Behold what happens when you’ve had a little much Christmas cheer, and everybody went to bed. Apparently, I really had to have this inflatable Galen from Planet of the Apes, which totally checks out. Everyone needs an inflatable Roddy McDowall, right? Right? Turns out this was like a series, and I borrowed this image from […]
Super Creepy bootleg Batman Watergun (eBay Link) – I owe this toy a tremendous debt of gratitude just for existing. This is one of the pieces that inspired my book Rack Toys. Did anyone ever say out loud, “So, you put water in his butt, squeeze his groin, and he barfs liquid?” I don’t believe […]
1978 Kenner Star Wars Catalog If you were a kid under ten in the late seventies, you witnessed one of the toy industry’s biggest game changers, the Kenner Star Wars line. Even though it was late for Christmas of ’77, Kenner came out with both barrels blazing the following year, utilizing their master toy license […]
I had a little fun with this page from a catalogue for a chain called “Johnny’s Toys.” I love that it’s clearly 1976, and they’re still advertising a Mego Removable Cowl Batman. I don’t believe that would be what you got at that time. It’s also an epic assortment; the only thing missing is Crazy […]
Dr Zaius Bank Mold (eBay Link) – There have been a few of the various moulds for banks on eBay recently, I guess that’s because they were made in the states. This one is really tasking me, I mean it’s Doctor Zaius and it’s super rare. These are my triggers… GI Joe figure from […]
Toy-Ventures: New Year Unboxing plus I got a grail! Happy New Year, let’s open the packages I’ve received, including Mego oddities, Japanese Planet of the Apes, Paul Williams, trippy 1970s Knock-Offs and one of my biggest grails ever! Â Topics discussed: Mego Logan’s Run, Knock-Off Superheroes, Gerry Anderson’s UFO, Planet of the Apes toys, Mego Superheroes […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week A 7 foot tall Gorilla from a Carnival Dark Ride (eBay Link) – Even though I’ve never been to “Hunt’s Pier” or ridden on the “Jungleland Ride”, I want this. I’ve been obsessed with Dark rides since I was a kid and this would look amazing on my […]
Hey everyone, you’re looking at a full-fledged Kenner Six Million Dollar Man Bionic Club Kit member. Let’s explore this epic set from 1976 that I totally forget to send away for as a kid. Also, Happy Holidays! #toyventures #sixmilliondollarman #kenner The Mego Museum News has rebranded into the Super Collector Newsletter! Encompassing more […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this Christmas Killer DC Superheroes Poster (eBay Link) – My friend Chris from the Fire and Water Pod Cast sent me this and well, it’s from that time where Star Wars owned everything. Even the Super Friends had to show light sabers and space battles to keep up. Now, I […]
Our Ten Best Vintage Toy Store Photos One of the driving passions behind PlaidStallions is collecting Vintage Toy Store Photos. It’s a beautiful experience to relive those childhood memories, no matter how fleeting they are. I’m very proud of the many images I’ve found over the years, so what better time than December to pick […]
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