Tag Archives: Toys

Suck it von Doom!

Nick’s Summer diorama featured a super-villain Jeopardy tournament sponsored by the Red Skull, Arnim Zola running the computers and Dr. Victor von Doom as the host. The contestants were Boba Fett, Darkseid and comic-relief villain Dr. Klaw. I think Captain America … Continue reading

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Hi diddly ho neighborino!

My Lego attempt isn’t perfect, but the Lord says to love thy neighbor. Shut up Flanders! Okaly dokally doo!

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Moxie having a faerie jam

A lovely thank-you photo from Moxie via her mom Kate. Two weekends ago we all caught up, had pizza and scored a belated Christmas present while I gave Kate a pair of shirts I had been holding on to for … Continue reading

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There can only be one!

Playmobil’s random series six has arrived but it’s only the dude characters. I scored one because the minimal amount to put on a credit card at Terra Toys is $5 so I threw this guy in while buying another for a … Continue reading

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Still got it with Legos, Chapter 2

Another trip to the Lego Store where I discovered there’s a brick shortage. I blame the movie but the manager said it was due to the holidays. Still I managed to get some cool pieces in a cup with my … Continue reading

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Still got it with Legos!

My OCD and Creative Itch had to be scratched last week when I walked by the Lego Store. I blame not getting to finish the spaceship I was trying to build when we went to the Lego Movie a couple weekends earlier. … Continue reading

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Hopefully this will get a sequel like the movie

Somebody (or somebodies) made Lego versions of bands mostly from the Nineties. The article says they’re my favorites. Ummm, maybe one. The rest I’m OK with and several I would rather stab my ears with knitting needles before enduring their … Continue reading

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Lego fitness club

The Austin Lego Store is displaying a fitness club or gym created from scratch by a local user group It’s pretty impressive. There’s a rock-climbing wall, a pool, tennis court, common exercise gear and the best touch is on the … Continue reading

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The Lego Movie: Must See

For once, a movie based upon a well-loved toy isn’t an 80-minute commercial or a Michael Bay piece of crap! Pardon my cynicism but the Lego brand isn’t tied to anything decent if you watch the Cartoon Network, see Ninjago and Chima. The premise begins … Continue reading

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Baby please leave the biker…

…leave the biker, break his heart.” – Fountains of Wayne, 1996 The new 2014 lines are out and here’s one I couldn’t resist getting. A co-worker who originates from Germany (home of Playmobil) said the motorcycle is inaccurate because the … Continue reading

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This year’s piece of Austin to die, Toy Joy

Twenty years ago, I recall Doc took me by this place within my first couple months in Austin along with Amy’s Ice Cream and Dragon’s Lair. It is (or was) a great store to buy little items for parties, trophies … Continue reading

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“Obscure” Action Figures are coming!

I use the quotes around the term because some of these characters have appeared as McFarlane or other brands. These upcoming figures are likely to be modeled after the Star Wars 3 3/4″  (9.5 cm) toys Kenner succeeded with despite Fisher Price … Continue reading

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Tiny Elvis’ Las Vegas Adventure Book

By the time you’re reading this, the plane should be in the air or we’ve arrived for what is my ninth trip to Las Vegas. Woo hoo! I thought the day would never come with how long the Summer of … Continue reading

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More fun with Legos

A favorite little activity I love to do at the Lego Store is go through the build-your-own-figures bin and try to create three funny people with the random pieces found there. It’s a great treat kids for a mere $10 … Continue reading

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