I’m increasingly loving Tumblr these days, especially when a gem comes my way like the video above featuring a promo for action figures based on John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). Seeing these I immediately thought, “Were there ever Escape From New York Snake Plissken action figures made?” [I refuse formally acknowledge that the abortion known as Escape from LA was ever made.] And, of course, there were—actually there is one available on ebay for $60. What’s trippy about that one is that it seems to be a custom made doll not released by any major toy producer—how cool. Indie toys #4life!
Also I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that The Thing toy promo came my way via Sarkos’ tumblr, far and away the best one I follow there—it’s a constant stream of awesome.
I would like to buy a vintage Escsape from New York action figure. The Snake Pliskin
can you tell me where ?
Oh wow, those action figures based on John Carpenter’s The Thing are absolutely incredible! As a collector myself, I’m always on the lookout for unique and nostalgic pieces. Speaking of iconic characters, I actually came across an Escape From New York Snake Plissken action figure recently. It’s amazing how some fans go the extra mile to create custom dolls like the one available on eBay. It’s definitely a testament to the passion and creativity of indie toy collectors. If you’re interested, you can check out this link for The Thing action figure I mentioned earlier: https://largerthanlifetoys.com/products/the-thing-action-figure-ultimate-survival-station-macready-7-inch-the-thing-figure. Happy collecting and long live indie toys!