We’re not ones to dwell on the passage of time (and let’s face it, no one wants that shock to the system) but it IS hard to believe that it’s now been 60 years since two schoolteachers went to that junkyard for the trip of a lifetime, and Doctor Who began. Luckily, according to the […]
Following up on our recent video, where we looked at the 1982 Canadian Tire Toy Parade Flyer. I thought it would be fun to share some of the images from the flyer and the old favourites inside. Remco Mini Monsters were sold in Canada by Irwin Toys It wouldn’t be 1982 without […]
Toy-Ventures looks at last week’s Canadian Toy-Con, including what I picked up and some amazing stuff I wish I had purchased. #toyventures #godzilla #planetoftheapes Join our weekly newsletter. The Super Collector Newsletter combines all the news from Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions and a lot of other fun stuff across the Interwebs. It’s […]
DFC the Tower of the Night Playset (eBay Link) — There is nothing I don’t like about this. I mean I had a set like this and wouldn’t need another but looking at that box art just makes want to buy it. It’s like a VHS movie with no pictures on the back of the […]
Toy-Ventures: 1982 Toy Parade! It’s time for another blast from the past vintage toy catalogue. The year is 1982, and the toy offerings of Canadian Tire stores. Monsters, Annie, Atari, Space Lego and Smurfs! Join our weekly newsletter. The Super Collector Newsletter combines all the news from Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions […]
Street Hawk Wallet by Fleetwood Toys (eBay link) – Oh man, I wish I had one of these in college and also the balls to use it ironically. Mayor McCheese Certificate (eBay Link) — Sure, it’s $30 for a piece of paper but it insures “FUN AND HAPPINESS EVERY DAY!” For that, I’d even […]
Super Fly promo balloon (eBay Link) – A lot of 70s so called “Blaxploitation” movies were built on their soundtracks, which would be released prior to the movie. Those fantastic records would draw more attention to the film and well, Curtix Mayfield’s Superfly was a massive album. Space:1999 Illco Radio (eBay Link) — I had […]
Pod Stallions Episode 114 Trick or Treat Grab Bag. Anyone who knows the Pod Stallions boys knows our love of Halloween borders on the obsessive. In fact, it’s so strong that one single topic isn’t enough for our final Halloween episode. So this one’s a Trick R Treat Grab Bag of sugary, monster-loving goodness. Movies, […]
Lincoln Monsters brings back the Retro Monster action figure Toronto, Ontario, October 31, 2023- A vintage toy brand is rising from the grave! “Lincoln Monsters” is a new collaboration from White Elephant Toyz, Absolutely Retro and Plaid Stallions, who have joined forces to make dimestore retro monsters. The name is inspired by the legendary knock-off […]
Tonight at 9:30: Vintage Mego is back with a mind-blowing update; for decades, Mego collectors have wondered, “Who is this guy?” and, well, we finally know his name. #brickmantooth #megomuseum #mego If you want to read about this, check out Toy-Ventures Issue 11 with features an article about this discovery: https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/product/plaid-stallions-toy-ventures-magazine-issue-11-tonka-steel-monsters/ #mego #megomuseum #actionfigures Mego […]
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