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Bionic Double Shot

Thanks to the amazing Rob Chatlin, we have the Kenner 1976 Bionic Man catalog at Plaidstallions.com. This catalog features new characters such as Maskatron and the Bionic Woman! More Bionic Catalogs will follow in the coming months! Bonus Feature,  Steve and Jaime knock off figures from the UK, these little guys have Tomland bodies (like […]

Keep that Bionic Pimp Hand Strong

Doctor Kromedome was created to fill a void in 1975 for Bionic Villains (Maskatron came in ’76) , the buyer for Wards contacted friends at Mego Corp and this catalog exclusive “Bionic Villain” was born.Kromedome’s weird purple outfit, Cape and Cane kind of give him a bit of Cybernetic “Mack Daddy” vibe. Like he’d be […]

Some Neat Bionic Swag

I love Steve’s funky lime green colored jumpsuit in this illustration, ahh the days before style guides……And how incredibly bad ass is this Bionic Man Robe and Pajamas?Coming tomorrow: The Forgotten Bionic Villain

Lee Majors visits a Toy Store

I’m not a 100% on the origins of these images but reader Brendan sent them to me last month, it’s Lee in all his SMDM glory days along with I’m assuming his agent at a Toy Store appearance. I wonder if Farrah was waiting in the car?

Hey Bigfoot, got your ears on?

The Six Million Dollar Man “Tower of Power” playset gives you not only an Evel Kneivel esque vibe but also, 3 3/4″ versions of Steve Austin and Bigfoot that can interact with your Stars Wars guys and Pocket Heroes.Exactly why Steve Austin and Bigfoot are racing cars is anyone’s guess.

Because I never learn…..

With St. Paddy’s day right around the corner, what better time than to provide you with a guide to some of the worst beverages known to man. Two men, four bottles, an evening of bum wine took years off my life.All next week, it’s a tribute to all things Bionic!

“Secret” Agent

Yup, all secret agents use the biggest most noticeable weapon ever made. Not included but recommended is the over-sized foam hat with the words “Secret Agent” printed on it.Actually, this looks like one cool toy.

Vinyl Playsets Rock my world

I don’t know why I don’t own a Mego Batcave playset but for some reason I’ve never been able to get one. It really is a sweet item and was recycled a couple of times by Mego, it’s even the Planet of the Apes Village!