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4/20/13

He's got a face like a Dick Tracy villain!

Actually, they all do...because these three mooks are all Dick Tracy villains!

Based on the 1990 film and made by Playmates, the Dick Tracy toyline was one I gladly skipped at the time. I'm a fan of Dick Tracy and I enjoyed the movie, but the toys never appealed to me. But when the chance to get three of them for next to nothing arose yesterday I figured 'what the hell.'

This one is Lips Manlis, who was portrayed in the movie by Paul Sorvino. It's too bad I don't have his accessories, apparently Lips came with a set of concrete shoes! I suppose I could fashion a set out of clay or something though. If I had a fish tank, he'd make the perfect decoration sunk to the bottom with his cement overshoes!

This unfortunate looking chap here is Mumbles, who was played by Dustin Hoffman. Until they make a Tootsie action figure, this is probably the only Dustin Hoffman toy anyone will ever own and no one will want. Poor Mumbles!

And polishing off the criminal trifecta is The Rodent, who was played in the film by Neil Summers. Dig that mouse trap belt buckle!

These guys are beyond ridiculous looking, yet having them now I can sort of see the appeal. They would make excellent OG TMNT foes since they are essentially engineered exactly the same. They would also make great Batman villains if there was a Batman line they fit into, but I can't think of one that matches this scale/cartoony stature. In the meantime they fill a slot in my collection I never knew needed filling, and will run amok in toy town until I can track down a Dick Tracy to keep them in line!
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10 comments:

  1. Hobgoblin238April 20, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Yes they fit into TMNT...They should do a good Dick Tracy line someday. 3 inches baby!

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    1. BubbashelbyApril 20, 2013 at 7:57 AM

      There's a 'Three inch Dick' joke in there somewhere. ;)

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  2. UnknownApril 20, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Am hoping to pick up a few more of these myself Eric because after getting those two figures of Tracey and Big Boy from my buddy Brian I found myself wanting more! They are creepy silly fun.

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    1. BubbashelbyApril 20, 2013 at 3:33 PM

      I'm pretty sure I need Tracy now. And maybe Flat Top!

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    2. UnknownApril 20, 2013 at 4:47 PM

      Flat Top! Forgot about him. The beauty of these is I think is the interest is low on them so you can get them super cheap. I will be keeping my eyes out for both of us now for figures from this line.

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  3. Super-Duper ToyBoxApril 21, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Great score- I think these are hilarious and kinda awesome

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  4. Michael Lynn P.April 21, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I loved loved loved Dick Tracy! I was sad with the toy line because there was just not many chances for a Breathless figure, but these guys are really fun. I mostly had folders and books, but I do remember these. And JB is right, the price isn't super high on these that much. Unless you want the Blank, that one will cost a pretty penny.

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    1. BubbashelbyApril 22, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      I'll be on the lookout for The Blank - you never know!

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    What a flashback. I was such a huge Dick Tracey fan growing up. Maybe it was the similarity to the Turtles that did it for me and my friends.

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