Oddities

If you know anything about me or have read anything on this website then you know first and foremost I am a collector.  My collections have ebbed and flowed over time.  Looking back on some of my old posts on here I see toys that I have parted with many moons ago.  As I grow older I tend hold onto things for a while and then let them go to only desire them again later on.  It's that eternal hunt over and over for the goodies.  I love sharing my collection with people and the many cool stories that come along with the many items that I own.  Tonight I thought I would share with you a few random or perhaps odd items that are currently being stored.

Who doesn't know or love this guy?!  Yes, it's Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street series of films. I'm not the worlds biggest fan of horror but I do enjoy a good scary film.  These films are classics to me so when I saw the doll I knew I had to have him.  He came with no box but seemed to be in good shape otherwise.  He does have a pull string and speaks which is cool.  I really thought the likeness was very close to the movie and his hat even comes off.  His sweater is in great shape and he stands with the help of a doll stand. He's about 12 inches in height all together though he is slightly hunching over in this picture.  I picked this up at a local toy show and considered it a great find for the collection!

Next is this creepy Ronald Mcdonald.  What can you really say about this ugly thing.  I have never been a fan of clowns ever and never too fond of Ronald Mcdonald in general. When I saw him in a friend's toy shop it caught my eye and frankly made my spine slightly crawl. It is so different and strange that I had to have him.  He was already sold.  Turns out the original person it sold to didn't want it and when I returned to the toy shop a few weeks later there he was standing up on the window seal just scratching to get out and go home with someone.  He's pretty clean for his age with no rips or tears in the clothing.  His face is hard plastic and very clean with no smudging or scratches.  He's close to 15 inches in height and never sits still in the right spot.

This guy is a newer toy but as odd and creepy as the rest of them.  This is "Billy" the doll from the Saw film franchise. He stands about 16 inches and literally scares the crap out of my children.  They absolutely hate him and would not be sad if I sold him to someone else.  I don't recall off the top of my head who made him originally but he stands on his own and his red ugly eyes makes you think he is really watching you. With that being said he is super cool and brings a little flavor of something different to the collection.  I enjoyed most of the Saw films so I am pretty proud to have him standing guard to sway away any children who think they might be able to sneak in and snag a random toy for their liking.  Sweet dreams.