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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Baywatch Rack Toy (eBay Link) -‘ I post this not as a Baywatch fan (never seen one) but as a Rack Toy enthusiast. I know Baywatch played during the day a lot, but I think it was more popular with teen boys than kids. What warms my heart is that it’s essentially a ray gun, […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Remco Lost in Space Helmet (eBay Link) — Before AHI took them over, REMCO were the absolute kings of licensed label slapping. This helmet is every bit as goofy as the Star Trek one, trouble is, it did look like a prop from Lost in Space. Knock-Off Spock Ears (eBay Link)— Oh Mr. Martian looks […]

Mego Planet of the Apes TV Commercials Restored

In case you missed the Toy-Ventures live stream, here is the newly restored Mego Planet of the Apes commercials on YouTube. These TV cuts haven’t been available for 49 (ugh!) years and are now in high definition; enjoy! Toy-Ventures Magazine presents the first time in 49 years, the original Mego Planet of the Apes toy commercials […]

Tura Satana Action Figure Reveal and Commercial

Tura Satana Action Figure Reveal! As showcased in last night’s Toy-Ventures Live Stream, here she is! So happy to finally showcase our upcoming action figure of Tura Satana. This is the first figure off the production line, and well, she’s everything we hoped for her. The figure will soon be available for order.     […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome of the Things on eBay this week Knock Off Batman Costume (eBay Link) – Wow, this guy is fantastic. It takes just what it needs from Batman, but not enough to get sued. Awesome Bareta car set from Spain (eBay Link) – I freely admit I stole this idea from the latest episode […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week Fonzie Medallion (eBay Link) I’m sure this is the first prize in the Cool-a-Olympics. Honestly, I’d rather have a Henry Winkler medallion; he just seems nice. Fisher Price Adventure People Sea Explorer (eBay Link) – As Christmas experiences go, this toy was an A+ in my book. Not […]

Bootleg V- Italian Visitor Figure

As follow-up to our video about bootleg V items (see it here) I took some photos of the Italian Visitor figure I recently picked up. I have to tell you that it’s one of my favourite additions in a while. That is mainly because my V collection is somewhat small.  Unlike many bootleg/knock-off toys, this […]

Help Rescue Palitoy’s Lost TV Adverts

The Palitoy collecting community has a very unique opportunity to come together and help rescue more than 100 lost Palitoy television advertisements. Currently there is an Action Man enthusiast who is in possession of 3 rolls of original 35mm film prints that contain 103 Palitoy TV adverts from the 1970s and these advertisements feature many […]