Comments on: MADBALLS 2008 Series 2!!!

By: Boogie Bot

Boogie Bot — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:53:35 +0000

Hey...I'm back, and I finally got the entire Madballs Series 2 set. I had to order them on eBay because I just cannot find them in the stores anywhere. Why are these things so hard to find?! Anyway, I really like them, for the most part. My Wolf Breath looks pretty much like yours does, except my Wolf Breath's lips are painted a pinkish skin tone color, but he looks unfinished. I think they forgot to paint the dark brown fur color on him. Needs better quality control. My only other gripe is with Blech Beard. He does not have the skull and bones tampo on his eye patch like the display photos and Madballs brochures I've seen here and there show. Otherwise Series 2 is another great set. Madballs, Madballs, gross for one, gross for all!

By: Wes

Wes — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:54:27 +0000

I read that these were shipping back in February, yet I still haven't seen any on the shelves. Where oh where could they be?!

And yeah, I hope Wolf Breath does get a better paint job for his official release -- he could really use it! If he doesn't, though, I may pick one up just to try painting him myself.

By: Boogie Bot

Boogie Bot — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:32:33 +0000

That new Wolf Breath looks like it wasn't completely painted. I'm sure that when they reach the shelves they will have more paint details added. Actually, you've got a cool little collectible there.
I can't wait to get this new series. I think they all look great!

By: Tetsu Deinonychus

Tetsu Deinonychus — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:11:32 +0000

Well, you could always get an actual rotten potato, some shellac, and some black construction paper and make one from scratch.

By: Albert

Albert — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:39:29 +0000

Dang, now I want a rotten potato Batman.

By: Wes

Wes — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:23:11 +0000

Albert: Yeah, somehow I doubt that a rotting Mr. Potato Head covered with eyes would go over too well... and that would be totally in keeping with what really happens with potatoes that go uneaten. It would be even less desirable with characters like Batman and Wolverine.

Tetsu: Yes, Madballs are fondly remembered by many. And I too have seen those Touchdown Terror pics, so I'm very much looking forward to his return as well! I still have my original TT here. He still looks pretty good, too, despite having been the Madball that I played with the most. That built-in tee meant that he got kicked an awful lot -- I never had to worry about Lucy pulling him out from under me when I took my running start.

By: Tetsu Deinonychus

Tetsu Deinonychus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:56:36 +0000

There once was a time, when I thought I was the only one who remembered Madballs.

This was long before I had internet access, however.

Anyway, I'm still hoping for Touchdown Terror to make his return. I have seen photos that reassure me he's coming!

By: Albert

Albert — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:04:23 +0000

Well, then again, they already made Optimus/Vader/Spider-Man Potato Heads...

Then, we must consider that Mr. Potato Head isn't grotesque and slimy.

By: Wes

Wes — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:04:33 +0000

I don't think licensed Madballs would work all that well -- I mean, they might look neat on collectors' shelves, but I don't see the benefit of owning a spherical Optimus Prime head versus a transforming deluxe figure. Granted, I don't really see the point of those cutesy non-transforming Robot Heroes either, but they're doing quite well. I dunno.

Madball parodies of licensed characters, however, could be pretty cool -- I'd definitely be down with a Barf Vader or an Optimus Slime.

And yes, broken toys are depressing as hell.

By: Albert

Albert — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:12:13 +0000

I once stepped on an Etch-a-SKetch, and for some reason, it was one of the saddest things I had ever seen. Its dusty innards on top of broken plastic...:(