Don’t listen to the rumors, I am still here! I took a hiatus for the last 10 days and virtually disappeared from the digital side of life. Christmas is the one time of year that I actually kick back and relax. Being self-employed, vacations are a rarity, but no one else is working over the Christmas […]
Merry Christmas everyone!
“Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We’re all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We’re gonna press on, and we’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f**king Kaye. And when […]
DC Universe LEGO Super Heroes sets are here!
Look what Santa delivered a little early this year… Superman vs. Power Armor Lex Catwoman Catcycle City Chase These sets will be under our Christmas tree, but it took some serious willpower to not tear them open and grab those minifigs. I predict my kids are going to wonder why their Batman and Superman figures […]
The Great Comic Book Purge of 2011
When I was a kid, many eons ago, I collected comic books. Every week, I would beg my mom to drive me to Joe’s Comics and proceed to spend my entire allowance on comics. The mid-80’s were my collecting heyday and at that time, there was a growing industry of independent comics trying to cash […]
Action Figure Nativity Scene
Reis O’Brien over at “Hey Look At My Toys!” is hosting a fun action figure nativity contest to get all of us into the true spirit of Christmas. Here’s my entry… Be sure to check out the contest to see all the great photos, and while you’re there, cast your vote. Number 2 is a […]
GI Joe and Star Wars Toy Haul
Oh Craigslist, how do I love thee? I have been stocking the shelves for the long cold winter ahead, and made a big purchase of 80’s toys today. How big? Well, it almost didn’t fit in my car… Six large boxes full of toys! Let’s see what was inside… There was quite a variety of […]