Happy Halloween from Madd Matt!
Happy Halloween, everyone! Thanks so much for being a part of Dino Drac’s 2017 Halloween Countdown. I was determined to get one last video done before November hit, and with a huge assist to caffeine, here we are:
Madd Matt is back with one last bag of Halloween junk. Enjoy.
Unfortunately, the insane blitz to get this video done means that I have absolutely nothing left in the tank… so you’ll have to pardon me for skipping my usual eighty paragraphs about the how awesome the Halloween season is. Just pretend you know what’s in my head. Actually, chances are, you do.
I hope you’ve had a terrific season. I sure did. I’m also really looking forward to peppermint Twinkies and weird stuffing. So there’s that. Here’s to today, and here’s to tomorrow! Love you, strangers. Read More…
Purple Stuff: Creepy Questionnaire!
Eek! A combination of things — good things, bad things and things in-between — caused me to be a little (lot) less prolific than I would’ve liked to have been this last half of October. Sorry about that!
Don’t worry, though. I’m still totally in love with Halloween, and even the fact that it falls on a damned Tuesday this year hasn’t killed the romance.
Just in the nick of time, The Purple Stuff Podcast has returned with what I guess we could call our “Halloween episode,” even if it’s more of a casual Q&A session.
Me and Jay from The Sexy Armpit solicited creepy questions from listeners around the globe, and in today’s ep, we’re tackling everything from the best-ever spooky toy lines to our favorite Halloween TV specials.
Listen to this week’s episode by clicking here!
And okay, sure, this ended up being the only episode we put out in October, but we hope we made up for that will all of our August and September episodes.
This month got erratic, but we’re looking forward to getting back on a regular schedule in November. (In fact, we’re already mapping out the topics for our next few eps!)
Thanks as always for listening. October 31st isn’t until tomorrow, so keep your eyes on Dino Drac… I’m not done Halloweening just yet!
My Pet Monster Doll in Movies and on TV!
The original My Pet Monster doll was awesome in a once-in-a-lifetime way. He was just so big, so unique and so toothy!
If you’re looking to buy back a piece of your childhood, that doll is one of the few ‘80s toys that really lives up to its legend.
In fact, My Pet Monster was so cool that it used to be a favorite among set decorators. The doll appeared in several movies and on at least one TV show, which was all the more remarkable when you realize that none of those appearances were paid for.
With a ginormous assist from my pal Sammy Hain, I’ve compiled a list of the doll’s appearances in movies and on TV. See below, and if you spot our furry friend hiding in any other films or shows, please let me know! Read More…
Five Random Action Figures, Part 42!
Get set for a special Halloween edition of Five Random Action Figures! This time, we’ll be dealing exclusively with MONSTERS… like creatures with pumpkins for heads, and also creatures just named Pumpkinhead.
Samhain
Retro-Action Real Ghostbusters (2011)
Samhain was one of the “big bads” of the RGB universe, and among the few villains who appeared several times on the cartoon. (Most notably during the first two Halloween specials, where a pumpkin-headed demon was a natural fit!)
The character’s elegant design and sinister gravitas made him a fan favorite. Sadly, there was never an official Real Ghostbusters action figure for Samhain, who had to wait until Extreme Ghostbusters to be immortalized in plastic.
This figure came out much later. Toy freaks should remember that Janine/Samhain Retro-Action set, if only because Mattel made WAY too many of them. It was released in 2011 but remained on clearance racks until roughly fifteen minutes ago. (…which explains why such an extravagant set routinely fetches less than $20 on eBay.)
Samhain is around 8” tall, and he’s more doll than action figure. With flimsy limbs that make him tough to pose, Samhain still shines with that swank cloak and curiously hot bod. (Hot bod is not canonical as far as I know, but I guess it could be?) Read More…