Gremlins :: Countdown to Halloween 2013

I didn't see Gremlins when it first hit theatres. In fact, I only first saw it a couple years ago. My cousin had a couple of the Gizmo and Stripe pvc figurines back then, but I didn't own any Gremlin merchandise until I found this original Gizmo plush at the Goodwill a couple months back. He's pretty cute and Toyriffic's Intern enjoys hugging him and lugging him around the house. But to be honest, Gizmo never did anything for me. I've always felt the same way about E.T. While everyone else was swooning about how cute and sweet he was, I just thought he was a dumb looking lump.

I did always think the Gremlins-post-midnight-snack-mode looked pretty cool. And I did see Gremlins 2 in the theatre when it was released and thought it was ridiculous and fun. I remember having one pvc figure of Stripe at that time but don't recall having ever owned anything else 'Gremlin'.

But when Toys R Us released their exclusive electric Gremlin...piece of plastic...from Gremlins 2 I thought it was pretty clever and cool and even considered picking it up, but couldn't imagine spending money on what essentially amounted to a Gremlin shaped piece of plastic.

Fortunately I recently won a contest over at Pop Pop It's Trash Culture, and included in the prize was none other than electrical Gremlin!

I enjoy the unique nature of this thing. I also enjoy not having paid anything for it!

Happy Halloween eve!

Tempting :: Lightning Gremlin

I don't collect Gremlins in any capacity. I have only seen the original movie maybe twice, and the sequel only once in the theatre.

Yet there is something about this new electric Gremlin...toy...that appeals to me.

This thing is hanging out at Toys R Us now and is part of Neca's current Gremlins toyline. Representing a Gremlin in Gremlins 2: The New Batch that becomes electrical (don't remember how or why, as stated above it's been a while since I saw the movie!) I imagine this...figure...really only appeals to the most die-hard fans of this toyline or Gremlins in general.

And for some reason...me.

Anyways, I can avoid the temptation at the asking price of around 12 bucks, but if this thing ever goes on clearance it may be too much to resist.

NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo :: Turtle Power!

Another sweet swap meet find was this NECA manufactured Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

Released back in 2008, this series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figures recreated the original comic book look of the four turtles.

Originally they all had red masks. Actually, they were all in black and white - at least inside the comics - in that case I guess this guy represents one of the early covers.

Unfortunately he is missing all his accessories. The only way I knew he was Leonardo is that his belt has a gap in back to hold his sword sheaths (also missing.)

But he only cost me $2, so I'm fine with the missing accessories. Otherwise Leonardo is in perfect condition and displays quite well.

Here's a nice red masked 'evolution' line-up - an original 1988 soft-headed Raphael, a Raphael from 2003, and NECA's Leo. Too cool!