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Six Million Dollar Man Models

I have a fond memory of these kits, there was a “Bionic Bust-Out” in my local variety store from the day they came out up until I graduated high school. I always planned on buying it but never did, I still sometimes go there to see if it’s accidently buried on a shelf…. Here’s Lee […]

Cool Collections: Ray Miller

It’s been a while since I had a cool collection to feature and along comes this excellent collection of Aurora Prehistoric Scenes models from Ray Miller. Ray’s staggering collection doesn’t just include regular items, there are true pieces of toy history in there including the original hard resin copy of the prehistoric bird kit and […]

Darth Vader Wants You!

JD sent in this classic shot from Lord Vaders visit to the Parmatown Mall in July of 1980, at the time Vader was looking to open an Ohio branch of the Empire.Thanks JD!Send us your Mall Appearance photos!

1980 Aladin Lunchbox Catalog

Few things say “Back to School” more than a shiny new lunch box, especially one from Aladin who made really striking items over the decades. This catalog is the best of what the fall of 1980 had to offer, classic monsters, oodles of Superheroes, Good Robots, Bad Robots, Muppets and Men from the 25th Century! […]

The Fonz Pinball

This little bit of “Fonzie Mania” made a lot of sense, considering the show was set in the 1950s. It’s amazing how much Fonz merchandise there really was, I still have my pillow case.

The Doiley Poncho

The Doiley Poncho, perfect that person who wants a poncho that does absolutely nothing to your body temperature and is completely ineffective against the elements. When not in use, simply store on top of your great grandmother’s piano.

King Kong Needs Directions

Zachary sent in this cool shot that has to be from 1977, seeing as it was the height of “Kong Mania”. He tells me he’s not sure why he’s giving Kong directions in downtown Manhattan but it sure makes for a terrific photo. Hey, “The Song Remains The Same” is playing! Send us your Mall […]

1981 Azrak Hamway Catalog

The beginning of the end for the Rack Toy giant, while the company would continue and prosper for the rest of the decade, it would also eventually fold it’s toy division completely under the Remco Name. The 1981 AHI catalog almost looks like a lower cost copy of the 1981 Remco offerings, all the licenses […]