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Treasure Chest of Terrible Toys: The Pet Rock

13 Jul

July 13, 2013

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The Pet Rock was either a terrible toy or the most genius idea ever made. What a great pet! You do not have to walk it, feed it, clean it, take it to the vet, pick up its poop, or even look at it. And in return? Paint it, dress it up, do what you will and it will never complain, let alone bark, meow, grunt, or make any noise related to any living organism, ever. It will never run away, make any noise, or in any way remind you that it exists. And what do you get in return? Pure, pure love.

It’s a rock!

What a great business that was. Rocks cost nothing to make and they are all over the place. Talk about your infinitely renewable resource.

This was a huge fad back in the 70’s, but then again, so was Richard Nixon and Viet Nam.

So what happened to all those rocks when the Pet Rock fad died? They were painted green and sold as Kryptonite.

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I have to guess that the only reason a kid would buy one of these was to lock it in a lead lined box so that Superman could never come in contact with it and lose all his powers.

What’s next for the Pet Rock? CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT!

Coming Soon: Mr. Blog’s Tepid Rock! Just in time for Christmas!

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Treasure Chest of Terrible Toys: Japanese Knock-Off Toys

30 Mar

March 30, 2013

This one went over very well in 2011, and it is still one of my favorite posts. Where else can you see Shrek joining the Justice League? Spider-Man taking a day off to go fishing? And more badly painted Batmen than you can shake a stick at. And Darth Vader riding a motorcycle? This one has it all.

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from May 16, 2011

Hello happy to read consumer Mr. Blog Warm Water Ride! It is belief most strong and anus that you deserve time to devote to park and recreation.

To that fellow’s end we have selection great and powerful of best to offer of you. Only one peek to see we have the selection.

At once to begin and read!

Great hero is SPIDER-MAN. He of spiders and web. Great outdoorsman and many fine selections of SPIDER-MAN for you to.

See him fish and power.

BATSMAN hero of night. BATSMAN selection will make god of you to youth with awe of respect!

Heroes unite to defend from invasion! JUSTLEAGUE and SUPER-FRIENDS combine to form tower of awesome!

SHREX join battle with SENSE OF RIGHT!

Villain BAD GUY out for bad! Catch STAR KNIGHT before he ride to DEATH STAR and battle for galaxy!

Not to wait for holiday gifting. Selection for buy now in store or online cataloging for you to ponder and wish.

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