It’s That Time Again… Contest Time!
I recently got a case of Joes I ordered about three months ago that were delayed about four times and due to the fact that I’m not as excited about them as when I originally purchased them and I’m not hot on giving eBay an undeserving chunk of my change, I’d buck the system and simply give them away to you!
The winner will him himself (or herself) one Cobra Para-Viper or a Sergeant Airborne (your choice!). The loser will win a Pilot Scarlett figure. (Yes, the loser is actually second place, but I thought we’d put a fun spin on it.)
There are two ways to enter. The first is by becoming a fan of the brand new ToyBender Facebook page. That’s right, your favorite toy blog is now on Facebook like everything else these days. Once you become a fan, that’s ten entries to the contest.
But that’s not all! If you comment on this here site, you also qualify! Each comment is one entry and you can comment as many times as you want, on any post, and you can even comment multiple times in the same post. Please at least provide a little substance with each comment, though. I will ultimately judge if it fits into the “spam” category or not. Spam does not qualify.
So there you have it, comment and/or be a fan on Facebook and you can win free stuff. Life is grand.
Extra Deets: If for some crazy reason you wouldn’t want a free toy sent to you for doing practically nothing and you win, you can turn down the prize and the next person in line will get it. The deadline for accepting entries is 2/13/09. Winner will be picked randomly out of all entries received.
January 25th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Commenting just for the hope of a prize - well, yeah, I guess so. I should have commented ages ago because Toy Bender is one of my fave blogs! Shame on me for not commenting earlier!
January 26th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Wow, what an awesome contest! I am sorry I had not found your blog sooner. You have lots of awesome content, especially G.I. Joe news. Thank you and keep up the awesomeness!
January 26th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I will not attempt to make you swoon, I’m a regular in these here parts.
January 26th, 2009 at 10:05 am
I was actually scared that you wouldn’t be here because you joined the ranks of the unemployed. Glad to see you are doing well enough to do another contest. If you need anything let me know.
January 26th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
If this is spam, then spread mayo all over my body and have at it
January 26th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
It’s comment time, baby! WOOOOOOOOO!
…I’ve got nothin’ else to say
January 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Oh, I hate commas. Fucking commas.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I want that Airborne.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
boobies. sorry. just wanted to get your attention. i have both those toys already. toyrocket sent me the cobra when i ordered the scarlet. but its a really cool figure so its all good.then i got the scarlet anyway. now all i need is a jet for her to pilot
January 26th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
To those who never comment: Well welcome, this kind of thing is designed to pry you out.
hrdwrkngXsoldier: Job or no job I’ll be here. Probably more without job. hehe
doubleDumbass: Yeah, thanks for not sucking up. Too bad that means you lose.
superhyperhpp: You got my attention. I figured a lot of people would have these figures, but you can’t go wrong with an extra Para-viper can you?
January 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
@Paul
Should I be concerned that you emphasized the D in dumbass?
I think I’m beginning to rethink our relationship.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Oh man, busted. heh I was originally just going to call you doubleD, but then thought against it.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Hey, another comment. You really can’t go wrong with a second (in my case, a 3rd) ParaViper.
That being said, Paul, I have a figure to send you. Email me your contact info (I can’t get the contact me button here to work properly; it won’t accept my email addresses)
January 26th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Commented :O
Your post on HissTank drew me out… but I avoid Facebook and other social networking stuff like the plague, sorry.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Hey, free figures? I’m all about it! I only have one Para-Viper and no Airborne yet, so count me in!
January 26th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Saw this over on hisstank.com, and I’m with you, Geo. I won’t go near Facebook either.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Welcome Foolproof and Geo: That’s fine gents, feel free to comment on any other post and you are still entered.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I’m in. Love the idea of the contest to attract more traffic, Paul!
January 26th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Outbackk: That’s not it all! Shhh you’re giving away my secrets. Actually, that’s a big motivator, but I also like giving stuff away. It’s like a present for my readers. Too bad I can’t afford to give away more… though I am accepting sponsorship donations any time.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Cool, I’m always looking for a new blog to read. Your post on Yojoe.com got me.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Since you came too my board and called jerks I sorta know jaded and then offered me free stuff, I’ll totally join in.
Your a good guy Toybender guy, far better than that felon D. Verburg
January 26th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
hey kewl!
January 26th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
so what do i do now?? lol
January 26th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
so how are you going to tally every post?
January 26th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
alrighty then
January 26th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Hope this counts.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Honest Abe: If you want all the boring details. I’m going to have a spreadsheet with a name in as many spots as you qualify. Then I’ll have someone do some random number generating and I’ll match up the numbers they pick with a name.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
you are the man, thanks for the easy ass contest. I’m also gonna join your facebook page. Cory-Allen Castle
January 26th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I suppose I’m not eligible but here goes anyway…your the bestest son I ever had. Being the only son I ever had makes it true also.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I would post this on your entry mentioning Brave and the Bold,but then I wouldn’t be eligible for a free figure.
Aquaman on BatB is MY Aquaman. Like,you know,”fanon” or whatever. And Ocean Master too. And Deadman.
Obviously,though,the Neal Adams Batman is still the REAL Batman. That part is just a fact.
Hey,I made it through the whole comment without saying “the god damn Batman!”
Shit,I said it.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
@Paul
I know you meant no disrespect. I’m just joshin’ ya. doubleD it is.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I like free stuff. Also nice blog.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Wow, thanks for the contest Paul, I really want one of those awesome figs! i’m bookmarking your blog right now
January 26th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Kid Nicky: You can comment on any post.
Here that everyone? YOU CAN COMMENT ON ANY POST YOU WANT AND YOU ARE STILL ENTERED.
doubleD: No offense taken!
January 26th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I want that Cobra Para-Viper!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Sweet! looking for a win over here. Cool contest, keep it up!!!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
How exactly do you choose a winner?
January 26th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Hmm… well, I saw this and hell, it can’t hurt to at least get a shot at a fig, so I’m posting.
Anyway, guess I’ll surf toyblender and see what’s up with it seeing that its the first I’ve heard of it.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Riz23: read comment #27
January 27th, 2009 at 2:18 am
You ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light? Happy 20th Anniversary, BATMAN!!!
January 27th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I love Toy Bender. It is better than “Cats”; I want to read it again and again.
January 27th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Nice to see some traffic on here finally. I thought it was always, me and 3 other people. Good going paul. If you want to move to the Seattle area and learn to be an eye technician, I have a job for you… a good Federal job.
January 27th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
hrdwrkngXsoldier, thanks for the job offer and uh… what’s funny is that I may be getting more comments, I didn’t get that big of a spike in traffic. I actually get a damned good amount normally, it’s just that everyone is a damned lurker or something. Stop lurking you lurkers!
January 27th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Job??? Did someone say job? I sure could use one of those.
January 27th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Wow, look at all these comments! I guess if you want the lurkers to stay active, Paul, you could always have more contests.
So the loser gets Scarlett? Hottest loss ever.
January 27th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I have to find a way to do this internet thing I do and make money. because I’m a broke sonuvabitch… DID ANYONE ELSE KNOW CARS COSTED THOUSANDS?!?!
Matchbox has taught me lies all these years.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Esbat, you could always save a dollar by not eating everyday. Try eating once a month.. you’ll save thousands and it beats Jenny Craig.
January 27th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Consider me totally blutch’d for this contest
And if I don’t win I am calling Airborne’s parents and they will force him to go back to law school
January 28th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Hi!
January 28th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Did I already comment on this?
A few weeks ago, I had these grand illusions that I would some day make it onto Paul’s “Top Commenters” Section. A few comments later I realized the futility with rabid fans like Esbat who are actually on the list twice.
Esbat, you just need to learn to ride on a thousand matchbox cars at once, with a portable fan strapped to your back.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:41 am
The Articulated One: don’t give up hope yet. Some of the top commenters don’t comment much now, so you can swoop in while they’re resting on their victory.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Esbat, as you all should know is a malnourished youngster who all ready spends his food monies on toys. Giving up food for a caare is one thing, but you can’t ask a guy to give up on food and toys. That is just horrible.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Thanks for the contest. Hope I can win.
January 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
hehe i left a comment, i should do something with facebook. i have a myspace but have done nothing to it. i wonder if im still registered? anyhow interesting page. i’ll be back to see what you add or change.
oh yeah im on yojoe.com
January 30th, 2009 at 2:13 am
Cool contest man. I came back to this blog just as the right time! Adding you to face book as I type.
January 31st, 2009 at 9:18 pm
ok so is this a discusion board or is the news updated? im confused, this is the same page as last time i was here?
January 31st, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Uh, Bluebikerboy1… haven’t you ever been to a blog before? Click on the banner at the top of the page or just go here: http://www.toybender.com to see the rest of the site.
January 31st, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I have three Para Vipers and 1 Airborn but I have always passed on Pilot Scarlet so perhaps this will be my chance to get here without having to spend money on something that honestly doesn’t impress me.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
shooting for second place… I never thought of that one.
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
wow!!!this is awesome!!!
a para viper give away for doing nothing?it’s like waiting for gumballs to fall on you just like in ‘the bedtime story’ flick.
this is so exciting,you’re giving away one of the best figure in this ‘new era’ line.
thanks.
February 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
What? Comments can win FREE TOYS..
YO JOE!!!!!!
Keep up the good work bro!
February 4th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I guess I’ll try my hand at this. It seems like every time I do something like this, I never win, so, maybe I’ll get lucky.
February 5th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Paul: He’s like sex but with a man
February 6th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Pilot Scarlett is a bad toy? Say it ain’t so, Joe, say it ain’t so! Of course, it helps if you know who Glenda is.
And I wasn’t resting on my victory, I’ve just been busy! Though I promise I didn’t know about this contest until I worked my way up from Page 4 of previously-unread Toybender blog posts - all that posting was just normal, everyday stuff…
February 6th, 2009 at 8:01 am
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February 7th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Let’s just say I am ready to create a dio-story entitled THE AIRBOURNE ULTIMATUM if I win this
February 7th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
…
Must. make. sure. Kevin. doesn’t. win.
Must. spare. humanity.