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LJN Toys for 1975

Founded in 1970 by Jack Friedman, LJN was one of the 1970s more successful toy companies, offering a mix of nicely made licensed products and some lower cost “house brand” items. 1975 saw the company in full swing with hot TV licenses such as “The Rookies” and “Emergency!” as well as Petite, their attempt to […]

Marzon

I must admit, as goofy as Marzon is, I think he’s really swell. I’ve seen more walking inflatables like the Hulk and Dracula, if anybody has photos please send them on down…

Colouring Book Theatre: Planet of the Apes Cut and Color Book

‘Planet of the Apes Cut and Color Book” Any childrens publication that uses a nightmarish scene of slave apes gunning down their human tormentors from “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes” is ok in my book. This isn’t your typical colouring book inside either, it’s more of a rainy day craft book filled with […]

Caught in Spidey’s Web

Part two of Russ’s great shots in the now-closed Century Plaza mall in Birmingham, AL circa 1979. This is a really great image, love the colours in the background, very striking! Thanks so much for Russ sharing these great images! Send me your mall appearance photos!

1982 Gabriel Legend of the Lone Ranger Catalog

The big budget film “Legend of the Lone Ranger” saw a triumphant return to the license by toy company Gabriel (who had made some pretty epic Long Ranger toys in the 1970s). While the movie was a big disappointment, Gabriel once again brought their “A Game” and made some kicking toys and action figures for […]

Refreshment Time

It’s hard to believe in this day and age of apple slices at McDonalds that there was a time when you give a child a cotton candy machine or even more interesting a Pie Maker as a gift. Mind you, I shouldn’t be trusted with a pie maker as an adult either….