It’s not a secret that I’m a big-time mark for Lanard Toys. Obviously, their GI Joe me-too series The CORPS! is right up my alley, but I’m also interested in their more esoteric output. So if you’re only into Joes, feel free to come back tomorrow. However I recommend you stay if you appreciate interesting toy concepts. Witness Kung Fu
Read moreIt’s the most wonderful GI Joe knockoff time of the year! The Lanard Toys warehouse sale started today, and we made our yearly pilgrimage to check out the offerings. As usual, it’s a cornucopia of toy goodness, with plenty of action figures, vehicles, playsets, role play items and miscellaneous playthings for girls and boys. I even spotted an Infinity War
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It’s not often (until recent licenses like Kong and Rampage) toy maker Lanard gets topical. Back in 2011 they released a really unique set based on the amazing 2010 rescue story of trapped Chilean miners. This set is an interesting commemoration of the rescue effort, and from package to product, is certainly colorful. Much of the equipment and the included
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In the 90s, Lanard Toys (makers of the GI Joe inspired series The CORPS!) produced an assortment of figures based around a futuristic athletic theme. To say it was high concept is an understatement. The best I can describe it is as Mad Max meets Rollerball. And I mean the original versions of both films, but especially Rollerball. James Caan
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