5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome things on eBay this week

5 Awesome things on eBay this week

1980s Batman Sewing Pattern (eBay Link)

Excellent, a father and son Kenner Super Powers Batman suit. This would not be me and my dad, this dad was very special in the 1980s. Honestly, I don’t even know if I could do this with my kid and I was a nerdy dad.

 

7-11 Monster Cups (eBay Link)

Despite not going to a 7-11 until I was a teenager, I have a massive predilection for these things.  The art just pops; we need more stuff like this these days.

 

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Weird set of Bootleg Fantastic Four Figures (eBay Link)

I don’t know anything about these figures but they’re super adorable. I especially love that they covered the Silver Surfer’s “no-no” area. Watch and learn Johnny Storm…

 

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Mr. Double Action (eBay Link)

Thia 12″ Joe knock off (which I believe is a Mr. Action or a Dynaman) always makes me smile. I don’t know what his “Double Action” is or if it’s just bad English. Also, his pose appears to be “I’m a little tea pot” which does not scream “Action” let alone a second helping.

 

Valley of the Dinosaurs Rand McNally Book (eBay Link)

I  saw a single episode of  “Valley of the Dinosaurs” as a kid, but these Rand McNally books were popular in the first grade. I had Josie and the Pussycats and my friend had “Devlin”. I still have yet to see a single episode of Devlin.

 

Hey if you live in Southern Ontario, I’ll be at Canadian Toy Con this weekend in Oakville, I’m bringing friends and merchandise. Free Baloney for the kids!

 

Toy Con this weekend

 

 

I’ve also made a few other collectible pins based on knockoffs and characters from this website. Look for a few more designs coming very soon.

 

Toy-Ventures Collector Pins

Toy-Ventures Collectible Pins including the Lincoln Monsters

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The Mego Museum News has rebranded into the Super Collector Newsletter! Encompassing more from sites like PlaidStallions and more. Check it out even if you don’t collect Mego figures.

Mego Museum Newsletter

 

The PlaidStallions Polyester Pals have arrived and come in green and orange. Be the first kid in the sandbox with our Podcast mascots!

Polyester Pals from PlaidStallions

 

 

Our latest book is “Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures” a love letter to cheeky copyright-infringing toys. You can get this new book via the PlaidStallions Shop, On Amazon (Affiliate Link) or eBay (eBay Link)

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

About The Author

Mantooth
AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

2 Comments

  • Jay Phillips on March 3, 2023

    Devlin was big in the states when I was a kid. One of my favorites.

  • Adam Morrison on March 3, 2023

    Those FF figures look a lot like cake toppers.

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