Monster in My Pocket (MIMP) was a toy line created by Matchbox in 1990. These miniature bendy rubber figures depicted a whole array of different monsters and mythical creatures. Each monster had a point value, representing the monster’s relative power and the figurine’s scarcity, but most of us simply collected them because they looked so…
Introduction Video game box art has long served as a window into the adventures, challenges, and wonders within the games. Over the decades, it has evolved alongside the gaming industry, reflecting its growth and innovation. This exploration delves into the history of game box art, from the early days of arcade cabinets to the digital…
If you were lucky enough to have access to the Cartoon Network channel in the mid-90s to early 00s, you were in for an absolute treat of classic cartoons that were, in my opinion, the best cartoons of the era. The goofy cartoons with adult innuendos made for a perfect blend of family entertainment, it…
P.E.T Aliens (Pocket Extra Tiny Aliens) was a toy line created by Seven Towns and licensed to Vivid Imaginations. Most of you will remember the figures that were free in promotional packs of Rice Krispies in 1994, but others were also released afterward. There were 26 aliens in total to collect and they came in…
Growing up at the height of Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace, I was lucky enough to experience the joys of all the themed merchandise, cool toys, and most importantly awesome Star Wars snacks! This page is dedicated to those magic retro snacks, so let’s take a trip down memory lane! Cadbury Star Wars…
Welcome to our digital time machine, where we transport you back to the dawn of gaming history. Step into the world of MS-DOS games, where pixels were primitive but the adventures were boundless. In this corner of our retro gaming sanctuary, we pay homage to the pioneers of the gaming industry – the classic titles…
Welcome to our retro gaming sanctuary, where we dive deep into the timeless treasures of gaming’s golden age. Join me as we pay homage to one of the most iconic consoles of all time: the legendary PlayStation 1. The PS1 era was a magical time filled with groundbreaking innovations, unforgettable characters, and countless hours of…
The price of Monster in My Pocket figures change wildly depending on demand and it is impossible to give a fully accurate, up-to-date price guide, however it is one of the questions that I get asked the most! I have collated the below guide based on figure sales on eBay to give you an idea…
Trashblaster is a figure from the Trash Bag Bunch toy line. This figure is a robot featuring a gun and a circular saw.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the good old days of PC gaming with Attack of the Mutant – a blast from the past inspired by R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps. DreamWorks Interactive dropped this gem on us back on September 25, 1997, making it one of the Original games to use cel-shaded animation. Picture…
Alien Hunters: Micro Alien Warrior by Trendmasters in 1993 was a generic line of toys that had multiple different models, but not really any backstory to them, unfortunately. Below are some pictures and videos of the items from the toy line: