Archive for the ‘Action Figures’ Category

Mail Call

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Don’t you love getting packages in the mail? I know I do! Especially when it’s from Boneville…no it’s not a vibrator…it’s a plastic, articulated, iconic action hero…a ‘toy’ to those of you whom don’t collect and display them on your wall like I do. I was super excited because it came so quickly in the mail. Kudos to Cartoon Books for the speed delivery and who took great care in packaging and shipping my purchase. Here’s the site where you can order your very own Bone action figure, plus LOTS more.

http://www.boneville.com/

My New Girlfriend!

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

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I just received my ‘Bloody Betty’ 12 inch Zombie Action Figure by Peril Unlimited in the mail yesterday, that I ordered through www.darkfigures.com and I got to tell you I was super excited and absolutely amazed at the amount of detail the staff spent working on this action figure! Move over “The Dead” by Sideshow Collectible cause these guys know their zombies!!! I have never seen such incredible detailing in my entire life and the little body bag that it came in was absolutely genius! Not only that, but each ‘Bloody Betty’ is unique so no two zombies will ever be sculpted the same, which in my opinion makes this zombie line superior over “The Dead”. My girlfriend was so mortified she couldn’t stand to look at it, which is how I know that it’s the sickest thing I have ever spent my money on! That’s a complement by the way! She literally started doing the “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost” when I pulled it out of the body bag. I just smiled and laughed…maybe there’s something to say about people who love zombies…for me I love ’em! Gragh Brains!


Hulk Smash!

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

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As some of you may have already read in my blog, it was my birthday on Dec 02/08! A very good friend of mine came over with a present for me not too long ago and I was delighted to open it and find The Incredible Hulk Action Figure! The Hulk was to cool to keep inside the packaging, so I took him out! For those of you who don’t know me, I don’t open any of the toys that I buy or receive, unless I intend to play with it or pose it on the shelf. This Hulk figure has got to be the best looking Hulk on the market thus far. It’s sculpted by the good folks at Hasbro, which was a bit of a surprise cause he looks bang on! I really enjoyed posing him on my model train that I have set up around the Christmas tree, what better way to celebrate Christmas than with the Hulk whipping around a Christmas tree? You’ll notice that there’s cardboard under the train tracks…this is to prevent the sparks from igniting the carpet and Christmas tree. Can you imaging the train catching on fire and whipping around the tree, which would go up in smoke pretty quick cause it’s fake…plus the smell of burning plastic and paper!?! Not a very fun Christmas if you ask me. Thanks to my good buddy Mark for the gift! If you want to pick one up for yourself, here’s the link to Hasbro: www.hasbro.com
Enjoy

Zombie Christmas

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

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Ho Ho Ho Brains? Yes, well some of us are a little strange…but that’s a good thing! Keeps the ‘Normal’s’ on their toes! Just a couple of quick pics from my NEW camera! Thank you mom, you’re the best! Oh yeah, she also bought me the ‘Mall Santa Zombie’ action figure from Sideshow Collectibles that you see in the bottom picture. Check out their wide range of toys and sculptures here: www.sideshowtoy.com

Hobo vs. Cheerleader

Friday, April 17th, 2009

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Oh by the way, they’re both zombies!

Okay let’s start off with ‘The Street Prophet’ from Sideshow Collectibles. This ‘newer’ model of The Dead Series has over 30 points of articulation, life-like hair/clothing, a cardboard sign and a whole array of other little objects a Hobo might carry. But I left out my favourite, the gnawed leg of one of his victims you can make him carry. While I love the little additions, it doesn’t make up for the lack of uniqueness to the character profile.

The concept of a zombie Hobo could have been executed a bit better, though the life-like facial hair was a great touch. The body is where the Hobo seems to fall short on uniqueness. You can pull back the sleeves/jack and plainly see the joints and the different color of plastic. The clothing he’s dressed in seems drab it’s not stained or filthy like a Hobo should have. Heck, there aren’t any drops of blood on the clothing either! And lastly, the feet do not seem to bend properly? Seems that the left foot bend from side to side, where as the right bends forward and back, but not side to side? I know, I know, this seems like a dumb strike against the Hobo but when you try to pose him in different stances you’ll see what I mean. Maybe I want to turn his right foot inward while he’s gimping along instead of the left.

So how do I rate this zombie action figure from Sideshow Collectibles, well I give him 7 moans out of 10! He’s a great figure to take out of the box and pose on the shelf with all the accessories, but I wouldn’t pay the extra bucks to get the ‘Sideshow Exclusive’ for the traveling bag on a stick.

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Lurching her way toward you next is ‘Bloody Betty’ from Peril Unlimited. You can purchase a ‘bloody’ version or a ‘clean’ version, both are simply stunning. This figure also comes with realistic bimbo-bleach-blond hair, life-like cheerleader outfit and boasts over 30 points of articulation. My luck was with me when I placed the order, only to receive my ‘Bloody Betty’ in a body bag! That’s right kiddies, a little body bag! Too bad they had to stop shipping them in the bags because of the extra custom fees the buyer had to pay to have an officer ‘handle’ the item. Get your hands off my Bloody Betty buddy!

Okay, so the Bloody Betty ships in a clear ‘clam shell’ case now that’s fine, considering the money you’ll save. The sticker price is almost HALF the cost of the Hobo, including the handling fee you might have to pay! All money talk aside, this zombie action figure is definitely a gem! The face is absolutely hideous, loose skin hanging off on the sides, a dead stare and patches of hair missing from her scalp. Plus you gotta love the sexy cheerleader figure, especially when there’s mud and blood soaked stained knee-high socks. The attention to detail and care that the artist at Peril Unlimited took when crafting my Bloody Betty only added to the figures overall appeal and uniqueness. Who else would take the time to think; “What did Betty step in that got her cute little sneakers so dirty before she ate that dudes brain?” It’s that kind of thinking that really launches a company in the right direction. Even with the lack of accessories (because we really could have used some pom-poms) Bloody Betty takes my heart away and probably takes a bite out of it!

The Bloody Betty zombie action figure from Peril Unlimited bites herself an 8 and a half fingers out of 10! Individuality sets Betty aside from the Hobo, for no two will ever be crafted the same. Cost, pay half the price for a superior zombie action figure! So there you have it ‘Bloody Betty’ from Peril Unlimited beats ‘The Street Prophet’ from Sideshow Collectibles with a severed limb for victory!

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*Toys With Memories Included

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

outside CBTWhile on one of my many trips to Victoria, BC with my girlfriend, I stumbled across the coolest window display I’ve ever seen! It was at Cherry Bomb Toys located in the ‘hip’ downtown neighbourhood, that there was a diorama of Jedi Knights taking on a group of zombies. I was super excited and immediately entered the store!

‘Sweet’, is the first word that came to mind when I stepped inside Cherry Bomb Toys! The owners just recently moved to a new location and just finished setting up a brand new diorama in the window! Besides the window display, Cherry Bomb Toys has got a ton of ‘vintage’ collectibles from all generations and genera. I noticed a lot of rare and ‘hard-to-find’ collectibles all around the store. Some I had, most I wanted! The Transformer triple-changer Blitzwing was one I especially wanted and of course Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. I was taking it all in when I noticed the Doctor Who Tardis (Police Box) sitting right there in front of me, and there was the Dailek over on the other side. There were treasures all around me, from the Predator Helmet to the Star Wars ‘X-Wing’ there was an over load in my brain!

cabinet_1Set in a very ‘vintage’ atmosphere, this massive store with amazing display cases and original ‘rough-brick’ walls really set this comic store apart from the rest with its’ character. The owners, Candace & Biagio Woodward are very passionate about collectibles and are super knowledgeable about new and ‘up-and-coming’ toy release dates. I easily spent an hour in awe at the many display cases housing a very impressive collection of Transformers. My girlfriend also enjoyed the amazing collection of Strawberry Shortcake dolls and the Teddy Ruxpin stuffed animals, for you see Cherry Bomb Toys is not just for ‘big boys’ it’s for everyone of all ages! They even had a couple of bins where we could get ‘hands-on’ with some of the toys we played with back when we were kids. My Blackstar action figure got a butt-whoopin from The Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak. Good times!

Cherry Bomb Toys has something for the child in all of us and the helpful staff can take your order, or even buy your vintage collectibles. The good folks at Cherry Bomb Toys are also writing a blog! Check it out and register for new toy release information and what’s happening at the store!

Enjoy