It’s a doll? Do we really care or need scientific study on how a toy compares to a real live woman? Apparently so, because somebody went the trouble to do a comparison. According to Rehabs.com, an advocacy group that helps to connect people with mental health treatment centers in the U.S., Barbie’s unrealistic features include
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I want the Whole Set of these Awesome Squadt Dudes
The Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago – April 5-28, 2013, is where to be if you must have one of these amazingly epic little Squadt dudes. Those who attend ill have the chance to build their own Squadt characters with lots of special creatures and accessories – from various eye colors, hoodies, tees, sniper rifles, knives,
Inspired by her Daughter, Mom Creates ‘Dolls with Down Syndrome’
What a brilliant idea…A mother has created a range of Down Syndrome dolls inspired by her daughter, who is affected by the chromosomal condition. Connie Feda, got the idea when her 9-year-old daughter Hannah, who has Down Syndrome, pointed out that no dolls look like her. None of the dolls she owned or saw in
Unpleasantly Fabulous Taxidermied LEGO Insect Collection
Slightly enthusiastic LEGO-maniacs Sean and Steph Mayo, created this amazingly “creepy crawly” collection of insects out of LEGO…cause what better way to learn about entomology than with tiny little brick toys? [Cheers laughingsquid]
New Playmobil Toy gives Kids a Bright Future in the Bank Robbing Industry
It looks as if Playmobil is finally giving kids and their parents what they want… a bright future in the ‘bank robbing’ industry. The Bank and Safe Kit comes with all the parts needed to plan out the perfect bank job…a woman with dark sunglasses holding a fully automatic 9mm Glock and a screwdriver, the
Presidential Monsters Action Figures
It looks as if the Presidents of the U.S. past and present have finally revealed themselves in the form of monster action figures. For about $25 you can buy your child the toy they have always wanted…Wolf Bill, Zombush, Monster from the Watergate Lagoon and Baracula. [Cheers nerdcore]
Slightly Creepy American Girls with their American Girls
American Girl dolls have been a very popular toy for nearly three decades, an 18-inch doll runs around $100, which doesn’t include all the outfit changes and a multitude of accessories. So when Ilona Szwarc got a chance to snap the seemingly endless parade of real-life girls and their versions of mini-me’s, she jumped at
They’re Back! Soft and Cuddely Zombie Teddy Bears
I am starting to think I should have been nicer to my teddy bears as a child. Quite possibly the perfect gift for any child looking for a career in the serial killer business, these one of a kind Zombie Teddy Bears come to us straight from the underworld…actually they come from the evilly twisted
This Vending Machine will turn your Face into a Ninja
Why can’t we have vending machines like this in America? If you have ever wanted to be a tiny ninja figurine, a cat or maybe even Godzilla our friends in Japan have you covered…and it looks pretty freakin’ awesome! For about $5 and the airfare to the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Building in Shinjuku,
Want – Most Amazing Custom Action Figure Collection in the World
When it comes to most amazing collection of custom made action figures, ebay seller Popsfartberger has the market cornered. Seriously, I have always wanted a Raiders of the Lost Ark C-3PO (him and R2D2 made a cameo in the movie…remember). Martin Riggs from Lethal Weapon, fugetaboutit. [Cheers nerdcore]
