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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 8h

Rainy day toy delivery. #Transformers #AgeofthePrimes #MicronusPrime

Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 9h

One of my favorite things about the 2012 series is that they go between normal and get serious faces. It’s how you know they’re not playing around. But NECA didn’t give them cohesive heads for this. Mikey and Raph just have no chill. Either they all need to scream, or no one screams. #NECA #TMNT2012

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 1d

If they did Rise, I would get them. Especially for Donny. Rise Donny is my favorite turtle of any Turtle series ever.

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 1d

I like that they’re making them, but I have never liked those turtles. There’s just something… frumpy about them.

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 1d

Finally completed the team. There aren’t many releases from the turtles that will make me feel the need to get more in the foreseeable future. I only collect turtles now, and I feel like I have definitive versions of the ones I care about. But we’ll see, never say never. #NECA #TMNT2012

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 2d

So Leo is great. I’ll post more pics over the next few days. He’s not perfect. I have little gripes about both the 2012 Turtles I have. It’s like who ever at @necaofficial that put these together decided to make weird choices so no one is entirely happy with anything. But I also still like them?

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 3d

“I never got got them in the mail….”

a young boy in a blue shirt is talking to a woman in a microphone .

ALT: a young boy in a blue shirt is talking to a woman in a microphone .

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Ken Plume @kenplume.bsky.social · 3d

NEW EPISODE! In JUST A FEW THINGS, I welcome a special guest who shares favorite items from their personal collections. For this ep, I'm joined by actor @steveagee.bsky.social of PEACEMAKER, THE SUICIDE SQUAD, CREATURE COMMANDOS, THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM, and more!

youtu.be/J9SCUHDo-3A

JUST A FEW THINGS with PEACEMAKER's Steve Agee!

YouTube video by Ken Plume

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 3d

Or else what? I’ve ignored like 3 jury duty summons in my life. Zero repercussions.

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 3d

Another Day another delivery, yes? He was on the flash sale that @hasbropulse had recently. I lightly regretted not picking this up when he came out last year, and I’m happy to get him. So, does he go with my Marvel Legends or my Transformers? #MarvelLegends #Transformers #deathsheadmothtattoo

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 4d

I got some surprise packages today. Finally competed Superion. But the big surprise was NECA TMNT 2012 Leonardo. It’s the only one from my order that hasn’t been shown as shipped, and it arrived out of the blue today. You get it? Out of the… blue?

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 4d

Obligatory Ice Cream Kitty. #IceCreamKitty #TMNT2012

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 4d

Outside of the Revoltech, this is the best 2012 TMNT Michelangelo figure you can get. That being said, he’s in desperate need of an accessory pack with a different head sculpt. Something more neutral than his super cutesy and his screaming white-eyed face. #TMNT2012 #NECA #michelangelo

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 5d

Instant best friends. #TMNT2012 #NECA #Michelangelo #Turgle #StarWarsTheBlackSeries #JediSurvivor

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 5d

Since the turtles only have 3 digits, their pointer finger is also technically their middle finger. So he’s simultaneously pointing up, and flipping you off. Enjoy. #TMNT2012 #NECA #Michelangelo

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 6d

I mild mannered roofer, down on his luck, taken in by a kindly family. When a home invasion leaves the parents of the children in the house dead, Jason uses his former military training to hunt down those responsible and bring them to justice. A man, armed with only his roof tile stapler.

Roofman.

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 7d

What an absolute joy to build. There were some points where I had absolutely no idea what I was building until I slid it into place, and that’s a fun feeling. #LEGO #Nintendo #GameBoy

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 7d

I think this year I’m going to try to Halloween Carol. Walk my neighborhood singing classic Halloween songs like “Monster Mash”, “Thriller”, or “Grim Grinning Ghost”.

What else makes the list?

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 7d

“Who the heck are YOU?”

“I’m you, but with articulation. And better in every way.”

#StarWarsTheBlackSeries #JediSurvivor #Turgle #CosmicLegions #UkHa

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Ken Plume @kenplume.bsky.social · 7d

Last night, I had a bit of a chat with @mikekaess.bsky.social about toys, toy collecting, the toy industry, pricing, and willful ignorance… Plus karaoke, blowmolds, and where you should definitely not hang a shelf full of pricey toys. We also sang some @alyankovic.bsky.social over a Taco Bell mic.🤷‍♂️

A bit of a chat w/ Ken Plume

YouTube video by Mike Kaess

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 7d

A Jersey Devil?! In Illinois?!? Why not! #FourHorsemenStudios #FiguraObscura #Cryptid #JerseyDevil

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 10d

Not a bad idea! I do like the hair better on the original one, but that new face is just… so much better.

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 10d

Cyclops here is definitely gonna take you for a ride. Why did I buy this when I had the VHS version? Those kinda questions get you into trouble. And by you… I mean me. #MarvelLegends #Cyclops #Xmen #marvelvscapcom

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 10d

a monster truck with the number 30 on the front

ALT: a monster truck with the number 30 on the front

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Mike Kaess ➡️ TFCon Chicago @mikekaess.bsky.social · 10d

I wanted to snap a picture of the Cal Kestis from the recent multipack against the original release. I realized that the regular head on the newer Cal is way better than the original release. That mullet head is just so good. What a great set. #StarWarsTheBlackSeries #GamingGreats #JediSurvivor

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