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Funko shows off Black Butler vinyl Pop! figures
As someone who balks at the ever-increasing prices of licensed PVC toys and statues of my favorite characters, I'm totally cool with seeing Funko pick up Japanese properties for their Animation line of Pop! vinyl figures. Check out the images below for a look at Sebastian, Ciel, Grell, and Undertaker, all looking awesome, and all available starting in January.
[You can pre-oder yours at Entertainment Earth for US$9.99 each: Sebastian | Ciel | Grell | Undertaker]
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Gotta Love Nutcrackers
I had to apologize to the "dollies" not for bringing home dollies that weren't handmade, but because I hadn't consulted them ahead of time. It's a long story. If you'd like to read it again I've re-posted it at the end of this post.
Well, after putting the BIG nutcrackers out I decided that two small nutcrackers and one nutcracker snowman that I had bought at a Hallmark store a year or so ago (I think) would look nice on the dining room fireplace mantle with the Victorian Village cross-stitch shadow boxes I had made many years ago. They were totally adorable and the cutest nutcrackers - even if they aren't handmade.
I was a little hesitant in putting them up as I had also purchased these 3 without consulting the "dollies." I was hoping that since they were so small it really wouldn't matter to the "dollies."
However, the "dollies" can be so unpredictable that I just didn't know what would happen. It's been a week now and, so far, everything seems to be okay. Then again we're talking about my "dollies." You just never know with them....
Here's what happened the last time I brought home the BIG nutcrackers without consulting them:
I should have know better. I had a feeling that they were going to cause a stir, but I bought them anyways.
I always prefer handmade items - especially dolls and silk floral arrangements. However, every once in awhile you see something that is just perfect and that you just couldn't make for the price. Such was the case with the BIG wooden Nutcrackers I saw recently at Joanns.
But, I should have know better. You see, I had decided this year not to decorate my mantels for Christmas, opting instead to use some of the big dolls, pine-cone arrangements, and silk floral arrangements I had made. Well, after finishing the decorating and being satisfied with the way everything looked hubby happened to mention that he thought two candles framing the sides of our large family room fireplace might look nice.
In thinking about this, I agreed and mentioned maybe large Nutcrackers would be nice, too. I, of course, knew I'd never find any that were affordable and knew that I couldn't make two in time for the holidays.
Well, I just happened to be at Joanns the other day buying some Christmas fabric at 50% off and just happened to walk down an aisle of Christmas decorations at 60% off. Well, standing guard in one section of the aisle were Nutcrackers of all different shapes and sizes. I saw some small ones, some medium sized ones, and then I spotted the LARGE 3 foot wooden Nutcrackers. And, they were 60% off.I thought they would be perfect for the sides of the family room fireplace and, well, how could I pass up a bargain like that? So, I bought two.
Well, during the ride home I started to think about the Nutcrackers that were standing (or I should say seated) in the back seat of my car and wondered how the "dollies" were going to react. All the BIG dolls in the house were handmade and these two were not. I wasn't sure the "dollies" would like it. I started to get so hesitant about it I almost turned the car around to bring them back.
Then I said to myself, "That's ridiculous, Linda." It was only two dolls after all. What's the big deal?
Well, I should have know better. To put it mildly, the Nutcracker reception in the house was stone cold. Nothing. Not one of the "dollies" came out of The Dollie Storage Room to greet them.
Plus, it was eerily quiet. Not a sound coming out of The Dollie Storage Room. Hubby said, "Do you think they all left?" I didn't know. Would they really resort to such measures? Given that the "dollies" think they're human I just didn't know what their reaction would be. It seemed highly unlikely that all 1,796 of them would just leave over this. After all, the Nutcrackers really were cute and really were perfect for the family room fireplace. But, it was eerily quiet.
So, I went to check on them in The Dollie Storage Room. Well, two of the BIG dolls hubby and I had made were standing guard outside The Dollie Storage Room. When I tried to open the door they wouldn't let me. They blocked my entrance and said, "What's the password." "Password," I said. "What password?"They responded, "Well, Linda, without the password we can't let you in."
"What," I said. "Are you out of your minds?"
They responded, "Like you were when you decided all on your own to bring two BIG manufactured Nutcrackers into house of handmade dolls to stand guard without consulting us."
Then I knew. The "dollies" were angry at me and they were taking it out on the Nutcrackers. It wasn't the fact that the Nutcrackers were manufactured dolls. It was that I hadn't consulted them first. They were mad at me not the Nutcrackers.
Since I knew there would be no peace in the Walsh household until I apologized for this slight to the "dollies" I decided to do just that. I said, "I'm so sorry. I wasn't thinking. I should have consulted all of you first, but I just couldn't resist them. They were just so BIG, so perfect, and such a fantastic deal. I just couldn't pass it up."
To which the "dollies" responded in unison, "Just don't let it happen again."
I couldn't believe it. Here I was - a 58 year old woman being chastised by "dollies." I just shook my head and moved aside as 1,796 "dollies" left The Dollie Storage Room to greet the new Nutcrackers. The "dollies" after all did have manners and well, it was only polite to greet the new additions.
And, greet them they did. The party went on into the wee hours of the morning.
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Otto Bonn is a Missing Palindrome
With the release of Jonathan Shiftko, it’s natural to wonder what became of Otto Bonn, Max Schnell’s Crew Chief – who made an appearance on the EU version of the CARS poster in 2012 but has never actually gotten a release. Thanks for the great pics “JB!” What’s interesting is Otto Bonn is an appropriately […]
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Fuller working on a mean little Groot custom
Fuller showed off a work-in-progress image of a Mighty Mugg custom he's working on, destined to become Groot. So far, he's got some sculpting done for the head, and opted for a fierce expression for the little guy. I generally like custom toys that have wood-like aspects to the sculpts already, and I pretty much like everything Groot, so I had to share. You can see it below.
See more of Fuller's work over on Tumblr.
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"Seabeard" Breaks New Ground for Mobile Gaming
[PR Newswire] - BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Backflip Studios, the wildly creative minds behind some of mobile gaming's biggest hits, and Hand Circus, a well-regarded independent mobile game studio, today released the highly anticipated "Seabeard", an epic adventure that dramatically improves the state of mobile gaming. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the studio is majority owned by Hasbro, Inc. (HAS).
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New Disney Pixar “Inside Out” Trailer
Looks like it should be fun … Inside Out,” he will take us to the most extraordinary location of all—inside the mind. Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of […]
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set database: LEGO 1096 race buggy
set database: LEGO 1096 race buggy
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set name: race buggy
theme: town, extreme team
year: 1999
pieces: 22
price: us$na
minifig: 1
nice town set.
come with a go-kart.
minifig included a racer minifig.
released similar as 6400 go-kart (box version) and 6406 go-kart (polybag version) by LEGO in 1997.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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set number: 1096set name: race buggy
theme: town, extreme team
year: 1999
pieces: 22
price: us$na
minifig: 1
nice town set.
come with a go-kart.
minifig included a racer minifig.
released similar as 6400 go-kart (box version) and 6406 go-kart (polybag version) by LEGO in 1997.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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worth 1000 words: A is for awesome
Because you’re awesome, your kids are awesome, and so is the letter “a”. Say hello to this mustachioed “a” at The Gathered Store.
The post worth 1000 words: A is for awesome appeared first on Small for Big.
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Kenner – The Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure
All the excitement... All the Realism.. All the "Bionic" Action! And an opportunity to join The Six Million Dollar Man Action Club to boot!
The post Kenner – The Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure appeared first on Toy Tales by Todd Coopee
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Hasbro Elects Michael Burns to Board of Directors
[Business Wire] - Hasbro, Inc. , a global branded play leader, today announced the election of Michael Burns as an independent director to its Board of Directors. Burns is currently Vice Chairman of Lionsgate , a premier next generation global content leader.
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AFA 2014 Day 3
The AFA2014 coverage continues with Day 3. First photo of voice actress Mimori Suzuko - was really nic...
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Hasbro Elects Michael Burns to Board of Directors
Hasbro Inc. has elected Michael Burns as an independent director to its board of directors. Burns is currently vice chairman of Lionsgate, and his appointment is effective immediately. Since joining Lionsgate in 2000, Mr. Burns has been instrumental in building the company into a multi-billion dollar global content leader with a major presence in motion [...]
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TIA Considers Three for Board of Directors
The Toy Industry Association (TIA) nominating committee has submitted candidates for consideration by the membership, for election to the association’s board of directors. Successful candidates would serve a two-year term expiring at the annual meeting in 2017. The proposed board members are: Bruce S. Raiffe, president of Gund; Howard Kahn, CEO of Kahn Lucas; and [...]
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Toys for Tots: creating 7 million smiles a year
A Marine Corps Reserve effort helps families.
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Funko Pop! Black Butler
I guess I'm super out of it, because I've never heard of the anime Black Butler. Apparently, it's big enough that Funko has created a series of four Black Butler Pop! figures. "Join Ciel in his quest to avenge his parents death with the demon turned butler, Sebastian!" There's Sebastian, Ciel, Grell, and Undertaker...and they'll all be available […]
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New Transforming Bearbrick Age of Extinction Optimus Prime Photos
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The Transformer Bearbrick mold is back, this time gussied up for Age of Extinction! The ever-helpful Singapore fan group Planet Iacon has posted two package images for the previously unknown figure, and we'll doubtless have more information as it becomes available. For now, keep reading to see the photos for yourself!
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MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - High Quality Official Photos!
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HobbySearch has posted large, high-quality photos of MP-22! Ultra Magnus may not turn into an armored Optimus Prime clone this time but he's pretty well on model, right down to the red bumper seen in the animation. And he's in scale with MP-10, which is to say he pretty well towers over Masterpiece Optimus Prime. Keep reading to see all the photos!
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NECA Toys Viper Predator Figure Video Review & Images
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Hot Toys Striker Iron Man Sixth Scale Figure from ‘Iron Man 3′
Recently I suggested that with the recent surge of Hot Toys Star Wars products getting announced that we may be getting close to the end of the Iron Man 3 era that is currently going on at Hot Toys....
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