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Announcer

Matthew — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:33:56 +0000

My love of toys extends far beyond the reaches of my basement…and thanks to the wonderful invention called ‘the internet’, I am able to purchase toys from regions I never would have dreamed of when I was young. These toys for example were picked up from a seller in Japan of all places.
This line-up features the tri-color set of the figure named ‘The Announcer’, from the Kinkeshi release of figures. These rubbery figures served as the precursor to the popular United States toy release called M.U.S.C.L.E. Men. I love the detail and emotion in this figure, and think the three colors work well when photographed together.

Matthew — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:36:59 +0000

Star Wars + Garbage Pail Kids = Amazing Picture! Honestly, this picture combines my two favorite hobbies (not to mention two of my favorite toys to be released for those hobbies!). I absolutely LOVE this Rancor, and am proud to have this rare, and wonderful character from the SW toyline in my collection!

Matthew — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:14:52 +0000

Favorite. Toy. Ever.
So anyone who knows me well at all knows that I’m a complete freak when it comes to collecting. And the one thing I collect more than anything else is Garbage Pail Kids. The toys above were released in 1986 by Topps, Inc. in an effort to capitalize on the popularity of the sticker sets. These toys are extremely rare in the ‘mini-figure’ subculture – and depending on the color, they can fetch quite a high price! This picture showcases over 15 different ‘Alice Island’ sculpts (I have over 20 different!) from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Fun Fact: The picture above is the most extensive documented collection of this particular sculpt, and is valued at over $2300.00! Too bad I ain’t sellin’! ;)
For more information, hit up my reference site here: Garbage Pail Kids: Cheap Toys

Matthew — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:05:42 +0000

Ahhh…more toys. I just LOVE photographing toys. These three greenies are from the ‘Monster In My Pocket‘ release from the 90’s. I was trying to get my lightbox setup just right and thought these little figures would provide a good subject matter…I think it turned out okay.

Matthew — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:45:02 +0000

Those of you who know me are well aware of the fact that I collect EVERYTHING. This little guy just happens to be one of the numerous mini-figure toylines in my collection. Technically speaking, you are looking at a Super Deformed Kinkeshi from Japan (with his weapon attached!). This was taken in my lightbox while I was experimenting with a black background as opposed to the standard white.