I recently reunited with a piece that, honestly, is why I’m here. I hope the story surrounding it might be relatable. June 1984: I’m 13 and have just graduated the eighth grade, it was a good year for me, lots of friends, lots of experiences. At this time I’m a Doctor Who junky and that […]
Rare Audio! Mego 1975 Sales Call Part 1: Waltons & Wizard of Oz We recently found a rare audio recording of a Mego sales pitch from 1975. In this episode, we will animate the scene where David Abrams and Morris Kotzer from Parkdale Novelty pitch Shoprite stores the Wizard of Oz and The Waltons action […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Spidey’s webs, bony fingers, Frankenstein, Space:1999 and parachuting Cylons! Disclaimer- Links are sponsored and my parents locked the liquor cabinet. Enesco Frankenstein (sponsored link) – Disclaimer: I don’t know a ton about Enesco statues, so I’m not sure if this is official or done in it’s style. I […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Emergency, Popping Spider-Men, the Lone Ranger, Carnival prizes and HEY YOU GUYS, the Electric Company! LJN Emergency Set of figures – (sponsored Link) I was never into Emergency as a kid (more of an Adam 12 guy) but I am a Mego collector and I’ve always liked the […]
As Christmas 1981 approached, a leading toy industry publication asked “How long will the Dukes of Hazzard Soar” and got some interesting perspectives. #80stoys #dukesofhazzard #plaidstallions Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for […]
Toy-Ventures counts down the top ten coolest toys from the legendary series Space:1999. Eagles, Stun Guns, Action figures and Moonbase Alpha itself in this blast from the future past. #toyventures #space1999 #gerryanderson Check out our Space:1999 Playlist on Youtube Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Marvel Superheroes, Samurai Ninjas, Ghost Lights, Letraset Star Wars & Sesame Street’s the Count! Samurai Playset (sponsored link) — This wonderful set of (cheap) Action figures is neither a play set nor are they Samurai, at least from my limited understanding of Japanese history. However, if someone hasn’t […]
This page from the 1980 Shoprite Canada page is a childhood favourite. I can honestly remember the excitement of seeing those new Empire vehicles and characters mixed in with stuff from Star Wars. I won’t lie, I got a lot of the stuff on this page as a kid. I was especially fond of the […]
It’s time to announce the winners of our 19th Birthday Contest! Thanks to all who joined in and shared their favourite Bionic character. Let’s get to the winners of the Runner-Up prizes of a set of Polyester Pals and a Plaidstallions pin of their choosing. Runner Up Prizes Aaron Case Who said, “Steve is […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Spider-Man & Thor, the Superfriends, Star Trek Rockets, Jumping Skulls & Dental Hygiene with Evel Knievel! 1974 Spider-Man and Thor Puzzle (sponsored link) Wow, there is a lot to love here. The fact that it includes Thor is round, and now I want to see Thor fight Dr. […]
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