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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: If you could change one thing about humanity...
« on: August 13, 2003, 10:35 AM »
I'd do away with bigotry, intolerance, and competition. And get rid of crime too.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Jackass: The Movie
« on: August 13, 2003, 10:32 AM »
"This one goes on the gooch!"
Man, that was funny. Where do you get the idea to stick that on your balls anyway?
Man, that was funny. Where do you get the idea to stick that on your balls anyway?
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Who are these People!!!
« on: August 13, 2003, 10:29 AM »
HMI (Hasbro's Missing Integrity)
Name: Ben
Where he be: Waterloo, IA
Occupation: writer, well-educated slacker, bum, whatever
Age: 22
Status: Single, then not, then single, then not. Single now.
Children: None they can pin on me.
Pet: cat named Peregrin, dog named Jarrett.
Musick: Kiss, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix in any form, and scored film music.
I was introduced to Star Wars by way of Return of the Jedi, that being in theaters in a rerelease in 1984. Loved it, and saw Empire and A New Hope on VHS shortly thereafter. Of course, like any child who saw these movies, I had to have the toys. And, here we are. I collect Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel Legends, G1 Transformers, and occasional McFarlane, Star Trek, GI Joe, MOTU, and Buffy figures. Also collect comics and DVDs. I play the guitar. Sort of.
I keep the moniker around because I like it. Hasbro really doesn't bother me that much any more.
Name: Ben
Where he be: Waterloo, IA
Occupation: writer, well-educated slacker, bum, whatever
Age: 22
Status: Single, then not, then single, then not. Single now.
Children: None they can pin on me.
Pet: cat named Peregrin, dog named Jarrett.
Musick: Kiss, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix in any form, and scored film music.
I was introduced to Star Wars by way of Return of the Jedi, that being in theaters in a rerelease in 1984. Loved it, and saw Empire and A New Hope on VHS shortly thereafter. Of course, like any child who saw these movies, I had to have the toys. And, here we are. I collect Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel Legends, G1 Transformers, and occasional McFarlane, Star Trek, GI Joe, MOTU, and Buffy figures. Also collect comics and DVDs. I play the guitar. Sort of.
I keep the moniker around because I like it. Hasbro really doesn't bother me that much any more.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Jackass: The Movie
« on: August 11, 2003, 02:32 PM »
My favorite skit was the one where that dude went to the hardware store and tested one of the empty toilets. What a jackass.
Before they made it to the store, the guy s*** his pants and the cameraman tossed his cookies.
I can't believe these hosers got rich off this stuff. Right place at the right time, I guess.
Before they made it to the store, the guy s*** his pants and the cameraman tossed his cookies.
I can't believe these hosers got rich off this stuff. Right place at the right time, I guess.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Pink Floyd The Wall Figs
« on: August 11, 2003, 02:27 PM »
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Damn. Just, damn.
So they're going to be statues then, right? I'd pick up the Schoolmaster.
Damn. Just, damn.
So they're going to be statues then, right? I'd pick up the Schoolmaster.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Muppets
« on: August 10, 2003, 11:19 PM »
I think I've found something to sink my former MOTU dollars into.
Is Gonzo only available in that funny suit with the cannon?
I'm also looking for the following figures:
Kermit w/out tux
Fozzie
Crazy Harry
Miss Piggy
Gonzo
Animal
Is Gonzo only available in that funny suit with the cannon?
I'm also looking for the following figures:
Kermit w/out tux
Fozzie
Crazy Harry
Miss Piggy
Gonzo
Animal
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Saga '02-'04 / Re: More News...
« on: August 10, 2003, 10:43 PM »
Thanks, OCB. Can't wait for that figure.
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Episode 1 / Re: R2-B1 & TC-14
« on: August 10, 2003, 08:15 PM »
I bought them at an online store for $10 each a few months after they came out, along with a Commtech Stormtrooper. Never have seen the droids at retail.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Cat in the Hat movie toys
« on: August 10, 2003, 07:03 PM »
These were based on the movie? I thought they were from the book. Stupid me. I didn't look at them because I was going apesh** for new Star Wars stuff.
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Saga '02-'04 / Re: More News...
« on: August 10, 2003, 02:27 PM »
I'm not exactly sure who R1-G4 is. Does anyone have a pic?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Lord of the Rings: Armies of Middle Earth
« on: August 8, 2003, 09:00 PM »
I cracked and bought the Ringwraith on Horse set. It's pretty wicked, but it's hard to screw up something as simple as this.
I like the Frodo/Sam/Ringwraith set. That'll probably be my next purchase. I wanted to buy Gandalf, but he isn't exactly white. Is it so hard to paint a Gandalf the White figure white? It's taken two companies and neither of them can nail it.
I like the Frodo/Sam/Ringwraith set. That'll probably be my next purchase. I wanted to buy Gandalf, but he isn't exactly white. Is it so hard to paint a Gandalf the White figure white? It's taken two companies and neither of them can nail it.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Sigh...The Family Truckster
« on: August 7, 2003, 02:49 PM »
If anyone else is looking to buy a car, I suggest looking at Hyundai. I've driven my 2000 Elantra 60,000 miles and haven't had a single problem with it. I've changed the tires, oil, and all filters at regular intervals.
I'm buying one of those groovy Santa Fe's when I'm done with this one.
I'm buying one of those groovy Santa Fe's when I'm done with this one.
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Watto's Junk Yard / Re: Bon Jovi...I don't get it
« on: August 7, 2003, 02:44 PM »
'oooooo, she's a little runaway...'
I think that's how it goes, anyway. I heard that song on the radio and now it's stuck in my head.
I think that's how it goes, anyway. I heard that song on the radio and now it's stuck in my head.
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Other Toy Lines / Re: Modern Masters of the Universe
« on: August 7, 2003, 01:16 AM »
Mattel seems to think kids want a lot of He-Men. I can understand having He-Man and Skeletor around at all times, but this line isn't huge enough yet to warrant packing He-Man and Skeletor so heavily in each case.
Add to it collectors like me only wanting the 'secondary' characters, and you've got trouble. But judging by what I sawa t Target today, the line should be alright for a few years provided Mattel doesn't blow it with the Snake Men.
Add to it collectors like me only wanting the 'secondary' characters, and you've got trouble. But judging by what I sawa t Target today, the line should be alright for a few years provided Mattel doesn't blow it with the Snake Men.
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Hall of Justice / Re: Mattel Batman
« on: August 7, 2003, 01:11 AM »
What pisses me off is that I've found these at three different stores, and have yet to find a Zipline Batman. I don't hold much hope of finding a Joker (or any villain for that matter) so I'm not to worried about this line. I just wish they could pull their heads out of their collective a$$es there at Mattel and just distribute the products evenly. But, if they did that, places like he-man.org would actually be a pleasure to visit.
OK, that was my rant for the day.
OK, that was my rant for the day.