I Need Toys. No, Really. Read Below.
I mentioned last week that I'm having a toys on Polaroid show here in Minneapolis in June (edit: it has been moved to November). I have about 60 photos shot so far and have about 10 more lined up to shoot next week. I'm aiming for 100 but as large as my collection is and even though my equally immature peers have loaned me some of theirs, I'm still running short.
So, I thought I'd ask you, my flickr friends, for some help. If you have a toy or toys you would like to lend me briefly for a photo-shoot, I will, in return, put your name and website (if you like) in the thank you/credits section of the accompanying book and I will also pay for shipping costs both ways if you are willing to send me something.
I have plenty of Star Wars, 50's metal robots and designer vinyl stuff and I'm not so interested in any pre-school or baby toys, games, or stuffed animals. I'm mostly looking for figures but some non-figure shots such as View-Master and the Fisher Price record player will be included. I will be pretty picky about what I shoot so don't be insulted if I think your toy isn't quite right for the show. It has to meet a lot of criteria: colorful, interesting, iconic, and it has to have a certain charm or evoke a sense of nostalgia. Here is some of what I have so far.
If you think you have something that might work and you want to share it, please send me pictures or send me a link to pictures.
I'm mostly looking for toys from the 60's through today including but not limited to:
Gumby & Pokey
Major Matt Mason
Stretch Armstrong
He-Man
The Hulk
Star Trek mego figures
Jem
My Little Pony (yeah, that's right, so what?!)
M.A.S.K.
Thundercats
Big Trak
Tron light cycle
Voltron Masterpiece Edition
Barbie
Six Million Dollar Man
Vintage Mattel football or soccer
Evil Knievel
Dukes of Hazzard
A-Team
Easy Bake Oven
Planet of the Apes
Play-Doh Barber Shop
Transformers
Thanks!
Comments and faves
Polaroid Joe, *vanessa, c.h.l.o.é, Kat White, and 162 other people added this photo to their favorites.
*vanessa (51 months ago | reply)
yay yay yay yay!i love this. I want to hug him.
ShellyS (51 months ago | reply)
Who doesn't need toys! Cute.
I checked the list and don't have any of them, tho. Sorry.
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e is for ericka [ELBfoto] (51 months ago | reply)
As much as I would love to be a tiny little part of this & help you out I don't seem to have anything you want (Simpsons & Scooby Doo figures, various Sanrio do-dads). No Incredible Hulk, but I do have a Hulk Hogan figure nailed to the wall (yeah, I'm serious). ;)
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revlimit (51 months ago | reply)
flickrmail'd!
Neato Coolville (51 months ago | reply)
I could supply an original Tron light cycle.
jelene (51 months ago | reply)
i have gumby, pokey and some barbies.
peel apart (51 months ago | reply)
Sans Jem, this is the want list I give my wife every christmas or anniversary or birthday or easter or president's day or...
Seriously...
I'll dig around and see if I have anything.
Kat White (51 months ago | reply)
I have two toys, they are more modern though. The mouse rubber looking ones, just can't them home... Maybe they are at my folks. If you're keen, I can get my sis to take a couple of photos of hers.
kayepants (51 months ago | reply)
I have a vintage grover-riding-in-a-rocket toy that might work for you. I'm told its an old McDonald's toy - its metal and hand painted (which means the paint is also chipped).
I'm not expecting you to want to use it, since I have a wacky sense of awesome, but here's a photo - just let me know if you want it!
anniebee (51 months ago | reply)
I have rubber skipper and gilligan figures:
and I also have an astronaut snoopy like this one:
cgi.ebay.com/1969-Snoopy-Astronaut-in-Good-Co ndition-Vint...
you're welcome to all of them :)
Eglair_Quicolli (51 months ago | reply)
hi.....i have some toys that i make the design and conception.
Can i send this any this toys for you?
www.madametrapo.com
(click on portifolio)
i wait your replay about this.
thanks
;)
jaxiejax* (51 months ago | reply)
Anniebee: love your gilligan, skippers.
Kayepants: love your metal grover toy.
neon.mamacita (51 months ago | reply)
Let me know if you're looking for a specific transformer, I've got a bunch! And I could totally drop it off at your studio, since i'm in the 'hood.
fantail media (51 months ago | reply)
great shots, as always! Sadly, my "toys" are mostly old camera junk, but let me know if you're every looking to do another "camera" series!
bluecitrusart (51 months ago | reply)
oh gosh, such great focus and colors, love it!
fantail media (51 months ago | reply)
Do you have one of www.flickr.com/photos/fantailmedia/439694688/ these little guys?
tubes. (51 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the feedback guys. I haven't had a chance to contact you all but I will sometime this week.
Shade-of-Light (51 months ago | reply)
Are you the culprit for this?
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7312777.stm
picture prefect (51 months ago | reply)
dude.. i loved M.A.S.K. : )
okto (51 months ago | reply)
If you can't/haven't yet found a Major Matt Mason set, I'll see if my dad will let me send you some of his. I loved playing with those when I was little...
Molly Katherine (51 months ago | reply)
yes to My Little Pony toys. I have tons of them at my parents, I was a little obsessive.
I'm going to check with my roommate, she was/is a big Jem fan, and she may have something (or maybe other toys I don't know about).
(elise) (51 months ago | reply)
I'm sure you know about this, but there's aToy Show coming up next week! It's called "Fat Albert Spring Toy Show" on Sunday, April 13th. At the Medina Ballroom 9am to 3pm. (West on Hwy 55 from Downtown Mpls) I don't know if it's worth it, but I just picked up this postcard today!
Super cute little guy holding your sign. Looks like a good worker.
tubes. (50 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the heads up on the toy show, elise. I didn't know about it. I'll be there!
kcfang (50 months ago | reply)
do u use the close-up lens with your toy works?
tubes. (50 months ago | reply)
Yup, that & other info in my profile.
tubes. (50 months ago | reply)
Update: We decided to move the show to November for the holiday season and so I can have more time to shoot photos and get the book done right. But I'm still looking for those toys!
danske (50 months ago | reply)
i knew a day would come when i would be really sad that i threw out my easy bake oven. today is the day.
tubes. (50 months ago | reply)
That is sad.
Jessiena (48 months ago | reply)
I heart toys!
I have an awesome Ms. Pac Man wind-up that I got at Grumpy's garage sale this fall. She rolls around, opening and closing her mouth to reveal a blue ghost. Best $0.25 ever!
sunny bunny* (48 months ago | reply)
This is great!
_ °-° _ (48 months ago | reply)
:)!!!
SagePixie (48 months ago | reply)
note to self: *check garage
MySatori [deleted] (47 months ago | reply)
Me too. (Need toys)
Giovana Parasmo (45 months ago | reply)
I loved this haha
Tatiana Limbo TM (44 months ago | reply)
if you still need toys,I have a hello kitty toy thats 5 years old.
=D I know I bit childish.but anyways please e-mail me at
tatiana_murete@yahoo.com
Skippy 3000 (42 months ago | reply)
I've got a Gray Incredible Hulk with no feet.
chyau0520 (42 months ago | reply)
this is cute
Hryck. (40 months ago | reply)
Crap, I read about this too late. I have a couple good, random toys that would've been great for the show.
r e n a t a (39 months ago | reply)
Nice shot, did you get all the toys you needed!?
Skywaaker (37 months ago | reply)
I need toys, too. But, just cause, really.
iluvgumby (35 months ago | reply)
I love this photo for so many reasons. Thanks for being a silly wonderful artist!
Tricia.Bunny (35 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Girls Cute Dolls, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
mrviewmaster (18 months ago | reply)
You do the old toys justice..
You are Mr Viewmaster's PICK OF THE MONTH
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