Action Figure Spotlight


One of my favorite hobbies is collecting action figures. Not a big surprise if you know me since I have the interests of an eight year old. I thought it would be fun every now and then to post some of my collection. What a better way to start than with one of my favorites, the original figure of my favorite turtle, Michaelangelo.

-DM

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