tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46745693196856481422009-05-11T10:30:17.572-07:00ABoyd BlogA. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-11851960377956597012009-05-11T10:17:00.000-07:002009-05-11T10:30:17.594-07:00Jonas Brothers Life Size Cardboard Standups<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=281">Jonas Brothers Life Size Cardboard Standups</a><br /><br />The world seems to be crazy about these guys. We have two standups for each of the brothers and one group shot standup.<br /><br />Jonas Brothers Life Size Cardboard Standups<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-17">ADG-17</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-17"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-17_75.jpg" title="Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-17">Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-6">ADG-6</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-6"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-6_75.jpg" title="Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-6">Joe Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-16">ADG-16</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-16"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-16_75.jpg" title="Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-16">Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-5">ADG-5</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-5"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG-5_75.jpg" title="Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-5">Kevin Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-18">ADG-18</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-18"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-18_75.jpg" title="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-18">Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-7">ADG-7</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-7"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-7_75.jpg" title="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-7">Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-8">ADG-8</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-8"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-8_75.jpg" title="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" alt="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" border="0" height="75" width="75" /></a><br /><a title="Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-8">Nick Jonas Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-1185196037795659701?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-58087821100925902042009-04-19T14:16:00.000-07:002009-04-19T14:18:57.743-07:00Super Action Chimp Mask Video<object height="265" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xLd9U1kxkmk&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xLd9U1kxkmk&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="265" width="320"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ZAG-M6001">Super Action Chimp Mask</a><br />Manufacturer: Zagone Studios<br />Item Number: ZAG M6001<br />Construction: Latex<br />Size(s) Adult<br />Description: <br /><br />Full Over the Head Latex Chimpanzee Mask. This Mask features a realistic look, Movable Mouth and multi-tone hair.<br /><br />Perfect for those Nightly Walks. Comes complete with internal head harness for jaw actuation and synthetic hair<br /><br />Latex rubber face mask with moveable mouth and faux fur hood. Elastic straps provide a comfortable secure fit.<br /><br /> * Full Action Moving Mouth<br /> * The Best Wolf mask on the market<br /> * The quality fit and cool breathing comfort of the fun fur hair makes this a mask you can wear all night<br /> * Worn with our Chimp Shirt and a pair of Super Action Chimp hands and feet will complete the look.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-5808782110092590204?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-34241673121311665532009-04-17T22:00:00.000-07:002009-04-17T22:09:56.961-07:00Dobson The Butler<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GGS%20530">Dobson The Butler Life-Size Figure</a><br /><br />We started offering <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GGS%20530">Dobson The Butler</a> three years ago, and it's become one of our top-selling products.<i><b><br /><br /></b></i>Dobson is manufactured by <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=465">Gag Studios</a> here in the United States, using semi rigid foam.<i><b><br /><br /></b></i>If you like Dobson we also have his companion, <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GGS%20531">Sadie The Maid</a>, <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GGS%20513">Moan-Eek The Maid</a>, <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GGS%20512">Gravely The Ghastly Butler</a> and several other <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments.asp?dept=136">life-size figures</a>.<i><b><br /><br />What can you do with a Dobson The Butler?</b></i><br />Dress him up with hats or scarves, even a feather boa!<br />Use the Serving Tray to hold: keys, candy, hors d'oeuvres and more.<br />An eye-catching display at conventions <span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">—</span> put your brochures in Dobson's tray and everyone will want one.<br />Tell your friends he's your new roommate!<br />For single women who want to have a man around the house<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"> — </span>without the trouble of a real one.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-3424167312131166553?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-28533023460299789562009-04-14T18:56:00.000-07:002009-04-14T19:02:13.515-07:00Hanna Montana Movie StandupsThe new Hanna Montana Movie is sweeping the nation and we've got her!<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-972">New Hanna Montana Miley Cyrus cardboard standup</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">s</span> have arrived.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-972"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG-972.jpg" alt="Hanna Montana Cardboard Standup" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+706"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg706.jpg" alt="Hanna Montana Cardboard Standup" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-792"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg792.jpg" alt="Hanna Montana Cardboard Standup" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-2853302346029978956?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-73347386271648946802009-03-31T19:53:00.000-07:002009-03-31T20:15:46.227-07:00Wizard of Oz Myths and Trivia<strong></strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Margaret Hamilton (the witch) was injured</span> in the scene where the Wicked Witch of the West departs Munchkinland in a huff after Dorothy arrives. She was standing on a trap door and was supposed to disappear down into it quickly when the smoke (followed by fire) puffed up, but during the second take of that scene, the fire came too early and her costume started burning. She suffered second and third degree burns and was unable to work for a month. When she came back, she refused to do any more work with fire.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toto was played by a Cairn Terrier</span> creatively named Terry. Because of her previous experience (she was “Rags” in Shirley Temple’s Bright Eyes) Terry got $125 a week for her efforts, which was more than twice what the actors playing the Munchkins got ($50/week). She got her foot broken during filming when an actor playing one of the guards stepped on her.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Margaret Hamilton wasn’t the first choice for the Wicked Witch</span>. The iconic role almost went to Gale Sondergaard, who was very pretty and balked at the makeup job that would make her the ugly witch. Maggie Hamilton, however, was used to playing plain-Jane roles and had in fact based her career around it. You’re probably so used to the green makeup job that some of her other roles may be totally unfamiliar to you, even if you’ve seen her in them – she was Morticia’s mom in The Addams Family TV show, she portrayed a maid on As the World Turns in the early ‘70s, and played Cora the Maxwell House coffee lady in commercials in the ‘70s as well.<br /><br />Margaret Hamilton’s son said she loved her “I’ll get you my pretty…” line so much, she used it in her personal life on a somewhat frequent basis, just for fun.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The date on the Wicked Witch of the East’s death certificate</span> is actually the date of L. Frank Baum’s death. The 19th anniversary of his death, to be exact. We can’t read it, but this is what the Death Certificate says:<br />Certificate of Death<br />Name: The Wicked Witch of the East<br />Residence: The Land of Oz<br />I HEREBY CERTIFY that I attended deceased from May 6th to May 6th, 1938<br />I last saw her alive on May 6th 1938:<br />Death is said to have occurred on the date stated below at 12:30 p.m.<br />Date of Death: May 6th 1938<br />Month Day Year<br />Signature: W.W. Barister, M.D.<br />Address: Munchkin City<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shirley Temple As Dorothy?</span> Although producer Mervyn LeRoy had always had Judy Garland in mind for the role, he was being pressured to “borrow” Shirley Temple from Fox. She was only 10 and Judy was 16 at the time; studio executives thought 10 was a much more appropriate age for this particular role. They ended up auditioning Shirley just to say they had, but in the end it didn’t matter anyway: Fox refused to loan her out.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Horse of a Different Color</span> was created by putting Jell-O paste onto a white horse. It was difficult to keep the horse from licking the paste, so the scene had to be shot quickly. If you look closely, you can see the driver of the buggy subtly restraining the horse from licking himself.<br /><p><strong>Originally, a scene with an insect called the Jitterbug was shot. </strong> It involved a dance sequence with our heroes but was ultimately cut due to time constraints. But you can still hear a reference to the scene in the movie when the Wicked Witch of the West sends the flying monkeys after the gang. She says, </p> <blockquote><p>“Take your army to the Haunted Forest, and bring me that girl and her dog. Do as you like with the others, but I want her alive and unharmed! They’ll give you no trouble. I promise you that. <strong>I’ve sent a little insect on ahead to take the fight out of them.</strong> Take special care of those ruby slippers. I want those most of all. Now fly!” </p></blockquote> <strong>In the book, Glinda is the Good Witch of the South, not the North.</strong> The two Good Witches were combined into one character for time’s sake in the film. She is, however, restored to her proper direction in <em>The Wiz</em>. <center><br /></center><strong>Dorothy’s slippers were silver in the book.</strong> They were changed to the famous ruby red version for film to take full advantage of the new Technicolor technology. There are many authentic versions of the ruby slippers – some counts say at least seven. Among those, one pair is housed at the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian, Debbie Reynolds owns a never-used pair with curled toes, and one pair was stolen from the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/">Judy Garland Museum</a> in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. <p><strong>Bert Lahr, AKA the Cowardly Lion, was the first to use the phrase “Heavens to Murgatroyd!</strong>” that Snagglepuss later became famous for. Snagglepuss’ voice was based on Lahr’s. His son, John Lahr, is the senior drama critic at <em>The New Yorker</em>.</p> <p><strong>As most people know, the Tin Man was originally supposed to be played by Buddy Ebsen</strong>, but when Ebsen discovered he was severely allergic to the Tin Man’s makeup job, he was <a target="_blank" href="http://www.snopes.com/movies/films/ozebsen.asp">forced to drop the role</a>. Jack Haley replaced him, using a voice that he used to tell his son bedtime stories. Somewhat strangely, Jack Haley, Jr., was married to Liza Minelli for about five years in the ‘70s.</p> <strong>The classic “Over the Rainbow” almost didn’t make it into the film.</strong> Studio heads thought the black-and-white beginning was too long and wouldn’t entertain kids like the Technicolor part would, and they also thought it wasn’t appropriate to make Judy Garland sing in a barnyard.<br /><br /><strong>This one sounds like a total urban legend, but <a target="_blank" href="http://www.snopes.com/movies/films/ozcoat.asp">Snopes says it’s true</a>. </strong> The costume designers were looking for a very fancy coat for Professor Marvel – the Wizard’s Kansas counterpart – but one that had gotten quite shabby. Some of the crew went to a secondhand shop and bought a bunch of coats to go through; Frank Morgan (the actor who played the Wizard), the director and the wardrobe people selected one out of the bunch that seemed perfect. It had a velvet collar but the nap was worn off of the velvet and it was looking a little worse for the wear. It even fit Morgan just right. Morgan was wearing the coat one afternoon and discovered a label that said “L. Frank Baum.” The coat had originally been made for Baum in Chicago – the tailor verified it, and Baum’s widow did as well. She was given the coat after the movie wrapped.<br /><p><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=487">Wizard of Oz Cardboard Standups</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments/wizoz.html">Wizard of Oz Costumes and Accessories</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-7334738627164894680?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-42977811550221469932009-03-26T19:00:00.000-07:002009-03-26T19:09:40.640-07:00Don Featherstone Pink Flamingo Lawn Ornaments are BackThe Original Don Featherstone <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=UPI%2062360">Pink Flamingo Lawn Ornaments</a> make a comeback!<br /><br />For years, one of our best selling were the Original Don Featherstone Pink Flamingos made by Union Products, but two years ago Union closed up shop and we were forced to discontinue them.<br /><br />Another american company, Faster Forms, has bought both the rights and the original molds for the Don Feather Stone Pink Flamingos and we have them again!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=UPI%2062360">Original Don Featherstone Pink Flamingos - (Set of 2)</a><br /><br />"In 1957, Don Featherstone sculptured the first three-dimensional pink plastic flamingo, thereby making affordable bad taste accessible to the American public"--from Pink Flamingos. This is the tale of a wonderful bird, named by his creator phoenicopteris ruber plasticus; a new avian species, now known to all as "Pink Plastic Flamingo." The more than one hundred pictures and the text in this volume are the result of Featherstone's request that adoring owners of the pink birds send original photographs that demonstrate their affection for phoenicopteris on its 40th birthday in 1997. An overwhelming response included such masterpieces as: "Biker Birds," "What a Pear," "The Wedding Party," "Anyone for Bridge," "Purple Passion," "Beachcombers," and the sweetly romantic "Flamingo Honeymoon." If you're a believer, or even an skeptic, take a look, see for yourself. This book is one of a kind, the documentation of American genius, homage to an icon, or, perhaps, a rare opportunity to observe a culturally tolerated symbol of taste gone awry. It's great fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=274">More Pink Flamingo Items</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-4297781155022146993?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-26574920321408013192009-03-23T11:07:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:11:14.032-07:00Top Lifesize Cardboard StandupsTop Lifesize Cardboard Standups<br /><br />These are our most popular Cardboard Standups:<br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/Disney_standups.htm">Walt Disney Standups</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/star_wars_standups.htm">Star Wars Standups</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/elvis_standups.htm">Elvis Standups</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-2657492032140801319?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-54573552380547366752009-02-12T14:16:00.000-08:002009-02-16T08:50:58.456-08:00Star Wars Cardboard Standups<table width="425"><br /><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" align="center"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/star_wars_standups.htm"><b>Star Wars Cardboard Standups</b></a></td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+110"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg110_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+110"><b>Luke Skywalker<br /></b></a>ADG 110</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+111"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg111_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+111"><b><br />Princess Leia<br /></b></a>ADG 111</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-656"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg656_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-656"><b><br />Darth Vader</b></a><br />ADG 656<br /><b><i>TALKING!</i></b></td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+114"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg114_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+114"><b><br />C-3PO<br /></b></a>ADG 114</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+115"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg115_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+115"><br /><b>Stormtrooper</b></a><br />ADG 115</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+116"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg116_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+116"><br /><b>R2-D2</b></a><br />ADG 116</td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+178"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg178_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+178"><br /><b>Boba Fett</b></a><br />ADG 178</td><br /><br /><td valign="CENTER" width="33%" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffc0">Sometimes known as<br />a "standee" or<br />a cardboard cut-out</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+249"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg249_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+249"><br /><b>Princess Leia<br />Slave Girl</b></a><br />ADG 249</td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+329"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg329_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+329"><br /><b>Qui-Gon Jinn</b></a><br />ADG 329</td><br /><br /><td valign="CENTER" width="33%" align="center" bgcolor="#c0ffff"><b>Cardboard Life-Size<br />Star Wars Standups<br />Make Great Gifts!</b></td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+528"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg528_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+528"><br /><b>Yoda</b></a><br />ADG 528</td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+529"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg529_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+529"><br /><b>Anakin Skywalker</b></a><br />ADG 529</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+530"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg530_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+530"><br /><b>R2-D2 &amp; C-3P0</b></a><br />ADG 530</td><br /><br /><td valign="CENTER" width="33%" align="center" bgcolor="#c0ffc0">Made in U.S.A<br />See More<br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments.asp?dept=212"><b>Cardboard Standups</b></a></td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+532"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg532_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+532"><br /><b>Obi-Wan Kenobi</b></a><br />ADG 532</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+534"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg534_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+534"><br /><b>Darth Sidious</b></a><br />ADG 534</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+536"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg536_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG+536"><br /><b>Yellow<br />Clone Trooper</b></a><br />ADG 536</td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-656"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg656_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-656"><br /><b>Darth Vader</b></a><br />ADG 656</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-430"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-430_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-430"><br /><b>Mace Windu</b></a><br />ADG-430</td><br /><br /><td width="33%"><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-526"><br /><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg-526_75.jpg" alt="Star Wars Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /><br /></a><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-526"><br /><b>Chewbacca</b></a><br />ADG-526</td></tr><br /><br /><tr><br /><td colspan="3" align="center"><br /><b>We have <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments.asp?dept=212">Cardboard Standups</a> from:</b><br />Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace<br />Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones<br />Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith<br />Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope<br />Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back<br />Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi<br /></td></tr><br /><br /></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-5457355238054736675?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-12050335271846829032009-01-21T03:10:00.000-08:002009-01-21T03:16:27.103-08:00Red Dragon Puppet VideoI've created a video showing our Red Dragon Puppet in action<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qJsnxbISC_A&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qJsnxbISC_A&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BIN-P17"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Dragon Puppet</span></span></a><br /><b>Manufactured By:</b> <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=621"><b>Bump In The Night Productions</b></a><br /><b>Stock #</b> BIN-P16<br /><b>Construction:</b> Latex Rubber, hand painted<br /><b>Size:</b> 12-in Tall x 12-in Wide<br /><br />A dragon puppet that will blow you away!<br /><br />I can't tell if this dragon puppet is adorable or really scary.<br /><br />Put your hand inside him and bring him to life! His mouth opens and closes, head is separate from the body for amazing realistic movement...note the detail!!!<br /><br />Dragon tail has wire inside so you can pose it any way you want, you can even wrap it around your arm!<br /><br />Buy it here: <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BIN-P17">Red Dragon Puppet</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-1205033527184682903?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-55967220271180039762009-01-18T02:18:00.000-08:002009-01-18T02:19:15.661-08:00Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde by Moebius ModelsI love these guys! A great post on the Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde by Moebius Models.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/88OpdeFXZrM&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/88OpdeFXZrM&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />We have these for sale at the <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MOE-460">ABoyd Company</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MOE-460"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/MOE-460.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-5596722027118003976?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-60237321567430848752009-01-14T20:38:00.000-08:002009-01-14T20:49:13.891-08:00AngelsMany cultures and faiths contain a belief in angels. Angels are seen as emissaries or messengers from a higher being, guardians, warriors against evil and guides to the second life.<br /><br />Angels symbolize hope, love, charity, mourning, protection, piety and grace.<br /><br />Although the earliest depictions of angels show them without wings, by the middle ages, angel wings were a fixed element of christian iconography and throughout the world.<br /><br />Many people collect angels for their beauty and for what they represent.<br /><br />We sought out the best angel collectibles available. Based on classics, medieval, Renaissance and baroque masterworks, our <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=243">angel statues and figurines</a> are the finest quality available and offered at a substantial discount from retail prices.<br /><br />Follow the links below to see our selection of beautiful angel collectibles, figurines and statues:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=243">Angel Statues and Figurines</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=256">Angels in Myth and Fantasy</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-6023732156743084875?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-75451365761722600552009-01-13T18:52:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:55:28.980-08:00Remote Controlled Fart Machine No. 2<span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TJW%2011222">Remote Controlled Fart Machine No. 2</a></span><br /><br />Item # TJW 11222<br />Features:<br /><ul><li>New and Improved</li><li>Boom Box Technology</li><li>15 Louder Sounds</li><li>Works up to 100 Feet away</li><li>Blows the Original Fart Machine Away</li><li>Caution You May Die Laughing</li><li>Requires one 9 volt battery (not included)</li></ul>The funniest gag product ever produced just got better! We proudly present the NEW Remote Controlled Fart Machine Number two (pun intended). Armed with this new and improved device you can embarrass you victims whenever the mood strikes you with:<br /><ul><li>More and better fart sounds</li><li>Increased Operating Distance</li><li>New patent pending "Boom Box Technology" designed to make those boom fart sounds you asked us for.</li></ul><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TJW%2011222"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/TJW11222_c.jpg" width="197" border="0" height="295" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-7545136576172260055?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-955656385915918662009-01-13T18:46:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:50:00.347-08:00Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) Lifesize Cardboard Standups<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG%20618"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg618_75.jpg" title="Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Life-Size Standup" alt="Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Life-Size Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Life-Size Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG%20618">Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG%20690"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg690_75.jpg" title="Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Life-Size Standup" alt="Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Life-Size Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Life-Size Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG%20690">Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) Life-Size Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><br />See All our Cool <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=537">Pirates of the Caribbean Life-Size Cardboard Standups</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-95565638591591866?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-17561826213118446392009-01-13T18:41:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:44:32.401-08:00Stonehenge Restored Architecture Replica<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AT-SP-001SP">Restored Stonehenge Architecture Replica Model </a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AT-SP-001SP"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/AT-SP-001SP.jpg" alt="Stonehenge Restored Architecture Replica" align="middle" border="0" hspace="5" /></a><br /><br />Produced by: Ancient Treasures<br />Item Number: AT-SP-001SP<br />Size: 9-in D x 2.25-in H<br />Product Weight: 3 lbs<br />Shipping Weight: 6 lbs<br />Construction: Resin bonded marble<br />Finish: Hand Painted<br />Description: Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, 2950 B.C.<br /><br />Around 3000 B.C. (middle Neolithic) the semi nomadic peoples that populated the Salisbury Plain began to build Stonehenge as the center of a ceremonial site. We know almost nothing about who built it. A popular theory attributed it to the Druids but modern dating shows it to be at least a 1000 years before the Druids came to power.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AT-SP-001SP">Stonehenge</a> was built as an astronomical calendar aligned with lunar and solar events such as the summer solstice where the sun rises directly over the Heel Stone and the first rays shine into the center of the monument between the open arms of the horseshoe arrangements. Built in three phases between 2950 B.C. and 1600 B.C., the original construction was a circular ditch and mound with 56 holes forming a ring. The first stone placed at the site was the Heel stone erected outside of the entrance to the site. 200 years later 80 blocks of bluestone were erected forming two concentric circles. At some point this construction was dismantled and the final phase of the site begun. The bluestones were moved within the circle and the gigantic stones and lintels that give Stonehenge its distinctive look were installed. Some of these stones weigh 26 tons. It remains a mystery how such huge stones were moved from the quarry by a supposedly primitive people.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</span> This museum quality replica by Ancient Treasures illustrates the original architectural structure in its "restored" condition.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-1756182621311844639?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-20036403495396412382009-01-13T18:36:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:40:08.547-08:00Harry Potter Lifesize Cardboard Standups<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=254">Harry Potter Lifesize Cardboard Standups</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-882"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg882_75.jpg" title="Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) Lifesize Cardboard Standup" alt="Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) Lifesize Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) Lifesize Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-882">Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe)</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-884"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg884_75.jpg" title="Harry Potter Hermione Granger Emma Watson Cardboard Standup" alt="Harry Potter Hermione Granger Emma Watson Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Harry Potter Hermione Granger Emma Watson Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-884">Hermione Granger Emma Watson</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-886"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg886_75.jpg" title="Harry Potter Professor Dumbledore Lifesize Cardboard Standup" alt="Harry Potter Professor Dumbledore Lifesize Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Harry Potter Professor Dumbledore Lifesize Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-886">Professor Dumbledore</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-883"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg883_75.jpg" title="Harry Potter Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) Cardboard Standup" alt="Harry Potter Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Harry Potter Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-883">Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint)</a><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-885"> <img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/adg885_75.jpg" title="Harry Potter Snape (Alan Rickman) Lifesize Cardboard Standup" alt="Harry Potter Snape (Alan Rickman) Lifesize Cardboard Standup" width="75" border="0" height="75" /></a> <a title="Harry Potter Snape (Alan Rickman) Lifesize Cardboard Standup" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-885">Professor Snape (Alan Rickman)</a><br /><br />See all our <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=255">Harry Potter Products</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-2003640349539641238?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-71201747635241639022009-01-13T18:29:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:35:36.563-08:00Uncle Milton Astronomy Toys<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=UM-2056">Moon In My Room Light-up Moon</a><br />with 12 Lunar Phases<br />Produced by: Uncle Milton<br />Item Number: UM-2056<br />Description: Moon In My Room™ Light-up Moon with 12 Lunar Phases<br /><br />What's different about the moon tonight? It's inside your room! Authentically detailed, Moon In My Room hangs on your wall and shines moonlight just like the real moon. Twelve different phase settings let you match what the real moon looks like outside tonight!<br /><br />Listen to the included audio CD to learn exciting facts about the moon and its unique relationship with planet Earth.<br /><br />Ages 6 and up Adult assistance recommended<br />Size: 13.4 x 11.1 x 3.7 inches<br />Features: <br /><br />* Authentically detailed lunar moonscape<br />* Built-in light sensor illuminates moon when it gets dark<br />* Automatic or manual function shows 12 main phases of the moon.<br />* Discovery guide with calendar, moon phase charts and instruction<br />* Requires 2 AAA and 4 AA batteries (not included).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=UM-2050"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Remote Controlled Solar System Mobile</span></a><br />Produced by: Uncle Milton<br />Item Number: UM-2050<br />Description: Solar System In My Room™<br /><br />Motorized Planets with Light-up Sun An Orbiting Solar System right in your room!<br /><br />Now you can explore the wonders of the solar system right in your own room! Just look up at your ceiling and watch as all nine planets orbit around the light-up sun.<br /><br />Listen as the audio CD takes you on a fascinating tour of our solar system. Use the included light-pointer to locate each planet and make comets and meteors streak through the night sky.<br /><br />Ages 6 and up Adult assistance recommended<br />Size: 42 inches diameter<br />Features: <br /><br /> * Mounts to Ceiling<br /> * Auto Shut-off<br /> * Planets orbit Light-Up Sun<br /> * Nine full color detailed planets<br /> * Remote control with built-in light pointer and comet maker<br /> * Auto shut-off after 20 minutes of operation<br /> * 15 minute audio CD<br /> * Battery Operated<br /> * Glow-in-the-dark star stickers<br /> * Easy to install Batteries not included: Solar System Mobile requires 3 "C" batteries.<br /> * Remote Control requires 2 "AAA" batteries.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=UM%202070"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Star Theater Special Edition</span></a><br /><br />Set view for any place or time - past, present or future.<br />Search and view stars, constellations, nebulas and planets and their moons.<br />View the night sky from anywhere on the planet.<br /><br />Features:<br /><ul><li>Guided audio tour on CD<br /></li><li>Stellarium interactive astronomy software<br /></li><li>Starlight Dome overlay<br /></li><li>Glowing UV LED light in the base for black light effect<br /></li><li>Meteor Maker features meteor and planet projection<br /></li><li>Key new feature allows for actual starlight projection (not just shadows)<br /></li><li>New AC adaptor plug allows theater to be plgged in to the wall for continuous operation<br /></li><li>Dome overlay allows for actual starlight projection ( in addition to shadow producing sphere with constellation names and outlines)<br /></li><li>Requires 5 AAA batteries (not included)<br /></li><li>8" High</li></ul>Discover the universe as you navigate through a 3-D virtual tour with the Stellarium astronomy software. Explore constellation art, astronomy grids, nebulas, planets and more.<br /><br />Produced by Uncle Milton<br />Item No. UM 2070<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-7120174763524163902?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-71978455174216565492009-01-13T18:18:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:27:25.373-08:002009 New Carnegie Dinosaurs Spinosaurus & TylosaurusNew Carnegie Dinosaurs From Safari LTD<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SAF%204216-01">1:40 Scale Spinosaurus Carnegie Collection Dinosaur</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SAF%204216-01"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/SAF4216-01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />12.5 inches long.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SAF%204215-01">Tylosaurus Carnegie Collection Replica</a><br />1:40 Scale<br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SAF%204215-01"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/SAF4215-01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />11.75 inches long<br /><br />See The <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/carnegie_dinosaur_collection.htm">Complete Carnegie Collection</a> of Dinosaur Replicas<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-7197845517421656549?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-78563499630076579242009-01-06T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:30:52.712-08:00Dr Who Cardboard Standups<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments.asp?dept=252">Dr Who Cardboard Standups</a><br /><br />Now available from the classic British TV Series<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-875">Dr Who (David Tennant) Lifesize Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-876">Dr Who (David Tennant)Lifesize Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-881">Dr Who The Tardis Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-878">Dr Who Cyberman Lifesize Cardboard Standup</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-879">Dr Who Dalek Caan Lifesize Cardboard Standup</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-7856349963007657924?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-18482053855911519272008-12-30T18:13:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:46:55.831-08:00Twilight Vampire Lifesize Cardboard Standups<div style="text-align: left;">The 2008 Film Twilight, based on the very popular novels by Stephenie Meyer, tells the story of high school student Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart) who meets in love with a young vampire, Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattison).<br /></div><br />We have the life size cardboard standup posters from twilight at 10% off the regular retail price.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-905">Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart)</a> ADG-905<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-906"><br />Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)</a> ADG-906<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-907"><br />James (Cam Gigandet)</a> ADG-907<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-908"><br />Laurent (Edi Gathegi)</a> ADG-908<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-909"><br />Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre)</a> ADG-909<br /><br /><table width="100%" border="0"><br /><tbody><tr><br /><td align="center"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-905"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG905.jpg" border="0" height="350" /><br />Bella Swan<br />(Kristen Stewart)<br />Twilight<br />Lifesize Cardboard Standup</a><br /></td><td><br /></td><td align="center"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-906"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG906.jpg" border="0" height="350" /><br />Edward Cullen<br />(Robert Pattinson)<br />Twilight<br />Lifesize Cardboard Standup</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" border="0"><br /><tbody><tr><br /><td align="center"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-907"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG-907_75.jpg" border="0" height="75" /><br />James<br />(Cam Gigandet)</a></td><br /><br /><td align="center"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-908"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG908_75.jpg" border="0" height="75" /><br />Laurent<br />(Edi Gathegi)</a></td><br /><br /><td align="center"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ADG-909"><img src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/ADG909_75.jpg" border="0" height="75" /><br />Victoria<br />(Rachelle Lefevre)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=246"><b>TWILIGHT MOVIE LIFESIZE CARDBOARD STANDUPS</b></a><br /></div><b><br />Life-Size Stand-up</b> (Sometimes known as a standee or cardboard cut-out)<br />Our Life-size stand-ups are made of photo quality, heavy gauge, corrugated cardboard. They are printed with vivid inks and will last a life-time. Can be mounted on a wall or display alone with attached collapsible stand. <b>Stand-ups also make great gifts!</b> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 1px;" noshade="noshade"> <b>Folds easily for storage</b> <b>Sets up easily and quickly</b> <b>Inexpensive</b><br /><b>GREAT FOR:</b> Parties The Fan Who Has Everything Photo Opportunities Decoration Special Events Store Displays<hr style="width: 100%; height: 1px;" noshade="noshade"> <b><span style="font-size:78%;">SAVE ON SHIPPING!</span></b> Pay the regular shipping price for any one stand-up and<b> ship each additional standup FOR JUST $2.00!</b><br /><b></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-1848205385591151927?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-20699444404697710592008-11-23T11:55:00.000-08:002008-11-23T12:51:07.305-08:00How to Play Santa at ChristmasAnybody with a heart can be Santa Claus, because Santa is the embodiment of the good and love that's in all of us. Just the sight of Santa's red suit and white beard delights children and warms adults. Playing Santa can be one of the more rewarding experiences a person can have, and it's easy to do! Anyone can be Santa.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Office Party Santa</span><br />Playing Santa for adults can be a lot of fun. Grownups expect a Santa that's bold. You're already the center of attention so really let loose with those "Ho-ho-ho's"! Santa makes people think of when they were children, so don't be afraid to call a grown man a "little fella", even if he's your boss!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Santa with Little Children</span><br />Little children love Santa. They love him so much it scares them! Expect many of your little visitors to be timid around Santa and adjust your tone. Let your "ho-ho-ho's" be more of a chuckle than a shout. Speak softly with little children. Deep voices can intimidate some children so go easy on the bellowing Santa voice.<br /><br />Sometimes parents want to plop their little one in Santa's lap and step back to watch. That's not always the best idea. Children can become scared if they think their parents have abandoned them with a stranger so it may work best if they stick around. If they're trying to have their child's picture taken with Santa, it can be kind of nice to have Momma or Daddy in the picture too.<br /><br />Everyone expects Santa to ask children what they want for Christmas. Usually the child responds with a list of stuff you've never heard of. Take the time to check out the toy ads in the newspaper so you can be at least a little familiar with what they're talking about.<br /><br />Sometimes children can be so overwhelmed by the experience that they can forget the list of stuff they've been bugging their parents about for weeks. You can prompt their memory a little by asking if they want simple things like a ball or a toy car or a doll.<br /><br />Don't ask nervous children if they've been good or bad. Around Christmas, the pressure is really on for them to be good and they know it! Besides, they've been told you know already. Instead ask if they love Christmas, or say "I bet you've been good".<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Santa Suit</span><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=481">Santa's Costume</a> is a big part of your presentation. The ABoyd Company has several really good Santa Suits to choose from in all price ranges. With your <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=481">Santa Suit</a> there are several things to consider.<br /><br />Color: Brighter red if you're playing to adults, but darker red if you're playing to children.<br /><br />Weight: Santa's Costume is designed for the North Pole, but usually you'll be playing Santa indoors and all that heavy material can get really hot!<br /><br />Most Santa suits don't come with pockets so be sure and wear a T Shirt and shorts underneath so you'll have a place to keep your keys and wallet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-2069944440469771059?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-33329226187519813702008-11-21T13:36:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:37:20.448-08:00Squidoo PageWe've added a page about our company on Squidoo!<br /><br />Check it out <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/aboydcompany">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-3332922618751981370?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-31681541631129877882008-11-21T13:11:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:18:51.929-08:00Woodkits<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.aboyd.com/images/saf7060-09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 186px;" src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/saf7060-09.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Some of our more fascinating and engaging items are our <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=241">Woodkits</a>.<br /><br />They start out as flat sheets of plywood which are then cut into intricate shapes that you fit together sort of like a jigsaw puzzle to create really cool 3-D models.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=241">Woodkits</a> make a great project for adults and kids to work on together. Smaller children might find it difficult to press out the wooden shapes, but with a little help they can handle it easily. Then fit the pieces together and you have a really cool model to show off.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=241">Woodkits</a> don't require any glue, but you can use simple white glue to make your model permanent.<br /><br />Some of our most popular woodkits are the <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=507">Dinosaur Skeleton Woodkits</a>, but we have other cool models like <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WSK-P30">the Eiffel Tower</a>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-3168154163112987788?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-41241671218530778732008-11-13T23:34:00.000-08:002008-11-13T23:44:44.218-08:00Moebius Model Big Frankie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.aboyd.com/images/MOE-470.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 350px;" src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/MOE-470.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />For years, the "grail kit" for many figure modelers was the original Aurora <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MOE-470">"Big Frankie" or Gigantic Frankenstein model kit.</a> This was the largest model Aurora ever made and despite being really cool, they didn't sell very well, probably because they were also the most expensive model they ever made.<br /><br />Originally, Aurora was going to release <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MOE-470">Big Frankie</a> an animated toy, but as projected production costs climbed, they decided to use their existing molds and release it as a model kit, complementary of their already very successful line of Universal Monster models.<br /><br />Despite advertising in Famous Monsters magazine, the model never sold very well so fairly soon after they started, Aurora pulled the plug on the kit and it was unavailable for many years.<br /><br />Lots of people thought that Polar Lights would re-release Big Frankie, but they never did. Still there was a demand for the kit out in the market, so when Moebius Models started re-issuing Aurora Kits, this one was early on their project list.<br /><br />We're offering <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MOE-470">Big Frankie</a> at a full ten bucks off the retail price. That's a good deal!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-4124167121853077873?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-59039285699112815032008-11-10T19:11:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:56:53.697-08:00Carnegie Collection Dinosaur Replicas<a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/carnegie_dinosaur_collection.htm">The Carnegie Collection Dinosaur Toys</a> are some of our most popular items.<br /><br />I first discovered these about twenty years ago at a national school supply meeting and they are beautiful. They are constructed from semi-rigid vinyl plastic. Designed and sculpted in the USA they are molded and painted by hand in Asia. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/carnegie_dinosaur_collection.htm">Carnegie Collection figures</a> are really accurate and strive to reflect the best knowledge available from paleontologists. Most of the figures are made in 1:40 scale, but some of them representing smaller dinosaurs are in 1:10 scale.<br /><br />They are detailed enough and accurate enough to be sought after by <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments.asp?dept=503">Dinosaur Collectors</a>, but sturdy and durable enough for even the roughest play by children.<br /><br />By <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=547">Safari LTD</a> these are a magnificent collection of vinyl scale model dinosaurs sculpted and authenticated under the guidance of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.<br /><br />All replicas are accompanied by an informational data tag and appeal to children and adult collectors alike. Not merely toys, but an educational series of hand-painted figures that reveal the prehistoric world.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/themes/carnegie_dinosaur_collection.htm">Carnegie Museum Collection</a>: <span class="small-black-text">The world's finest dinosaur collectibles! Researched and authenticated by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hand Painted. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-5903928569911281503?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. Boyd C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06222970106667298421ABoydCampbell@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674569319685648142.post-35544148375102801602008-10-20T18:40:00.000-07:002008-10-20T18:49:53.593-07:00Dragon Statues and Figurines<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.aboyd.com/images/YTC7041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.aboyd.com/images/YTC7041.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Our <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=497">Dragon statues and figurines</a> from <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/products.asp?dept=498">YTC Summit</a> are of the finest quality. Designed in the United States and manufactured in Asia, they meet the highest standards in sculpting, molding, assembly and painting.<br /><br />Four Thousands of years, in nearly every culture, dragons have represented a potent force in myth and imagination. Our Famous Dragons series includes <a title="Famous Dragons QUETZALCOATL statue" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=YTC7470">QUETZALCOATL</a> from Meso America, <a title="Famous Dragons TIAMAT Statue" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=YTC7339">TIAMAT</a> from Mesopotamia, the <a title="Famous Dragons Phoenix Rising Statue" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=YTC-7464">Phoenix</a> from Greece and Rome and <a title="Famous Dragons NIDHOGG Statue" href="http://www.aboyd.com/prodinfo.asp?number=YTC7338">NIDHOGG</a> from Norse mythology.<br /><br />As always we offer the finest quality at very reasonable prices. Check out our <a href="http://www.aboyd.com/departments.asp?dept=4">Statues and Figurines Department</a> Today!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4674569319685648142-3554414837510280160?l=aboydblog.blogspot.com'/></div>A. 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