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The Zartan Follies Part 2 – Closing a Cold Case
Mauricio reads my blog and sent me an email after reading the entry that featured him – “The Zartan Follies.” It gave him a chuckle and he confessed that when he “disposed of” my Zartan, he felt as though he … Continue reading
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Tagged Archangel, Billy Galaxy, GI Joe, Havok, Marvel Universe, Mercenary Wraith, Zartan
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The Zartan Follies
Growing up, my best friend Mauricio and I were rabid GI Joe collectors. I was into the line first, having began my collection with the very first, pre-swivel-arm-battle-grip wave, and I like to think it was my influence that finally … Continue reading
Yo, Joe – Why Can’t I Quit You?
I recently bought some new GI Joe figures. I’ve quit the line at least four times over the years (decades), but somehow Hasbro keeps managing to reel me back in. My fiancee, Canongirl, and I were out looking for the … Continue reading
Emotional Resonance, or the Importance of Toys (Part 1)
Toys were my first friends. They also provided an important link to the “real” friends I would go on to make in my life. If another kid in my class was into Star Wars or GI Joe, then chances were … Continue reading