Mike T. stopped by to share the latest entry in his Forgotten Figures series – This time around, he introduces us to the 1988 Lightfoot. From Mike –
“So, seeing Lightfoot immediately brought to mind him leaning forward, helmet falling down as his aircraft exploded from behind him. So, I included the figure in any little 5 minute adventure I might steal away when no one was in the house. But, the true memory of the figure is from sometime in the summer of 1988. My parents had an ancient vacuum cleaner. It was probably made in the late 1960’s. It wasn’t the main floor vacuum. But, it had a hose attachment and was the only way to clean corners or around the baseboards on the floor. One day, while using this beast, I accidentally sucked up Lightfoot’s helmet. Had I not cared about the figure, it’s doubtful I’d have done anything other than shrugged it off. But, I liked the helmet and wanted it back. So, I took the vacuum outside, onto the poured concrete stops that lead from an unused door on an addition my father had built onto the house in the early ’80’s. These steps were rough concrete and were next to a small garden full of hostas that were supported by limestone fossil rocks my brothers and I had found in various camping excursions through the years. This garden was home to many Joe adventures since it was relatively small and I could sit on the steps or the driveway to play, rather than the mud and grass in the backyard.”
Mike T says
This week I look at the 1985 Parachute Pack Mailaway:
Forgotten Figures: 1985 Parachute Pack - Mail Away
A neat little toy, though it has some limitations.
Mike T says
This week's profile is the 1993 Bazooka figure:
Forgotten Figures: 1993 Bazooka
Enjoy!
Mike T says
This week's profile is of the 1994 Shadow Ninja Snake Eyes figure:
Forgotten Figures: 1994 Shadow Ninja Snake Eyes
The different construction lessens the figure, but the design is kind of fun and would be a great Snake Eyes if it was standard design.
Mike T says
I'm back for the new year with a profile of the 1983 Hiss Driver:
Forgotten Figures: 1983 Hiss Driver
Enjoy!
Mike T says
This week showcases the 1984 Battle Gear pack: a great idea often poorly executed.
Forgotten Figures: 1984 Battle Gear Pack #2
Mike T says
This week's profile is the 2005 Cobra Imperial Guard:
Forgotten Figures: 2005 Cobra Imperial Guard
Good idea, bad execution.
Mike T says
This week's profile is of the Street Fighter Movie Edition Dhalsim figure:
Forgotten Figures: Dhalsim - Street Fighter Movie Edition
Odd construction, but a solid look for a villain that's somewhat useful to have.
Mike T says
This week is the Plastirama Airborne from Argentina named Condor:
Forgotten Figures: Condor - Argentine Exclusive Airborne
I love the Airborne mold. But, the low quality of this figure was kind of a bummer.
Mike T says
This week's profile is the 1988 Toxo Viper
Forgotten Figures: 1988 Toxo Viper
He's a chilling concept, if a bizarre in execution.
Steevy Maximus says
Glad to see you're still doing these profiles, Mike
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