Hopeful Hero Maker Gifts

"Someday she'll solve the world's problems."

Two old superheroes on a park bench feeding the birds.

"I've been genetically modified!"

'I've got a cape. I think I can make it.'

Inaction Figure

"Sarge, he says he wants to make a 'fashion statement'!"

'With one stroke of his fibre-tipped pen, Cartoonman laid waste to all that was evil...'

The Authentic Christmas.

"I'm thinking action roles might not really be your thing."

"How are we on bread?"

"Shouldn't you boys be out fighting crime somewhere?" "Yeah, yeah, whatever." "I could use another beer while you're up." "I ain't goin' on no airplane!" "Anyone pay the cable bill?" The A-Hole Team

"Sure we'll get in trouble, but our science grades will make up for it."

"John, does this mean you've given up looking for work?"

'Did you read my email about Timmy falling down the well?'

'He kept his enthusiasm for DIY right up to the end.'

"Don't get too excited. Getting a filling does not make you a cyborg."

"Stephen wants to be a fireman, Emily a doctor, and Matthew plans to take a few years off to find himself."

'OK, who wants to be a hero?'

"Flying around all day just won't cut it - sooner or later, you're going to have to fight some evil."

Attila is No. 1! We heart Attila! Hooray for Attila! Attila is the man! Yell your king my warriors and I want his castle! Who shall I say is calling?

Statue of a housewife.

'You can't beat home groan.'

Captain Pointy No.62 - Famous last words

Three Pointless Things to Do This Week: Break into a sweat/Search for the Hero Inside Yourself/Toy with the Idea of Leaving Your Husband or Wife.

'What do you mean... You sent the rest of the uniform to the dry cleaners?'

"There's no increase in salary, but the position does come with a cape."

"Leave those,dear - I bought some at the supermarket."

'You constructed a beautiful work table. You're a talented woodworking legend in your own life.'

One day he hoped to be clean and sober. But for now, clean would do.

'I race around town and rescue people who lock their keys in the car!'

Boss? Why've you been calling me "Sauron" all day? It's a hero's journey thing. Step 8, to be exact: The Ordeal. In the ordeal, the hero of the story faces a pivotal test of either strength or will. In Lord of the Rings, the ordeal was the face-off with Sauron. But why'd you start calling me that right after I asked for a raise? Denied, foul beast! ... Now, let me check my bank account for Step 9: The Reward.

"Hey, rookie! Get over here! This guy needs CPR!!!"

'Yes, sir... Thanks to Officer Parker's self-made cake, we got the guy!'

"How much weight can it hold?"

Lift chair fun!