Happy to announce our newest regular column, “Basement of Horror” is coming to Toy-Ventures magazine Issue 8. Created by Raymond Castile, an authority on horror toys and collectibles and host of the popular YouTube series of the same name, Basement of Horror, you will see reflections on truly unique pieces amassed in his 35+ years […]
This week, we’re heading back to Space:1999 and talking about Mattel’s Moonbase Alpha Playset. This neat set uses parts from another classic space toy line. Check out the original commercial here: https://youtu.be/CBEAa5O42Yg #space1999 #mego #mattel Other Mattel Space:1999 videos we’ve done: Mattel Space:1999 Eagle 1 Spaceship Mattel Space:1999 Zython Action Figure ISSUE […]
Presenting the Warriors Toybox, a new regular column debuting in Toy-Ventures issue 8. The Warriors Toybox is the creation of Chance Priest, founder of Victory Comics and the Warriors of the Universe toy line. I first met Chance while researching the book “Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures,” and he was generous with not only his […]
5 Spooky Things on eBay this week- It’s October (when did that happen?) and all the spooky toys come out in droves on eBay, let’s see what things are going bump in the night shall we? Lite-Up Monster Heads (eBay Link) – Glow sticks were such a cool thing that somehow never found their footing […]
Telco Halloween Motionettes haunt Toy-Ventures Issue 8 It’s October, and Toy-Ventures magazine is always a friend of horror-related toys; nothing is more fitting than this beautiful article. Issue 8 will see a newcomer to the magazine in the form of Heath Smith who brings us into the world of the Telco Halloween Motionette. These wonderful […]
Pod Stallions: Watchmen Who Watches the Watchmen?? WE do! And we’ve read it, too! Yes, it’s time for a very special heartwarming episode of Pod Stallions, where we cover the apocalypse-straddling, superhero-deconstructing epic classic by A—M—- (name redacted) and Dave Gibbons. We cover it’s original release, the ’09 film, the prequel/sequel comics, merch, HBO […]
Super Joe returns to Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures magazine. Super Joe collector extraordinaire Steve Stovall (3dsuperjoes.com) continues his in-depth look at this underrated GI Joe series with a colourful guide to outfits and accessories made by Hasbro. Don’t miss a chapter in the ongoing Toy-Ventures Guide to Super Joe. Â Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures magazine […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week Cool British Starsky and Hutch Pin (eBay Link) – This pin reminds me of the 70s Superhero fridge magnets I collect and adore. If there is a fridge magnet equivalent to this, it will be mine! This I swear! Billy Carter “I shot J.R.” T-Shirt (eBay link) – […]
Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures is the first in the new direction for the magazine, with more content, new voices and the same quality you’ve come to expect from our print toy magazine. Darran Hight, AKAÂ Doc Multiverse, created our striking cover. Toy-Ventures Issue 8 has the most articles we’ve ever included, and we’re adding two of […]
This past week I picked up a wishbook from a regional chain of stores called “Monroe,” mainly because of its cover and the most 1970s people ever (see below). I mean, the only thing missing from this is macrame and a fresh pot of Chicory brewing. However, the more curious thing is the selection […]
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