I remember Checking out at Toys R* Us with a new action figure, and it felt no different than actually inviting He Man over to play for the afternoon. At least it felt that way on the ride home. I was not aware of the disappointment that lied ahead. Thanks a lot Hollywood.
When I saw kids playing with action figures on TV, they always had intricate sets that included forts, canyons, or even snow. My G.I. Joes, on the other hand, were shamed with battle fortresses made of Lincoln Logs and cassette tape cases, .
The kids on TV always had two or three friends that helped with perfectly choreographed battle scenes. My remedial math sidekicks never even memorized their lines.
And if you remember, the commericals were usually scored with action music and vocal tracks that explained what was happening in the scene. If I was lucky, my mom would be listening to her new Lionel Richie album in background.
And what were you supposed to do anyway? My memories mostly consist of trying to get the action figures to stand up on their own or simply ramming them into each other while making explosion noises with my mouth. I’d be scared to know what I was learning about life in these moments.
What did you do with your action figures?
*anyone know how to type backward letters?
06/08/2009
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