I have a couple of these Knock-Off German fashion dolls with overstock clothes from other toys, my favourite being the Denys Fisher Tom Baker Doctor Who. This one had me at Space:1999 as she is rocking the Mattel Doctor Victor Bergman top but following up with plaid pants. Space:1999 would have run longer if […]
I recently found this awesome vintage Toy Store shot from Stern’s Department stores featuring a Mego Star Trek bridge display from 1976. If you look below, you can see stacks upon stacks of Mego World’s Greatest Superhero figures, I spy the boxes for Superman and the Incredible Hulk, but I can’t make out the […]
Fisher Price Adventure People End cap from 1976. The Adventure People toys are nothing but happy memories for me. They are usually my “big” Christmas present for the year; I think I had four of these sets and, honestly, still have them somewhere. They are indestructible! Check out our Top Ten Fisher Price Adventure […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- AHI Joker, the Visitors, Superman, X-Ploratrons and Frankenstein VS the Gargantuas! Warning links are sponsored and may also contain shrimp. Uh-oh. Rob Roy Superman Shirt (affiliate link) — This is a pretty incredible design for the middle 1970s, I would have loved this as a kid. […]
This article from 1976 is in celebration of Kenner winning packaging awards from two different associations for the Steve Scout and Six Million Dollar Man toy lines, respectively. With the Bionic Toylines, the colour pink was traditionally considered taboo in boy’s toys (as was black), but in doing this, Kenner stood apart in the action […]
Photo from Gimbel’s Toy Department in 1976, the caption reads that Mego Batman and Batcycle retailing respectively @ $3.49 and $7, but being promoted as a joint sale of $8.99. #mego #megomuseum #plaidstallions #toyventures #megosuperheroes #gimbels The Lincoln Monsters are here! Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring […]
Toy-Ventures: Son of Monster Bash 2024 We had a blast at last week’s Monster Bash, thanks to everyone who came by and said hello! We’re going to recap the fun times and incredible sights and the cool grail I bought at one of my favourite conventions, Monster Bash 2024! Toy-Ventures is our magazine; […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- bootleg Charlie’s Angels, rare GI Joe, Whitman 3 packs, Krofft Supershow and weird Scooby Doo rack toys! Statement: these links are both sponsored and covered with cooties. Knock-Off Charlie’s Angels outfits (affiliate link) – I had no idea such things existed until this week, I have to share […]
Groovy Ghouls! Knock-Offs! Jigglers! Midnight Monsters! It’s the Toy-Ventures Halloween special with a slew of Monster toys, some new, Some Knock-Offs some vintage, all crazy! Get Lincoln Monsters Here: AbsolutelyRetro.com PlaidStallions.com WhiteElephantToyz.com Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Micronauts, Hunter, Paul Naschy, Sweathogs on Wheels and Superhero Underwear! Links are sponsored, also the plate is very hot. Micronauts Biotron Halloween Costume (affiliate link)— Oh my goodness, would I like to own this masterpiece. I love the comics, I love the toys, come to Brian……for a huge […]
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