Full House (Tiger)

Full House
Tiger
1993

For as corny as it was, Full House climbed the top of the pile to dominate sitcom television between 1987 and 1995. Its cast of characters had something for everyone - A loving dad, a cool uncle, a comedian uncle, and of course several kids of all ages - Each with their own personalities.

As the series was winding down in its latter years, Tiger released two sets of dolls. The first pack featured father Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) with his three kids, DJ (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen).

The second pack featured Uncle Jesse (John Stamos), Rebecca (Lori Loughlin) and their twin children Nicky and Alex (played by...some twins who went on to be nobodies).

Tiger also released an individually packed doll which featured Uncle Jo...Wait? No Uncle Joey? How rude! No, the single pack was just another iteration of Uncle Jesse. Yeah, Joey truly did get snubbed.

Dave Coulier must be rolling in his grave. Oh, wait...He didn't die? That was just his career? Got it.

One of the final items Tiger released was a board game. We've never personally played the game, but based on the box "art", it appears everyone moves their pieces at the same time - Which would make for a rather confusing game if you ask us. Sarcasm...Classic.

While the company also released a hand held game, this particular item is rather difficult to track down. We've only ever found one which was opened, and have never seen one in the package.

The four pack dolls are fairly commonplace on secondary markets, and will set you back around $25.00 each - That's about half the retail price from when these first came out. The single packed Uncle Jesse fairs a little better at $35.00, while the board game fluctuates between $10.00 and $25.00 depending on the condition and potential missing pieces.

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TurboMan (Tiger Electronics)

TurboMan
Tiger Electronics
1996

How many of you got your TurboMan doll for Christmas? No, not Booster. Nobody wants Booster!

TurboMan was the hottest fictional toy in the world in 1996 for the Arnold Schwarzenegger/Sinbad comedy Jingle All the Way. The film depicts the great absurd lengths that so many parents will go, and the despicable way in which they act just to get their child that one Christmas gift they keep asking for. It was funny, and yet so sad at the same time - Mainly because it's unfortunately so true (Tickle Me Elmo anyone?).

The film also features a very young Jake Lloyd (before he was blamed and cast out of Hollywood for ruining Star Wars: The Phantom Menace) as young Jamie - An innocent bright eyed boy who just wants a TurboMan doll for Christmas, and nothing more. This sets in motion his father's vain efforts to be one of the few last minute shoppers to actually make his child's holiday wish come true. Sprinkle in a little Phil Hartman for awkward no means yes advances on Schwarzenegger's wife in the film, played by Rita Wilson, and just a splash of James Belushi...Because his brother wasn't available, and you have a classic holiday film that was...Well, pretty much forgotten by now.

In 1996, Tiger Electronics, LTD tried to find the fictional success of the character in real toy isles with their Talking TurboMan doll/oversized action figure. They were not successful. The toy was quickly shuffled off to clearance isles.

Despite this, the toy has since found a huge following of collectors who are paying huge amounts to add this doll to their collection today. Collectors pay anywhere from $100.00 to $300.00 for mint in package ones. Though we do wonder how many of these are bought as gag gifts to stick under the tree during the holidays - That's an expensive gag right there.

These days its not hard to find the doll via secondary markets - It's just expensive. Whether you're buying this as a holiday gag, or because your heart is truly set on it, it's going to set you back a bit.

Join us next time when we take a look at Quantum and Woody - The Goat Inaction Figure!

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Inspector Gadget (Tiger)

Inspector Gadget
Tiger
1992 - 1994

Before Disney got its hands on it, Inspector Gadget was an awesome cartoon character who was voiced by the incredibly funny, Mr. Don Adams (Get Smart). The original series which ran for two seasons encompassed eighty-six episodes, making it the first syndicated show for DIC Entertainment.

Despite his numerous gadgets which leave him well equipped for just about anything, Gadget's incompetence often times sees him foiling the plans of M.A.D. lead by the evil Dr. Claw by mistake. This is all helped by his niece Penny who often times will catch on to the true nature of the case while her dog Brain gets chased by Gadget who mistakes him in disguise as a M.A.D. agent.

***FUN FACT***

The original pilot episode of Inspector Gadget had the character with a big brown bushy mustache. This was removed by the time the first episode hit the air.

Despite running from 1983 to 1986, not too many toys, if any, were produced based on the character until 1992 when Tiger, the company more so known for handheld video games, decided to try their hand at the series.

The majority of the figures released were variations of the inspector himself. This was probably because their really isn't all that elaborate a cast in the series. With the exception of the Chief, all the key players were present.

***FUN FACT***

During the entire run of the cartoon series, you never saw the face of Dr. Claw. It wouldn't be until the figure was produced that fans would finally see what he looked like.

While the figure of Dr. Claw with the "mystery" cardboard over his face is more appealing to fans, the ones produced without the obstruction are far more scarce.

Dr. Claw (Mystery Packaging)*Dr. Claw*Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Expanding Arms)

Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Expanding Legs)*Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Snap Open Hat)*Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Fumble Gadgets)

Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Telescoping Neck)*Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Water Pistol)

Inspector Gadget (Go Go Gadget Copter)*Inspector Gadget (Motorized Action)

M.A.D. Agent*Penny and Brain

Gadget Mobile

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