Monthly Archives: November 2014

DST Bluntman and Chronic Figures out soon

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Sources close to us mention that the Bluntman and Chronic figures by Diamond Select/EMCE are set to arrive soon, maybe in time for Christmas. The set even includes the C*ck-Knocker, a character which is way, way down on my “characters played by Mark Hamill that i want in 8″ format” list.

Still, I’m happy for the fans and to see yet another property get the Mego format and it looks EMCE did a nice job as usual,  I wish it all the success in the world if only to see Diamond/EMCE take more risks with the 8″ format. *cough* Black Dynamite *cough*

Also, you just know these things will make their way into every scene of the next season of “Comic Book Men”….
You can pre-order all these figures at Entertainment Earth.

Websites: Gabriel Lone Ranger Archive

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Plaidstallions hosts the web’s most comprehensive gallery of Gabriel Lone Ranger toys. It’s actually a bit bittersweet seeing as this line needs to be celebrated more, there should be dozens of websites talking about it.

Figures, outfits, playsets, foreign variants, it’s all here at the Gabriel Lone Ranger Archive. Always actively seeking submissions of items they don’t have, spread the love!

Toy Show Alert: Two Shows in Toronto this weekend

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It’s a busy weekend if you’re a South Central Ontario resident (like me)

First the Annual Toronto Toy Show is Sunday

Sunday, November 23, 2014

The Toronto Collectors Show
The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON, Hall 2
Hours: 10 am – 4 pm

Admission: $12, Kids 6-12: $4, under 6: free

This used to be THE toy show when I was younger, in fact it was the first toy show I ever attended in 1986. It’s kind of faded from it’s former glory but I still find some deals there.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

East End ToyCon

Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax, Ontario

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm
Admission $5, kids 10 and under free
for more info email eastendtoycon@gmail.com

A toy show in Durham Region (about 20 minutes east of Toronto proper) this one holds hope for me, as I know of at least two dealers going who bring some really decent vintage, plus it’s so close to my house I could show up in my bathrobe.

Cancelled Lines: Playing Mantis Action Jackson Wave 3

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I swear that I was the only guy who liked this line when it was available and I still stand by how fun it was. The Playing Mantis reboot of Action Jackson proposed third wave of figures would have included an Animal Wrangler (complete with rubber snakes), a parachutist (that worked) and a WW2 soldier and FRIGGING JEEP!

Sadly, it was all for naught, PM closed it’s doors not long after. The wonderful woman who ran their message boards gave me the AJ catalog for all of this but it’s lost to bottomless pit that is my filing cabinet….

Weep with me!