Yesterday, I made the trek up to Timonium, MD for the bi-annual toy show put on by Dave Hart Shows. This is really the only real “toy show” in the DC-metro area, even though this is more a Baltimore show than DC, but we’ll take what we can get. This show had over 80 vendors with […]
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Comic Trips — my new obsession
I really must be living under a rock because I slept through the first six seasons of Comic Trips, and only recently discovered it through a link I saw on Facebook. Comic Trips is the kinder, much friendlier version of Toy Hunter (sorry Jordan!) — it’s a YouTube show that follows New Jersey-based married couple, Paul and Kat […]
The Making of Lanard’s King Kong toys
Lanard might not be the first toy company you think of when it comes to collectible toys, but their new King Kong action figures might change your mind. My favorite part of this video is when they say the toys are made for kids and collectors alike — these toys are fun and durable, while also looking great […]
What have I seen!?!
It’s been a looooong time since I’ve done one of these, but I’ve watched so many great movies and shows lately, that I just had to write up something. Needless to say, I spoil everything so be warned. Kong: Skull Island Yes! They didn’t screw it up! This was such a great big monster movie, and […]
Hake’s Auction is Infested with Hamilton’s Invaders!
Remco produced Hamilton’s Invaders toys and play sets in 1964, trying to cash in on the popularity of the giant insect genre of movies of the time. The large insect toys had pull-string motors that propelled them towards the poor blue plastic soldiers ineffectively armed with bazookas and machine guns. These toys are insanely rare, and finding them in the original […]