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Toy-Ventures: Toy Oddities from Down Under!

Toy-Ventures returns with a look at a two-year trade with an Australian collector! Mego Knock-Offs, Tarzan, Mighty Matt’s dazzling plaid pants and exclusive Buck Rogers rarities! This episode was inspired by what happened in “Mego Knock Off Head Quarters” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Megoknockoff Thanks to: Blake: Roving reporter at Aussie Toy Hunter https://www.youtube.com/AussieToyHunter⁩ Will AKA TolToys […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay- Flubs, Inflatable Daleks, Big Jim Props, Presto Magix and Clash of the Imperial Movie Monsters! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored. Imperial Toys Clash of the Movie Monsters Set (sponsored link) — Man, this toy gives me issues. On the one hand, the Imperial Universal Monsters might be well remembered by kids […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Carnival rides, vending machine monsters, bootleg Star Wars, the Martian Chronicles and Mrs. Peel, you’re expensive. Disclaimer: These links are sponsored. Vintage Amusement Park Ride Car (sponsored link) –– I don’t know where I would put it, but I’d love to wake up and see something from a […]

Pod Stallions 126: Who Mourns for Doctor Who?

  Pod Stallions 126: Who Mourns for Doctor Who? We know what you’re thinking. With a headline like that, we’re bound to be Who-bashing all episode, right? (You might also be thinking, ‘bout time they showed up!). Au contrair, my friends. Doctor Who is one of the many things that brought us together as friends, […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Godzooky, Grandizer School supplies, Baby Frankenstein, Bootleg Batmobiles & Monster Finger Puppets! Disclaimer: The links are sponsored. Godzooky PLush (sponsored link) — In the late 1970s, Knickerbocker produced plush based on the Godzilla cartoon, featuring the big G and Godzooky. I got one of those Godzillas, I still […]

Rise of the Atomic Apeman! A New Collection from White Elephant Toyz

White Elephant Toyz is bringing back its “Atomic Apeman” toy line this summer with ten new 8″ figures that will be available this evening at 7pm EST. The characters, while inspired by 1970s “Dime Store” figure lines such as “Action Apemen” and “Astro Apes,” have their own distinct flavour and a high-quality bandless body. Several […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Simon & Simon, Rubber Bugs, Japanese Tron, the Superfriends, and it’s Jiggling Time!   Disclaimer: These links are sponsored. Superfriends Placemats (sponsored link) — As a child of the 70s, I can’t deny how the Superfriends make me happy. They’re bold colours and general demeanor defined my childhood. […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Simon & Simon, Rubber Bugs, Japanese Tron, the Superfriends and it’s Jiggling Time! Disclaimer: These links are sponsored. Superfriends Placemats (sponsored link) — As a child of the 70s, I can’t deny how the Superfriends make me happy. They’re bold colours and general demeanor defined my childhood. I […]

Mego 1983: The Mighty Metal Superheroes

  Thanks to a recently discovered binder in Marty Abram’s office, we have Mego’s plans for 1983. This episode showcases their plans for the World’s Greatest Superheroes line. The Mighty Metal Superheroes included Silver Surfer and a fleet of Batman vehicles. #mego #megomuseum #toyventures   ssue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay- Bootleg Godzilla, Australian Star Trek, Superman Poster Art, Vending Machine Robby the Robot, and swim with Spidey! Disclaimer: The links are sponsored, they really, really want to make sure you know that.   Bootleg Godzilla Bubble Store Display (sponsored link) — It’s a bit out of my price range, but […]