Crass commercialism
You’ve seen him write about movies, maybe you’ve even seen his movies, now you can own his movie memorabilia!
It’s occurred to this writer that his children are not, in fact, going to educate themselves, and all the toys he bought as a carefree, spendthrift, childless movie nut would now be better turned into cold hard cash. Starting with this handsome Godzilla toy from the ill-regarded 1998 release. Matthew Broderick not included.
If you are interested in obtaining this crucial piece of pop-culture history, or if you just want to read this author’s pithy description of same, here’s your chance.
And here‘s another!
Unfortunate timing. You’d stand a better chance if I hadn’t been laid off today.
Hey, the WGA and you both got the same Christmas present!
Wanna swap sweaters?
Since I’ve already given the producers’ union the shirt off my back, I’d better hang on to the one I’ve got.
Wise. Don’t let them pull the wool over your eyes.
I haven’t really kept up with his site, but the guy who did the X-Entertainment website (the “X” being for “gen-x,” rather than “x-rated”) used to do quite a bit of ebaying and claimed that an oddball knicknack and a good story was worth a great deal more than just the kicknack alone, and with any luck at all your punchy description will reinforce that notion.
Punchy?! I find my description to be the pinnacle of admirable restraint. If eBayers really knew the strength of my affection for this toy their monitors would melt.
Maybe you should consider blackmail, then.
oh wow, x-e. that brings me back(:. i used to read that site all the time in like 2000. i wonder if anyone’s kept up with his site…
Is “metropolises” the correct plural of “metropolis”? It’s not “metropolii” or something? No, wait, it would have to be “metropolius” to get the “ii”. Nevermind.
When I was younger, I had the 70s toy Godzilla, who was a creampuff compared to this green-plated killing machine. That Godzilla had a lovable sidekick named Godzuki. Your Godzilla would have chewed Godzuki’s head off faster than you can say “Scrappy Doo”.
Couldn’t you save your toys and just sell autographed pictures of Urbaniak instead?
Who would buy a photo of Urbaniak autographed by me?
Putting aside the difficulties of the lay person in authenticating Urbaniak’s handwriting, surely you realize those fanatical Venture Bros fans would give their eye-teeth to own a piece of Doc Venture’s wardrobe. You could always ferret away various garments while you’re over there visiting. Chop ’em into squares like they did with the Beatles’ sheets, add a hastily-designed certificate of authenticity and presto! Instant cash flow.
Mind you, this may lead to James being abducted by a creepy fan a la Misery, but that’s a problem for another day.
You got the “crass” part right. Don’t know how commercial this particular endeavor will be for you.
Oh, highly so I expect — I just sent away a 1984 Gremlin and a Starship Trooper Warrior Bug today, taking care of my childrens’ education through noon tomorrow.
And with the sale of this Godzilla figure, what do you plan on sending him through? The turnstile on the subway?
Due to the current contract with AMPTA, the sale of my Godzilla figure will get him further than my residuals from the movie Antz.
The power of Godzilla has compelled me to to bid 1-cent above the minimum. Sorry, but the economy, etc.
So the power of the Lost in Space robot is chopped liver?
Yeah. The beast power of Godzilla moves me, but the sterileness of “Robby” bothers me. I don’t know if I should tip it over or pour some water on it.
Well now, let’s not confuse robots. “Robbie” is the robot from Forbidden Planet and looks like this, the robot from Lost in Space is called “Robot” and looks like this.
Those are some fantastic descriptions.
I was laughing at your eBay description of Godzilla when my art assistant came in. She looked over my shoulder and said, “He should be a writer!”
–Ed.
Finally I have found a use for my talents.
I freely confess I’m much more interested in the set of Beatles Yellow Submarine figures you just put up.
Theyre really cool! IArent they a collectors item by now?
They are handsome, but they would never demolish a city or threaten to kill you. Except Paul maybe.
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Todd, seeing that I believe we’re about the same age, you may get a kick out of a daily countdown that I’m running on my blog. I’m calling it “The 25 Toys of Christmas”, listing my 25 favorite toys starting on December 1st thru Christmas day. Complete with images and TV commercials of the toys.
Here’s what’s gone so far: http://www.thebaboonbellows.com/?page_id=895
And the main page: http://www.thebaboonbellows.com/
and while I do have that Lost In Space Robot you’re selling on ebay…. he didn’t make the list.