This is an ad for Hong Kong toy maker FairToy International. FairToy International makes various dolls, including one that strongly resembles Barter Toys Dynaman. Dynaman is one of the more prolific (and fuzziest) GI Joe Knockoffs and ran under different names. He also made history by being the basis for the “Gay Bob” doll […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Superman’s car, bootleg V, Dick Tracy, Action Girl and the holy grail of McDonalds attire. Disclaimer: Links are sponsored by eBay, last month? I got 40 bucks. That’s right, forty big ones….. McDonalds Hawaiian Shirt (affiliate link) — Once in a lifetime, a garment passes you by that […]
Toy-Ventures: Invasion of the Space Knock-Offs Space Apes! Star Warriors! Galaxy Maidens! Toy-Ventures returns with a long-overdue look at recent knock-off action figure pickups based on Mego Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Moon McDare, and numerous space vixens. #Mego #startrek #knockoffs Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay […]
Major update on the Lincoln Monsters action figures! Our first wave is almost here, and this video showcases the final figures, reveals some bonus items and surprises, new merch and appearances and, of course, a little tease of what’s to come! Special thanks to Chris Franklin and Lisa Johnson for all their hard work. Contents: […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week, Frightenstein, Charlie’s Angels, Filmation Superboy, GI Joe’s greatest foe and Fred Dryer is HUNTER! (These links are sponsored and I get a small bag of coins thrown at me by a sneering nobleman on horseback.) Custom Igor from Hilarious House of Frightenstein (affiliate Link) I had to put […]
This past weekend, I wrapped up my “Summer Tour” of conventions as a guest at Fan Expo Canada, where I hosted a panel called “Weird Superhero Merchandise” with my long-time friend Sam Noir (@heysamnoir). My prior cons (SDCC and MegoMeet/Zolocon) both had problematic beginnings (I have severe travel anxiety) and well, now I have […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Star Trek Lives, glow skulls, Marvel Superheroes, the Bionic Woman and Novelty toilet paper! *jazz hands* (FYI These links are sponsored, it pays about the same as selling “Grit”) Don Moor Star Trek Lives Shirt (Affiliate Link)— Don Moor an incredible array of Star Trek shirts that would […]
What has two arms, two mouths and gets you right in the chest? It’s ALIEN, of course, and since 1979 it’s titular character has appeared (tho altered) in multiple big budget flicks, with varying and often disappointing results. With the new Alien: Romulus currently face-hugging the public in a retro way, we thought we’d […]
DORMEI IS THE BEST! (1983 Continuing exploring this 1983 Hong Kong Toy Trade publication, this week, we focus on the DorMei Factory, famous for making rubber dinosaurs, giant bugs, and Sharks that were often sold by marketed by American companies like Imperial Toys. I have to say that I had a lot of […]
Toy-Ventures: Mego Meet @ ZoloCon Recap! https://youtu.be/xvFUEGig2jk Toy-Ventures returns to cover our biggest event of the year, Mego Meet, held at Zolo Con in Warminster, PA. This was a true blast of vintage, modern, and Custom Mego action figures. I hope you’ll check out this incredible feast of vintage toys! Mike Zolotorow, Krista Schmidt and […]
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