This guy loves a sale! I have no fear going out on Black Friday and battling teens, grandmas, and fellow toy hunters all in the name of a bargain; even if the line is too darn long to justify it. I also love playing on the internet all day on Cyber Monday trying to find deals and spending a ton of money my wife would otherwise frown on. Although I thought this year’s shopping extravaganza (and mystery boxes) failed in comparison to the ghosts of sale’s past, I was able to grab a few items that I can still hang my hat on. With another Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the books, and all my internet orders having arrived via various shipping companies, I present to you, the Top 5 items I scored during some crazy holiday shopping days of the year.
Number 5: Macho Man Michelangelo Ninja Superstars Figure
If I knew the guy who stole this idea out of my head, I would either give him/her a high five or a punch in the face. My buddy and I have talked for years on how they should combine Ninja Turtles with other themes. Alas, Playmates heard my cries and produced what could be the greatest Ninja Turtle Line since the 80s. Turtles…that are WWE Wrestlers?!? This dear sweet Michelangelo was alone on the shelf, calling out to me as I bypassed crowds of children way past their bedtime to get him. I didn’t even care that he was $19.96. Yep, I paid full price for him, but I consider this a deal, not only for the amazingness of this figure (complete with Macho Shirt, shades, hair, and a trash can) but because I went home, logged on to eBay, and noticed that all the figures in this small collection were already going for 45 bucks. 20 dollars, instead of 45, is a deal in my eyes. SNAP INTO IT!!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YYYYEEEAAAAHHHH!
Number 4: Brain Pop
I have already made my affections for Brain known in a previous list, but for some reason I never pulled the trigger on purchasing this guy, until now. Thanks to the low-low price of $6.25, Santa can check this off the list because daddy already has it! He may not be able to take over the world, but there is no Pinky on my shelf to stop him from trying.
Number 3: X-Men Dorbz Three Pack
When I saw the pictures for the three pack on this very site over the summer, I was really into it. Not 30 bucks into it, but I put a pin in the idea that one day I may own these guys. Ice Man is see-through; Colossus is rocking an awesome flat top; and Wolverine is, well, a repaint. On Labor Day, GameStop lowered the price of this to $19.97, but I still couldn’t bring myself to purchasing it due to the fact that the other Wolverine Dorbz was going for $1.97. For once though, the wait was worth it. I went into my local GameStop and sitting right there, on the bottom of the shelf, was a marked down X-Men Three Pack for $10.97. Needless to say, I could not turn down that price.
Number 2: Penguin Dorbz
I have made it known that I am so tired of seeing Batman Dorbz and Pops. I think the count is way above 1000 by now, not including Mystery Minis. Maybe that is why I have subconsciously started cheering for the bad guys. To celebrate this love for Batman Villains, I found the Penguin Dorbz at the bottom of a GameStop Clearance Bin. For $1.97, this had to be sold to me. The Dorbz comes with his hat and trademark Umbrella; making it too awesome to pass up.
Number 1: Ronan – Guardians of the Galaxy Dorbz
This was easily the best price I have paid for a Funko Item ever! Right next to the Penguin in the clearance bin, was a Ronan Dorbz, marked at 0.47 cents. Yes, you read that right. I know, I am still amazed I got him for that price. A brand new Dorbz for the price of what fell under the seat of my car. He looks sinister, but I love him anyway.
Matt Norris