Monday Madness: GPK Goes Funko!

I have never been excited about new Funko figures. I like to buy used, cheaply priced stuff from the DI for goodness sake. Funko figures are new, expensive statues. I like statues, just not expensive ones. Despite my hesitance to purchase any Funko POP! figures I might just give into the madness next year when Garbage Pail Kids merch starts rolling in! 

Funko on Facebook

Actually, I doubt I will buy any even then. I din't even buy a single pack of the blind bag GPK Minikins. I will probably ooh and aah at some GPK Funkos on store shelves and snap a few free pics and then move on with my life. Despite that fact, I couldn't help but get excited over the news.

Is anyone else excited for GPK Funko?

Nerd Vs. Geek

I just wanted to share this Rhett and Link video that discusses the differences between nerds and geeks. I've always found subtle differences between the two, though the line can be blurry. 

So, which are you? Are you a nerd or geek, or perhaps a nerdy geek, or a geeky nerd? Maybe you're neither, or just a dork? Maybe you're a jock. But let's be honest, fantasy football is just a nerdy jock thing. I don't know what I am, but I don't think I'm smart enough to really be a nerd, though I enjoy some nerdy things. I think I fall under nerdy geek dork.

Monday Mystery: Name That Monster

I was digging through the toy drawer and I came across a little monster. I remember playing with this little guy when I was a kid. I can't recall what toy line he's from though.

His mouth is just a big hole that goes straight through!

Does anyone out there know who this little guy is?

Monday Madness: Kirby Witch Doctor!?

Another interesting toy found in the wild

 For me, half the fun of shopping second hand is finding something strange and just out there, something that speaks to you, something unique. The other half the fun is figuring out just what exactly you have!

This little dude's awesome! Makes me think Thanksgiving for some reason.

I found this little guy for the standard 50 cents price and he sure is cool! The only point of articulation is where the top of his head meets his tiki mask-hat. He looks just like a little yellow Kirby witchdoctor (he has the same stuby little arms)  or a Mario Sunshine character. I searched and searched the web for answers, but I just can't figure out this guy's story. Luckily I'm not alone in my search, I have all you wonderful people to help me! Thank you for helping me solve these toy mysteries!

Some kind of microchip, probably interacts with something to emit sound.

The only clue are these strange markings on the bottoms of his feet. Does anyone out there know what I've stumbled upon? It can't be that old, it seems to have a microchip.

Thanks for looking and if you have answers please share!

Monday Madness: D.I. Joes!

They say Monday morning, opening time, is the best day and time to shop the DI, and they weren't kidding! I have to say this is one of my best hauls yet!

Toys were the name of the name this trip. Before, I wouldn't have even given the plush toy section a passing glance, but after reading about some great plushy finds on Laura's blog, Boo Bobby, I realized there are some great plush toys out there. They're not all crane game rejects. 

The Plushies

Picture quality=Toy Quality

Iss a me, Malleo!

The first plushy I came across is a Super Mario bootleg, Super Malleo! I just couldn't say no to this ugly fella. I probably saved some poor kid from getting this cruddy thing from his mom. I can see it now.

Ma: look Johnny, it's that turtle man you love so much!

Johnny: Uh, gee, thanks mom... *tosses Malleo in trash when he thinks his mom's not looking*
Ma: Johnny, are you throwing out that turtle man?
Johnny: Ummm, no Ma, I'm just, uh, I'm storing him in the trash bin, yeah! For Science!
Ma: Oh, all right. You crazy kids and your science!

Anyways, this thing's pretty messed up, Malleo is stiff as a board. What is he made of? Hard styrofoam? It feels like his feet are filled with some cheapo foam pellets. I kinda feel ripped off paying a dollar for this guy, but hey, he's good for a laugh. Now all I need is his brother Weegee and I'm set!

How the heck do you pronounce AiAi?

Next we have AiAi from Super Monkey Ball. I was never really a big fan of Super Monkey Ball, but I do love SEGA and he's pretty cute. Plus, You can totally see his cute little tush! Which apparently is "NOT FOR SALE". Well that's just weird.

Come on, wear some pants AiAi!

Moving on. The last and best plush I found was Cookie Monster! Who doesn't love Cookie Monster!? I hear they have him eating fruit now, what's up with that!? What were they thinking? I know we should teach our kids to eat their fruit, but come on, he's Cookie Monster, not Fruit Monster!

I just couldn't keep Ava away from Cookie Monster!

Now this is Cookie Monster at his best! Great new video.

Sorry about my little rant there. Where was I? Oh yeah, Cookie Monster also has the official Applause tag on his bottom. :D 

Official Applause Cookie Monster!

While I was trying to take a picture of the C Man, Ava kept trying to play with him. What a cutie! Did you like my Cookie Monster impersonation? I also do Elmo, but I don't do parties, sorry.

I also picked up this little gargoyle lion warrior guy. He was a tad pricey at 75 cents (I'm so cheap!) but I like him. The only marking to be found reads "HONG KONG". Does anyone know anything about this guy? Is he one of those no name brand toys? Who knows?

Raaawr!

The Ultimate Grab Bag!

Now, on to the other toys. All the rest of the toys came in a $1 grab bag! Let's see what's inside.

Grab bag Jackpot!

G.I. Joes!

I'm guessing the 2 on the left are Cobra and the on on the right is a Joe

The G.I. Joes in this grab bag are what really caught my eye. I've actually never come across Joes at the DI before, so I was pretty lucky. The grab bag they were in was still being wheeled out on a cart from the back room. Sadly one lost an arm, in the war. I never had many G.I. Joes as a kid, so I'm not sure which Joes these are. I'm guessing one of them is a Cobra. I could probably research it, but I'd rather get the expert opinion of John at the The Clawful Punch. I'll let you know what he has to say, in the mean time go check out his blog, it's totally rad, you'll be glad you did!

Meet Tiggy and Blobby, the Outer Terrestrial Creatures

As I was peeking into the grab bag I spotted these little beauties from the Outer Terrestrial Creatures toy line! I never thought in a million years I'd ever come across these figures! In fact, I would've had no idea what I'd come across we're it not for Weirdo Toys. You should check out Justin's review of these awesome toys. It's fun and educational!

I like how one head is snake-like

Now, this awesome 2-headed dragon toy looks like it was made by the same company that made the gargoyle lion warrior above, whatever company that is. These things are pretty solid plastic and I must say, very classic 80's style! Once again, the only marking to be found reads "HONG KONG". Does anyone out there in Internet Land have any info on these creatures? They look so dang familiar!

Froggacuda, Monster of the Red Lake

Look at that maw!

Yet another awesome 80's toy! I had to do a little research on this one, as I never came across this as a kid. According to my research he's from The Other World toy line by Arco. His name is Froggacuda, monster of the Red Lake. How awesome is that!? I found a fun blog that discusses The Other World figures and other fun, weird toys called Little Weirdos. Go check it out!

This little Furby figure is a McDonald's happy meal toy. I believe he was the only non-80's toy of the grab bag bunch.

Furby, just playin' some smooth jazz

                                         When you press on his hat he plays a mean jazz riff!

                                                I'm reminded of this old Furby commercial.

                                                                          Classic.

I was never a fan of Furby.  It seemed like everyone wanted one until they actually owned one, then they hated it because it never shuts up, so they'd stuff it in a drawer! If i came across one at the DI I'd probably still pick it up, especially a Gizmo Furby. At least this one doesn't talk, he just plays the blues, baby! He some how plays that sax with his little Furby feet. Very impressive!

Just look at those red eyes!

He's so ripped!

Here we have what looks like an imp of some sort. I can imagine dozens of these little monsters infesting a home and causing mischief. He sure is ripped, just look at those back muscles! I have no clue as to this imp's origins, there are no markings to be seen. Does anyone have any ideas?

Well, that's all folks!

"Behind the Scenes"

Finger Puppet Monster falls in with the wrong crowd

Froggacuda's mouth is perfectly designed for quick consumption of prey

ISSSS A MEEE, MAAAAALLEEEEOOOOOOoooo!!!

Wow.

Pretty nasty. I might have purchased this classy item, but it was missing the butt.

Stay Tuned for part Deux!

I also picked up some cool, yet non-toy items. This post was getting a little long, so I decided to save the rest for a future post. Thanks for tuning in!