Captain Action Dr. Evil Sanctuary- (eBay Link) — I don’t actively collect Captain Action, although I have in the past. I’ve got no real connection to it other than seeing a comic ad for it as a child in a back issue and wanting it. This set is the stuff of legend in the […]
I think one of the best parts about working with vintage toys is, you get to play with them while you do it. Case in point, at the mid-point of researching the line, I got inspired to emulate the incredible energy that Chris Franklin put into issue 11’s cover, and I must admit that it […]
Baskin Robbins Pink Bubblegum sign (eBay Link) – Talk about stumbling onto something. I found this looking for toy stuff, and it immediately transported me to my local Baskin and Robbins, which was luckily in the “bike ride” vicinity. I occasionally got this flavour (I was pretty committed to chocolate chip though), but it represents […]
I’m deeply entrenched in Toy-Ventures issue 11 currently but while digging through scans I found this ad for Poppin Fresh puppets and it made me pause. I know he’s just a corporate mascot but thanks to merchandising he’s also a childhood friend, my family had all of the characters. So I thought I’d revisit some […]
Another Pod Stallions video short; this time, J & B check out the new fall TV season for 1978. WKRP! Taxi! Battlestar Galactica and a pile of shows you’ve probably never seen or remember. We also check out some “youth-orientated shows” from the 1970s, like Delta House. Join our weekly newsletter. The Super […]
Rod Hull Emu Game (eBay Link) — My wife has a childhood phobia over Rod Hull’s Emu. I always liked his routine but I also see how it would creep out a kid. I plan to buy this game to hopefully have one of those “Maury Povich” moments where I chase her around with it. […]
Toy-Ventures set up at Ajax Collector Con this past weekend, and not only did I saw some fantastic vintage toys, but went home with something amazing. You won’t want to miss this if you’re a ’70s Fisher Price Adventure People fan. #toyventures #toyshow #actionfigures Join our weekly newsletter. The Super Collector Newsletter combines all […]
Let’s Boogie Iron-On (eBay Link)– I sincere remember this from an ad in old Gold key comics, I’ve never seen it up close before. To me, it’s an artist’s depiction of Cher being asked out by Ray Jay Johnson. GLJ Incredible Hulk Chair (eBay link) == I have a mild obsession […]
Toy-Ventures counts down the top 10 coolest (and silliest) bits of Star Trek merchandise this week. Join us as we talk about Mego, Remco, Worcestor toy, AHI, AMT and much more. #startrek #mego #toyventures Topics include: top ten, star trek TOS, Star Trek, Mego Star Trek, mego figures, Remco, Utility belts, rack toys, parachuting, Mr […]
Planet of the Apes Prison Wagon- (eBay Link)– I’ve probably featured this toy before but who cares? It’s definitely one of my favourite Apes toys ever. I just love the little astronaut THIS MUCH. The seller also has the classic Planet of the Apes Helicopter and a bunch of other stuff I need. Iron Man […]
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