Nerd (Un)Culture
Background The 2008 film version of Get Smart is based on the spy/comedy television show from the 1960’s featuring Secret Agent 86 aka Maxwell Smart. However, the film version is packed full of big name stars: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway,…
Background Tonner Doll Co. continues to add new superheroes to their DC Stars line of Tonner Character Figures. One of the newest female characters is that of former Justice League member – Hawkwoman. DC Comics’ Silver Age Hawkwoman was named…
The Tonner Warehouse Relocation SALE takes place this Saturday (May 2, 2009) from 10AM until 1PM at 459 Hurley Ave. in Hurley, NY. This is your last opportunity to take advantage of their great warehouse finds.
Background For obvious reasons, one of Tonner Doll Company’s most popular Character Figure lines is based on the Harry Potter film series. As they continue to amass a comprehensive collection of characters, the latest offering – Professor Dumbledore – might…
Background Dick Tracy is a long running comic strip that was created by cartoonist Chester Gould in 1931. The character and strip have since evolved into radio shows, film serials, feature films, cartoons and a live-action television series. But the…
Background Tonner Doll Company has continued adding characters to their DC Stars line with the recent release of the Green Lantern Tonner Character Figure. Like the previous figures in the line, they have focused on the Silver Age version of…
Background “One of Disney’s most enduring love stories, Snow White tells the story of an innocent young princess forced into danger by her jealous Wicked Queen only to find safety and friendship amongst the Seven Dwarves, and the ultimate rescue…
Background Get Smart is the 2008 film based on the 1960’s television show of the same name. The movie stars the likes of Steve Carell, in the role made famous by Don Adams, as well as Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson…
Tonner Doll Co. was out in full force at this year’s NY Comic Con. They had a number of their new DC Stars figures on display, including the Green Lantern (above), Catwoman and Hawkwoman. I want to point out the…
Tonner has introduced their line of Get Smart film inspired Tonner Character Figures. The three yet to be released figures are Maxwell Smart, Agent 99 and Dancing With A Spy (Agent 99). So who will be the first to pick…
Tonner’s 2009 Harry Potter collection includes a pair of new characters. Professor Dumbledore (edition of 500) and Bellatrix Lestrange (edition of 1,000) will be the newest additions to the popular Tonner Collectible Figure line.
Tonner introduced the newest Pirates of the Caribbean Tonner Character Figure. The Arrested at the Altar figure is an alternate version of Will Turner and will be limited to a run of 250 pieces.
In 2009, Tonner will be releasing the Miss Piggy Collection…based on the popular Muppets character. The 16″ tall figure will have a line of interchangeable wigs and outfits. Even though these are prototype photos, they look pretty well perfect.
Tonner has introduced three brand new DC Stars figures for this year. The Green Hornet Lantern – Hal Jordan (edition of 1,000 pieces) is possibly the best male figure from this line. The Catwoman TCF will be limited to an…
The newest collection of Tonner’s DC Stars figures in the Women of Power – Deluxe Series. Each TCF will feature a new head sculpt and Tonner’s athletic body. The trio of characters include Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Poison Ivy (all…