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Zayre Toy Circular from 1975

It’s hard to find vintage newspaper toy circulars, most people threw them out five minutes after reading. That’s a shame because they are such a neat and attractive way to see pop culture history. That’s why this toy circular from the Zayre stores is one of my favourites, first I was five years old when […]

Perk up your Parties!

With the holidays approaching one might consider purchasing some of this crap to make the booze flow a little better (drunk=perky). Might I suggest the little boy peeing dispener? that’s always worth a laugh. Truth be told, my wife inherited the R Lamp seen here recently from a relative, I’m oddly proud of it. After […]

Star Wars is Gone it’s Sales “Force” isn’t….

December 12, 1977- “Star Wars” is gone, but don’t think it’s forgotten. Though the movie closed out a 20-week run in Traverse City last week, sales of spinoff merchandise still are expected to run strong this Christmas gift-buying season. The “Star Wars” collector can startwith authorized editions of paperback books, comics, calendars and iron-on transfers […]

Hi-Yo Silver!

It’s time to reveal another PlaidStallions trading card, this one comes directly from the brain of my pal Rob Chatlin. Rob has been an tremendous behind the scenes help to PS plus it was a darn good idea so it became card #14. I don’t collect Gabriel Lone Ranger figures but I honestly think it’s […]

Meet Bruce Jenner

I had forgotten Bruce Jenner was on “CHiPs”, it must have been weird standing there with Fred Flinstone and Spider-Man. Suckerman for under $3? Mego Star Trek figures for $1.28? They definately do want to be my toy store!

1980 Kenner Stretch Armstrong Catalog

By 1980, Stretch Armstrong’s popularity had begun to decline, his roster of characters had dwindled down to two Gone were favorites such as Stretch Monster and Stretch Octopus, it was now just Stretch and his alien enemy X-Ray. Boxed Stretch X Ray courtesy of Bill Frost More Kenner Goodness:

Blood on the Dance Floor

It’s always important to ask a gentleman if you would like to join the “love train” before casually placing your hand on or anywhere near his buttocks. It’s an inportant life lesson “Mr. H” is going to learn in a quick and largely unforgettable manner.