Portraits of Toyz : Invisible Woman

How do you capture a shot of a gorgeous lady whom you cannot see?

Invisible Woman has just accepted a portrait shot proposal and promised not to disappear and gosh, she does look like Jessica Alba. Sexy.

So she is still in her last movie suit from Fantastic Four and poses along side with Wolverine's chopper whom he left behind as he was last seen chasing some evil doers after his photo shoot. Whatever, he should be back after I get "Jessica Alba" to caress it.

Well. she poses some of her famous stance during her famous defense against Dr Doom while trying to use her force shield. I also request her to get into some sexy slouchy pose with the bike so that she looks like a poster girl. Some celebrities also came see how the shoot went on.

Let's see how she does and if I got her.

 Pictures are copyrighted by jimho@dailytoyz

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Watch Movie : THOR 2

Another one bites the dust. Here comes pasrt 2 of Thor - The Dark World.

Set after the Avenger's movie. Thor is confronted with choice and sacrifice ! What will be his choice ? Watch it in November 2013.

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Hey ! Tom. Go Carting?

I got myself a vintage 1970's Corgi Junior Tom Go Cart die cast toy through an auction but condition is pretty done but the decals are still visible. It has seen it's days of fun.

Since it is pretty reasonably priced, I think it is fine to own a piece of vintage iconic Tom & Jerry die cast cars.

Tom improvised himself with a rubbish bin cover as a helmet and his Go cart is fronted with a rubbish bin. Sitting slouch back, he tries to fire at Jerry along the race and he is packed with some serious firepower at the back. Watch out for this Tom Cat !!!

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Toy Viewing : Days of Future Past Logan

From the infamous Marvel Legends given by Toybiz back in the early 2000, Logan was visualized with a chopper. We get a familiar scene in the Wolverine movie where Logan was hiding in a barn and was given a jacket and bike from the farmer.

Toybiz actually produces 2 sets, one mass market is older Logan with a muddy washed chopper and a variant outback logan featuring a cleaner bike with a white singlet wearing a hat.

Luckily I got the best of the both worlds as I managed to snap up a trade with a mud washed bike and the variant Logan. Unfortunately, the owner lost the hat. If anyone has the hat, please let me know.

But I am still happy with what I got.

This figure is terrific especially the bike. The jacket which is made of soft rubber and can be taken off but be careful as it can get torn. The figure do shows a skin tone on both arms and the overall figure is similar to the weapon X figure except the latter is almost naked.

The figure also wears a pair of blue washed denim and possibly Levis???

Anyway, fun figure and you do not see such action figures in the market now.

All pictures are copyrighted by jimho

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Flashback to the 70's - Star Wars

While I was digging into my pile of treasure toys, which sadly have been left forgotten and wrap up just like most collectors, I was suddenly drawn into a worm hole and spiral down into the year 1977.

What happen in 1977?

This is the era when Star Wars jam right into the silver screen and movie toys begin to set foot.

I am not a big Star Wars toy fan except for some vehicles, but I have a pair of Darth Vader and Stormtrooper manufactured in 1977. These are the old school figures back then and by today's standard, they are nerdy in their movements due to the very limited articulations.

Well, though mine may not be the super collectors edition and condition, they just bring back memories of how I got them 10 years back. They must have passed on a few hands before landed on me.

Unfortunately, Darth is missing his light saber that is attached to his arm. Stormtrooper still bear a 011 mark at his back and have manage to change into a Two Face sidekick as his front has tanned more than the back. Probably the years of battle in the dune.

It is always nostalgic to see old toys which tells a story behind even though they are not perfect and mint anymore. I think this just add value to them in a personal way.

 

 

 Darth Vader without cape

Darth Vader posing with cape

Storm in surrender mode

Made in Hong Kong dated 1977

A side split by Stormtrooper with Darth Vader

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THE DILEMMA

Oh. I have been lacking in my posts for May and here comes June. I still have not crack out a toy to post for viewing and biz is running slow as no potential came forward for a photo shoot so that I can create a portrait.

But wonderful finds keep pouring in and as a toy enthusiast, this is the time where money gets out of control or you throw that long time find out of the picture. It is a hard decision. You have money on the right, your must have figure on the left. What is it gonna be?

Bam!!! You slam down the deal and guess what you are done with the damage complete.

Oops, Two Face, we are not. With money on the right, hand gun on the left. Who is gonna go?

Well hang on there while I sort out those wonderful hunt that I shall present to you. Meantime, here is Two Face from the Batman Forever Movie.

That's a solid nickel he is holding.

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