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Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Simon Doonan
We’ve been celebrating the 50th anniversary of Spy vs. Spy pretty hard the last few weeks! In fact, some would even say we’ve been celebrating TOO hard. And to those people we say, “Poppycock!” In fact, we’re continuing the unrelenting parade of joy with ANOTHER amazing Spy design! Just take a look at today’s outstanding custom figure from Simon Doonan! Amazing!
Photographer: Irving Schild
Celebrity Snaps: George Lucas
We swear this image has not been altered in any way. NOOOOOOOOOO, it most certainly has not.
Obama Caves to Boehner on Jobs Speech Date
There’s no issue large or small that Barack Obama isn’t willing to capitulate on. The most recent example; his little game of chicken with House Speaker John Boehner. First Obama scheduled what many are calling the most important speech of his presidency opposite a big GOP Presidential debate. And the minute Boehner balked, Obama immediately caved and rescheduled his speech opposite the opening game of the NFL season — virtually guaranteeing no one will be watching him. In a job that requires big brass balls, Obama appears to have two Tic-Tacs.
Artist: Jack Syracuse
A MAD Look at Lady Gaga
For our latest issue, Sergio Aragonés turned his eye toward Jo Calderone's better half. Here are a few strips from the resulting feature, "A MAD Look at Lady Gaga". To read the rest, grab a copy of MAD #511 today!
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Writer and artist: Sergio Aragonés
Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Presspop
We know what you’re thinking: “I’ll never make it through this boring, endless week!” Well that’s just crazy talk, friend! Why don’t you pep up and take a look at this amazing custom Spy design, celebrating the Spies’ 50th anniversary! Today’s polka-dotted piece of perfection is courtesy of the Japanese designer toy company, Presspop! Feel better? Yeah you do! Try not to be such a downer next time.
Photographer: Irving Schild
The MAD Strip Club — Rob the Evil, Backstabbing Robot Temp: The Promotion
If you see Rob's buzz cut passing by your cubicle, duck and call Human Resources. (Robot Resources will only put you on hold and make you listen to Flying Lotus.) This droid's fiendish exploits are written and drawn by Corey Pandolph! 
The MAD Fold-in Collection: The Video
Chronicle Books put together this mouthwatering unboxing video of The MAD Fold-In Collection: 1964-2010! Yep, this is what it will look like when you open up your very own copy. Wait...what? You didn't order one yet? Get yours from Chronicle here!
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Spy Vs. Spy Custom Toy Project: Bubi Au Yeung
If you’ve been checking The Idiotical on a regular basis, there are a few things that you really should be aware of by now. 1) It’s the 50th anniversary of Spy vs. Spy! 2) We’re celebrating this amazing milestone with a bunch of fantastic custom Spy toys, done by a slew of embarrassingly-talented artists. 3) You’re looking at one of those fantastic custom toys right now! 4) Numbered lists tend to run out of steam after three entries. Today’s design is from the incredible Bubi Au Yeung — extraordinary! Check back during the week to see another outstanding design!
Photographer: Irving Schild