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Twisted ToyFare Theatre #1
Twisted Toyfare Theatre
This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments! Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare Magazine. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection.
104 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
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May 11, 2012
I stumbled onto these on my shelves while looking for something to read before bed. I'd forgotten all about them....
Here's the thing. There was a toy magazine called Toyfare, a price guide for collectible action figures. It's something I'd never know about, since I don't go in for that sort of thing.
BUT they also did irreverent little comics in their magazine, posing action figures, taking pictures, and adding speech bubbles. Those comics were really funny, and I'd always thumb through my comic friend's copies of Toyfare when I was at his house to read them.
Eventually they published collections of these comics, and *those* I bought. They're not high art, but they're funny.
What's more, I'm pretty sure they're where Seth Green got the idea for Robot Chicken.
Later edit: Apparently the guys that wrote this later teamed up with Seth Green and *wrote* robot chicken.
And now you know.
Here's the thing. There was a toy magazine called Toyfare, a price guide for collectible action figures. It's something I'd never know about, since I don't go in for that sort of thing.
BUT they also did irreverent little comics in their magazine, posing action figures, taking pictures, and adding speech bubbles. Those comics were really funny, and I'd always thumb through my comic friend's copies of Toyfare when I was at his house to read them.
Eventually they published collections of these comics, and *those* I bought. They're not high art, but they're funny.
What's more, I'm pretty sure they're where Seth Green got the idea for Robot Chicken.
Later edit: Apparently the guys that wrote this later teamed up with Seth Green and *wrote* robot chicken.
And now you know.
May 18, 2025
THIS!!!
This series of trades / graphic novels is how I got into action figure photography and stop motion animation using my Halo 1 & 2 action figures!
While I never read the actual "Toyfare Magazine" they originally span off from, these books were hilarious as a kid, and to this day, I still quote the last words of Anakin Skywalker, "Sure, Shakey Pete!" (if you know, you know)
This series of trades / graphic novels is how I got into action figure photography and stop motion animation using my Halo 1 & 2 action figures!
While I never read the actual "Toyfare Magazine" they originally span off from, these books were hilarious as a kid, and to this day, I still quote the last words of Anakin Skywalker, "Sure, Shakey Pete!" (if you know, you know)
May 11, 2020
Funny!!!!
Everything you ever wanted Comic Book characters to do, but were afraid to ask for. Spider-Man meets GI Joe AND Cobra! Skeletor realizes Prince Adam and He-Man look awfully similar! Dr. Doom has a yard sale!
Perfection! A true, twisted masterpiece!
Everything you ever wanted Comic Book characters to do, but were afraid to ask for. Spider-Man meets GI Joe AND Cobra! Skeletor realizes Prince Adam and He-Man look awfully similar! Dr. Doom has a yard sale!
Perfection! A true, twisted masterpiece!
July 27, 2021
So damn funny.
October 7, 2016
The first few stories are hit and miss but once they find their stride it's comedy gold. Interesting to see that Seth Green provided a blurb on the cover since he'd go on to do robot chicken which is essentially a direct rip off.
June 13, 2014
Il meglio del Twisted Toyfare Theatre.
Risate, risate e ancora risate nerd. Perché solo se si è nerd si riescono a comprendere certe battute ironiche.
Risate, risate e ancora risate nerd. Perché solo se si è nerd si riescono a comprendere certe battute ironiche.
October 22, 2025
If you need a laugh
November 12, 2013
Hulk laugh so hard he shit pants!
March 25, 2016
While this is frat boy humor, it's funny frat boy humor and there are some great gags in this book.
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