5 Awesome Things on eBay this week
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week
Battlestar Galactica Vertibird (eBay Link) —
Okay, so technically, this isn’t a Battlestar Galactica toy, but it totally is. Mattel pulled a little label-slap action (something that is VERY Mattel) swapping BSG (which I assume aired in Italy?) with the very popular Mazinga Z television series. Such “nobody will notice” swappery can also be seen on the Remco Land of the Giants Space Sled (AKA Super Car) and Fonzie’s Dream Rod.
Spider-Man Inflatable Kite (eBay link)
I miss goofy inflatable kits, this Spider-Man one seems to have the “webbing underarms” I seem to be obsessed with. Spider-Man seems naked without them !
Universal Stuidos tour from 1977 film (eBay Link) ––
I am obsessed with the Universal Studios tour, it’s where I went on my honeymoon. This preloaded home movie is a joy. I shouldn’t be surprised such things existed, but it was new to me. I am happy to say that you can watch this whole thing on YouTube for free, hooray!
Diener Monster Erasers (eBay Link)
Bless you Diener for making school supplies fun, these were a massive deal in grade school. I once had a whole store display of the Aliens but foolishly sold it.
Doc Savage promotional statue (eBay Link)
Speaking of selling regrets (or have we all just switched to “Regerts” now?) , I bought one of these promo statues in 1987 at a Toronto comic show for about 20 bucks. I love the Doc Savage movie and I was on a big reading kick of the novels at the time. In college, someone offered me 100 dollars for it, and I took it; it was too much to pass up. Seeing the price on this one made me realize I may never reunite with Doc. It’s still super bad ass and I’ll keep a space for it on my shelf.
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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week, 5 Awesome eBay, Doc Savage, George Pal, Ron Ely, Diener, Erasers, Monsters, Universal Studios, Jaws ride, Super 8, kites, spider-man, battlestar galactica, Mazinger Z, Mattel, Plaidstallions
I went to Universal back then, I remember most of what the film showed. Plus a whole lot more. It was something to experience.