Forgotten Figures

The Hiss Tank is the single most iconic Cobra ground vehicle.  It is a staple of every collection and is the perfect combo of being a toy an...

 So, 2020 was a weird year.  It was bizarre in that Joe was popular, but also not.  Items that, historically, collectors showed interest in ...

Back in April, I looked at the "Retro" Bespin Luke Skywalker .  This figure fits the retro moniker because it's in the exact s...

The 1983 Hiss Driver isn't really an iconic figure.  He often sits in his tank and simply hides in the cockpit: away from prying eyes. ...

In early 2003, we got a lot of snow.  One Sunday evening, I took some Joes out to get some snow pics.  It was late in the evening, so I had ...

The Joe line has many icons. They are images of characters or vehicles that simply transcend the line and all subsequent versions of specifi...

In the fall of 2002 , I came home every day at lunch to let my dogs out since I didn't have a doggy door.  One mild fall day, I came hom...

I have never profiled an entire set of toys at once.  I've touched on individual figures or separate parts of vehicles.  But, I have nev...

For many years, I was not a fan of the Hiss Driver. The bright red color, odd leggings and bug eyed head all made for a figure that simply d...

It is hard to remember now, but there was a time when Sears was the go to retailer for toys. They were world's largest retailer and used...