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Poppin’ Fresh family

I still have my Poppin’ Fresh family which includes grandparents, I’m not sure why. My theory is they were either given to me or a hammy down from my sister. I can’t imagine they ever made my Christmas list, although I do have an addiction to wiener wraps.

Holy Bike Safety Batman!

Apologies for the hack title, stuff like this always sucks me in. I don’t collect bike reflectors but it’s vintage, has an iconic image and usually can be found at Toy shows for $5 to $10. Before you can say “Why did I buy this?” it’s already in my car.

Super 7 issue Alien “Reaction” Catalogs

The good folks at Super 7 shared with me this brilliant catalog they’re handing at next weekend’s WonderCon out in anticipation of their 3 3/4″ “ReAction” figures (great name!). This catalog is loaded with inside vintage toy references and of course, the cover pays tribute to the Kenner game box.  As a collector of both […]

Pod-Stallions Episode one: Growing up Who

I’m very happy to unveil Pod-Stallions, our new monthly podcast series which will be dedicated to discussing such important matters as Planet of the Apes week or long reminisces about ToyShop magazine. Joining me each show will be my pal and co chair Jason Lenzi, who people might know from the great “Geek Shall Inherit” show.  […]

Space:1999 Wrist Radio

There is something so satisfying about a low tech item being sold as something from the future. I’m sure the denizens of moon base Alpha kept the dial on 1050 for traffic and weather on the ones.

Another Super 7 score

Readers of this fine blog and my long suffering friends may know of my life long obsession with Filmation’s “Tarzan and the Super 7” TV series and my quest to find any merchandise surrounding it. I’m elated to post my latest haul, the tool set a completely nonsensical item from Imperial Toy that features team […]

1974 APC Puzzle Catalog

Who didn’t love Puzzles in a can? American Publishing Corporation sure knew what kids liked in 1974, their collection included the DC comics Superheroes, Universal Monsters, Dinosaurs even the Lone Ranger himself! Check out the cool Puzzle displays here This one’s a little light this week, I’ve been battling the flu lately but next week […]