah totally. Just talk about random toys. Post sightings that you thought were awesome, favorite figures, pics of your collections, whatever.

I too love GI Joe. They were awesome because of the size and price point you could build a plastic army that didn't suck unlike those green non poseable army men. I have a decent size collection, mostly of the older stuff, though I like the JvC,Spytroopers,VvV,DTC stuff too.

I saw this awesome Gremlins Mohawk figure from Neca's cult classics the other day, it rocks!

Neca's cult classics line rocks, wave 3 is going to include DIE HARD: JOHN MCCLANE! I've waited for a figure of Bruce Willis from that movie for what seems like ever. Finally getting one, I hope it does't suck.

I've been buying a lot of Star Wars ROTS figures, anyone else get caught up in that line with all the hype around it?

*Weapon X* · 11-18-2005, 10:27 PM

NECA is sweet, the cult classics line is really cool, love the detail put into the figures so much.

As for ROTS figures, I didn't go after everyone, but one of them that I did make sure I got was this one.

Pure goodness, sculpt, articulation, accessories, everything's great.

*BigApple3AM* · 11-18-2005, 11:32 PM

Yeah I have that figure, best Obi Wan figure probably ever. I really like the ball joint hip. I don't like the boots though, you can see the problem in that pic. The join that movies the feet isn't colored and looks tan whereas the rest of the boot is brown. It just looks funky. Otherwise he's great, and probbaly the best figure to come out of ROTS.

I also liked the VOTC line because that had more memorable characters like Luke, Han, Chewie, Lando, Leia, Darth, the droids, etc...

*Weapon X* · 11-18-2005, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ectocooler

I also liked the VOTC line because that had more memorable characters like Luke, Han, Chewie, Lando, Leia, Darth, the droids, etc...

Hell yes and there will be more VOTC style figures in '06's Saga Collection.

11-18-2005, 09:25 PM	#1
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Random toy thread! I figured most of the people that hit the general discussion don't care about toys, so I thought it'd be nice to have a general toy thread here, especially for toy lines that take a lot from the TMNT like Toxic Crusaders, Ghostbusters, Biker Mice, Bucky O'hare, Earthworm Jim, etc... Or toy lines that TMNT took elements from like Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, etc... Just to talk about random toys in general including random bits from the Ninja Turtle line as well as long as it doesn't fall under something in the stickied topics, or Post your finds/buys, and take pics of random toys in your collection. If the mods think this is a bad idea then feel free to close the thread.... but you'll make baby Jesus cry Thought I'd post this to start it out: Funny similarities

11-18-2005, 09:32 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Let's not forget the same skulpt used for multiple figures.... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

11-18-2005, 09:46 PM	#3
Weapon X Turtle Power! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,744	Random Toy thread ehh...hmmm well here we go. G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO.(Hasbro, 1982-1994.) It had it all. Complex and unique characters who's back-stories leaped off the package at you with the help of the greatly written "File Cards"(written by Joe Comic writer Larry Hama). Cool heroes, awsome villains, packed with accessories, impressive poseability, 12 points on 3 3/4-inch figures!, Ninjas! The action figures alone were enough to keep you playing for hours, but the inclusion of realistic military vehicles from tanks to jeeps, and some never thought of with great detail, firing missiles, etc, playsets were a whole nother story, the two greatest, The U.S.S FLAGG for the Joes and the Terror Drome for the baddies, both giant bases that fit more figures then many kids had, with a crap load of different features that blew kids minds. It's one of the greatest toy lines of all time and a personal favorite and brought out one of the coolest characters ever, "Snake-Eyes". Is this along the lines of whats supposed to be in this thread?

11-18-2005, 10:21 PM	#4
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Yeah totally. Just talk about random toys. Post sightings that you thought were awesome, favorite figures, pics of your collections, whatever. I too love GI Joe. They were awesome because of the size and price point you could build a plastic army that didn't suck unlike those green non poseable army men. I have a decent size collection, mostly of the older stuff, though I like the JvC,Spytroopers,VvV,DTC stuff too. I saw this awesome Gremlins Mohawk figure from Neca's cult classics the other day, it rocks! Neca's cult classics line rocks, wave 3 is going to include DIE HARD: JOHN MCCLANE! I've waited for a figure of Bruce Willis from that movie for what seems like ever. Finally getting one, I hope it does't suck. I've been buying a lot of Star Wars ROTS figures, anyone else get caught up in that line with all the hype around it?

11-18-2005, 10:27 PM	#5
Weapon X Turtle Power! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,744	NECA is sweet, the cult classics line is really cool, love the detail put into the figures so much. As for ROTS figures, I didn't go after everyone, but one of them that I did make sure I got was this one. Pure goodness, sculpt, articulation, accessories, everything's great.

11-18-2005, 11:32 PM	#6
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Yeah I have that figure, best Obi Wan figure probably ever. I really like the ball joint hip. I don't like the boots though, you can see the problem in that pic. The join that movies the feet isn't colored and looks tan whereas the rest of the boot is brown. It just looks funky. Otherwise he's great, and probbaly the best figure to come out of ROTS. I also liked the VOTC line because that had more memorable characters like Luke, Han, Chewie, Lando, Leia, Darth, the droids, etc...