Mad Men Dolls for 60′s style doll play
When I was a little girl I loved playing Barbie. I had a case full of them and their corresponding Kens.
My collection consisted of Cowgirl Barbie and Rodeo Ken, a Kissing Barbie who left actual mini crimson kisses on my cheek when I pushed a button in her back and an overly dressed, tan and heavily made up Barbie whose name/theme escapes me, although by today’s standards she would most likely be marketed as Cougar Barbie.
I loved my Barbies and Kens, but at some point we parted ways. They were too goody goody and wholesome for me, the couple who always kept their Dream House spotless while attending Barbie church every Sunday.
Now that I’m older, I want to play with dolls that I share a little more common ground with. Dolls who drink scotch, live in Manhattan, curse like sailors and smoke Lucky Strikes. Thankfully, Big Bad Toy Store offers a new collection of Mad Men Dolls from Mattel that make Barbie, Ken and Skipper look like the prisses they are.
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Rock em Sock em Robots will rock your robot socks off
I’ve always had a fondness for games that allow me to beat other people up – Mortal Kombat, Virtual Fighter, Mike Tyson’s Punch Out… they always helped me feel triumphant and invincible, even though outside of the cyber fighting world I was completely powerless (my underdeveloped bicep is still recovering from being overthrown in an arm wrestling match against my brother two decades ago).
Aside from all of the lethal video games on the market, I always wanted a Rock em sock em Robots game for Christmas. Like little Ralphie Parker from A Christmas Story and his coveted Red Ryder BB gun, the object of my obsession was the original TKO classic that is now on sale at the Vermont Country Store. I still don’t know why I never got one. It’s not like I could’ve shot my eye out with it.
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Spock action figure for Spock loving trekkies
Hello Earthlings, don’t be alarmed. I come in peace.
I am the Spock Action Figure from Entertainment Earth. I am the son of Vulcan ambassador Sarek and human mother Amanda Grayson, at least according to Wikkipedia. I served on the USS Enterprise for eleven years under the command of Captain Christopher Pike and continue to serve aboard the ship as science officer and first officer. Until recently, I have served under James T. Kirk as my Captain, but he is on temporary leave while biding his time as a crochety lawyer on Boston Legal.
I have come on this journey to plug my new blockbuster Star Trek film (in theatres now), my collectible action figure, and of course, to beseech you all to live long and prosper.
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This mini bowling set helps me strike up some good business
I’m very superstitious when it comes to new deals. Whenever I have a new client, I have a special routine that clues me in on whether a deal will head north or south, east or west. I don’t believe in rubbing rabbit’s feet, I don’t call 1-800-PSYCHIC and I don’t count on finding a penny and picking it up so all day long I’ll have good luck. My process is much simpler than all that.
I bowl.
One serve of a tiny little bowling ball tells me everything I need to know with this Mini Bowling Desk Set from Bowling Delights. If I land a gutterball, it ain’t happening. If I get a spare, it’s still a possibility, and if I get a strike…I’m headed to Tahiti. Read the rest of this entry »
Real life baby dolls that cry, burp and coo for real
When I was seven, I left my Cabbage Patch Kid in an Italian restaurant. I cried about it for hours. Would Lorraine Ann be taken care of by the busboys? Fed spaghetti? Would they change her outfits and sing her to sleep the way I did every night? The answers to all of my questions were not even…Lorraine was found in the corner, on the floor under the table with tomato sauce smeared on her forehead. I was happy to have her back, but it took me days to get all of the garlic breadcrumbs out of her hair. I can only imagine how much worse it would’ve been if I’d have left a Real Life Baby Doll Ready or Not Tot in the pasta place that night.
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Muppet characters you create yourself for hours of Muppet fun
We’re all a bunch of Muppet characters here at Catalogs.com:
Amy is as culinary inclined as the Swedish Chef
Trish and her unmarked patriotism bear a striking resemblance to Sam the Eagle
Bryan is our wisecracking, piano playing Rowlf the Dog
Jody is Scooter, always scooting around, filing and performing odd jobs
Linda is the crazy boomerang fish thrower whose name escapes me
Richard and Nigel are Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew respectively
Matt is Animal, and I…
I am the rocking Janice with her long flowing locks and hippie chick vibe.
We still haven’t figured out which character Gina is, so we’re going to Create our very own Muppet Character thanks to FAO.com and their Muppet Whatnot Workshop.
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*Note: The views expressed are solely those of the author/speaker and do not reflect the views of Catalogs.com, Senator Barack Obama or the Democratic National Party and it’s associates.
I am such a good American. I’ve done my research, watched the debates and voted early not one, but two weekends ago. I’ve made no effort to hide my political affiliations and have shouted the name of my Presidential candidate of choice across the rooftops. I bubbled in that voting bubble with great pride feeling a swell of hope in my heart for a new chapter of American history. Since the early stages of Election ’08, this Barack Obama Action Figure from Entertainment Earth has been a permanent fixture on my desk, reminding me that change is only one vote away.
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Enjoy the safest Harley ride ever with this diecast motorcycle replica
There isn’t anything more exhilarating than the freedom of the open road. The wind through your hair, the hot rubber on the pavement… the tight leather biker chaps. Truth – I’ve never actually been on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. I’ve dreamed about it, but I’m scared I’ll crash and die a horrible Harley related death. That or I’ll lose some teeth and have to go to the dentist to have my mouth X-rayed. I have a terrible gag reflex.
How cool is it that I can enjoy a Harley Davdison and all it’s amazing features minus the fear factor with this Harley Diecast Motorcycle replica from The Fairfield Mint?
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FAO Schwarz has brought back Monchhichi
Get ready kids and campers for an “I Love the 80′s” flashback. When I was a little girl, I was obsessed. Not with Scott Baio from Charles in Charge, not with Ralph Macchio from The Karate Kid (That’s a lie. I proudly owned the Karate Kid headband and did attempt to perform that crazy flying kick when Julie Pickler tried to make me eat sand…it didn’t turn out well). I wasn’t even obsessed with Cabbage Patch Kids. In fact, I thought they beared too much of a resemblance to the Quaker Oats guy, only with ugly, unmanageable yarn hair. No, my obsession dear friends was with Monchhichi. Read the rest of this entry »
Joke ‘em if you got ‘em with this lookalike Joker Collectible Figurine
I’m a goner for a killer smile. I’m still crushing on Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker from this summer’s mega hit Batman: The Dark Knight. Having this Joker Collectible Figurine on my desk reminds me to not take life so seriously.
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Give them the novelty gift of Elvis
You loved watching him shake his pelvis, but his pulsating pelvis ain’t got nothing on his big bobbling Elvis head. This Elvis Bobble Head from Colorful Images makes a great Novelty gift for Elvis fans and non-Elvis fans alike! If you can’t make it to Graceland, this is the next best thing. Just grab a peanut butter and banana sandwich and watch him go! Read the rest of this entry »
I’m a true kid at heart. I like to play in the mud, dig ditches and build forts with my son. That’s why this M-Gears Remote Control Grand Prix Car from Learning Resources is just my speed. Talk about a sweet ride, with this gizmo I can totally put my son on the road to learning fun. Read the rest of this entry »
