Toy links
Toys keep pace with children’s tastes.
“What is the appeal of toys? Do they have any effect on shaping the lives of the youngsters who own them? And what are the most popular varieties?” Scans and transcript of a 1931 Modern Mechanics article.
Fireheart.
A fantastic custom figure by loosecollector of the Marvel character Puma.
Thunder, thunder …
A cool Lion-O custom minifig by Jeffrey Van Hove.
Automotive innovation.
A quirky creation by The Bottomless Paddling Pool based on his own art.
Dr. Crane has left the building.
An excellent digirama by Boogeyman13.
Rain, rain, go away.
Clarissa Innes is one of Fanmode’s favourite toy photographers and photos like this illustrate why.
Resistance is futile.
Dirk Blockwood has more Star Trek dioramas in his Flickr gallery.
On collecting.
“To one with no real interest in collecting, the whole concept can seem pretty alien.”
Toy links
They don’t make ‘em like they used to.
Misodrill’s Transformers Henkei Convoy and Megatron figures, having considerable difficulty reenacting that scene in The Insecticon Syndrome, decide to improvise.
That’s no moon …
Cody needed to be confronted about his problem.
KuruKuru’s Wonder Festival 2008 Summer reports.
Microbry links to reports on Takara Tomy and Kaiyodo.
Born to run.
A nice photo by Edward Lee of the McFarlane Toys Lost Kate Austen figure.
Ride.
A great shot of a miniature figure by Leanne Eisen.