D&D General BULLYWUGS OF THE BOG! (D&D toys)

el-remmen

Moderator Emeritus

• Feb 18, 2021

• #1

So as I mentioned in my shelf organization thread, I spent some time today re-arranging and cleaning up the game room. While I was doing it I came across my still unopened package of Bullywugs of the Bog! D&D toys. The toy is from 1983, but I bought it on eBay in 2000 or 2001 for about $14 with shipping. One of the earliest things I ever bought on eBay (after having sold things for a couple years before). I would have loved to have some D&D toys in the early 80s (like the HOOK HORROR!) but never did and I guess in 00s I was suffering from nostalgia (still do sometimes).

I am not really a "toy guy." I have a handful, mostly gifts that I keep because they were gifts, not because I am into displaying (or playing with) toys (no judgement if you are), unless you count miniatures (but I USE those) - but anyone who knows me on here knows I love bullywugs, so I could not resist getting them back when such a thing felt like more of a novelty than it does now.

Anyway, what do you think I should do with them? I was considering finally opening the package (which you can see in the photos below is already cracked and opening from years of wear and neglect) and finding a spot on my shelves for the bullywugs, but what do you think? Should I keep them in the package? Try to re-sell them. Raffle them off?

 

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Stormonu

Legend

• Feb 18, 2021

• #2

Nice! I wish I still had my Warduke and Zaray (well, actually, all of those old figures I had).

If you’ve kept them in the packaging this long, I say keep them there, but perhaps put the box on display somewhere - maybe hang them like a painting near where you keep any minis.

 

Benjamin Olson

Hero

• Feb 18, 2021

• #3

I wouldn't open them. Not because I place such a premium on things being in mint condition, but because I think the package here has as much appeal as the actual toys.

 

el-remmen

Moderator Emeritus

• Feb 18, 2021

• #4

Benjamin Olson said:

I wouldn't open them. Not because I place such a premium on things being in mint condition, but because I think the package here has as much appeal as the actual toys.

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I'd definitely keep the backing if I did open it. (and it is far from mint condition even in the package)

 

dave2008

Legend

• Feb 18, 2021

• #5

el-remmen said:

I'd definitely keep the backing if I did open it. (and it is far from mint condition even in the package)

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I would open them and keep the backing as you suggest

 

aco175

Legend

• Feb 19, 2021

• #6

I remember having several of these in elementary school. We dug one up in my parent's yard a few years ago expanding the flower bed. Most met Mr. BBGun in middle school and were destroyed.

 

Orius

Legend

• Feb 19, 2021

• #7

I had these guys when I was a kid. Don't know if they're still around somewhere.

 

ccs

41st lv DM

• Feb 19, 2021

• #8

I would get more of them.

And some of the other monsters, + several of the characters - enough to make a party.
Then I'd stat up the characters (about a dozen were in "Quest for the Heartstone"), mount things on roughly 60mm bases (or as would fit) and make a one shot 3d dungeon/adventure featuring them.
Obviously opening their package would be a must.

I'd keep this adventure/set of "minis" handy & run it occasionally at local shops, cons, etc once life returns to normal.
Think about it - while you're waiting for normal to return you've got plenty of time to collect the pieces & craft the adventure/3d dungeon.

 

Paul Farquhar

Legend

• Feb 19, 2021

• #9

Why is the barbarian's alignment "great"?

 

el-remmen

Moderator Emeritus

• Feb 19, 2021

• #10

Paul Farquhar said:

Why is the barbarian's alignment "great"?

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I don't know about you, but I am Neutral Great with Chaotic tendencies.