Talking celebrities

Talking celebrities

Growing up I knew who Bozo and Mrs Beasley were but I can honestly remember having no clue what a Flip Wilson was when I saw one of his gender bending  dolls on clearance. 


I had to ask my Mom, who smiled and said “Oh he was funny!” which really didn’t answer the question….
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Mantooth
AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

3 Comments

  • Neal P on May 17, 2012

    I had a friend who had the Flip Wilson doll. It was kinda creepy, like a woman was growing out of his back. Devil made me do it, indeed!

  • Caffeinated Joe on May 17, 2012

    No clue about the Flip doll, odd tie-in. But my wife had a Mrs. Beasley doll as a kid, and I got her a new one after we were married. She still loves it. 🙂

  • Nikademus on June 29, 2012

    Mrs Beasley used to scare the ever-loving crap out of me when I was child

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