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It’s always interesting to see artists creating anything inspired by pop culture, but Daniel “Retrogimmick” has taken this to a new level. He makes all sorts of action figures and while some of them may seem quite regular, others are hilariously unexpected. Some of them are not even what it says on the package!

"The idea came from me discovering the sort of underground culture of custom toys when I was much younger. It was something I tinkered with but didn’t devote a lot of time to. Then I discovered that people were making things like these and posting them on Instagram and other social media. I fell in love with it and decided to start making my own figures!” the creator told Bored Panda.

“I get inspired by anything I find to be entertaining, interesting, or funny. And the only important requirement is that it should not already exist as a toy and if I think that people who share my interest will enjoy it!”

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Davo gifman
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh..I thought these were suppose to make us smile. So far the first one made me want to throw up in my mouth a lil bit. 🤢

Demongrrrrl
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Marlboro were originally marketed as a woman's cigarette.

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    Solar_Eclipse
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all kinds of messed up. I love it.

    Tobias the Tiger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Use the force, Harry Potter" -Nick Fury

    Rico Mendez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really would like some of the stuff that they were smoking when they made this.

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    Catherine Binder
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the devil's right hand in his pocket? Also how does he have pockets?

    Demongrrrrl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, his fist is clenched. It's hard to see because it blends in with his leg.

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    Gerard Neaux
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I truly didn't expect it!

    Seabeast
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody expects the cephalopod inquisition!

    Tobias the Tiger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd totally watch this version of the show.

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    Gerard Neaux
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phenomenal likeness! 18/10 exactly as depicted.

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    J. F.
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It isn't truly christmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi plaza!

    Strawberry Hellcat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The correct order for Christmas viewing is "Love Actually" followed by "Die Hard" - so you see Alan Rickman punished for cheating on Emma Thompson.

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    Giga Bit
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aight, controversial opinion here... LETHAL WEAPON IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE, TOO !!

    Davo gifman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in the day; they missed the opportunity to team up with the home alone kid. Now that would have been a action packed buddy cop good guys VS bad guys Christmas movie to end all Christmas movies. 🤣

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    El muerto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what..the pope-mobile not included? what a rip

    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who thinks that the toy makers just took a figure of Marlon Brando's Jor-El with a red cape and a cross?

    Panda Kicki
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that the swedish flag I see..?

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    Kayson Cruz
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this for my dad 🤣🤣🤣

    Earl Grey
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You may feel a little pressure…

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    BusLady
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing what you can do with a few basic tools. Well, Mac can anyway.

    Agnes Jekyll
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does the action figure come with frosted tips?

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    Joran Quinten
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was looking at these weird flesh hands and realized that gloves don't look good on camera

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    Yoinks!
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm trying to imagine the Christmas version of that iconic theme music, and it's destroying my mind.

    JOHANNA MUELLER
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is really fun to lick candy canes into shanks...

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    mcborge1
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok this one does actually look like a bootleg figure. :D

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    Naruto Fan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh Luke is looking like dollar store luuk skiwaalkir

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    BusLady
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be mean and leave this in your kid's room. Goodnight, sweetie. (Turn out the light).

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    Catherine Binder
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before nerds were cool there was... Kirt Loder.

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    .
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss

    Jacob Nunez
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ………….interesting outfit for villainous combat……….i have seen worse tho

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    Will Lanni
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, ever have one of those moments when a forgotten childhood memory unlocks and an entire wealth of memories, feelings and nostalgia pops up? It's almost a little overwhelming for a second. I was a huge Punisher fan as a pre-teen. My late older brother loved Spiderman. It was a fun shared moment with him the day I found and shared this 2-3 book mini-story of Punisher getting mind jacked by "The Jacker" to kill Spiderman. I still have these books in a box somewhere--as well as my brother's old comics. 35 years later, and my brother has only been gone a couple years but what a fun little trip this toy just took me on. Anyway. Thanks for witnessing this moment. #griefprocessing

    The Alpha Geek
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. What a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing! I have a modest collection of toys and memorabilia. When asked why I chose to collect these things I always say that they make me relive my childhood, they transport me to simpler times, and in many ways happier days. I can totally relate to your comment, a vintage toy or classic comic book can be magical.

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    CJ M
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lookin a bit Chunky there Eddie

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    BusLady
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey guys, wanna go down to the local cemetery and desecrate some graves just for fun?

    Strawberry Hellcat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad I can still read old comics like this online. They were awesome for scaring the snot out of a kid - especially if you read them by flashlight under the covers before going to sleep. House of Mystery, House of Secrets, Ghosts,Tomb of Dracula, etc. Love them all.

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    BusLady
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, a saddle and no horse?

    somecatlady22
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he rides in upon his noble steed who just so happens to be non-exsistant so people jsut see a man walking into town with a saddle between his legs screaming "YEE HAW, slow down there fella' we don't wanna startle anyone eh?"

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    Candice Kommer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the price tags on the packaging, it doesn't seem like it's something he actually made...

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    Tobias Rieper
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one is an actual action figure he didnt make this one

    BusLady
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lost count of how many of these my son had.

    Hedgehogpanda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have the rafael of this. In pieces scattered around house. but still!!!