Happy Independence Day! We’re celebrating with a retrospective on the most American toy around: G.I. Joe! But who IS G.I. Joe? Other than one of the most well known toys in the history of playthings. Well, the answer varies. Quite a bit, actually. Before we give you the details, you should know that we basically…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops! This week, we’re looking at Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II action figures recently sold at auction. Specifically, we’re looking at why they realized the prices they did. Street Fighter II vs. Mortal Kombat Back in the 1990s, two fighting game franchises dominated the arcade scene. They were, of…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops, where this week we’re departing from our usual format to look at a famous collectibles-related story. Every now and again, the story of the tasteless Toy Yoda/Toyota prank goes viral. When it does, some weisenheimer chimes in saying that the pranked waitress could afford a Toyota today (or more) off…
Welcome back to Hammer Drops, your source for tips and tricks for getting the best value from your collection! Today, we’re taking a look at the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Alley Viper (1994) figure we recently sold on eBay for a cool $72.56. The Battle Corps Alley Viper The Lot While the G.I.…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we’re turning our eye to a collection of G. I. Joe figures that recently came into our showroom. Specifically, we’re looking at Estrala Toy Company’s best known addition to the line: Cobra De Aco! The Cobra De Aco that recently passed through out eBay store. A Real…
Welcome back to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we give you a deep dive into the cool items our consignors bring us. Today’s specimen is the 2016 Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Primal, made by Hasbro to celebrate the Year of the Monkey. Transformers Generations Platinum Edition Optimus Primal Munky Not Truk By 1995, it…
Welcome once more to Consigned, Cool, & Collected, where we look at items from our consignors with a particular “cool factor.” We once more turn our eyes to what we call the “Florida Collection”, a G.I. Joe immortalizing one of DC’s classic war comic heroes. Dreams & Visions Unknown Soldier Four Color Star Spangled War…
Welcome back to 1 out of 5 – Would Recommend, where lately I’ve been really into IDW’s Hasbro Heroes Universe. I’ve been fascinated by the way it uses the metaphorical whole buffalo, and as a result we’re watching 1994’s Sgt. Savage & His Screaming Eagles today! What’s The Plot? Back in 1944, Sargent Robert Steven…