Category Archives: Toys

The awesome world of Toys!

Check out what I got in the mail from Amsterdam!

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Steve

My friends who live in Amsterdam sent me the English links from the Rijks Museum to score these special Playmobil sets based upon famous paintings! Above is The Nightwatch by none other than Rembrandt. Stealth was not the plan as you … Continue reading →

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LEGO 2: Must See (Great Sequel too)

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Steve

The long-awaited sequel to The LEGO Movie finally arrived, we saw it on the opening weekend and it sadly tanked. It’s not why my review is way, way overdue…it’s playing at the discount theater and I think you buy LEGO 2 on … Continue reading →

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1959: Barbie makes her debut

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Steve

A good place to start on the history of this iconic doll is its own episode on The Toys That Made Us which is also intertwined with the Mattel Corporation’s story. There’s another show on Hulu with the words “tiny waist” in … Continue reading →

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New shirt for Colby

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Steve

In anticipation of Fragile Rock’s new, upcoming album…and I got sucked into Hot Topic, my Emo Muppet Colby got a new shirt. You can see he’s a big fan of Stranger Things. I really wanted one of Eleven for me but … Continue reading →

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Creative Brick Builder helps out in making another starfighter

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Steve

This weekend, our favorite used Lego place had a sale. All the Lego bricks you can fit in a box for the great price of $3.99! As much as we love the (official) Lego Store way down at the Barton … Continue reading →

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My new Hello Kitty Chucks

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Steve

Somara gave me the green light to buy these limited edition Chucks from Converse.com as a birthday present to myself. I should’ve acted faster since my size (US 11 Men) were already gone when I bought them; I can handle … Continue reading →

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Spaceship! Spaceship! Spaceship!

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Steve

The cheaper souvenir I bought from Brick Fiesta was this shirt paying tribute to Lego’s 40th anniversary with the Space sets. It’s not Benny though, this astronaut’s helmet is intact. Lego has come a long way. Now the faces have … Continue reading →

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Brick Fiesta 2018 in San Antonio

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Steve

The annual Brick Fiesta was held in San Antonio this year (it will be back in Austin next Summer) and since any kind of vacation we’re taking will probably be scheduled around 2019, so we took a quick weekend trip … Continue reading →

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Congratulation to all the grads!

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Steve

Found this set at Creative Brick Builders but bought it twice because I wanted one for me and shipped another to my niece who recently graduated from Iowa State. A little Adobe PhotoShop® to put a year to since I … Continue reading →

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My first Star Wars figure, the 40th anniversary edition

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Steve

Star Wars may have turned 40 last but it took another whole year before Kenner cranked out the first 12 figures. For reasons I don’t remember I chose a bad guy. As my brother and I accumulated more alongside Fisher … Continue reading →

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Nixon’s baaaaaaaack!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Steve

I recently acquired someone’s (mostly) complete set of Futurama action figures. This one is a favorite because Billy West’s impression of Tricky Dick has always been hilarious. The writers often went after phrases and words that brought out 37th’s presidents jowly … Continue reading →

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The Toys That Made Us, part one

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Steve

I discovered and got on the bandwagon late with this show, I wholeheartedly admit it. However, it was so great, I’ve watched all four episodes TWICE since I love toys, even at my advanced age. Not just playing with them but … Continue reading →

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Spider-Gwen action figure!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Steve

Marvel’s toy licensee finally made a new run of Spider-Gwen figures and I scored mine from Rogues Gallery. Gwen Stacy is a favorite because the team behind the character and story line have done more than just reverse the genders … Continue reading →

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Where’s my muuuuuuuuuug?

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Steve

A very awesome gift from my friends out East! A Lego-compatible mug that I need to decorate later. Currently, I have the Where’s-My-Pants guy on the side looking for his recently pressed slacks.

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Ninjago: Worth Seeing, more than a crass commercial

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Steve

This was Somara’s pick at the discount theater. I was reluctant because I’ve watched some of the TV version on Cartoon Network and it’s boring. It’s an extended toy commercial worse than the Eighties crap which didn’t even try to … Continue reading →

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