Don’t Just Go Out, Go Wayout!
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Don’t Just Go Out, Go Wayout!

Just one visit to Wayout Toys & Collectibles in Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, is enough to understand why it truly is ‘the place where the fun is.’

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Literary Archetypes and  Stranger Things Part 2 - The Adult Cast
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Literary Archetypes and Stranger Things Part 2 - The Adult Cast

Since our post on the Stranger Things kids cast and the 12 literary archetypes was so popular, we’re tackling the adult cast the same way! Read on for which archetypes we think fit which characters and let us know if you agree with our analysis in the comments section below.

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The 12 Character Archetypes and the Stranger Things Cast
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The 12 Character Archetypes and the Stranger Things Cast

One of the better-known tools of the trade when writing fiction is using character archetypes. We analyze the 12 main adolescent characters in the story and which archetype we think the Duffer Brothers has in mind when writing the characters.

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Action Figure Height Ratios: A Brief History
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Action Figure Height Ratios: A Brief History

A FAQ asked on Entertainment Earth’s website is: “Some of your items don’t have a height but say things like ‘1:6 scale’ or ‘1.10 scale.’ What do those numbers mean?” Known as the height ratio, you will see this on listings for items such as action figures and statues on Entertainment Earth, as well as most toy-collecting and toy manufacturing websites.

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5 Little Known Facts About Ewan McGregor
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5 Little Known Facts About Ewan McGregor

Ever since the international film audience was first captivated by his performance as Mark Renton in Trainspotting, Ewan McGregor has continued to soar in popularity. Part of this is due to becoming a fan favorite among the Star Wars set, thanks to his incredible portrayal of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Top 9 Most Popular NECA Toys
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Top 9 Most Popular NECA Toys

For horror movie fans growing up, owning a Leatherface or Candyman action figure was just a dream. Not to mention, what parents would buy them for us?!

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The Low Down on America’s New Favorite Toy Line – Funko Pops!
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The Low Down on America’s New Favorite Toy Line – Funko Pops!

By now most people have heard of this popular brand of toy that’s been winning the hearts of fans of every age and genre for over 20 years now. Ever wonder how they got started and got as popular as they are today? Read on for some history and fun facts about Funko Pops!

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5 Truly Terrible TMNT Knock Off’s from the 80’s
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5 Truly Terrible TMNT Knock Off’s from the 80’s

If you were a kid in the 80’s, undoubtedly you know how popular the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys were – and probably wanted them too. Parents would scramble to find all four turtles for their children and it was no easy feat because toy store shelves were often wiped out. This was long before the boom of e-commerce on the internet, so these figures became exceptionally hard to find.

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“Is that Bob Saget?!”
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“Is that Bob Saget?!”

We weren’t even fully recovered from the loss of Betty White when we heard about the death of Bob Saget.

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5 Ways Toy Collectors Can Honor the Memory of Betty White
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5 Ways Toy Collectors Can Honor the Memory of Betty White

There are lots of ways you can keep a little piece of Betty alive in your memory – t-shirts, coffee mugs, and signed autographs, to name a few. However, if you want something truly memorable and also fun, read on for some ideas. After all, you know Betty would want you to remember her with a smile.

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