It started out as a simple hobby when, lo and behold, I realized I have just accumulated 20,000 distinct toy characters in my collection... and the number is still growing. This blog is a great space to share to others just how amazing some of these characters are especially the ones that may have been forgotten or perhaps even those deemed insignificant. Visit Percy's World of Toys as often as you can and witness how the list progresses right before your eyes. Enjoy.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
147. Wormmon
Wormmon is a Digimon creature from the Japanese Digimon media franchise that comprises anime, manga, toys, video games, trading card games and other media.
"Wormmon" is the name that all members of this particular Digimon species share. There are several different Wormmon that appear in various Digimon anime and manga series.
Wormmon's name is derived from the word "worm", which is often also used as a term to describe the larval form of insects.
146. Gihren Zabi
Gihren Zabi (ギレン・ザビ, Giren Zabi?, also spelled Giren) is a fictional character, and antagonist from the universe of the Gundam anime series. He was voiced by the veteran seiyu, Banjo Ginga in the original Japanese version. In the English dubbed series and movie adaptations the character was voiced by Hiro Kanagawa and Doug Stone respectively.
American Rock musician Andrew W.K. dubbed a famous speech of this character in his cover album Gundam Rock released during the 30th anniversary of the Gundam franchise.
145. Cyclone Spinning Robot Drone
This Iron Man 2 Robot Drone is a freebie from Burger King. A Pasalubong from my brother Jun when he arrived from Kuwait for his Christmas vacation.
144. LM314V21 Victory 2 Gundam.
LM312V04 Victory Gundam is the titular multi-mode tranformable mobile suit. It was featured in the anime Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. The unit was piloted by protagonist Uso Ewin, until he acquired its direct descendant, the LM314V21 Victory 2 Gundam.
Designed around a Core Fighter base, the Victory Gundam consisted of a "Top Fighter" and "Bottom Fighter", each of which could be separated and docked with a Core Fighter or operated via remote control from another Core Fighter. This modular/docking design not only increased the chances of pilot survivability, thus allowing a pilot to continue fighting if part of his mobile suit was damaged or destroyed, but also allowed for replacement of destroyed modules mid-battle if needed.
The LM312V04 Victory Gundam was the first mobile suit to incorporate the "Minovsky Flight" system, a miniaturized Minovsky craft system designed to keep the mobile suit hovering in mid-air at any altitude while maneuvering with its rocket and vernier thrusters. The Minovsky Flight technology would later serve as the basis for the LM314V21 Victory 2 Gundam's much more advanced "Minovsky Drive."
143. Orangutan Musician
Planet of the Apes is a 2001 American science fiction film, based on Pierre Boulle's novel and a remake of the 1968 film of the same title. Tim Burton directed the film, which stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti, and Estella Warren. It tells the story of astronaut Leo Davidson crash-landing on a planet inhabited by intelligent apes. The apes treat humans as slaves, but with the help of a female ape named Ari, Leo starts a rebellion.
Development for a Planet of the Apes remake started as far back as 1988 with Adam Rifkin. His project nearly reached the pre-production stage before being canceled. Terry Hayes's script, titled Return of the Apes, would have starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, under the direction of Phillip Noyce. Oliver Stone, Don Murphy, and Jane Hamsher were set to produce. Creative differences ensued between Hayes and financier/distributor 20th Century Fox. Chris Columbus, Sam Hamm, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, and the Hughes Brothers later became involved.
142. Krull
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Krull: A gorilla and former military leader whose career was destroyed by Thade. Krull became a servant for Senator Sandar and assisted the humans in their rebellion.
1260. Cameron Croughwell as Ape Soccer Kid
Copyright 2001 Fox Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes is a 2001 American science fiction film, based on Pierre Boulle's novel and a remake of the 1968 film of the same name. Tim Burton directed the film, which stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti, and Estella Warren. It tells the story of astronaut Leo Davidson crash-landing on a planet inhabited by intelligent apes. The apes treat humans as slaves, but with the help of an ape named Ari, Leo starts a rebellion.
Development for a Planet of the Apes remake started as far back as 1988 with Adam Rifkin. His project nearly reached the pre-production stage before being canceled. Terry Hayes's script, titled Return of the Apes, would have starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, under the direction of Phillip Noyce. Oliver Stone, Don Murphy, and Jane Hamsher were set to produce. Creative differences ensued between Hayes and financier/distributor 20th Century Fox. Chris Columbus, Sam Hamm, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, and the Hughes Brothers later became involved.
With William Broyles, Jr.'s script, Tim Burton was hired as director, and the film was put into active development. Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal rewrote the script, and filming took place from November 2000 to April 2001. Planet of the Apes was released to mixed reviews, but was a financial success. Much criticism focused on the confusing ending, although Rick Baker's prosthetic makeup designs were praised. Despite its financial success Fox chose not to produce a sequel, and instead rebooted the Apes franchise altogether with Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Friday, March 25, 2011
140. Toby Tortoise
I believe this Turtle character is from the Toy Story 3 Movie. I certainly hope so because he's such a cute character.
Toby Tortoise is one of the titular characters of the Silly Symphony, The Tortoise and the Hare. He's the primary rival of speedy Max Hare, but he finds a way to beat him by taking his time. He also makes a cameo appearance in the 1988 Touchstone Pictures/Amblin entertainment film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
137-139. Rockies Player No. 1
This wonderful Stackable toy or Nesting Dolls (Matryoshka Dolls) of a Major League Baseball character was actually a Christmas Kriss Kringle gift from Paul Ranon a colleague of mine in the Manila Bulletin. I am really elated when I received this gift, I thought for sure I was going to get photo albums or soaps for our exchange gifts.
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136. June Birthday Girl
Illustrator Sam Butcher, together with his partner Bill Biel, sold greeting cards at Christian book fairs under the company name of Jonathan & David. They partnered with Enesco, Corp. to sell giftware.
In 2004, PMI and Enesco decided to end the licensing contract. The early move was due to falling sales by Enesco. In addition to its original licensing duties, PMI's functions became product design, marketing, warehousing, and distribution.
In January 2006, Jon Butcher stepped down as president and CEO of PMI.
In 2008, PMI launched its new line of "Precious Girls Club" products. Soon thereafter, the company was sued by country music singer Shannon Clemmons for copyright infringement and breach of contract.
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135. Luv n' Care Monkey
Luv n' Care Monkey is from the Precious Moments Luv n' Care Collection produced in 2003.
Illustrator Sam Butcher, together with his partner Bill Biel, sold greeting cards at Christian book fairs under the company name of Jonathan & David. They partnered with Enesco, Corp. to sell giftware.
In 2004, PMI and Enesco decided to end the licensing contract. The early move was due to falling sales by Enesco.In addition to its original licensing duties, PMI's functions became product design, marketing, warehousing, and distribution.
In January 2006, Jon Butcher stepped down as president and CEO of PMI.
In 2008, PMI launched its new line of "Precious Girls Club" products. Soon thereafter, the company was sued by country music singer Shannon Clemmons for copyright infringement and breach of contract.
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134. Luv n' Care Cow
Luv n' Care Cow was produced by the Precious Moments Co. in the year 2000.
Precious Moments, Inc. (aka PMI) is an American company that distributes giftware. The company was initially formed in 1989 by illustrator, Samuel J. Butcher as a licensing company.
Illustrator Sam Butcher, together with his partner Bill Biel, sold greeting cards at Christian book fairs under the company name of Jonathan & David. They partnered with Enesco, Corp. to sell giftware.
In 2004, PMI and Enesco decided to end the licensing contract. The early move was due to falling sales by Enesco. In addition to its original licensing duties, PMI's functions became product design, marketing, warehousing, and distribution.
In January 2006, Jon Butcher stepped down as president and CEO of PMI.
In 2008, PMI launched its new line of "Precious Girls Club" products. Soon thereafter, the company was sued by country music singer Shannon Clemmons for copyright infringement and breach of contract.
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