I have a confession: I’ve been going a little ape lately. Like many collectors, my particular focus tends to ebb and flow. Collecting vintage Batman items is a constant, but the last couple of years had me seeking out apes, gorillas, and chimps — even more so than usual. I just can’t get enough monkeys! Sure, I’ve […]
This week’s assignment from the League: Shelf Expression
The last few weeks has seen the responses to the League of Extraordinary Bloggers‘ weekly challenge slow down quite a bit, so I think it’s time we got back to basics with a quick and easy photo assignment. I’d like to open this up to non-bloggers who might use Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram as their social media of […]
This week’s assignment from the League: James, Jimmy, Jimbo…
Recently, the League of Extraordinary Bloggers got to know Jack and Joe, and this week we’ll continue with one last J-name and discuss… — James, Jimmy, Jimbo… — Once you put up a post on your site, add a comment below with the URL so everyone knows where to find it. Remember to include links to your fellow League members in […]
It was always G.I. Joe for me
Of all the amazing toy lines that came from the 80’s there is really only one that I claim to be “mine” — G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero. The action figures and vehicles Hasbro produced from 1982-1985 were all that occupied my young brain at the time. Sure, I had Star Wars toys, and […]
This week’s assignment from the League: Yo Joe!
Last week, the League of Extraordinary Bloggers got to know Jack, and this week, we’re going to discuss another all-American name… — Yo Joe! — Once you put up a post on your site, add a comment below with the URL so everyone knows where to find it. Remember to include links to your fellow League members in your […]
This week’s assignment from the League: You don’t know Jack
Last week, the League of Extraordinary Bloggers asked, “would you rather…” Your assignment this week is inspired by the return to television of one of my favorite characters… — You don’t know Jack. (Bauer, Sparrow, Skellington, Burton, Tripper, Kirby, Nicholson, Black… there are quite a few to choose from.) — Once you put up a post on your site, add […]