It's been a couple months since I got toys in the mail :) I ran across a couple things I've wanted for awhile, but wanted at a better price than they had been previously available. Some things I'll pick up no matter what, but some I'll hold out for a deal. My advice when searching on eBay for that special find would be to mix up your keywords. For example, with action figures, search with combinations of the figure's name, manufacturer, series, and height, such as Mattel 8" Retro-Action Martian Manhunter. You will often see more than you were looking for, and with luck see something you would not have when leaving out the height or manufacturer.
Speaking of J'onn J'onzz, I found yet another Mattel dolly I couldn't live without. I never saw one of these series 4 DC Retro-Action figures in these parts, and while I'd paid $20.00 + shipping for my Green Arrow off MattyCollector, I always held out on the Martian Manhunter- I knew there'd be plenty around later, in spite of the line being cancelled. This was smart as I finally scored him for $12.50. If you've been reading this blog for any amount of time, you have a pretty good idea of what a big nerd I am about J'onn, and this blog was really founded on my fond memories of the old Mego World's Greatest Superheroes and Mattel's revival of the 8" scale dolls action figures with real fabric outfits. I don't have any of my childhood Megos, but if you want to see a pretty sweet collection, go over to the Batcave Toyroom.
Another favorite character of mine is obviously Robin the Boy Wonder- who for myself embodies a boyish spirit and youthful enthusiasm I find refreshing. Ask Denny O'Neil how important Robin is some time and he'll tell you about the consequences of writing Death in the Family (which I thought was great, not sorry). I 'd been waiting a long time to find this DC SuperFriends Robin to put in my Batmobile with my Batman. I'm funny like that :D I have several of these cute Mattel action figures, which feature cloth capes, solid construction, and great design. Their accessories are kiddie stuff, but their sculpts & colors are fun! Always saw this MattyCollector exclusive online for north of forty bucks, but finally grabbed him for $16.50, shipping included. Love!
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Nice! I'd like to add that Robin to my collection someday too - you got a great deal!
ReplyDeleteAlso: Haha dolly!
Heh, heh :D
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you're a fan of the Darkseid Retro-Action figure, but last time I was in 5 Below, they had pegs and pegs full of him. For 5 dollars. No I didn't buy one, and yes I'm kicking myself.
ReplyDeleteWasn't crazy about the Darkseid for some reason, but 5 bucks is pretty good!
ReplyDeleteThis is another collection I want to get into but since they cancelled it...I won't.
ReplyDeleteGreat score for this vintage figure...
ReplyDeleteGreat grabs Super-D! I have the Retro-Action Batman and really like him i want to pick up a Aquaman one sometime as well.
ReplyDeletenice scores!
ReplyDeleteNice grabs. I saw a Retro Action Shazam today for 9.99 at an outlet store. I'm thinking of picking it up even though I have a Mego Shazam. I might do it anyway.
ReplyDeleteHobgoblin: take a chance- there are plenty of these around to pick up, especially on eBay. Mike: I like that Shazam/Capt. Marvel- would definitely buy one for ten bucks!
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