Category Archives: Toys

The awesome world of Toys!

Twelve years of marriage

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Steve

With some help from a vendor at Brick Fiesta, I modified our Lego avatars to join the out-of-stock, business-card holder. Not sure which language it’s aimed at. The darned thing only comes with three Es, two Ss and one U … Continue reading →

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In honor of their return…

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Steve

…I give you Lego Rick and Morty! Tonight they kick off their second season on Adult Swim with more whacky adventures across time, space, reality and unprotected liquor cabinets. I know Morty wears a yellow shirt but Lego doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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D&D with Lego Minifigs!

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Steve

These people playing at Dragon’s Lair the other night were generous enough to let me take a photo. It’s not a terribly original idea (I find these more useful with Star Wars) but the Unicorn Lady with the staff (wizard?) and … Continue reading →

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Lego Superheroes joke

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Steve
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Edible Legos

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Steve

This is a project for the near future but not until housesitting season is over and we’re home more.

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RIP Horst Brandstätter, key player behind Playmobil

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Steve

Rough week at Picayune, my site turning into a dreadful obituary section which used to be the easy money for newspapers alongside the want ads. A friend brought up this news because I guess poor Mr. Brandstätter wasn’t that important or … Continue reading →

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Lego Office Space

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Steve

Yeah…Metalbeard, I’m gonna’ need you to come in on Saturday…okay, yeah…oh, and have you received the new guidelines for the TPS cover sheets…I’ll send it to you right away…yeah, great.

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French artist having fun with Lego Minifigs

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Steve

Today, all the toys I love to collect, show off, mash up and spot around the world have graduated from being a mere tag to their own Category on the site. Plus they have three distinct subcategories: Legos, Playmobil and … Continue reading →

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The three pirate sisters!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Steve

Since the Lowrys are in town, I ran out to Terra Toys to make customized female pirates for Ethan and Kelly’s three daughters. You rarely see them in toy form, even Playmobil is guilty of focusing the girl lines toward … Continue reading →

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Where’s my pennnnnnncils?

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Steve

Another fun kit from the Lego Store because I don’t think they offer anything for May Day (aka Labor Day everywhere else), Memorial Day, Flag Day or the Fourth of July. I also modified the figures to showcase my missing pants … Continue reading →

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