Paranorman (Huckleberry Toys)

Paranorman
Huckleberry Toys
2012

I've never actually seen the film ParaNorman. In fact, I don't think I had even heard of it until I came across this series of figures. From what I can gather based on the Wiki page, it's really nothing short of yet another random 3D animation film thrown out there in the midst of 2012 when pretty much every company was jockeying for some form of blockbuster children's movie. The film appeared to be successful in that vein having received relatively positive reviews from critics, so with that said, maybe one day I'll actually check out the movie.

For now, I want to explore the line of toys released by Huckleberry the same year the film was released.

 Zombie Lemuel Spalding*Norman in Pajamas

The kids in the line don't necessarily thrill me, but again, I haven't seen the movie, so I don't really know who they are. It's the zombie characters which stand out for me.

 Zombie Amelia Wilcott*Zombie Will London

It's impressive that Huckleberry created eight different figures for the line, but disappointing at the same time that there was nothing for the figures to interact with. Again, I haven't seen the movie, but can I at least get a playset or vehicle here?

 Norman*Neil

 Alvin*Zombie Judge Hopkins

In addition to the base set figures, Huckleberry released a set of four figures at San Diego Comic Con which featured either different outfits or glow in the dark abilities.

 SDCC Exclusive

Zombie Lemuel Spalding*Norman in Pajamas

SDCC Exclusive

Zombie Judge Hopkins*Norman

It's a neat line, but overall pretty forgettable for me.

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McDonaldland Characters (AKA McDonaldland) (Remco)

McDonaldland Characters
Remco
1976

The debate of how bad McDonald's food is for you has been a long heated one for a few decades now, but no matter where you stand on their food, one thing everyone has to admit is that Remco's McDonaldland figures are one hundred percent awesome for you!

We didn't realize just how badly our collection was missing McDonalds characters until we saw these fantastic figures from 1976. The line has all the classics starting of course with the iconic Ronald McDonald himself, and just look at the attention to detail in all the clothing. Remco did an amazing job, and much like their Karate Kid line, most people sadly didn't know what they were missing until it was too late.

Big Mac*Captain Crook*Grimace

 

Hamburglar*Mayor McCheese

 

Professor*Ronald McDonald

 

 

It's a shame that the McDonaldland Playset was nothing short of a playground with a circular train track and train. It would have been so much cooler to have a McDonalds restaurant playset.

 



***BONUS***

McDonaldland Characters
Huckleberry
2008

In 2008, Huckleberry acknowledged just how cool these toys were by re-releasing them. However, in doing so they gave collector's a little thrill of the hunt with several variants to collect.

Ronald McDonald*Grimace

 

Hamburgler with Yellow/Black Cape*Hamburgler with Orange/Black Cape

 

Captain Crook with Pink Scarf*Captain Crook with Blue Scarf*Captain Crook with Green Scarf

 

Mayor McCheese Original "M" Logo Sash*Mayor McCheese "Mayor" Sash*Mayor McCheese Current "M" Logo Sash

 

In addition to the carded versions, Huckleberry released boxed versions, though these didn't contain any variant chase versions.

 



Hamburglar*Captain Crook*Grimace

 

Mayor McCheese*Ronald McDonald

It was rumored that Huckleberry was going to continue the series with a series 2 which would have included the rest of the original figures as well as new ones. Unfortunately that has not happened to date, and it's probably a safe bet at this point to say it won't.

Join us next time when we take a look at Ninja Turtles!

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