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My Top 10 Toys of 2025

Hey there. It’s been a little while. I was on a roll for a bit there until I wasn’t. But, to get back into the swing of things, I thought I’d do something easy. Easy is relative, of course. But this was a much more simple affair than my usual reviews.

I still have another Exosquad/Robotech article coming up. I’ve taken more than 80 photos, I just sort of petered out on writing it. Hopefully posting this inconsequential little thing will help kick me back into gear, as I’ve missed writing and taking photos. October was very busy, and then the holidays came after that. December has been a tough month for me since my mom passed, but I actually did celebrate the usual holidays this year with friends and loved ones– that hasn’t happened since 2021.

I’m doing my best to be back in the saddle, as this silly little website is still important to me.

I didn’t buy a ton of new (or even vintage) toys in 2025, but there were some gems I wanted to highlight. I did have a lot of fun with some new additions to the collection last year, and this post helped remind me that toys are still something I care about. They’ll always be a big part of my life.

Thanks for joining me! Let’s take a look at 10 pieces of plastic junk that will eventually linger in a landfill or contribute to a Texas-sized garbage patch in the ocean long after I’ve departed this mortal coil.

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LEGO 1999

The State of LEGO in 1999 (And Russian Funskool Budo)

LEGO is probably my favorite toy line of all time. It’s definitely the one I’ve spent the most time with, too. I haven’t written about it much on this website yet, though. In time and when/if things get back to normal for me, I actually have a few sets to review. Until then, I wanted to talk about a weird, dreary year for LEGO that had a pretty profound affect on me.

But since most of you are here for GI Joe, we’ll do some of that, too. So today we’ll take an in-depth look at Russian Funskool Budo and talk about the state of LEGO in 1999.

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