I keep both of these guys in my bedroom and enjoy being reminded of their presence whenever I shut off the lights.
Showing posts with label mummy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mummy. Show all posts
10/11/13
Glow in the Dark Ninja Turtles Doing What They Do Best :: Countdown to Halloween 2013
Which is...glowing in the dark!
I blogged about my Mummy Raphael during Countdown to Halloween 2012, but did not get a picture of him in all his glowy glory, nor have we seen my Retromutagen Ooze pre-mutant turtle on the blog before either!
This little glow in the dark turtle was originally available in cans of TMNT Retromutagen ooze...aka slime...back in the eighties. They're pretty sought after by collectors, I was lucky enouhg to find this one in a pile of TMNT accessories and other goodies at the flea market a few months back. And of course i got it all for cheap!
I keep both of these guys in my bedroom and enjoy being reminded of their presence whenever I shut off the lights.
I keep both of these guys in my bedroom and enjoy being reminded of their presence whenever I shut off the lights.
8/14/13
Imaginext Mystery Figures Series 1 :: The Mummy!
After picking up the new Imaginext Mystery Figures Series 1 Luchador and having him around for a few days, basking in his coolness, I decided I probably ought to return to Target and nab another.
Although initially enamored with the James Bond inspired figure, I decided that The Mummy and that sweet Anubis mask of his looked too nifty to pass up:
The Mummy turned out nicer in person than the pamphlet that was included with the Luchador lead me to believe. He's a great looking little figure, with beautifully sculpted wraps and jewelry, painted-on eyes and sallow green hued skin.
The Mummy comes with a neat cobra headed staff and the Mask of Anubis. The Anubis mask is blue (not black as the pamphlet shows) and I think the color gives the figure a little more oomph - it really pops in person, whereas had it been cast in black it might have been a little drab.
So far these figures are much nicer in-hand than in the pictures shown on (and included within) the packaging - which makes me crave even more of them!
The Anubis mask has lots of sculpted details and looks great on the mummy. It is made of a soft, pliable rubber and slips on and off easily. If you are using the 'squeeze method' to find these guys, feel for the mask - especially the big ears and snout.
You can also feel for the curved end of the staff and/or the cobra end.
None of that is necessary however, as long as you have the codes - Each figure has a 'secret' code stamped on the top left back corner of the packaging for easy identification:
14 - Royal Guard
15 - Deep sea Diver
16 - Alien
17 - Racecar Driver
18 - Luchador
19 - James Bond
20 - Lumberjack
21 - The Mummy
22 - Soccer Player
23 - Robot
Although lacking in the customizeability that makes most building toy based blind-bagged minifigures so much fun, these Imaginext Mystery Figures are cute and well made and slopping over with charm.
I have no intention of being a completist with this line (I rarely am with any line for that matter!) but it has it's gems and I really hope we see many future series. I can only imagine what might be in store for Series 2!
Although initially enamored with the James Bond inspired figure, I decided that The Mummy and that sweet Anubis mask of his looked too nifty to pass up:
The Mummy comes with a neat cobra headed staff and the Mask of Anubis. The Anubis mask is blue (not black as the pamphlet shows) and I think the color gives the figure a little more oomph - it really pops in person, whereas had it been cast in black it might have been a little drab.
You can also feel for the curved end of the staff and/or the cobra end.
None of that is necessary however, as long as you have the codes - Each figure has a 'secret' code stamped on the top left back corner of the packaging for easy identification:
14 - Royal Guard
15 - Deep sea Diver
16 - Alien
17 - Racecar Driver
18 - Luchador
19 - James Bond
20 - Lumberjack
21 - The Mummy
22 - Soccer Player
23 - Robot
10/13/12
Mummy Raphael :: Countdown to Halloween 2012
"Who's your mummy...haw haw! Sorry, just a little undead humor."
Okay, Raphael as a mummy is ridiculous too, but I can't help it. He's my favorite of all the TMNT/Universal Monsters Series one figures.
This could happen: maybe he's just injured (badly.) Or he was killed during a time warp to ancient Egypt and they mummified him and he was discovered and revived in modern times and...oh okay. But I still love him!
Mummy Raph came with a couple cobra headed blades, a smaller knife and a bracelet with a beetle on it. He also glows over almost his entire body! All the wrappings and of course his eyes, this guy practically shines in the dark!
Well that's it for series one of the TMNT/Universal Monsters mash-up. Tune in on Monday to see the only figure from Series two I currently own. In the meantime, I tried to get a group shot of all of the figures together, but my assistant felt my figure arrangement skills were lacking and insisted on helping out: we abandoned the idea due to 'creative differences,' (I wanted to photograph the toys, she wanted to chew on them,) but this 'behind the scenes' shot still remains:
Stay spooky!
Well that's it for series one of the TMNT/Universal Monsters mash-up. Tune in on Monday to see the only figure from Series two I currently own. In the meantime, I tried to get a group shot of all of the figures together, but my assistant felt my figure arrangement skills were lacking and insisted on helping out: we abandoned the idea due to 'creative differences,' (I wanted to photograph the toys, she wanted to chew on them,) but this 'behind the scenes' shot still remains:
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