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1980 Knickbocker Superheroes Catalog

Knickerbocker was always known for plush novelties but in the late 70s, they decided to enlist some heavy hitters, in the form of the hottest TV and movie superstars like the Incredible Hulk and Mr. Spock. Knickerbocker chose some of the more popular TV and movie characters to captilize on for some interesting plush toys […]

Now Showing at Home

One of my earliest memories is watching a film strip of “Charlie Chan and the Chan Clan” on my neighbour’s basement wall, it’s a pretty happy one. I’m surprised I haven’t got a large collection of “Give A Show” type projectors as a result..

Gramma loves you

I’ve seen these Gramma and Granpa dolls in many catalogs, so somebody must have bought them. I just don’t understand the appeal, not that I have anything aganst grandpeople, far from it but it just seems kind of weird to have a cradle for elderly people.

Kidco Silver Warriors/Space Defenders Catalog

Kidco (a pretty logical name for a toy company) made some pretty unassuming toys during the 1970s, the most interesting items they produced in 1979 are not one but two different lines of Shogun Warrior inspired toys. Sliver Warriors and Space Defenders are the things you find at toy shows or in lots and have […]

Rip Cord, Ripped Pants

While I can’t recall exactly or not, I’m sure at least once in his many seasons  on CBS the incredible Hulk went for a sky dive. I’m also 100% sure that the people of AHI didn’t know or care when producing this parachuting Hulk figure and good on them.