I have a bit of a drawer fetish. You can never have enough drawers, but you have to fill them all with treasures. Here is one drawer of mine overflowing with GI Joe action figures. I don’t collect these anymore but I just can’t bring myself to part with them yet. These figures embody my […]
The Black Hole Action Figures
I have vague memories of seeing Disney’s The Black Hole as a kid, but remember almost nothing about it except for the robots. VINCENT and the evil red robot, Maximillian, stayed with me for many years, but I still can not tell you one thing about the movie’s plot. There was probably a black hole […]
FOR SALE: Dukes of Hazzard action figures by Mego
The Duke boys must be out somewhere with Cooter, but the rest of the gang is here and ready to move on to a new place. These figures are in great condition with tight joints. Boss Hogg is missing his hat, and Roscoe is missing his hand, and that arm doesn’t want to move at […]
James Bond 007 figures by Gilbert Toys
While some people might be complaining about who will be the next 007, for me, it will always be the original. The first Bond movie I remember seeing in the theater was Moonraker, starring Roger Moore, and I’ve enjoyed Daniel Craig’s tenure, but when I think of the character of James Bond, only one actor […]
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 […]
DIY: Make a backdrop for better action figure photography
Photographing action figures is a whole lot cheaper than hiring models, and you don’t have to put up with any prima donnas. One of my favorite aspects of collecting action figures is creating backdrops and photographing them. You learn something new every time you stage one of these miniature photo shoots — where to place the lighting […]