Tag Archives: Cracked

Coming soon: Funko Fridays!

Now that we've reviewed all the Vitruvian HACKS figures and there is still no GI Joe product on shelves to go back to, we need a new theme for our Friday reviews. And given the appeal of the alliteration, Funko … Continue reading

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Meet Bild Lilli, the original Barbie

That line in today's review was not just a throwaway joke: You can learn a bit more here. And now, some more OAFEry:Beggar Ken He's just Ken and he's enough, but NOT so great at doing stuff At first I … Continue reading

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9 Unintentionally Terrifying Old-Timey Children's Toys

Two Cracked articles about toys in one week? What a surprise! Kids in the old days had it rough. When they weren't toiling in coal mines or sweeping chimneys or doing something else that almost certainly covered their rosy cheeks … Continue reading

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Yep, pretty much want all of these

Bunch more over here!

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Cracked.com makes old toys awesomer

Cracked has a new Photoshop contest today, Updates to Classic Childhood Toys (Too Awesome to Exist). All the entries are funny (especially the winner), but here's an example of what you'll see when you click through: A think they missed … Continue reading

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The Terrifying Conspiracy Behind Early '90s Kids' Toys

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If "Ghostbusters" met "The Shining"

Or, "What would happen if the Sedgewick Hotel and the Overlook Hotel traded places." And yes, that's NECA's Slimer edited in there. (by Scarves McKenzie) And now, some more OAFEry:Terror Dog addendum Clever Ghostbusters display SDCC 2011 - Day 3, … Continue reading

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My Little Porny

From today's Cracked Photoplasty contest, 24 Ridiculous Ways We're Probably Ruining the Future: Thanks, internet weirdos.</sarcasm> And now, some more OAFEry:Hasbro announces SDCC exclusive online sale details Death Battle: Starscream vs. Rainbow Dash Flippin' through Previews - September '12 Twilight … Continue reading

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Cracked.com talks toys

Cracked has an article today about "The 15 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Bootleg Toys": Like elves in Santa's workshop, bootleg toy makers around the world are busy cranking action figures and games for all of the world's children. Only these will … Continue reading

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The 25 Most Baffling Toys From Around the World

Because new comics aren't shipping until Friday this week, we don't have our weekly NCRL breakdown for you yet - but just so the sixes of fans who come to read us every day aren't disappointed, here's a fun little … Continue reading

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