Reshared post from +Wil Wheaton
Turns out that a lot of the original monsters in D&D were inspired by packs of little plastic dinosaurs and monsters that were sold in variety shops in the 1970s.
This guy rounded up a bunch of them, and took pictures of them with their Monster Manual counterparts. If you're a fan of classic RPGs, you want to read this.
Tony DiTerlizzi, Never Abandon Imagination – Owlbears, Rust Monsters and Bulettes, Oh My!
Owlbears, Rust Monsters and Bulettes, Oh My! Chances are it won’t just be children who will find wrapped toys under their Christmas tree this week. If you’re a big kid like me, then you accept the fact that you not only still play with toys, but realize that they can be an important part of your …