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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- AHI Joker, the Visitors, Superman, X-Ploratrons and Frankenstein VS the Gargantuas! Warning links are sponsored and may also contain shrimp. Uh-oh. Rob Roy Superman Shirt (affiliate link) — This is a pretty incredible design for the middle 1970s, I would have loved this as a kid.     […]

Kenner’s “Bionic Pink” wins awards

This article from 1976 is in celebration of Kenner winning packaging awards from two different associations for the Steve Scout and Six Million Dollar Man toy lines, respectively. With the Bionic Toylines, the colour pink was traditionally considered taboo in boy’s toys (as was black), but in doing this, Kenner stood apart in the action […]

Mego Batman Sale at Gimbel’s in 1976

Photo from Gimbel’s Toy Department in 1976, the caption reads that Mego Batman and Batcycle retailing respectively @ $3.49 and $7, but being promoted as a joint sale of $8.99. #mego #megomuseum #plaidstallions #toyventures #megosuperheroes #gimbels     The Lincoln Monsters are here!   Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring […]

Toy-Ventures: Son of Monster Bash 2024

Toy-Ventures: Son of Monster Bash 2024 We had a blast at last week’s Monster Bash, thanks to everyone who came by and said hello! We’re going to recap the fun times and incredible sights and the cool grail I bought at one of my favourite conventions, Monster Bash 2024!     Toy-Ventures is our magazine; […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- bootleg Charlie’s Angels, rare GI Joe, Whitman 3 packs, Krofft Supershow and weird Scooby Doo rack toys! Statement: these links are both sponsored and covered with cooties. Knock-Off Charlie’s Angels outfits (affiliate link) – I had no idea such things existed until this week, I have to share […]

Toy-Ventures: Monster Toy Mash!

Groovy Ghouls! Knock-Offs! Jigglers! Midnight Monsters! It’s the Toy-Ventures Halloween special with a slew of Monster toys, some new, Some Knock-Offs some vintage, all crazy! Get Lincoln Monsters Here: AbsolutelyRetro.com PlaidStallions.com WhiteElephantToyz.com Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Micronauts, Hunter, Paul Naschy, Sweathogs on Wheels and Superhero Underwear! Links are sponsored, also the plate is very hot. Micronauts Biotron Halloween Costume (affiliate link)— Oh my goodness, would I like to own this masterpiece. I love the comics, I love the toys, come to Brian……for a huge […]

Pod Stallions 123: Phantoms of the…Places.

Pod Stallions 123: Phantoms of the…Places…         Never let it be said that horror kids can’t be romantic and have a soft spot for the psychotic underdog, because following up on our Werewolves October ep comes Famous Phantoms of Filmdom. You know what we mean, from Opera to the Paradise, we cover […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Kojack, King Kong, Werewolves, Bigs Bunny and Raggedy Anne gets a management position. Links are sponsored, also the plate is very hot. Kojak action figure in mailer box (affiliate link) – As much as I chuckled at this figure as a kid and it was a lot, I […]