Comments on: My Own Personal Toy Story

By: Sarcastically I\'m in charge

Sarcastically I\'m in charge — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:49:55 +0000

I too remember that Fonzi Action Figure (note the capitalized letters) and Richie, Potsy, and Ralph Malph… I thought they were stretching it with those. I think those were made by Mego and the real strength of their Action Figures was superhero figs… and absolutely had my share: Superman, Batman with removable cowl (that my brother teethed on), Spiderman, The Green Goblin, Thor, Conan, the list is quite extensive… the larger Big Jim figures? Remember the armband that would snap when he “flexed” his muscles? GI Joe? with Kung Fu grip? Alittle trivia for you; the plastic in the kung fu grip splits… and the “lifelike” hair? spiffy but it does fall out. I still have a talking GI Joe with kung fu grip (or what’s left of his fingers) with a bald spot but he still has “a tough assignment for you-you-you-you).
There were only a few things I have from my childhood……. a Mego Hulk figure…. and most of the original Star Wars action figures including some guns except I’m pretty sure Luke Skywalkers lightsaber is gone to the sands of time.
One piece of trivia: not only did they make the Happy Days figs but they also made a few of the Knights of the Round Table… Launcelot, i think, has white armor to show his purity.

By: Karen J Lloyd

Karen J Lloyd — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:34:16 +0000

Ooo! Original Buzz and Woody…very cool! They didn’t make nearly enough of those toys the first time around, so they are awesome to own.

Sounds like you have a pretty great collection there. Nice.

And when are the kids going to learn? Toys are for adults!

By: Collin Davies

Collin Davies — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:00:43 +0000

I was part of the rush on the stores in Disneyland in 1995 (I think it was) and was one of the few who managed to get original Buzz and Woody toys. I love them so! A stuffed Tigger hangs from the mirror in my car, snoopy hangs out with garfield in my piano, the ninja turtles watch over my computer and a host of other characters live in my house. Some are victims of my semi destructive games as a kid but I haven’t got rid of any of them. Being a guy, G.I-Joes have key roles defending my borders. My young cousins and I frequently lock in mortal combat whenever I catch a glimpse of one of my cartoon friends being “kidnapped” and whisked away to my aunt’s houses

By: Karen J Lloyd

Karen J Lloyd — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:56:04 +0000

Hey Rufin,

I bet lots of animators and artists started that way too. Just like how lots of people started by copying their favorite comic books.

It’s a great way to start learning it all as a kid. See? They’re a necessary teaching tool! Yeah, that’s it.
K

By: Rufin Lutao

Rufin Lutao — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:07:13 +0000

I had Raphael Ninja Turtles toy when I was eight, played with it and then drawing it crossed my mind. And so I found a new hobbie

By: Karen J Lloyd

Karen J Lloyd — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:05:22 +0000

Hey Holly!

That sounds great. I’m really happy for you.

Just remember that stuff I said about getting into debt and all. Follow your dreams but still be smart about it.

And remember there’s lots you can learn from books and online in the meantime too. Keep me updated and keep practicing!
K

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:44:20 +0000

Hey there, Karen!

Thanks for your advice via email recently.
I’ve decided I want to be an animator, in whatever form of whatever direction I happen to go in!

Ironically, I realised that was what I should be doing when I glanced around my room, and noticed the Disney sketch prints from the Lion King and of Tinkerbell, and the random soft toys of cartoon characters dotted about the place. And oddly this is just what you’ve written about here

I’m not sure whether I’ll go on a year-long course once I’ve graduated from Graphic Design yet. I’ll see what my circumstances are when the time comes to decide and I’ll try to get in as much animation practice as possible over the next year.

Many Thanks! Hope all is well for you,
-Holly

By: Karen J Lloyd

Karen J Lloyd — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:27:26 +0000

Whatever you say, doll.

By: Friar

Friar — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:06:53 +0000

They’re NOT dolls.

They’re “Action Figures”.

Get it right.

By: Karen J Lloyd

Karen J Lloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:39:53 +0000

@ Eddie – Yes, I love my SW guys and am SO glad I kept them all these years.

Thanks for trying to share yours, but the link isn’t working (at least not right now). Darnit.

@ Brett – A friend of mine gave me that storm trooper when he saw me drool over it a while back. It’s pretty cool too.

I had some Planet of Apes figures too. But I have no idea what happened to them. I suspect the garbage can.

(And there’s nothing wrong with playing with dolls. Really.)