Fantasy – Fauna Figures

Vault Tales 152 ToyTrio Flame snake, Tsushinokos & Nessie/Plesiosaur trio

So...I'm doing this, this week. Three different figures, three different takes on imaginary/mythical/cryptozoolgical animals all based on real animals. To varying degrees of quality. We'll even go from solo to a duo to a trio! Some were worth getting because of how they represent real creatures; others were probably part of random lots...or came as parts of sets. Into the imaginations I guess! Wizards of the Coast Flame Snake Quite clearly based on a cobra. And the human from a…

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October 22, 2020

Vault Tales Run the Set 131 Innovative Kids Groovy Tubes Magical Creatures

The Magical Creatures box set, with the figures spread out. On first appearance, definitely more...pastel...than the Mythical Beasts. I'm sure that's coincidence. Because this is the one with the horse-like animals... Well what do you know? Another Groovy Tubes set from Innovative Kids. And just like the last one, this set is going to look at another Mythical/Fantasy set. This time it is called the Magical Creatures (as opposed to the aforementioned Mythical Beasts). Both sets feature novel interpretations of…

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August 3, 2020

FigureTales / monster / Run the Set

Vault tales Run the Set 89 Innovative Kids Groovy Tubes Mythical Beasts

What is this? Another Run the Set already!? Exciting! This is a bit of a weird departure. I don't often discuss fantasy or mythical animals here, as I don't generally collect them much now--but I would take advantage of unique sets when they appear. For example, as you can see from the photo of the box, it was super discounted! And it has some interesting models--plus a book and a game. A very simple, lame game. Only $10! I'd have…

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March 9, 2020