Sunday, October 31, 2021

KKB Bank Dogman

This figure from Germany's KKB band is this year's Halloween post because, let's face it, the (white person's) flesh colored hands and the brown dog head and tail make this guy pretty creepy. This was part of a set featuring a number of anthropomorphic animals, most of which, but not all, have human hands.

 

Monday, October 25, 2021

Crash Bandicoot


Crash Bandicoot first came on the video game scene in 1996. He's seen here riding a rocket-powered skateboard. This figure is from 2001, a premium from Hardee's / Carl's Jr. "Cool Kids Meal."

Previous Marsupials: a koalaKalli Kangaroo and Dizzy Devil.



 

Monday, October 18, 2021

Happyland

This figure is from the Happyland line of toys, a UK brand similar to the Fisher Price Little People. Surprisingly I can't find any further info on him.

 

Monday, October 11, 2021

Clubhouse Kitties

This kitty was part of a Littlest Pet Shop playset entitled "Clubhouse Kitties" from 1995.  She's similar to the previously featured LPS Beethoven figure from the previous year. 

See also: this ferret as well as Russell Ferguson.

 

Monday, October 4, 2021

Charlie Brown


Charlie Brown makes his first solo appearance on BPA. This is a bit newer than most of the Peanuts figures. It was made by Schleich in 2017. Check the Peanuts tag for Chuck's previous appearances along with a lot of Snoopy.

 

Monday, September 27, 2021

Izzy The Whatzit II

Izzy the Whatzit returns for his 2nd appearance, once again in pin form. For those of you who have forgotten, Izzy was the mascot for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA. Skateboarding was not in those Olympics, but was featured in the closing ceremony alongside BMX and roller blading.

 

Monday, September 20, 2021

Mickey Mouse VII

Mickey Mouse makes his 7th appearance on BPA as one of his earliest figures. This is a pull-back skateboard from 1979 branded as L'il Zips and advertised as having "fun-bouncing action." There are a couple different color combos for this guy, of which I have 2.