Cool catalog feature today, perhaps the earliest example from the second life of Remco Toys, a company that went under in 1972 but was reborn by Azrak Hamway International for what would be a long and fruitful life creating some very memorable toys. This document shows the company in it’s infancy, show casing such licenses […]
As much as I do not regret one minute of those Saturday night “Love Boat/Fantasy Island” fests I had as a kid (especially when they CROSSED OVER, which was like Batman joining the Avengers) I just never really got the need for stuff like the Mego action figures or this little set from Multiple. Although, […]
My pal Steve sent in this winning page, which finally provides me a Brick Mantooth/Lanny crossover I’ve so desired. I can finally retire!
Yet another addition to my burgeoning Tarzan and the Super 7 collection of Rack Toys, Manta and Moray were the Aquaman and Mera of the Filmation superhero universe. DC sued Filmation which is why we never saw more of the duo. Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings is a limited edition 144 page book from the […]
My pal Steve sent me this over the weekend, yet another sighting of the Hee-Haw overalls in the Sears Catalog. Never has there been a more authentic bit of merchandise albeit a slightly bewildering one. For added bonus, the kid modelling them looks like the eerie combination of Roy Clarke and Buck Owens.
Sarah who submitted this awesome shot of her brother last fall strikes again, this time he’s dressed as a science officer at Mesa Verde. She admits that “the Rio Grande rail road hat somewhat spoils the effect — or enhances it…depends”. Sarah is the big sis standing behind him, in a very un23rd century attire. The Top […]
Seeing as it’s the site’s birthday, it’s no better time to drop a new installment in what is one of my favorites, vintage toy store photos. A journey back to the days of oddly named department stores and independent mall toy stores and chains that are fondly remembered but sadly mostly gone. Vintage Toy […]
I say this every year but in addition to being pleased that I remembered the site’s birthday a whole two days prior, I’m grateful for the entire experience. A new contest and a whole bunch more of my babble after the jump! Again, it’s been eight surprisingly short years since I launched PlaidStallions on a […]
Things escalate quickly when a Polyester meets a member of the Rayon clan.
Basically it’s a dollar store Star Wars action figure filled with gum. HOW THE HELL DID I MISS THIS AS A KID? Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings is a limited edition 144 page book from the creator of Plaid Stallions. Order from us and get three free promotional post cards.
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