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Snoopy’s Flying Doghouse

This is one of those times where marrying an established toy concept with a license made total and complete sense. Which cannot be said for 99% of “Incredible Hulk” toys….. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

More Star Trek Shirts by Donmoor

If you read this blog regularly, you know i have a fairly healthy obsession with the children’s Star Trek line of clothing made in the 1970s by a company called “Donmoor”. This past weekend at MegoMeet, I ran into my friend and fellow Donmoor enthusiast Corey who had some new ones like the Kirk above that […]

Kenner Alien, He’s a Cutie?

I’ve desperately trying to scan in a newly acquired Toys R Us Flyer from 1980 for Friday (fingers crossed). I’ve been so busy with it that I only just noticed the Kenner Alien in there! Such an iconic and coveted toy just regulated to the corner, it brings you back to the reality that the […]

Another Vintage Star Trek Towel

A continuation from my “Star Trek Towel Day” post a couple of years back, here is another from Corey’s collection, a stunning illustration of Kirk and Spock here. Apparently, there is more to be discovered as well, can’t wait.

Electra Wow!

I’m still in recovery mode from Mego Meet but wanted to share this story of my first experience walking on the show floor. My friend Scott takes me aside and hands me this, a custom Dyna Girl.  Last year Scott had done a limited amount of Electra Woman but only one Dyna Girl. He said […]

Pod Stallions 62: Action Figure Collecting

We’re back with an all-new show, this one is a little different, more of a “Free-form jazz” sort of thing as we just go back and forth talking about action figure collecting, the madness we both share. Discussion includes our favorite lines and styles of plastic people, our various collecting rituals and of course, our […]

And Away Mego!

Well folks that’s it for me as I’m off on a road trip with good friends to Mego Meet 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.  Look for live updates here and on the Mego Museum facebook page all weekend. Also, we’ve got a new podcast as well!  If you’re within driving distance please consider coming and saying […]

Marty Abrams to reveal Big News at Mego Meet 2018

For Immediate Release: Star Trek! Spider-Man! The Micronauts! Planet of the Apes! Cher! Famous 1970s toymaker Mego had them all and made for a generation of happy childhoods, each year the company is celebrated with this special convention.   Special Guest is Mego President Martin Abrams, who was recently featured in several episodes of Netflix’s hit series […]