Monthly Archives: February 2014

Toy Hunter Comickaze

Posted on February 12, 2014 by admin

es Jordan is going to do Comickaze, which is Comic book Convention that honors Stan Lee the co-creator of many Marvel characters (not creator as mention on the voiceover.) Jordan sets a goal of $35,000.00 to make at the show … Continue reading →

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Horrible Histories Series Two

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

Our very good friend Peter Evans has seen us a photo of the flyer of the figures that will be in series two of Horrible Histories. Horrible Histories is series books showing things about history that are not taught in … Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

While I was in the hospital, I was able to catch part of a Sherlock Holmes episode. The episode was “The Sign of Three”, where Sherlock has to give the best man speech. What drew me to the episode was … Continue reading →

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Italian former officers with Model Master’s grey over the primer

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

Greg has  an update on his work with the Hing Fat Figures These conversions look much better with a darker grey over that primer.

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The Rest of the Story

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

  As you saw on the front page, I ended up in the hospital  for a few days due to a health issue. Here is the details for those who are interested. Back in October, when Laurie and I were … Continue reading →

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Can You Recognize These Figures

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

A Russian collector  saw the following item on EBay. Do you recognize them. They are not your typical comic book flats. I f you do let us know who made them.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COMIC-BOOK-FLAT-SOLDIERS-Playing-Musical-Instruments-Parade-/321305777622?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=t9wv7mOzuAefY5KdR%252BNbw7CsGTg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557  

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TSSD News

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

TSSD has reported on their web site they are doing two figure sets for 2014. One set will be Alamo, the other set will be WWII. No specifics were given, but the  Alamo should be Mexican cavalry. This could change. … Continue reading →

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Toy Hunter Run D.M.C.

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

  The premiere episode opens with Jordan at the New York Comic Con. Jordan is having a great time of selling items and meeting  celebrities such Billy Leroy from “Baggage Battles”. Darryl McDaniels of Run D.M.C. comes up to Jordan’s … Continue reading →

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Figures you Can Find in Stores Right Now

Posted on February 8, 2014 by admin

Erwin Sell has passed along information of  figures he has found in local stores.  I will be checking the information once I can get the car free from the ice.  I have seen the CAN. DO figures at my Big … Continue reading →

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Kit-bashed Bersaglier​i – HMGs and Flame Throwers

Posted on February 6, 2014 by admin

I had to round out the unit. The HMG men are Hing Fat GI’s from their last batch of figures. It looks close enough to the Italian Revelli MG for a toy. I don’t know where we’d get any, anyhow. … Continue reading →

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