zamboni
Footballguy
I sort of remember the Nerf one, but definitely remember the suction cup gun. Never stuck on the back of kids' heads, but it wasn't for lack of trying.
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rick6668
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Updated my post above with a link to all the characters, etc... Not sure about a crossover with GI Joe - don't remember it but it's possible.KP, I remember M.A.S.K., but not much of the details. Didn't they do some G.I. Joe/M.A.S.K. crossover episodes, or am I hallucinating that?
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Here's one of the main Micronauts guys I was talking about, called Force Commander. They had a bunch of guys that operated like Force Commander, in a bunch of different colors. You could get mix-and-match horses and vehicles for these characters to make them centaurs or rolling cyborgs.
For those wondering, there were also smaller Micronauts figures that didn't launch missles or anything. They were roughly the size of Star Wars figures. The Micronauts line has a slew of vehicles for the small guys to ride in, including a very cool "flying" mechanized hornet (looking for pic).
Rhino
Footballguy
Big Trak was the coolest thing ever. I loved mine, until my friend programmed it wrong and sent it taking a tumble down the stairs into our basement... shattered in a million pieces.
Favorite board game ever: Dark Tower
Favorite board game ever: Dark Tower
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zamboni
Footballguy
Those were mighty phallic.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
YOU KNOCKED MY BLOCK OFF
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Rhino I knew I had you my friends list for a good reason. This game was just fantastic !
Rhino
Footballguy
maybe my memory is loopy. I could have sworn it had 4 wheels.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
3 investigators rocked! I read all of those books about 10 times each! Never read The Hardy BoysI'll try to find pictures of them later or a link to the TV show - nobody I know now seems to remember Mask. (or maybe that's not what they were called?). They all had masksthat shot lazers, etc.. and I think their vehiles changed a little too. Maybe I am making this crap up, as I am the only person I know that read The 3 Investigators and not The Hardy Boys.
I started looking for them in used bookstores and collecting them a few years ago just to prove to people they existed. I have about 20 or so now and will look to complete the series and give them to my son sometime when he's older.The other series that hardly anybody else read was the Twilight Series. I think there was about 25-30 books. They were short "horror" stories geared for young adults.
JaxBill
Footballguy
I guess I'm the only old geezer who remembers Billy Blastoff...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Blastoff
ETA another pic-
http://www.timewarptoys.com/bboff.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Blastoff
ETA another pic-
http://www.timewarptoys.com/bboff.jpg
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illiterate
Footballguy
Did you have the trailer that went with it that you could program to dump?Big Trak was the coolest thing ever. I loved mine, until my friend programmed it wrong and sent it taking a tumble down the stairs into our basement... shattered in a million pieces.
zamboni
Footballguy
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
I loved The Three Investigators and The Great Brain series when I was in 5th grade.3 investigators rocked! I read all of those books about 10 times each! Never read The Hardy BoysI'll try to find pictures of them later or a link to the TV show - nobody I know now seems to remember Mask. (or maybe that's not what they were called?). They all had masks
I started looking for them in used bookstores and collecting them a few years ago just to prove to people they existed. I have about 20 or so now and will look to complete the series and give them to my son sometime when he's older.
The other series that hardly anybody else read was the Twilight Series. I think there was about 25-30 books. They were short "horror" stories geared for young adults.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I loved The Three Investigators and The Great Brain series when I was in 5th grade.3 investigators rocked! I read all of those books about 10 times each! Never read The Hardy BoysI'll try to find pictures of them later or a link to the TV show - nobody I know now seems to remember Mask. (or maybe that's not what they were called?). They all had masks
The other series that hardly anybody else read was the Twilight Series. I think there was about 25-30 books. They were short "horror" stories geared for young adults.
Was thinking about those books too when I was talking to people about the 3 Investigators.. I'll have to get those through the library and read them again.
illiterate
Footballguy
Doug B
Footballguy
Pics of some of the alien Micronauts and their vehicles (including the Hornetroid):http://www.micro-outpost.com/pictures/aliens/aliens.html
Pics of the smaller Micronauts (including the familiar silver-headed Time Travelers):
http://www.micro-outpost.com/pictures/figures/figures.html (better pics: click on Nav Bar)
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
In a year or two I will be picking these up for my son...I'm sure I'll catch up on them too.I loved The Three Investigators and The Great Brain series when I was in 5th grade.3 investigators rocked! I read all of those books about 10 times each! Never read The Hardy BoysI'll try to find pictures of them later or a link to the TV show - nobody I know now seems to remember Mask. (or maybe that's not what they were called?). They all had masksI started looking for them in used bookstores and collecting them a few years ago just to prove to people they existed. I have about 20 or so now and will look to complete the series and give them to my son sometime when he's older.
The other series that hardly anybody else read was the Twilight Series. I think there was about 25-30 books. They were short "horror" stories geared for young adults.
Rhino
Footballguy
Sure did!Did you have the trailer that went with it that you could program to dump?Big Trak was the coolest thing ever. I loved mine, until my friend programmed it wrong and sent it taking a tumble down the stairs into our basement... shattered in a million pieces.
The trailer was also decimated in the infamous stair-crash incident.
pats3in4
Footballguy
Dark Tower was awesome. The software in mine eventually went screwy so when you got to the end and had to enter the key sequence to enter the tower, no combination would work.Need to go to the bazaar and load up on troops!
pats3in4
Footballguy
I think all Big Tracks suffered the same demise. I know my friend's did.And I bet this is how its final moments played out for you: You and friend are watching it approach the stairs. It's getting closer, closer. Your eyes are getting wide, wondering when if indeed it will stop at the edge and take a 90 degree turn. Then it slowly goes over the edge. You jump up to chase after it, but by then it's too late. While looking at it at the bottom of the stairs, you mutter, "Mom is going to kill me."Sure did!Did you have the trailer that went with it that you could program to dump?Big Trak was the coolest thing ever. I loved mine, until my friend programmed it wrong and sent it taking a tumble down the stairs into our basement... shattered in a million pieces.The trailer was also decimated in the infamous stair-crash incident.
Rhino
Footballguy
Mine was more like this..."Hey, Billy... program the Big Trak to meet me in the kitchen." The door to the kitchen is to the right, the stairs to the basement are on the left. Unfortunately at 10 years old, Billy didn't know the difference between his right and left... I watch as the Big Trak comes down the hall and approaches the kitchen door. Then instead of turning toward me, the Big Trak turns away and starts lumbering down the stairs.I think all Big Tracks suffered the same demise. I know my friend's did.And I bet this is how its final moments played out for you: You and friend are watching it approach the stairs. It's getting closer, closer. Your eyes are getting wide, wondering when if indeed it will stop at the edge and take a 90 degree turn. Then it slowly goes over the edge. You jump up to chase after it, but by then it's too late. While looking at it at the bottom of the stairs, you mutter, "Mom is going to kill me."Sure did!Did you have the trailer that went with it that you could program to dump?Big Trak was the coolest thing ever. I loved mine, until my friend programmed it wrong and sent it taking a tumble down the stairs into our basement... shattered in a million pieces.
Mom only killed me after I killed Billy.
I had that too!!!
Loved that, but I thought it was Super Jock. http://www.bigredtoybox.com/cgi-bin/toynfo.pl?jockindex
Klecko HOF
Footballguy
I had Mazinga, a friend had both Dragun and Gaiking. I later had Godzilla with the fire tongue and rocket wrist. I had one of the older Mazingas that actually shot the missiles (the later ones didn't shoot them due to safety reasons).
I also had the Great Mazinga. Had those cool missles that fit into his arm. Also had those red swords.Here's some more:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?f...&category0=
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?s...earch&fgtp=
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-VINTAGE-ACTION-MA...VQQcmdZViewItem
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn
A1oxq.../trade/1all.jpgGirder and Panel
I got my own set when I was a child, then found a vintage set at my grandmother's house that belonged to my dad. Combined them, and had the PRIMO Grider & Panel set.
I got my own set when I was a child, then found a vintage set at my grandmother's house that belonged to my dad. Combined them, and had the PRIMO Grider & Panel set.
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glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
Johnny Seven OMA Gun
This one is the best of the lot but is missing the pistol. My guess is that someone bidding has the pistol.
Edited to add that, after looking through everyone elses memories...I am indeed an old boot.
This one is the best of the lot but is missing the pistol. My guess is that someone bidding has the pistol.
Edited to add that, after looking through everyone elses memories...I am indeed an old boot.
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pats3in4
Footballguy
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
The Castle Grayskull
http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Universe-Cas...t/dp/B000069BD5
Seriously. It's the Castle Grayskull!
http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Universe-Cas...t/dp/B000069BD5
Seriously. It's the Castle Grayskull!
Rhino
Footballguy
Man I can't believe I forgot about that! I had a set of those when I was a kid too! I remember building all kinds of stuff with that! Great Find!!!
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
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RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
The Iguana
Footballguy
I wanted this thing so bad as a kid but never got it. Almost tried to hunt one down on ebay a couple years ago but resisted the urge.
ArcticEdge
Footballguy
RudiStein
*Not really a bail bondsman
Not really unknown...maybe to some of the whipper-snappers around here.
Sizzler Cars
Think Hot Wheels with actual power. I had a high-banked, figure 8 track for these babies. I loved it, the cat loved it, good time for everyone.
Sizzler Cars
Think Hot Wheels with actual power. I had a high-banked, figure 8 track for these babies. I loved it, the cat loved it, good time for everyone.
red93zj
Footballguy
My brother and I used to love to play with these.
http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW20.../FSStarcom.html
http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW20.../FSStarcom.html
Das Boot
Footballguy
I've got all the 3 Investigators in hardback up through at least the 30's.My basement is a living tribute to Jones Junkyard.I'll try to find pictures of them later or a link to the TV show - nobody I know now seems to remember M.A.S.K.. (or maybe that's not what they were called?). They all had masks
found a LINK - I am not insane after all....
My Hope Street Alias
Footballguy
So many hours spent playing with this set. No funky yellow and red colors in my set, though. I'm pretty old.
Capn Crunch
Footballguy
I still had one somewhere until recently, but the Zip Strip disappeared a long time ago.Awesome....I was trying to think of what they were called.....
Das Boot
Footballguy
Saw this after my earlier post, you can find the 3 Investigators on eBay, and sometimes at library sales.KarmaPolice said:3 investigators rocked! I read all of those books about 10 times each! Never read The Hardy BoysI'll try to find pictures of them later or a link to the TV show - nobody I know now seems to remember Mask. (or maybe that's not what they were called?). They all had masks
The other series that hardly anybody else read was the Twilight Series. I think there was about 25-30 books. They were short "horror" stories geared for young adults.
Capn Crunch
Footballguy
Saw these in Target the other day. I had some sort of three-piece mountain set up that the cars could race on from the early 1970s in the storage area next to the diesels. Bought two cars and pretended I was 9 again.RudiStein said: