With Mother’s Day quickly approaching I thought I’d give you the best gift I can share
MAMACITA MUST HAVES: PREEMIE + NEWBORN PURCHASE GUIDE
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Best gifts 2014: Undercover Mouse Cat Toy
Undercover Mouse Cat ToyJust because the identify implies, undercover mouse strikes shortly; randoml
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Sublime Gadgets: Undercover Mouse Cat Toy
Undercover Mouse Cat ToyJust because the identify implies, undercover mouse strikes shortly; randoml
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Nikon D800E + Nikkor 85mm f/2.8PC Macro
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CN424791-CN424805 Stationary Catalogue
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Toy Point Rewards Program
I've been working for CoolZips for seven years now. My owners really appreciate my hard work and loyalty and always reward me with a few extra pet perks in the old paycheck.
That's why I suggested we start the CoolZips Toy Points Rewards program. I thought that it would be great to reward our loyal customers for their business.
You can earn 250 Welcome Points for just signing up and use it immediately for 10% off your first order.
Click the Toy Points Rewards tab at the bottom of the screen to see the details. Thank you for your support.
Peace, Love & Dog Biscuits!
Tucker@CoolZips.com
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The Molly Brinkerhoff Doll - Buried With A Families Cherished Possession During The Revolutionary War
When I was doing my "History of Faceless Dolls" research I ran across another doll that I was intriqued with and wanted to know more. She was also around in the colonial times and had an amazing history. It seems she was loved so much she was buried in a chest by her owners with other cherished possessions when the British invaded Long Island and then dug up later when the war was over.
Can you imagine loving a doll so much yoou want to safeguard her during a war? I certainly can.
While she wasn't pertinent to my research on "faceless" dolls I just had to know more. While there wasn't a lot of information on her there was some. Here's what I found.
The Chicago Tribune in 1948 had an article in their Books Alive column by Vincent Starrett that was reviewing a book "The Dolls of Yesterday" by Eleanor St. George (Scribner).
In their article they mentioned the Molly Brinkerhoff doll and said: "YOU will not find the name of Molly Brinkerhoff in American history, and that is a pity, for she was a heroine of the Revolutionary War who merits our sympathy and respect. One of the oldest rag dolls in the United States, she has come down the years in fair condition, all things considered, and now lives in Vermont - aged perhaps 175 years - with her present owner, Mrs. Richard G. Miller of White River Junction."
"Molly is mother made of old homespun linen stuffed with flax. Her hair and features are embroidered. One arm now is missing, and her clothing has long since vanished: but with care she may last another century or two and survive seven more wars."
"Her adventures have already been notable. Certain colonial Brinkerhoff kids loved her and wept to leave her when the British army swept toward their Long Island home. They hid her in a chest, with other treasures, and buried her in the sands of Long Island, then fled with their parents before the tide of war. Later, when the war was over, she was resurrected and restored to her adoring family."
"After her mother's death, Mrs. Miller -a direct descendant of two colonial famiies - found Molly in her attic, together with a plaque that had accompanied her to some fund-raising fair in Civil War times. The plaque reads:"
Molly Brinkerhoff
I am not made of dust or wax,
But homespun linen stuffed with flax,
No human being treads the earth
That was alive at Molly's birth.
Many scores have I, old Molly,
Kept the Brinkerhoff children jolly.
During the war of '76
I ofken chest deep in the sand
I was buried on Long Island strand.
There safe from British and Tories I lay
Til the last of the redcoats skedaddled away.
"There is no signature, but the poet is obviously Molly herself, writing perhaps on her hudreth birthday. The note of quiet authority is unmistakable."
In the book Cloth Dolls From Ancient to Modern - A Collector's Guide With Values by Linda Edward there is a mention of the Molly Brinkerhoff doll on page 8 that said, "A Revolutionary America period doll known as Molly Brinkerhoff was oened by the Brinkerhoff children. She is 25 inches (63.5cm) tall and made of linen stuffed with flax. Her hair and features are neatly embroidered. She was held in such hig esteem by her owners that when the British troops advanced on Long Island, New York, she was buried in a chest on the Long Island Strand along with the other family valuables to protect her from the "Redcoats and torries." When the family returned home after the wa she was dug up again safe and sound to become a cherished family heirloom."
Also, according to The Information Please Girls' Almanac By Alice Siegel - Page 146, "Molly Brinkeroff - Molly was a doll that was buried by her owners along with their household goods when the British invaded Long Island in the days before the American revolution. When Molly was dug up she became a keepsake for generations of Brinkeroffs, who associated her with that period in history."
I wish I had found more information on her and had found a picture. I haven't yet, but I'll keep trying.
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Harajuku in the Spring
Tis Spring right now in Japan but the weather can be a bit funky of late. Its generally warm but from ...
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set database: LEGO 2538 fire cart
set database: LEGO 2538 fire cart
image courtesy of bricklink
image courtesy of Goparullleeezzz
image courtesy of Rober-to
image courtesy of eastsidephoto
set number: 2538set name: fire cart
theme: castle, fright knights, shell, promotional
year: 1998
pieces: 19
price: us$2
minifig: 1
nice castle set.
shell promotional set.
come with a fire cart.
minifig included a soldier minifig.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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Hisashi Yuki Teases Unite Warriors Version of Combiner Wars Devastator, Superion Becomes A Brainmaster
Hisashi Yuki sure can't get Masterpiece Star Saber off of his mind. In addition to teasing Unite Warriors Devastator (UW03, maybe?), he posted an image he captioned "Brain Set!", showing off the Brain of Courage in the hollow part of Silverbolt's midsection. Seeing as that works, What about having that Voyager mold redone as Star Saber for the US? Keep reading for the images!
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: The John Lasseter 50 MM Thanks Display Case – Martin Arriola Auction
Martin Arriola, the lead designer and team leader of CARS diecast design from 2007 to 2010 has another amazing auction item. This handmade case and assortment was given as a thanks by Disney to the Mattel diecast team for their hard work in making the line a monster hit. The case contains the first 21 […]
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The AFB Podcast Episode 167: Titan Heroes Hulkbuster / Lego Double Decker Couch / Vixen Cover Girls Statue
Episode 167 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!
This week, join Ben, Justin, John and Scott for a mega show with all of the latest news and reviews!
This week, our Toys of the Week are:
This week, our Toys of the Week are:
- The Titan Heroes Hulkbuster
- The Lego Movie Double Decker Couch
- The DC Collectibles Vixen Cover Girls Statue
If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 167 here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here - but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly!
The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!
The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!
Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com - we might even read out your feedback on the next show!
Happy listening!
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News Covered in this Episode
News Covered in this Episode
Preorder for Fighting Gear Gatchaman G1 (Battle of the Planets)
- Walking Dead TV - Series 8 & Carl Abraham Comic BW Pack - from cilbert at reddit
- Funko Garbage Pail Kids Really Big Mystery Minis - Funko “Cars” Pop Vinyl from rager-red at reddit
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Imports Settling Down After Surge to Clear Backlog, Reports NRF
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates’ monthly Global Port Tracker, import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty. The Pacific Maritime Association and the [...]
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New HOT WHEELS 2015 Pop Culture #BATMAN Classic '66 TV Series
Mattel has added 6 brand-new 2015 "Batman Pop Culture" Hot Wheels cars that every fan of the Classic 1966 TV Series is gonna want! I had trouble finding decent photos of these, especially the ones of the Penguin and the Riddler (sorry), but these pics give you a pretty good idea.
These are showing up on eBay already so apparently they are out now. The last photo down below shows what the Store Display Box looks like and I gotta say, "I TOTALLY LOVE THAT HEADER CARD AND IT WILL BE MINE!".
Here is a list of the 6 cars available:
- 70 Chevelle Delivery (The Riddler)
- Volkswagen Custom Deluxe Wagon (The Joker)
- 78 Corvette Funny Car (Batman)
- 49 Ford Coe (The Penguin)
- Ford F-150 (Robin)
- School Busted (Catwoman)
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EVOLUTION of #BATMAN MOVIE ACTORS Limited Edition Art Print by Tom Richmond
While wasting my life away on the Internet the other night I came across this very cool "Evolution of BATMAN Movie Actors" Art Print that is being offered by TOM RICHMOND. You might be familiar with his work, he is one of the official artists of MAD Magazine. The list of Actors include:
- Lewis Wilson- “Batman” movie serial series from 1943
- Robert Lowery- “Batman and Robin” movie serial series from 1949
- Adam West- “Batman” television series series, 1966-68
- Michael Keaton- “Batman” and “Batman Returns” films, 1989 & 92
- Val Vilmer- “Batman Forever” film, 1995
- George Clooney- “Batman and Robin” film, 1997
- Christan Bale.- “The Dark Knight” film trilogy, 2005-2012
- Ben Affleck- “Superman v Batman: Dawn of Justice” upcoming film, 2016
Anyways, the reason for this post. The name of this Limited Edition Art Print is "Bats in the Belfry!" and it will be limited to only 450 signed and numbered prints. It measures about 11" X 28" (Matte Finish) and retails for around $25.00. Also, it can be personalized, as directed, at no extra cost!
For ordering information, just CLICK HERE!
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Toy News Roundup: ‘Master Chief Giveaway’, ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘Force Friday’
Today is Sunday and it’s time for the 89th edition of the Toy News Roundup. Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our site, and also link you to any toy news that we didn’t cover. So let’s see what the big toy news was this week, shall […]
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Toy News Roundup: ‘Master Chief Giveaway’, ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘Force Friday’
Today is Sunday and it’s time for the 89th edition of the Toy News Roundup. Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our site, and also link you to any toy news that we...
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#BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT - The Voices of Arkham [Behind the Scenes]
The voice talent behind some of the most notable characters in Batman: Arkham Knight.
● Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) joins the cast as James Gordon.
● Ashley Greene (The Twilight Saga) plays Barbara Gordon.
● John Noble (Sleepy Hollow, Fringe) brings his talents as Scarecrow.
● Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights, Hart of Dixie) provides the voice behind Nightwing.
Banks, Greene, Noble and Porter join an ensemble cast that includes fan-favorites Kevin Conroy, who returns as Batman; Tara Strong as Harley Quinn; Troy Baker as Two-Face and Nolan North as Penguin. Oh man, this new video game is gonna be INSANE!
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Actor JACK NICHOLSON Reacts to the NEW #JOKER - JARED LETO PHOTOS #SuicideSquad
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Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus In Hand Photos of IDW Inspired Figure
On the MR TOYS+ Facebook group, Anders Lin has shared several new photos of Leader Class Generations Ultra Magnus. This toy which was the surprise hit of Toy Fair this year is heavily influenced by the IDW intepretation of the character, right down to the inclusion of a tiny Minimus Ambus to ride along with him. These photos give a basic overview of the toy, including a shorter hammer that can be made while leaving one gun free. Click through and check out the mirrored photos!
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