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Do it yourself Bionic Men

My model kit building skills were super weak when these came out so i never had the pleasure of painting Steve Austin beating up an outlaw biker. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Denim Love

Denim love is a deep kind of love, those who know it’s power understand….. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Kenner Tree Tots

I always thought the Tree Tots were really clever, my heart at this time belonged to Big Jim but those commercials always held my attention. Kenner Tree Tots Catalog on PlaidStallions Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Brick-o-flauge

The stealthiest of moms wisely use suburban camouflage. You will never know when she will strike! Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Weeblemania

Weebles were completely forbidden in my household as we had pledged loyalty to the Fisher Price Little People. I ain’t complainin’ but come one, a Sub and a haunted house? Aggghhhhh! Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Genuine Imitation Brand Fonzie

This Official Fonzie Jacket complete with “autographed photo” is the very peak of “Fonziemania” in 1976. I certainly remember being all in on that sort of thing having a shirt, a button, pillowcase and of course the Mego doll. Now, my kids call Fonzie “that guy on the pillowcase”.

Pod Stallions Episode 59: 2017 Retro Awards

Another year, another pile of amazing pop culture. As every retro awards, we talk about the things that most hit us in the feels in our nostalgic journey that is Pod Stallions. We talk about our favourite movies, books, DVD releases and toys of this past year. Topics include Planet of the Apes, Wonder Woman, the […]

McActionfigures : More Fun than Burgers

My local Eaton’s growing up had a huge McDonaldland display that looked just like this in a cube in the middle of their toy department. I recall being kind of in awe of the diorama but it couldn’t compete with Big Jim, Bulletman or the Mego Superheroes in my five year old brain. I was later […]

For His Most Casual of Times

I hope the sight of Brick Mantooth in a monk’s robe is all you need to make this week an epic win.  Like Brick could ever be celibate…… Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Gentleman Sleestak Contest Winners

Before I announce the winners of the Gentleman Sleestak magnets, I want to confess reading this has made me feel really, really normal, we all seemed to share fears growing up.  Also, I wasn’t a brave kid because I shared the fear of about 75% of what was mentioned. Man, I’m fragile. Here are just some […]