Blog Update

Happy holidays, fellow toy fans!

Before we kick off the big annual countdown of my top 10 action figures of 2025 later today, I wanted to share a few website updates.

I’ve added 867 posts and about 174,000 words to the blog this year, so I’ve made some changes to help you find things more easily. Menus and the search bar are now much simpler to use on mobile (and all) devices.

Here’s what’s changed:

  • Now, you’ll only see the last seven posts on each page. To view more, just click “OLDER POSTS” on the homepage.
  • On the homepage, you’ll see the recommended music and the first paragraph of each post. To read the full post, click “Continue reading.”
  • In addition to tags, I’ve added categories to all posts, so you can select them from the homescreen. This will still show from newest to oldest, but the categories make it easier to find what you’re interested in.
  • All the “From the Archive” posts are now up. I’m still aiming to share a new toy post on the blog and in email subscribers’ inboxes every morning. Instagram followers will get the post a bit later in the day.
  • If you like these updates, please give this post a like below. Feel free to share any feedback, or let me know if you encounter any issues!

Thanks,
Dale

Oogie Boogie

Recommended music: Ken Page, Ed Ivory – Oogie Boogie’s Song

For our last #WhateverWednesday of the year, let’s take a look at an action figure that fits right in with the night before Christmas. Today’s pick from the Super7 ReAction The Nightmare Before Christmas line is Oogie Boogie!

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From the Archives: The Treasure Keeper

Recommended music: Thornbridge – Keeper of the Royal Treasure

It’s time for the final #WhateverWednesday post from the archives. This week, we’re taking a look at another figure from the Disney Parks Pirates of the Caribbean line: The Treasure Keeper!

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From the Archives: Pops

Recommended music: The Format – Does Your Cat Have A Mustache?

On this final #SomethingElseSunday post from the archives, we’re still celebrating 70 years of the Muppets! From the Palisades Toys Muppets line, it’s Pops!

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Dr. Finkelstein

Recommended music: Christina Aguilera feat. Dr. John – Merry Christmas, Baby (Live)

For this #WhateverWednesday, we’re checking out more action figures that are perfect for the time between Halloween and Christmas. Today’s pick from the Super7 ReAction The Nightmare Before Christmas line is Dr. Finkelstein!

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From the Archives: The First Mate

Recommended music: Paddy and the Rats – The Captain’s Dead

It’s time for another #WhateverWednesday post from the archives. This week, we’re checking out yet another figure from the Disney Parks Pirates of the Caribbean line: The First Mate!

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Sam the Eagle

Recommended music: Sam Eagle – Chairman of the Board [Never filmed, but included on The Muppet Christmas Carol Soundtrack]

It’s #SomethingElseSunday, and we’re still celebrating 70 years of the Muppets! Today, from the Palisades Toys Muppets line, it’s Sam the Eagle!

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