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1-Rover-!

We just wrapped our Battle of the Planets episode of PodStallions (which launches this Friday) and I was reminded of one of my favourite pieces of merchandise this little magnetic 1-Rover-1. This and a matching 7 Zark 7 (which i don’t own) have l’il magnets in them to add to the play. The back of […]

Mexican Parachuting Robin

I actually don’t have  a carded AHI Parachuting Robin but I was fortunate to find the Mexican version produced by Uni-Plast. Due to import laws in the 1970s, a lot of fun American toys were produced under licence in Mexico resulting fun variations like this.  To be honest, I kind of like this more. Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed […]

Name this Guy Contest Results

I am pleased to announce the winners of the 8th Anniversary “Name this Guy” contest. More after the jump! First of all….Wow! That is the biggest response to a contest I’ve ever gotten, the emails never stopped or failed to make me laugh. I got HUNDREDS of names and I wish I could give everyone […]

Super Skates

As weird as these are, I’ve got to admit I kind of love their design. If I had got these as a kid, the only in my size would be Wonder Woman and I would have bought them…. Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings is a limited edition 144 page book from the creator of Plaid […]

Space-X

This is one of my few pick ups at a toy show this weekend, a space age rack toy from a company I’ve never seen before. I was attracted to it because it’s the love child of Fireball XL-5 and the Phoenix from Battle of the Planets. It’s kind of cheap but also so wonderfully […]

Ultraman hits the mall

Yet another Japanese Mall Appearance photo, this time it’s Ultraman Joe (the animated version) visiting a toy store. This was done in conjunction with Popy toys, to no doubt promote their awesome line of toys including these Mego-esque figures. Send me your mall appearance photos!