Oh yes, it’s that time of year again! As is tradition, Dino Drac’s Eerie August Funpack kicks off three full months of ALL-SPOOKY boxes, each filled to the brim with ghoulish goodies that will make your Halloween season awesome.

Subscriptions are currently maxed out, but I have just a few August Funpacks left to sell on an individual basis. Skip to the bottom to grab one, and I’d suggest being quick about it, because the Halloween boxes are the most popular ones I do, and they always sell out fast!

As usual, the cost is $25, and that somehow includes shipping, even though the USPS now charges 400 thousand dollars to mail a letter. How do I do it? Magic, dark magic.

I’m very happy with how the 2026 Eerie August Funpack turned out, and I think you will be, too. It’s scary, it’s surprising, and it has a little bag of bat-shaped pretzels. Let’s see what’s in the box…

Leading the charge for August is this beautiful beast! From Super7 in 2019, you’ll each get a case-fresh, still-packaged Masters of the Universe GRIZZLOR ReAction figure!

In the 3.75” scale that us ‘80s kids grew up loving, you might be wondering why a He-Man action figure is in a Halloween Funpack. Uh, look at him. Dude’s a freakin’ werewolf! With demonic yellow eyes and a big bat on his chest! I don’t just “think” he fits – I know he does!

These figures are in impossibly clean packaging, and they are absolute untouched deadstock. (And what gorgeous packaging it is! Like a page from some demented storybook.)

Considering their original retail price, plus what many sellers now charge on the collectors’ market, I can confidently state that $25 shipped for a box including Grizzlor *and* a bunch of other stuff is one hell of a Halloween deal!

Next up, you’ll each receive ONE of these two fabulously frightening Scratch ‘n Sniff Retro Stinky Stickers packs, from Trend Enterprises. Evocative of the same stickers Trend released in the ‘80s, these are fresh packs with pronounced scents! (You’ll smell ‘em even before you find ‘em in the box!)

Firmly Halloween-themed, you’ll either get a pack of Bewitching witches with a licorice scent, or a pack of Swooper bats with a mysterious “cave” scent. Each pack contains two sheets, so you’ll get a total of 24 odorous decorations for your Trapper Keeper.

Every Dino Drac Funpack includes a 5×7” cardstock mini-poster, but to kick off the spooky season in a big way, this month you’re getting THREE mini-posters!

All neatly tucked into a super vintage Halloween treat bag, from Hallmark!

The triple dose of eerie art includes a Telco Devil Motionette, the “Spiders” arcade game from the ‘80s, and an ancient Halloween ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins. Whether you frame them or just use magnets to stick ‘em to the fridge, they are sure to make your home feel 30% more haunted.

This month’s main snack is only Halloweeny if you squint, but hey, one of my favorite things about this season is how so many things become part of it when you squint.

On that note, you’ll each get a ghoulish grape Joray Fruit Roll, in a rich purple color that will remind you of stormy nights, or maybe Mortal Kombat II. While schematically similar to Fruit Roll-Ups, these are SO MUCH BETTER, and absolutely worth the expense.

I’ve included different flavors in long-ago Funpacks, and they’ve always gotten rave reviews. I know you’re gonna love these!

Oh, and I’ll also throw in a teensy bag of Halloween pretzels, because the season just isn’t complete until you eat little salty crunchy things shaped like bats.

And hey, how about some frightening filler? Inside each Eerie August Funpack will be an unused “Vampire Nuggets” box from Burger King’s Halloween offerings last year, a pack of Shrek 2 album stickers from Panini in 2004, and a very vintage “Muslin Crow” – basically a little black crow doll meant to be used as the start-point in a crafts project.

Note: I have a few variations of those crows in the mix. Smaller ones with their original Walmart tags from the late ‘90s. Larger ones with no tags, but from the same time period. Just assume you’re getting some kind of fabric crow, and don’t sweat the details.

Rounding things out, you’ll also get this month’s Funpack Newsletter, 2×2” sticker, AND an exclusive essay that will never be reprinted on the site.

This month’s extra-wordy essay names five vintage Halloween decorations that will absolutely change your life. (If you’ve been following me on social media these past few months, you know that vintage Halloween junk has become my life’s biggest plot point.)

So yep, you’ll get everything above, carefully packed into a box strong enough to withstand a run-in with a monster truck, shipped to your door for $25 shipped!

Subscribers: You are all set! All subscriber boxes were shipped between Friday and Monday, and are already on the way!

If you’re not a subscriber but still want this box, I have a *very* limited number to offer on an individual basis. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever! Click the button below to grab one, while supplies last!

New orders will ship within 24 hours. Thanks, everyone! We still have September and October’s all-spooky Funpacks to go, and maybe another surprise or two. Keep your eyes peeled!

They’re baaaack! Dinosaur Dracula’s ENVELOPES OF EVIL have returned! This is my eighth time putting together these macabre mailers, full of creepy collectibles that no self-respecting ghoul should be without.

The price is $40, and that includes shipping to anywhere in the United States, in a sturdy, large envelope that is so unbendable, even Giles Corey would be impressed. Included are several higher-end haunted knickknacks that would surely cost quite a bit more if purchased separately!

For the record, this NOT the Funpack, but just something extra I do during the Halloween season. The August Funpack launches later this month, but brother, that one is practically sold out already. If eerie ephemera from Castle (Dinosaur) Dracula is what you seek, this might be the best way to get it!

These are obviously in limited supply, and once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. Zip to the bottom to order one, or keep reading to learn about everything trapped inside the eighth Envelope of Evil!

You’ll each receive this fairly enormous vintage pack of Three Dimensional Halloween Stickers, likely from the late ‘80s, but certainly no later than the early ‘90s. These come from an era when Halloween stickers were as essential to a good season as jack-o’-lanterns or fun-size Snickers.

Each beautiful package includes a dozen strange stickers, which run the gamut from classically Halloweeny (a pumpkin-headed scarecrow) to fetchingly bizarre (a devil-horned ghost opting to cook itself in a fiery cauldron).

Do note that I have a few different sheets in the mix. They’re all in this same oversized packaging, but the exact twelve stickers may vary. As for the stickers themselves, some packs are traditionally puffy, others more prismatic. You’ll love ‘em!

Okay, now this is special. You’ll also get a sealed pack of Pepsi’s “Party Monster” collector’s cards, from 1992! (If you want an idea on how special these are, just know that the before-shipping eBay price on these is $10 and up!)

In the midst of their mega-successful Universal Monsters Halloween promotions of the early ‘90s – typically tied to Doritos as well – Pepsi decided to produce a gorgeous set of collector’s cards that put Dracula, Frankenstein and the gang in the same “party animal” getups made famous by the 12-pack Pepsi boxes.

I’m not entirely sure how these packs were distributed, other than that it wasn’t a retail thing. I’m guessing you had to be in the right store at the right time, and buy the right amount of Pepsi. In any event, they’re easily some of the nicest trading cards I’ve ever seen – glossy, colorful, and with truly incredible art.

You’ll get a sealed pack with your Envelope of Evil, and since the entire set of six cards is in every pack, that’s all you’ll ever need!

Next up is something that technically isn’t Halloweeny at all… unless you count the cover, which is so damn ghoulish, I feel completely justified about including it.

You’ll each get a never-read, uncirculated copy of – and bear with me here, it’s a long title – The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #16: Book of the Dead Edition! Whew. This comic book was released in 1987, which is about the only thing it has in common with Moonstruck.

I loved this series of comics as a kid, and still do. Actually, they’re less “comics” and more like encyclopedias about comic book characters. Page after page of character histories, covering people you know and people you’ve definitely never heard of. This was a loooong series from Marvel, but this issue specifically dealt with characters who were – at least as of the 1987 publishing date – dead as doornails.

The cover is just to die for, and that scene extends to the back cover, too. The copies I’m including may have minor wear, but they are totally uncirculated old store stock, and have never been read by anyone! (You’ll be able to tell by the smell. Woof! These pages have clearly not seen fresh oxygen in forty years.)

Each issue will be bagged and boarded, for extra protection!

And then we have this! You’ll get a sealed pack of Kool-Aid’s famous GHOUL-AID drink mix, from 1996! Its debut year! Needless to say, thirty-year-old Kool-Aid is NOT FOR CONSUMPTION, and you should consider this for collectible use only!

Ghoul-Aid is one of the totem items of my entire internet history, and I’m thrilled to be sharing these case-fresh packets with you guys! You can make a strong argument that it’s the single best-looking packet in Kool-Aid history, with its gnarly fonts and that vampiric Kool-Aid Man. What a treasure!

And, for the record, the contents of these packets are still nice and loose, not all gross and “chunky.” (Not that it matters, because again, you should not drink this! Just admire it from afar!)

I had some of these leftover from a recent Funpack, so if you missed ‘em the first time, here they are for the *last* time! These are nine-inch cardstock reproductions of a classic Doritos/Pepsi Dracula store standee from the 1990s, which revealed the Count’s true diet of soda and chips.

That standee costs a fortune nowadays, so you can consider these little (but not TOO little) die-cut repro postcards the next best thing. They really do look fabulous – bright colors, perfectly cut, and printed on THICK cardstock that’ll keep them from bending if you lean them upright!

And finally we have some frightening filler! You’ll each get two packs of Toxic Crusaders album stickers, from Panini in 1991. These were meant for official Panini sticker albums, but I think a marble notebook cover will work in a pinch.

Oh, and since a Halloween offering wouldn’t work without candy, I’ll also throw in a fresh White Mystery Airhead, because nothing pairs better with monster cards and old comic books than the sweet, sweet flavor of, uh, white mystery.

So yep, you’ll get everything shown here, carefully bagged and boarded and trapped in a rigid mailer, sent directly to your door for $40 shipped!

United States only, please!

Once these are gone, they’re gone forever! There will be no restocks!

If interested, click the button below to purchase the Envelope of Evil. They will ship out within 48 hours of your purchase!

Thanks so much, all!

With this post comes two very good pieces of news. One, the Purple Stuff Podcast is now back on schedule, with its official “July” show actually dropping in July. (July 31st, but July all the same!)

More importantly, as of today, we’ve now entered the podcast’s HALLOWEEN SEASON. Get set for several months of spooky shows and macabre mayhem, starting with this:

Hear me out, because this’ll take a minute to explain. People’s Drug was a Mid-Atlantic pharmacy chain that neither Jay nor I had any exposure to, but I got my hands on some old October newspaper circulars of theirs, and like many pharmacies in the ‘80s and ‘90s, that place was HALLOWEEN CENTRAL.

On the latest episode of The Purple Stuff Podcast, we’re diving deep into the 1990 People’s Drug Halloween circular, which was absolutely loaded with nostalgia bombs. Everything from costumes to horror movies to that old ghost-shaped Snickers candy bucket. If you’re anywhere near our age, trust me, this will HIT.

Click here to listen to this month’s show!

…which you can also find on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

But wait, there’s more! We’ve also scanned all of the Halloween-related pages from that circular, so you can ogle them along with us! Just you try to look at those colorful pages and not feel something. It isn’t possible!

This episode might not have an obvious hook for Pavlovian engagement, but we’re really proud of it, and if you’re into Halloween memories that aren’t at all surface level, I think you’re gonna dig it. It’ll make the summer feel like autumn, I promise ya!

…but wait AGAIN, because there’s STILL more!

For those of you who subscribe to the Purple Stuff Podcast over on Patreon, we’ve ALSO just dropped this month’s bonus show, where we’re looking at ANOTHER old People’s Drug Halloween circular!

On the bonus show, we’re tackling the *1989* version of their Halloween circular, which has a whole different assortment of haunted bric-a-brac. Between the main and bonus shows, you’ve got over two full hours of petrifying Purple Stuff!

Thanks, everyone! Enjoy the show(s), and get set for three straight months of Halloween hijinks. For maximum impact, light a pumpkin candle and find your rattiest blanket before listening. Thunderstorms optional, but encouraged.

Dino Drac’s July Funpack is here, and actually, if you’re a subscriber, it’s already on its way to you! Many have already been delivered! (Better to ship early and post late than the other way around!)

Subscriptions are currently maxed out, but I have just a few extras that I can offer on an individual basis. The Funpacks are $25, and that (somehow) includes shipping to anywhere in the United States. Zip to the bottom if interested, and cross your fingers that I have any left!

This summery box is the last one before the Funpacks embark on their annual three-month all-spooky sojourn. The Halloween boxes ARE COMING, but for now, let’s enjoy these last rays of plastic sunshine. Here’s what’s inside:

As cool as this obviously is at first glance, trust me, it’s twice as special as you think! You’ll each receive a vintage McDonald’s Mayor McCheese Fast Macs car, from 1984!

Now, an important history lesson. The Fast Macs – pull-back cars featuring McDonaldland characters – were famously given a national release in 1985. Those are the versions most people remember. But they were also regionally test-marketed in 1984, with a different style of packaging.

This is one of the cars from that earlier regional release, and also the BEST one. See, three of the four cars from the ‘84 release – Ronald, the Hamburglar and Officer Big Mac – were repeated in 1985. But our hero Mayor McCheese was replaced by Birdie in ‘85. That means his Fast Mac was only available in 1984, and far fewer kids ever had one!

Because of that, Mayor McCheese is the rarest of the Fast Macs, and it’s not uncommon for eBayers to list one of these cars for more than you’re paying for this entire Funpack!

Your toy will arrive still sealed on its original card, pulled straight from an ancient factory case. The bubbles have yellowed with age, and the cards may have light storage wear, but overall, as far as Mayor McCheese Fast Macs go, these are as good as they get!

Since most of you will likely try to resist opening up that valuable Fast Macs car, I thought I’d give you a toy you could feel better about actually playing with.

You’ll each receive one of these 2.5” Super Mario mini-figures, released by Jakks in 2022. They may be on the smaller side compared to traditional action figures, but Mario really knows how to *work* this scale. Adorable figures!

I have three different styles, and you’ll get one at random. In the mix are Super Mario, Fire Mario, and Ice Mario. (I’m old enough to have no idea where Ice Mario comes from, but I love his revered color scheme all the same.)

These figures are bright, shiny, and capable of delivering immense joy to all who hold them. Prepare yourselves for marvelous Mario-fueled vibes.

For this month’s snacks, you’re getting a one-two punch. First is a four-pack of Dubble Bubble Cotton Candy Gumballs, which really DO taste (and smell) like cotton candy, for a Proustian hit of summer vacation nostalgia.

You’ll also receive a generously-sized pack of Blue Diamond’s “Mike’s Hot Honey” Almonds, which are delicious. I don’t know how or why “hot honey” became such a fad flavor, but you can’t disagree with the results. These are legitimately GOOD.

Oh, and for funsies, let’s throw in a vintage pack of ProSet MusiCards, from 1991! Featuring the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Vanilla Ice and Janet Jackson, it’s a set full of pop star rookie cards sure to delight and amaze.

NOTE: While all official subscribers will receive this pack, I’ve since run low, so if you buy one of the extras, just note that you might get a different vintage trading card pack, unrelated to anything that would’ve been on MTV.

Rounding things out, you’ll also get this month’s exclusive 5×7” cardstock mini-poster, featuring a scan of my ultra-rare box of Keebler’s Mini Middles, which were basically tiny-sized Magic Middles. Joining it is this month’s 2×2” sticker, starring an old Ninja Turtle popsicle.

Then there’s the July 2026 Funpack Newsletter, plus an exclusive essay that will never be reprinted on the site. (This month’s essay is about my old family vacations to Wildwood, New Jersey, and how I desperately tried to kill time before our evening visits to the boardwalk.)

So yep, you’ll get everything shown above for just $25 shipped, packed carefully in a super-sturdy box!

If you’re already a subscriber, you’re all set! Your Funpack is already on its way!

If you’re NOT a subscriber but still want this box, I have a few left to sell on an individual basis. Click the button below to grab one, while you can! Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever.

Thanks so much, all! Looking forward to starting the trio of Halloween Funpacks next month. I have such sights to show you!

According to social media, the Halloween season officially began on July 5th! That’s probably a stretch for some, but we’ll take any excuse to gab about Halloween III: Season of the Witch for an hour.

The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is finally here, and this one is SO up our alley. With an assist from our pal Lincoln, we’re diving into a November 1988 television broadcast of Halloween III, exactly as it aired on our beloved local station, WPIX!

We’ll tell you about our favorite parts of the film, get into some trivia, compare the TV edit to the theatrical cut, and even discuss some of the old commercials that aired during the broadcast! It’s a terrifying tour de force!

Click here to listen to this month’s show!

…which you can also find on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you listen to podcasts!

I can’t speak for Jay, but this episode is so special to me. Halloween III, on WPIX, in the late ‘80s? UNBELIEVABLE!

As a reminder, the Purple Stuff Podcast is also on Patreon, where you can grab an exclusive bonus show every month, and gain immediate access to our immense back catalog of nearly 100 bonus episodes! If you’ve only ever listened to our free shows, there’s SO much waiting for you in there!

Oh, and you can watch that video to get a sense of what it felt like to watch Halloween III on WPIX, and see all of the commercials we talk about on the show. Thanks again to Lincoln for donating his wonderful find, and we hope y’all enjoy hearing us dish about one of greatest threequels ever!

Dino Drac’s June Funpack is here, and I’m arguing that it’s summer in a box. Even if my idea of “summer” involves Jason Voorhees and the Ninja Turtles.

Here’s the deal! Subscriber boxes have already been shipped, and subscriptions are maxed out. I do have a very small number of spares left to sell on an individual basis, so if you’re not a subscriber but still want one, zip to the bottom to see if there are any remaining!

As always, the price is $25, and that includes shipping to anywhere in the United States. A pretty great price for what I consider a higher-end Funpack. Let’s see what’s inside…

Oh hell yeah, it’s another banger cassette from my friends over at Terror-Vision! You’re getting a sealed, factory-fresh score to Jason Lives, on audiocassette!

Friday the 13th Part VI came out in 1986, but these babies are brand new, perfectly playable, and just LOOK so cool. We had these made with a movie-appropriate purple cassette shell AND cassette case, which I believe is a color combo Terror-Vision has never released before!

With that slick Jason Lives art, these are gorgeous decorations even if you never play them…. but you probably should, because the movie has a killer OST. Each will be placed in a padded bubble bag for extra protection in transit!

Since we’re already hanging by Camp Crystal Lake, let’s gather around the campfire for my latest collab with the always-awesome House of Wax Melts!

This time, you’re getting a generous three-ounce Toasted Marshmallows Wax Melt Set, with six break-off cubes for multiple marshmallow marathons. House of Wax Melts never misses, and I can confirm that these smell exactly as they should – very marshmallowy.

(Even the coloring is correct. They really do look like toasted marshmallows!)

I’ve been saving these for a long while, and even though this Funpack certainly didn’t need the value boost, it just felt like the right time to use them. You’ll each receive ONE of these vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prismatic stickers, from the very early ‘90s!

It’s a IYKYK thing, but I’ll clue you in. These were distributed in vending machines back then, but the artwork was very clearly cribbed from the old Hostess Ninja Turtle Pudding Pie wrappers. (In fact, these stickers were originally supposed to be packed WITH the pies.)

Now, these are true vintage stock, so not every sticker is in perfect shape – some have wear to the backs, or a light ding here and there. Still, given that it’s not uncommon for eBayers to charge $10 per sticker, it’s one hell of a bonus item for this Funpack!

You’ll get one of the four Turtles, picked at random. I’ve placed each sticker in a plastic top loader for protection, too.

I wanted this month’s snacks to match the box’s vaguely summery theme, and I think these fit the bill?

You’ll get a small pouch of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts, and a pack of Juicy Fruit gum. If you don’t agree that these treats scream “summer,” then at least admit that they scream “two-star hotel vending machine at 3AM.” Which is also one of my preferred vibes.

Then there’s this month’s exclusive 5×7” cardstock mini-poster, which beautifully replicates the vintage packaging for TMNT Crunchabungas, a mostly-forgotten junk food that was essentially pizza-flavored Honeycomb Cereal. Joining it is this month’s 2×2” sticker, featuring the hella obscure Good Humor Ghoulie popsicle!

You’ll also get this month’s Funpack Newsletter, an exclusive essay about the feral cat I’ve been feeding, AND a pack of Desert Storm trading cards from 1991. (If you weren’t paying attention when those came out, everyone was convinced they’d be worth a fortune someday. As it turned out, everyone was wrong.)

So yep, you’ll get all of the above, nearly packed into a crushproof box that I promise costs more than you think, shipped directly to your door for a flat $25!

If you’re already a subscriber and you wanna stay that way, do nothing! You’re all set, and your Funpack has already shipped!

If you’re not a subscriber but still want this Funpack, you can order one by clicking the button below, while supplies last. I only have a few left! It’s $25 shipped, and only available in the United States:

Thanks, all! (And remember, the triple dose of Halloween Funpacks begins in August!)

Okay, so this latest episode of the Purple Stuff Podcast is a few days late, but when you see what a monster is, I think you’ll forgive us. We’re headed back to Eternia!

Just before the new live-action movie hits theaters, we’re revisiting the halcyon days of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! This is a sequel to an episode we published over ten years ago, but this time, the cuts are way deeper.

Join me and Jay from Sludge Central as we tackle eight weird and wonderful things from He-Man’s heyday in the ‘80s. Everything from the toys to the cartoon, to live events, fast food promos and more! There is SO MUCH HE-MAN in this episode, you’ll get tanner just by listening.

Click here to listen to the new episode!

…which is also on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

As a reminder, we’re also on Patreon, where you can grab exclusive bonus shows every month, and gain instant access to our immense library of past bonuses. (If you’re starting to get that Halloween itch, our latest one looks at spooky collectibles from 1996!)

We had a blast recording this one. Maybe even a Rio-Blast. If you’d like to learn more about the subjects discussed on this latest pilgrimage to Grayskull, follow the links below!

1) He-Man vs. Superman Comic Book!
2) Burger King Kids Meal from 1987!
3) Create-a-Character Action Figure Contest!
4) Nestle Quik MOTU Instant Winner Game!
5) The He-Man and She-Ra Power Tour!
6) Masters of the Universe Meteorbs!
7) Here, There, Skeletors Everywhere!
8) Insane Toy Display at a Mall in 1986!

Thanks so much for listening! If you’ve got any cool He-Man memories you feel like sharing, drop ‘em in the comments. You have the power!

Dino Drac’s May Funpack is finally here! Actually, all subscriber boxes have already been shipped, and many have already arrived!

Subscriptions are currently maxed out, but I have a few spares of the May Funpack left to sell on an individual basis. If interested, zip to the bottom of this post to see if there are any left! (As always, the price is $25, and that includes shipping to anywhere in the United States.)

This is one of the largest boxes I’ve ever used for the Funpacks, so if you were in the market for a spare shoebox, you can consider that a bonus. Let’s see what’s inside:

Leading the charge is a case-fresh SORCERESS action figure, from Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Origins collection in 2022! The pictures say it all, but to sum her up in one word: Gorgeous!

If you’re unfamiliar with the Origins line, it’s meant to closely resemble Mattel’s action figure collection from the ‘80s in size and vibe, but with some modern improvements. The Sorceress was one of my white whales as a kid, so it’s nice to see a modern figure that so thoroughly scratches that ancient itch.

Standing around 5.5 inches tall, Sorceress comes with her trademark staff and a full mini-comic, just as she did way back when. These are factory-fresh examples, completely untouched, and free of unsightly price tags. A pretty hoity-toity toy by Funpack standards, and you’re getting it just in time for the new live-action movie!

Continuing on with the nostalgia bombs, you’ll each get THREE packs of Reyauca’s Transformers “stickers” from the ‘80s. I’m putting “stickers” in quotes because they aren’t adhesive. Made in Venezuela and never available in the States, you were meant to glue or tape them into Panini-style albums.

Based on the original cartoon, each pack contains just a few stickers/cards/whatever, but with three to rip open, you’re sure to find some decent shots. (Of course, that assumes you’re okay with shredding these rare packs from forty years ago!)

I know some of you are going to flip over this! Using a miraculously-accurate scan of my classic Doritos/Pepsi Dracula promo standee from the 1990s, you’ll each receive one of these beautiful die-cut reproductions, which are smaller than the original standee, obviously, but still stand in at an impressive nine inches tall!

(Why now, you ask? Well, I don’t often ship Funpacks in boxes as large as this month’s, so if I was ever gonna send a big cardboard Dracula, now was the time!)

Genuinely might be the best slice of art ever included in a Funpack, and it’s printed on extra-thick cardstock for added durability. These are truly exquisite, and given that the original standee rarely pops up and is hella expensive when it does, I think this smaller decoration makes for an excellent consolation prize! The photo does NOT do it justice!

You’ll also get one of these full-sized Gumby bumper stickers, which are all true ‘80s deadstock! I believe these were mainly distributed through the Gumby Fan Club, though they were probably sold in stores like Spencer Gifts, too.

There are many styles in the mix, including ones not shown here. You’ll get one at random, totally unused, and presumably still-sticky!

(Sadly, no Prickle-specific bumper stickers. I always liked that guy.)

For this month’s snack, you’ll get ONE little bag of these delicious Kettle Chips. It’s not often that a Funpack allows me to safely include a bag of chips, and I’m weirdly excited to finally have the chance again!

In the mix are four possible flavors: Sea Salt, Jalapeno, Salt & Vinegar, and Barbecue. All are delicious, and you’ll find one in this month’s Funpack!

Rounding things out, you’ll also get this month’s Funpack Newsletter, an exclusive essay about my recent trip to pick up Halloween blow molds from a total stranger, a 5×7” mini-poster starring the vintage Gizmo plush doll, and a 2×2” sticker featuring Leonardo eating yogurt. (Yes.)

So yep, you’re getting all of the above, for just $25 shipped!

Subscribers: You’re all set, and your Funpack is on the way!

Non-subscribers: While subscriptions are closed, I have just a few spares of the May Funpack left for individual purchases. Click the button below to buy one, while supplies last!

Thanks, everyone!

Well guys, it’s finally time. This episode of the Purple Stuff Podcast is more than ten years in the making. For the first time ever, it’s an entire show about the lean, green fighting machines. It’s time to talk TURTLES!

Yes indeed, a whole show about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! And a huge one, at that. This baby clocks in at 90 minutes, and we’re covering everything — the cartoon, the junk food, the weird live-action appearances, and so much more!

There will be more fully-dedicated Ninja Turtles shows in the future, but for our first at-bat, you’re getting a BIG dose of ‘em!

Click here to listen to this month’s show!

…which is also on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you listen to podcasts!

As a reminder, we’re also on Patreon, where you can grab an exclusive bonus show every month, and gain immediate access to our giant back catalog of nearly 100 bonus shows. The next one is on its way soon, and trust me, it’s a good one!

If you’d like to learn more about the subjects discussed on our TMNT extravaganza, follow the links below!

1. The TMNT Anti-Pot PSA!
2. TMNT Light ‘n Lively Commercial!
3. The Ninja Turtles on Oprah!
4. Thank Goodness for Chef Boyardee!
5. The WWF Toxic Turtles!
6. Nightmare in the Lair!
7. TMNT Delicious Cookies!
8. Turtle Tunes on VHS!

Thanks so much for listening, and for sharing the show around! We had a blast diving into the sewers for this one, and we hope you enjoy hearing about everyone from Creepy Eddie to Oprah Winfrey. Cowabunga!

Okay, I’m finally ready to show you Dino Drac’s April Funpack! It’s the moment a modest percentage of you have been waiting for!

Stuffed with collectibles, toys, trading cards and Nutella, this one has everything you’ll need to turn a boring Friday night into the single most exhilarating experience of your entire life. I can’t guarantee that, but I feel it in my bones.

All subscriber boxes have already shipped. I do have a couple of spares leftover to sell, but since there are so few, it’s gotta be email-only. If you’re not a subscriber but still want this box, send me an email – dinosaurdracula on gmail – and if I have any left, I’ll hook you up with the details. First come, first serve! (UPDATE: SOLD OUT!)

Now, let’s see what’s inside!

Leading the charge this month is a HOT one, if I do say so myself. From 1984, you’ll each receive a never-used, still-packaged McDonald’s Fast Macs car, featuring either The Hamburglar or Ronald McDonald!

These were famously sold at McDonald’s in 1985, but these specific cars are from their lesser-known regional release in 1984! (The same exact toys from ‘85, but in different packaging.)

I adored these tiny-sized pull-back cars as a kid. You’ll either get Hamburglar or Ronald, pulled at random, but I should mention that I have way more of the former in stock, so Ronald’s a rarer pull.

These are totally unused, but expect some package wear to the cards from their 40+ years in storage. (Yes, these are more than four decades old. What a score!)

You know, I’d originally planned to save these for one of the Halloween Funpacks, but they fit so well into this month’s box, I just couldn’t wait.

You’ll each get a sealed Scooby-Doo Tiny Mights figure pack, originally released by CultureFly in… what was it, 2023? Something like that. They’re modern by Funpack standards, but still absolutely off the retail market, now with ever-increasing prices.

These are just too cool. You get a plastic, split-apart Mystery Machine van containing three random Scooby-Doo Tiny Mights figures, featuring the expected characters, along with a slew of monstrous villains. There are tons of colors in the mix, including rarer variants, like glow-in-the-dark and “sparkle” figures.

If you grew up on things like M.U.S.C.L.E. or Monster in My Pocket, these are in the same vein, but totally Scoobified. There are twelve different figures in the set, but with so many colors and variants, it stands to reason that none of you will get the exact same mix!

Some of you love Nutella, and then there’s a portion of you who have no idea what it even tastes like. Well, consider this your test run.

You’ll each get an adorable package of Nutella & Go, featuring separate compartments for the sinfully silky hazelnut cocoa spread, and tiny-sized breadsticks to dip into it.

These are pretty generously-sized, all things considered, and will probably deliver a sugar coma on the same level as a giant slice of cake.

Hey, how about a couple of trading card packs from the early ‘90s? Why not, right? You’ll get a pack of Dick Tracy movie cards from 1990, and then a pack of Terminator 2 stickers from 1991. (Imagine those two having a crossover. Maybe Arnold could’ve saved Lips Manlist from that cement bath.)

I’ll also toss in a fresh pouch of mint-flavored Mini Mini Chicles gum, which will be useful in eradicating the olfactory evidence of your Nutella feast.

Rounding things out, you’ll also get this month’s Funpack Newsletter, plus an exclusive essay about how I restored a busted Telco Halloween Ghost Motionette, because I’m psychotic about those things, and was willing to take full advantage of a captive audience to blather on about them.

Then there’s this month’s exclusive 5×7” cardstock mini-poster, featuring a classic McDonald’s breakfast from the ‘80s, and a 2×2” sticker, starring an old Ninja Turtles cookie. How joyous.

So yep, you’ll get all of the above for just $25, and that somehow includes shipping to anywhere in the United States!

Subscribers: You’re all set, and your Funpacks are on the way!

If you’re not a subscriber but still want this box, send me an email – dinosaurdracula at gmail – and if I have any left, I’ll send you a link with the info you’ll need to buy one. (UPDATE: SOLD OUT!)

Thanks, all!