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Blogger of nostalgia and collector of action figures. www.thenostalgiaspot.com

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A muscular duck man, covered with sweat, and wearing a collar and cuffs similar to a chippendale. The duck man is holding out a hotdog and bears a tattoo on his shoulder that says “DILKIES”

A muscular duck man, covered with sweat, and wearing a collar and cuffs similar to a chippendale. The duck man is holding out a hotdog and bears a tattoo on his shoulder that says “DILKIES”

So I did this for @cathwizard.bsky.social ‘s birthday… It’s not my usual subject matter so it’s kind of nerve wracking, but Cath I hope you had a wonderful birthday regardless!

14.03.2026 16:05 👍 60 🔁 7 💬 2 📌 1
An action figure display in which the ape character, Bruiser, from the Bucky O'Hare toy-line by Boss Fight Studio has fallen over and landed on the back of a Bucky O'Hare action figure.

An action figure display in which the ape character, Bruiser, from the Bucky O'Hare toy-line by Boss Fight Studio has fallen over and landed on the back of a Bucky O'Hare action figure.

What's the matter, Bucky? Got a monkey on your back?

14.03.2026 15:32 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New PlunderFrogs are in stock on the Plunderlings Store - bit.ly/4b7QPIK

13.03.2026 22:27 👍 44 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 2

I don't think Tool has topped it.

13.03.2026 22:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Yeah, the response to these events has been pretty insane. I can't imagine camping out for an action figure, but people are doing it. I saw the SS Goku is going to made available online, I'm hoping the kid Goku gets the same treatment.

13.03.2026 15:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

It's like signing up for abuse as I don't think there's a truly safe space in this country no matter how liberal the city.

13.03.2026 15:28 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

My own feelings largely stem from a non-religious perspective. I don't believe in an afterlife and that we only get one shot at life so you should be able to live that life on your terms. How one identifies does no harm to anyone else and it's just basic human decency to respect that.

13.03.2026 15:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

He saw what this person was willing to endure to live this way. He saw a sadness in it, but also bravery and the only conclusion he had was this must be very important to her and it's worthy of respect.

13.03.2026 15:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

My grandfather, a proud conservative though one without a secular angle, shared a story with me about a co-worker he had in the 70s. This individual presented as male until one Monday when they showed up to work in a dress. The company was accommodating, but my grandfather was struck by it.

13.03.2026 15:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Here’s a high-res scan of a TV Guide ad for The Simpsons season 3 episode, “Lisa's Pony".

13.03.2026 00:00 👍 39 🔁 12 💬 0 📌 1

I legitimately thought it was a mistake. That's just nuts.

12.03.2026 20:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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S.H.Figuarts Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyan Goku – The Games Begin Hey look! Another Goku! It was around 8 years ago that Bandai released an update to their Goku body. Dubbed the 2.0 mold, the company has since created many action figures of the legendary hero since then. There's nothing inherently wrong with the sculpt, but some aspects of it have become dated. When Bandai wanted to do an update to Goku's legendary Super Saiyan form, the company opted to completely redo the body rather than kitbash something together.

After seeing many other characters get brand new molds in front of him, Goku finally gets that upgrade from Bandai and Tamashii Nations that Dragon Ball fans have been looking for. Was this one worth the wait or did Bandai take a step back with its 3.0 Goku?

12.03.2026 16:25 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I've made it this long without an Instagram account and I ain't giving in now.

12.03.2026 13:16 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I had this happen and my solution was to freeze it, then smash it.

12.03.2026 13:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I don't think I really have the space myself, but I'm gonna try.

11.03.2026 21:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I do have more, but I like the difference in sizes here. And I think of the Playmates/Super7 design as being different vehicles (Party Wagon vs Turtle Van), though I did pass on Super7's offering.

11.03.2026 21:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
An image of four different toys based on the Turtle Van from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. All are of different scales and from four different companies:  NECA, JoyToy, Hasbro, Mattel (Hot Wheels). They are arranged in order of largest to smallest.

An image of four different toys based on the Turtle Van from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. All are of different scales and from four different companies: NECA, JoyToy, Hasbro, Mattel (Hot Wheels). They are arranged in order of largest to smallest.

I might have a problem.

11.03.2026 21:16 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0

It also seems that everyone agrees the US ended up with the better SMB2. And for us kids during that time, a lot of the oddball characters are pretty memorable thanks to the Super Mario Bros. Super Show.

11.03.2026 17:48 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Dec. 3 – Super Mario World – “The Night Before Cave Christmas” Original air date October 12, 1991. Last year, we took a trip to the Mushroom Kingdom (kind of) and watched the Super Mario Bros. save Christmas from the evil King Koopa. Since Koopa failed, it wou…

I didn't do anything for MAR10 Day so here's an entry from a few years ago for Super Mario World's Christmas episode. It's the holiday treat that will leave you shouting ratgoo! thenostalgiaspot.com/2021/12/03/d...

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Testing the official Bart Simpson Phone from 1990.

10.03.2026 19:31 👍 176 🔁 26 💬 14 📌 3
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It's Mar10 Day, and that seems as good a reason as any to post a thread of the notable Super Mariology studies I've been doing on Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games.

First up: SMB2 was made *after SMB3. That's why it looks better.

www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/super-m...

10.03.2026 18:15 👍 232 🔁 77 💬 7 📌 4

I'm in for a Mothman. Best of luck to the YHS crew with their Kickstarter! #Cryptoids

10.03.2026 17:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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NECA TMNT Mirage Studios The Shredder – Worms of Madness Bring on the madness! NECA's dance with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began way back in 2008 with a set of four turtles based on the first issue of the comic series. That set would then have other figures crafted around it of which most were cancelled, but when the license opened up and TMNT proved a hot seller they all found their way into the hands of collectors.

Let's get silly this #TurtleTuesday. NECA gave us new turtles based on the art of Jim Lawson years ago and they needed a new Shredder to fit in with them stylistically. NECA delivered, but unfortunately also stuck him in a two-pack with a variant you might not want.

10.03.2026 16:37 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Oh man, I wish! I love the Gamecube one and it's barnstorming single player mode. The Wii one was fine, but not as fun.

09.03.2026 23:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I was a fan as a kid and am in for the four busters, but that Janine is tempting.

09.03.2026 13:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Is this how Fox came up with Scooter?!

09.03.2026 01:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

He did? I remember that guy Tech n Collect taking a bunch of orders for Turtle Vans and Mousers and then disappearing.

09.03.2026 01:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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me paying $30 in gas to buy imported things that have been hit with tariffs bc joe rogan is learning about politics at age 58

08.03.2026 23:55 👍 39586 🔁 6997 💬 449 📌 177
In box shot of JoyToy's new 1:18 scale TMNT Turtle Van toy.

In box shot of JoyToy's new 1:18 scale TMNT Turtle Van toy.

Oh, look! Another Turtle Van! I really needed another one of those!

08.03.2026 23:27 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0