His ‘n Her
It seems couple #1 have spied their latest prey.
It seems couple #1 have spied their latest prey.
This one goes back to 1977, a spendy new toy, the burning curiousity to know what’s inside and the misery that’s always certain to follow. More after the jump….. Kenner’s Stretch Armstrong took the world by storm in 1977. Well, that’s how I remember it anyway, seeing as I was six at the time, that […]
Stretch Armstrong is one of the most recognizable and succesful toy concepts of the 1970s. Launched by Kenner toys in 1977, Stretch Armstrong would become a household name for generation X kids everywhere. The unique concept of making an action figure out of latex and corn syrup would create a buzz and see many a […]
I will never bore of the phrase.
I’ll probably never get into a position where I’ll have the money or the space (I‘m reaching “hoarding levels” at the compound) to collect Mattel’s wonder Sea Devils line of toys. Hopefully, I’ve inspired some of you to however. Anybody collect these and want to share shots of your collection? More Sea Devils:
Never far from the Count is his constant companion and manservant “Schultzy”.
During a time when many toy companies were shying aware from realistic military toys thanks mostly to the Vietnam conflict, Mattel toys launched Heroes in Action. Heroes in Action was a very early attempt at the 3 3/4″ figure market made popular by the Fisher Price Adventure people and later Star Wars, it’s crew comprised […]
Growing up, my neighbour Dave had a talking Joe, all it ever said was “I have a tough assignment for you” to the point where Dave came up with his own “tough assignment” and smashed Joe with a hammer. It made me giggle when I read the ad copy on this page. Last I saw […]
The addition of Evan seemed to have a signifigant, positive impact into Wayne and Doris’s marriage.
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