NEWS
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ISSUE SIX,
2/25/05 UPDATE On a whim I decided
to check out the "News" section of ToyHell.com yesterday.
It has actually been four years since I updated the news page and I
realized that not only was everything horribly out of date but the writing
denoted utter insanity. Mostly, I want to clear up a few facts-
The Facts: Yes,
Toy Hell is still in business as we enter the year 2005. And
YES, we are a reputable business. Check our ebay account. Unfortunately some
of the contents of the News section may seem like the ravings of a madman.
The reason for that is that unfortunately the toy business is a very
hard one. Trying to obtain high quality toys at the lowest prices can
be both dangerous and exasperating. Many other business try to cover
up the 'ugly' side of doing business. But within the News page I always
exposed the dark side of the business and often name names. People who
are bad dealers and people who are good dealers. The stories may at
times sound outlandish. Unfortunately they are all true and that is
often what is so sad. I have personally been struck by tragedy countless
times- theft, accidents, illness and violence! Read on if you dare.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS
MAN! JOEY McCABE! Joey McCabe is not
only a con man but it is possible he is capable of even more horrible
acts. Last year I sent a business associate to his parents house to
straighten out a transaction. It had been four years since I gave him
many MISB Transformers totaling over $1,000. He had never held up his
end of the bargain. He never paid me for the items nor did he give me
anything in return. I have a contract he signed proving that I presented
him with the items. Every time I confronted him he promised to give
me the items the next time I saw him. This went on for years. Over the years five
people have contacted me through this web site with similar stories
about how McCabe had taken their MISB G1 Transformers without sending
anything in return. I realized then that Joey McCabe had not only done
me wrong but countless others. It realized that he was truly capable
of unspeakable acts. It was then that I met Mr. Blackburn. He presented
himself as an ombudsman who lived in Canyon County, Ca near McCabe's
dwelling. He offered to talk to the man on my behalf. Hesitant, I let
many months go by but at last I agreed. I provided Mr. Blackburn with
McCabe's address and phone number. Now, please be aware.
I am NOT saying that McCabe ended Mr. Blackburn's life. There is
NO evidence to support that hypothesis. The facts are that after sending
Mr. Blackburn off that day I never heard from him again. A month later
I got a call from an associate informing me that Mr. Blackburn was dead.
After an investigation it was concluded that he died of a heart attack.
I do know that McCabe is still at large. No amount of Transformers (G1,
Beast Wars or otherwise) is worth crossing someone like Joey McCabe!
I saw him at the 2004 BotCon and know that he is still up to his
old tricks. Please do not become his next victim! Good News-
Transformer toys are now being released in greater numbers
than in any other time in history. Bad News-
The combined price of these items is more expensive than at any other
time in history. Toy Hell News-
David Baba!!
Our operations
administrator here at Toy Hell is missing! There has been no contact
with him for the last two years! Although I would usually suspect
fowl play, I have been informed that he met a woman. As I understand
he may now be married! Toys and women generally do not mix and thus
men such as myself generally have to make a hard choice when they reach
my age. It's one or the other. In my case giving up the toy trade was
not an option and therefore I have no chance of ever being married.
Therefore you can continue buying toys from me since I will continue
to be loveless and alone. But alas our good friend Mr Baba has left
us forever! FIGHT THE FUTURE TOY SHOWS!!! HEY! We're hitting
the summer shows again. Our next stop will be the San Diego Comic
Con this summer. Let us know if you're attending and we'll make
sure to bring you some goodies. THE
BOOTLEG CHRONICLES: TRADGEDY STRIKES AGAIN!
As I left my apartment I had no idea what was in store for me. I
was in a rush. I was on my way to the San Diego Comic Con but needed
to make a stop to pick up some Transformer bootlegs downtown. I drove
downtown to meet one of my contacts, Al. He is a homeless man who smells
of urine and fish. I could track him by scent. He generally sleeps on
the corner of 3rd and Los Angeles St. downtown. His scent was strong
on this day. As I approached he broke a bottle and jabbed it towards
my neck. I was not concerned because that is how he greets people he
likes. Don't ask me how he greets the people he doesn't like. So please
do not go to the corner of Los Angeles and 3rd!! Al had the goods
for me. I was in need of a case of Star Saber bootlegs in the wholesale
district. My previous source had changed locations and I was unable
to get their new address. I had spent the last five months searching
the streets to find their new location but with no leads. (If anybody
knows the store I'm talking about, please contact me!) Al had no news
for me on my lost contact. However, he did know of a store that sold
the Star Saber bootlegs. I paid Al $10 for the lead and followed his
directions. I followed his directions.
Unfortunately they lead me out of the Toy District and into the Fashion
District. I entered a small warehouse at the address but realized that
it was empty except for a small asian woman who was slowly eating figs.
As I approached her she let out a long smelly fart. She looked up and
saw me. Embarrassed and apparently trying to cover up the smell, she
got up and danced away from me fanning her hands up and down. Unfortunately
the farting continued. (Do figs cause farts?) I turned to leave. Obviously
there were no Transformers to be had at this location, only farts. But as I turned
to make my escape a small bony hand gripped my arm. I turned, and the
woman thrust two dolls in my face. These dolls are pictured above. Apparently
characters from the animated adventures of 'Rex the Runt.' $10 she said.
I paid the woman but she did not let go. "Beware!" she said.
Your trip will bring misery. Return home at once." This really
freaked me out since I didn't think she was a fortune teller or anything,
just a stinky wholesaler who didn't have many toys to sell. I quickly
left, thinking that she would probably expect payment for her fortune
telling. As I left Los Angeles
for the San Diego Comic Con I gazed at the two Rex the Runt dolls
seated next to me in the car. I realized that I hadn't had a date in
four years. Selling inexpensive Asian imports had taken the place of
all other relationships in my life. If not for these bootlegs I would
have nothing. Just then I received a call from Brandon,
a co-worker. I told him I would be out of town for four days and that
I was already on the road. He laughed. Comic Con went by
like a blur. I was tempted to buy more Transformers but controlled myself
and only bought a used Gobot and two cases of Transformer Mega PVC's.
As I drove back
from Comic-Con I got a second call from Brandon. He said he enjoyed
the time I was gone by breaking into my house and going through my stuff.
I laughed because clearly he HAD to be joking. But when I arrived at
my front door and found the door unlocked I knew the old woman had spoken
the truth. Brandon had broken
the lock on my front door, entered, slept in my apartment, stole my
computer, my monitor, cash and other equipment. (Fortunately I keep
all my toys in a top secret and secure storage facility outside the
city so you needn't worry about theft of any of your future purchases.)
I immediately filed a police report. The police did not take me seriously
and make any plans to apprehend Brandon so I applied for a gun permit. As the days went
by I remembered Michael Moore's movie "Bowling For Columbine."
I decided not to buy the gun because I did not want to kill accidentally.
I remembered all the people from my past who I might have have accidentally
shot and killed. ((Please, I encourage you all to not buy guns- except
for Megatron who turns into a gun. You can still buy the original reissue
Megaton from me for just $80! Realistically styled gun and as effective
as a real gun if you don't intend to shoot it). In the days following
the break-in I have spent all my free time (i.e. whatever time when
I'm not updating this website, buying toys and shipping toys) training.
I have been training with throwing stars and other non-lethal weapons.
Although I have injured myself several times quite badly I know that
it will be worth it. If Brandon returns I will be ready for him. GOOD NEWS!! Today I had an
incredible headache. I fell down the stairs and accidentally stabbed
my tongue with a fork when I was eat potstickers. I got so upset that
I through a chair across the room. The chair smashed into the wall,
making a hole and then shattered on the floor! I also forgot to buy
milk and now I won't have anything to eat tomorrow morning. But I'm
OK. THE END OF THIS
PAGE... I plan to discontinue
this section of the website. John Earickson is a friend of mine
who has a much better website with all the latest news on toys and entertainment.
Please read visit his site for articles and items of interest. Although
everything I have written here is the truth I feel my words in this
section bring little joy. AnimePlayground.com -DKN-
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