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Cape-Tastic

I guess it’s nice that it’s removable but honestly, I can’t think of an occasion where a cape is too formal.  It’s kind of like monocles, right fellas?  

Space:1999 Flying Model Rocket Products

I found this promotional photo here in the stacks, I ALWAYS wanted to get into these flying model rockets but even when i was 8, I knew I wasn’t “that kid”. I’d have either blown my fingers off or kicked this into the creek when it didn’t work…

Pod Stallions 29: Planet of the Apes 1

It’s been a long time coming, the first foray into what is the quintessential science fiction block buster of the early 1970s, the Planet of the Apes Phenom. Episode 1 deals with the first movie (we’re going to take our time with this) and brushes lightly on the actors, the makeup, the script, our man […]

Kenner Star Wars

It’s weird to think that there was a time where this page held 25% of all Star Wars merchandise in the world. This page is from a Shoprite catalog, this is where a lot of my toys came from as a kid. Check out the capeless (and very expensive)new character.

Toy Hunting in Japan

A couple pals of mine went to Japan this week and while I was unable to join them, they did the next best thing and took photos of everything they could while toy hunting. Here are just a few samples… Japanese live action Spider-Man had a car and a killer robot, which seems to be […]

Satin Monster: Superfly Edition

Presenting the latest release from Odeon Toys, Satin Monster: Superfly Edition. I’ve brought him back by popular demand but this time he’s wearing authentic 70s wear that has been featured on PlaidStallions. I based this one off the “Maxi” an outfit I actually owned. Each Superfly Edition Satin Monster comes with a Can and real platform […]