TMNT

Raphael is cool but crude. He was my least favorite of the four, but the only one currently in my possession. I was totally fascinated by these upright walking turtles when I was in elementary school. I'm pretty sure I've seen every episode of the first animated series and I've definitely seen the first three installments of the live action movies. I was thoroughly disgusted with the TMNT III...what was that? Anyway...I believe this particular version of Raphael was a later model as the earlier versions you were able to squish and twist off the heads way too easily. Shout out to April O'Neil.

The Dark Knight

In compliance with Toy Week, let's discuss Batman. Batman has gone through many transformations in his comic book/cartoon/movie life. Of course there was Adam West (currently the Mayor of Quahog) in the blue and gray. There was Batman in the black and gray, the all black, the animated version, Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney (with bat-nipples), Bale and many more I'm sure.

Last weekend I went to see The Dark Knight on Friday, unsuccessfully, then again on Saturday. I must say I was quite impressed with the film and the performances (ahem...JOKER). So I was quite surprised and pleased while rummaging through the junk bin to find not only Batman, but the Joker as well. This particular Joker is from the toys released along with the motion picture Batman starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. As for the Batman, I remember vividly being in Kay Bee Toys and begging my old man to buy this ridiculously priced camouflaged Batman. Why? I don't know. I didn't even like Batman like that. I was a Ninja Turtle guy (coming soon). Shout out to my mom for shipping all these toys to DC a couple of years ago. Who knew they would get so much action?

Dick Tracy

The second installment of the first annual Toy Week here at Untitled belongs to old school crime fighter Dick Tracy. I was a huge fan of the film when it came out, and as my story goes, I decided to start yet another toy collection that has been left unfinished (anyone know where I can get The Blank)? I even had the cheap plastic watch that lit up and spat out Dick Tracy phrases that I can't remember. Watching the movie years later I now notice the vibrant colors and the big name actors, both of which I paid no attention to at seven-years-old. Shout out to Toys R Us for enabling me.

Panthro

Since this is my blog and no one reads it, I can do whatever I please. So this week kicks off the first annual Toy Week here at Untitled. If you check my website, I occasionally have an affinity to photograph toys from my early adulthood. But this week I've decided to shoot a few gems from my early childhood. First up...Panthro of ThunderCat fame.