Retro Toys
Let’s talk about retro toys!
The Original Creator of Monster in My Pocket
I was recently contacted by Joshua Hurst , whose dad was Gerry Hurst, who claimed to be the original creator of Monster in My Pocket, before selling it to Morrison. Unfortunately for Joshua, it seems that there was a bit of confusion, though, as that wasn’t the case. In fact, Joe Morrison’s daughter Maggie reached…
Monster in My Pocket Ultimate Guide: Figures, Merchandise, and More!
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, but most of us simply collected them because they looked so cool! One of my…
The Ultimate Guide to Crazy Bones
Crazy Bones were simple little plastic characters that swept playgrounds throughout the UK (and the world!). I was no exception to this craze, my brothers and I had a Persil net bag full of them (I have no idea why Persil net bags were the unofficial carry bag of Crazy Bones!) Although the actual gameplay…
Horrors N Heroes Figure List
Horrors N Heroes were monster figures available from the Horror Bag, a lucky bag by the company Mr Lucky Bags This series had 16 figures to collect and came in different colours. These figures were inspired by creatures of mythology and were awesome. It’s funny that I can still remember the smell of those figures……
Ultimate Guide to Bad Eggz Bunch
Locked away in the back of your conscious is another excellent miniature figure series called Bad Eggz Bunch! These hilarious and disgusting little creatures are all named with a play on eggs, which is quite creative! I didn’t collect these little critters when they came out as I was only a few years old, but…
The Ultimate Guide to Thingz that Go Bump in the Night Toys
Thingz That Go Bump in the Night is a mini figure toy line that was released in the UK in the late 90s (1997) by a company called FEVA. Most of the ‘thingz’ were household items that were morphed into creatures (basically a kid’s imagination of what they would look like as a monster). The…
P.E.T Aliens Ultimate Guide: Figures List, Pictures, and More!
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…
Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket Price Guide
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…
Stargate 1994 Action Figures
Embark on a journey through the iconic Stargate, a gateway that transcends time and space. For fans like myself, Stargate stands shoulder to shoulder with sci-fi legends, holding a place in our hearts akin to the galaxies far, far away in Star Wars. This page is a tribute to the 1994 film that birthed the…
Slime Aliens: A Nostalgic Journey Back to the Late ’90s
In the vibrant landscape of ’90s and early ’00s toys, one peculiar and delightful phenomenon captured the imaginations of kids everywhere: Slime Aliens. These tiny extraterrestrial beings, encased in plastic eggs, brought joy, wonder, and a hint of mystery to countless playtimes. In this nostalgic journey, we dive into the world of Slime Aliens, where…
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