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Toy-Ventures: The Redbox Batman Mystery

Toy-Ventures Returns with a look at the RedBox Batman, a figure that is as mysterious as the character he’s ripping off. We talk about how the action figure came to be and it’s evil twin, the Knock-Off as we try to solve the mystery! #toyventures #batmantoys #bootlegtoys Check out the PlaidStallions store for Toy-Ventures magazine, […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Bootleg Batman Water Wings (eBay link) — Try saying that five times, yet another “Red Batman,” this is really common in bootlegs.   Edai Grip Gatchaman vehicles (eBay Link) – My love for Battle of the Planets remains strong and man alive; why did we not get these as kids? So perfect, so fun.   […]

Toy-Ventures: Epic Toy Trek Part 2

Toy-Ventures: Epic Toy Trek Part 2     Ayyyyyyyy, we wrap up our Toy Trek with an impossible mission, two flea markets, three antique malls, 250 miles in one day. Check out what we saw and what we got! I promise it’s neat! Places Visited: Joi De Vintage facebook.com/JoieVintage Pinery Market pinerymarket.com Aberfoyle Antique Market […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Fisher Price Sesame Street Playhouse (eBay Link) – I cannot tell you all the hours of fun I had with this thing as a kid and later with my kids. This set now rests in my storage unit, awaiting grandchildren (of which there is no rush). I love this toy like an old friend.   […]

Toy-Ventures: The Great Toy Trek Part 1

Toy-Ventures: The Great Toy Trek Part 1     Toy-Ventures hits the road, and this time, I’m not alone. My wife joins me on a 500-mile journey as we hit flea markets, Antique Malls, thrift shops and comic shops across Ontario. Places Visited: One of a Kind Antique Mall https://www.oneofakindantiquemall.com/ Dark Matter Toys https://www.facebook.com/DarkMatterToys/ Heroes […]

Toy Talk Show Episode 2 – Raymond Castile (Basement of Horror)

 Episode 2 of Toy Talk Show is finally here, and this time around, we’re chatting with the legendary Raymond Castile, host of “Basement of Horror.” We chat about collector origin stories, holy grails, coming to grips with not “collecting them all”, preserving rubber masks and, of course, monster toys. Join us, if you dare! […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Space Ace Rack Toy (eBay Link) –  I remember waiting in a long line to play “Dragon’s Lair” at an arcade at the CNE one summer. I put in a dollar(!) and died immediately. So I’ve never played Space Ace. Obviously, these games were the future, but this system was problematic for me at least. […]

Gulliver Super Amigos Batman Set

My friends at Heritage Auctions have an amazing collection of Batman items on the auction block right now and they’ve been kind enough to let me share some of this glorious collection. The firat item that caught my attention is this glorious Batman costume for the Gulliver Super Amigos line. Who are the Super Amigos […]

Pod Stallions 112: Movie Serials

Before the MCU and Multiverses, before the Snyderverse, before the summers that the Shadow and the Phantom RULED the cineplexes (didn’t they?), it was a world when the superhero and pulp characters reigned supreme in Saturday morning serials. The precursor of the modern action movie, their impact can be felt to this day , and […]