Pedro Flores comes to America from the Philippines to work...life is hard...then one day he makes a toy he remembers playing with as a boy...it is calPedro Flores comes to America from the Philippines to work...life is hard...then one day he makes a toy he remembers playing with as a boy...it is called a yo-yo! This is a movie waiting to be made! Amazing how your life can change with one idea if you follow through and are willing to work hard. Fun read!...more
I had no idea how many fashion designers were influenced by Barbie! This book looks at all the costumes Margot Robbie (MR) wore as she did her 'BarbieI had no idea how many fashion designers were influenced by Barbie! This book looks at all the costumes Margot Robbie (MR) wore as she did her 'Barbie tour' around the world in support of the movie. I am not a fashion guy, but I think it was a stroke of genius to do this publicity blitz! Plus I learned what 'mules' are - you learn something new everyday!...more
BBB does it again with this well researched GN on how toys have been manipulated by companies to sell brands to children. Cartoons that become advertiBBB does it again with this well researched GN on how toys have been manipulated by companies to sell brands to children. Cartoons that become advertisements for toys started to rally children to certain characters; the advertising then transfered to food, diapers, toothbrushes, soda...the list is endless. This was done intentionally, giving children and parents less choice, as a characters alliance with a particular brand became the only choice. Thought provoking and relevant....more
This book made my day - like visiting old friends - miss being a child with these guys. So many good memories came to mind when I read this book; memoThis book made my day - like visiting old friends - miss being a child with these guys. So many good memories came to mind when I read this book; memories of being a small boy and having my mom teaching me to read. Every once in awhile it is great to check in with my 'lost' friends from my past....more
IT IS NOT FAIR! THIS BOOK MAKES ME SO ANGRY! BECAUSE I WANT ALL THE COLLECTIBLES FOR MYSELF! Beyond that - the best collectors guide to MSAC ever - thIT IS NOT FAIR! THIS BOOK MAKES ME SO ANGRY! BECAUSE I WANT ALL THE COLLECTIBLES FOR MYSELF! Beyond that - the best collectors guide to MSAC ever - the unopened items will blow you away! ...more
This was such a fantastic book of poetry - by intersecting Barbie into the life of diffrent women one can see the image the toy has cast over generatiThis was such a fantastic book of poetry - by intersecting Barbie into the life of diffrent women one can see the image the toy has cast over generations of girls - unique and haunting; the poems raise important questions about gender roles and toys - and how we become what we play with in the end....more
What an amazing story! The ability to start a universe of your own and then invite others into it has always facinated me. This is a wonderful series What an amazing story! The ability to start a universe of your own and then invite others into it has always facinated me. This is a wonderful series that really connects young readers to the people who shape the world of pop culture. That these people continue to shape global trends in branding is what makes them so interesting....more
Wow! Take the highly detailed figures from Sideshow Collectibles and place them in situations you would never expect (Joker shopping for a Batman HallWow! Take the highly detailed figures from Sideshow Collectibles and place them in situations you would never expect (Joker shopping for a Batman Halloween costume) and you have laughs + philosophical musings that will give you pause to reflect on the impact these characters have had in your life. ...more
A pure and joyful walk down memory lane! I can remember Pez dispensers when I was in grade school; there were always trades going on during recess. I A pure and joyful walk down memory lane! I can remember Pez dispensers when I was in grade school; there were always trades going on during recess. I can remember dropping Pez candy in my Slurpee on hot summer days; letting them freeze and then digging them out with a 'scoop spoon' straw. Sorry for digressing. ...more
Wonderful story about the life of toys after children go to bed - the pictures are magical and will bring back memories of your favorite stuffed animaWonderful story about the life of toys after children go to bed - the pictures are magical and will bring back memories of your favorite stuffed animal toy. This would be a good book for you to read to a small child at bedtime, it would help them understand that there is a connection to all things - and we are all part of that connection. ...more
A fascinating book that looks at children around the world and the toys they play with: I never realized how much of the cultural aspects parents chooA fascinating book that looks at children around the world and the toys they play with: I never realized how much of the cultural aspects parents choose to reinforce is expressed through the toys they buy for their children. I look back and think of how the toys I played with shaped my interests; really is surprising how much toys influence us into adulthood. ...more
Silver Age Comics...Mars Attacks Cards...G.I. Joe...a trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the 60's and can remember when neighborhood kidsSilver Age Comics...Mars Attacks Cards...G.I. Joe...a trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the 60's and can remember when neighborhood kids played games with each other. The tension between individuals set against the backdrop of adolescent awakening is masterfully captured by Gilbert Hernández in this wonderful coming of age GN. ...more
One of the earliest books I can remember...special place on my "childhood shelf." One of the earliest books I can remember...special place on my "childhood shelf." ...more
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