The Toy Museum: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

December Vlog 2011

Wow, made the vid, then almost forgot to post it. Nice.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Burger King Kids Carnival Toys

Sorry about the lack of content of late, I am really being ultra lazy, and it feels great! I did make this video though, so there! I also have just crossed into this strange realm of toys reviewing toys, Hmmm. I doubt these Burger King Carnival toys will be super popular without Movie or TV show tie-ins, but they are still kind of fun. The Gong makes for a nice accessory to Mumm-Ra. The little ski-ball flipper is kind of neat for the desk too.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Thundercats Ban-Dai 6 Inch Classic Mumm-Ra

Yeah... That comic pretty much sums it up. Great figure, shorter, missing a sword. I'm actually okay with them shrinking the classics line now, instead of half way through the line later. I just wish they did 8" Mumm-Ra instead of Tygra. Oh well, that is the beast of toy collecting.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Alvin and the Chipmunks Chip-Wrecked 8 McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Review 2011

I have always been a fan of singing chipmunks, call me crazy I know. As a group, this McDonald's collection is pretty fun to play with. This Video takes a look at all 8 toys; Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette toys. And what is with the Raisons?

Sunday, December 11, 2011

The Original AJ's Toy Boarders Review

On my desk today are the awesome Toy Boarders from the Original AJ! These small green plastic figures are a witty play off of classic Army men, to celebrate something besides war. When you think about it, its pretty smart, add some wheels to the base of an army man, and you get a Skateboard!

Each pack of 24 has 8 spiffy Skaters in 8 stuntacular poses. My Favorite is "Pushing" guy, cause he kind of looks like me :)(

I have had lots of fun with these guys the last week or so. They are perfect desk toys to start. Anytime a phone call runs long, or an idea is burnt out, I trick one of these guys around the desk.

Solid all around, my only complaint would be slightly tip-able on some of the molds, and; Where are the skater chicks? Skating is not just a guy thing these days in my town. I hear there will be some Surfers and Snowboarders, so maybe we will see them then. If you would like to know more, check out the mothership at http://toyboarders.com/

And of course, enjoy my feature play time with them...

Thursday, December 08, 2011

Batman with Torn Tights

You can't get any more basic than this Batman in torn tights. Another Grocery Outlet gem, Batman here comes with... well, nothing but a torn up costume. I am assuming the factory made about one billion of them, as every year at this time, another block of Batman figures like this one, are thrown up on the shelves. I will take it though. Maybe I will run into a situation where I need a less then spiffed up Batman.

He is of the same style as this Silver suit/cape Batman I found a few years back. I like how the fabric cape is draped around his shoulders and neck. Although, it bounces around a little more, then the normal neck capes.