Tag archives for Toys

Fascist Figures

Interesting set of fascist toys from the 1930s. I think I’ll stick to collecting Batman (who is generally only proto-fascist). (via Retronaut).  

Batusi Batman SCC Exclusive

This Batman Batusi figure is one of Mattel’s SDCC 2013 exclusives.   The diorama package features vintage-look art from Shag, and a sound feature plays music with a ‘60s vibe to perfectly capture the scene where Batman™ shows off his unique Batusi moves. The package is designed so the Batusi dance moves can be activated…

The Bat-Gun

Batman’s history with guns is complicated, but generally Batman simply doesn’t use guns. Occasionally this is a point of pride motivated by the way his parents were gunned down. To my knowledge this carried over to the live action Batman television show of the 1960s starring Adam West and Burt Ward. When it came time to make…