Let’s Think Deep: Articulating Articulation
January 14, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Action Figures
Infinite articulation or zero? Time to Think Deep.
It’s been a few weeks since I Thunk Deep, so it seems about right to try my hand and brain at something a bit new and completely different than the last Let’s Think Deep article. As you may recall, last time was an elementary foray into quantum physics.
The Plastic Wars: A Retrospective on Army Men
January 6, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Action Figures, Vintage & Classic Toys
Like a shadow rising from the mist, army men shall never die.
I like toys. I know, we’re talking revelation of the year here. I’m also a guy, so typically whatever toys I’m playing with are required to have some sort of firepower or at least look like they are capable of fighting either each other, or some other toy I have yet to purchase but will feel the need to as soon as I see it. I’ve mentioned that G.I. Joes are the perfect action figures and that Ninja Turtles are the coolest, but I want to go even more old school than those. I’m talking zero points of articulation, absolutely no accessories or outfits or anything. How could a toy still be awesome after all that? Aha, I’ve got you now don’t I? How about if I’m talking a whole squadron of toys? Yeah, let’s talk plastic army men.
