This week's challenge is titled "Buying Blind". Who doesn’t love gambling on a blind box or mystery package? I for one, love it...if the price is right!
I found these Garbage Pail Kids Minikins blind bags at the Dollar Tree the other day. Who could pass these up for only $1! These were released by Topps in 2013. Each pack comes with 4 figures and 4 stickers. The reason I picked this pack is because I could see it had Nasty Nick the vampire from series 1 in it! Perfect for this time of the year!
Oooooo! Creepy! I love this guy! My only complaint is that the figure does not include the "Barbie Doll" in his arms like the original card did. I understand I am asking too much from a 1 inch tall mini-figure, but I'm kind of a jerk like that! Otherwise it is pretty accurate to his 1985 card.
Also included in the "Blind" portion of the pack I got the always popular Mr. Adam Bomb, Brainy Janie and Anna Banana. For $1, these things are great! They have the squishy, rubbery feel of a Squinky, but the paint and mold detail is awesome for the size!
Also included were 4 mini stickers of each of the characters contained in the bag. Each sticker has original Garbage Pail Kid art on the front and a nice little bio write up on the back.
There are 26 Minikins to collect in this series. Each in a blue, red, green, ultra rare yellow and painted variation. If these are still at the Dollar Tree next time I make a visit, I'll probably grab another bag. I really do enjoy the suspense and surprise of a good blind bag toy!
Click a link below and find out other Leaguers thoughts on "Buying Blind"!
Green Plastic Squirt Gun talks about his "Blind" addiction
The Last Hometown discusses their collecting troubles
Alexis' Universe shows us a great collection
Toy Break is not so enthusiastic about the concept
Calvin's Canadian Cave of Cool keeps it real!
If I can find these, I'm getting some! Thanks for the heads up. These look great and yeah I would hope to find the vamp as well due to this time of year.
ReplyDeleteHey, a relatively new blog to add to my reading list thanks to the PCL!
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong for a buck I say!
Thanks Dex! I have been a reader of your blog "AEIOU...and Sometimes Why" for a while. I really enjoy your Monthly Movie Recaps.
DeleteThanks! I sometimes wonder if I'm posting it for anyone but me lol
DeleteIt's amazing to me that GPK is still a thing. Don't get me wrong, I love them, but with all the PC-minded people out there, how has this product line survived? Oh, and I'll be going to the Dollar Tree now. ;)
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