Thursday, August 21, 2014

TOYS


Although I've never been much of a Dr. Who fan nor did I like the Mars Attacks movie primarily because it was directed by tim burton who's movies I always hate I never the less thought this staged scene was pretty cool.

Rather you like it or hate it one thing that can't be denied is that the ROM mighty mugg is making waves. I can't help but be surprised with how much it has been coming up in my weekly internet searches for cool new or older undiscovered ROM related tid bits. There's at least a dozen different web sites that have some sort of feature article about about it and at least two youtube videos so far. And if you're looking to buy it on ebay I assure you there are no shortage of sellers there to pick from. Hopefully Hasbro will take notice of all this fan fare and also take a chance on producing something more along the lines of what I would like to have such as a full blown articulate action figure. Even as some sort of limited edition item that costs a pretty penny I'd have my credit card ready faster then a quick draw at the Ok Corral shoot out in Tombstone. If you haven't done it already let Hasbro know you want to see more ROM merchandise  CustomerService@HasbroToyShop.com


There's this dude from the Philippines who's just killing it when it comes to making spaceknight customs with just about every spaceknight from A - Z. It seems this guy left no stone unturned with customs I never thought I'd see like for Daystar and Mentus. Recently a ROM custom from this guy sold on ebay for nearly $400 bucks! You can see more of his stuff at the link below.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/nani72080?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

The company known as RedBubble has come out with yet another ROM t-shirt. Don't get me wrong it's not like I don't think that's cool I just don't know how they can keep producing this apparel for commercial purposes with out getting into legal problems with Hasbro since I'm fairly certain they don't have a current licensing deal with them. However, it turns out they happen to have an office in San Francisco (633 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105) very close to an area I frequent on a weekly basis so I think I'll swing by next week  http://blog.redbubble.com/2014/01/redbubble-san-francisco-office-window-display/
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15 comments:

  1. zhaanmanAugust 21, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    After catching that youtube vid I'm diggin the little guy its better than nothing and I'm picky and if I had the cash or credit I'd be just as quick Ha thanks for the info!! The Rom and Thing one is too much right down to the Who's invading Who Ha!!

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  2. RandomnerdAugust 22, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    If I were to win the lottery today, one of the first things I'd buy is one of that guy's customs.
    Holy cow.

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  3. RandomnerdAugust 22, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Oh, and I love the Doctor and Tardis. You know, this weekend the new series starts. I have a date with the couch and some popcorn.

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    1. Shlomo Ben HungstienAugust 22, 2014 at 2:24 PM

      i pity, it sounds like all you're missing now is some good company to join you on that couch.

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    2. RandomnerdAugust 23, 2014 at 7:49 AM

      That's where an actual TARDIS would come in handy.

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    3. Shlomo Ben HungstienAugust 23, 2014 at 9:09 AM

      those tardis are not nearly as evil as the leftardis around here. those code pink assholes tried to interrupt a press conference with U.S. senator Barbara Boxer earlier this week in Oakland because of her support for Israel. Islamic terrorists and tyrants all over the world can always count on leftardis to be their biggest political supporters as you well know.

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    4. RandomnerdAugust 23, 2014 at 12:52 PM

      I'm not sure most of them bother thinking through the illogic of their positions.

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    5. The King of ThessalyAugust 25, 2014 at 9:36 PM

      How GOOD was that premier???
      -Loved how they used Clara as the personification of the NuWho fans who don't like/understand why The Doctor is old now. Such brilliance.
      -I've already seen the first four episodes. SO GOOD! Be jealous.

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  4. KalAugust 22, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Great post. I so appreciate all the effort you put into the return of ROM. He needs to be in the movies and have his own cartoon and be in the battle with Thanos for the Infinity Gauntlet. Why not have ROM and not the Silver Surfer save the day as was the case in the comic book? Love this blog.

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    1. Shlomo Ben HungstienAugust 22, 2014 at 2:48 PM

      thanks Kal, it's always good to hear from folks from time to time with some feed back on how i'm doing over here. but don't just thank me most of what i've been posting comes from Gary Martin Jr. our resident Rom curator. my next posting will be largely made up of stuff that he gave me a heads up on. that's why i savior those rare moments in which i find something that even he didn't know aboutthat New Mutants issue that headlined in the previous posting.

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  5. KalAugust 22, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    And I would die to have a Rom toy in my collection. You know the one from the late 70s. If I lived in the USA he would be easier. Definitely one of my HOLY GRAIL toys.

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  6. The King of ThessalyAugust 25, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    ROM Mighty Muggs figure still equals: BARF.... Those custom Spaceknights though??? AWESOME!

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    1. Shlomo Ben HungstienAugust 25, 2014 at 11:39 PM

      ok now it's ok for you to shit all over the mighty mugg. but i still feel like the one good thing about it is that it might end up being a gateway to cooler Rom merchandise in the future.

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    2. The King of ThessalyAugust 26, 2014 at 8:05 AM

      I would not hold my breath.

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  7. TaziraiJuly 21, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I can't believe he actually did Rainbow also. I have my own version of her. Amazing that he did her also.

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