Toy-Ventures returns with a look at the 1975 Toys R Us Catalogue featuring all the big names like Mr. Spock, the Wizard of Oz, Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, and Evel Knievel. Come visit Christmas 50 years ago with us. Which toy did you ask for but never got? Let me know in […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Fisher Price drinkware, Doctor Who, People Pieces, a big regret and the Penguin rides a chopper! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored but the opinions are my own. Chem-Toy Halloween “People Pieces” (sponsored link) — It “Pants-Wettingly Terrifying” was the goal here, Mission Accomplished. This guy is showing up in […]
Plaid Stallions wouldn’t exist without wishbooks, especially the ones I grew up with. I’m attempting to bring out some of my favourites druing December. I vividly remember getting this one tucked in the Saturday Star as kid. This is from Simpson’s a long since deceased (but missed) retailer. The action figure selection is pretty awesome […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Cylon swag, Visitor guns, Tin Tardises, Dragon Riders and Manta & Moray! Links are sponsored but the choices and opinions are entirely mine. Repurposed Vistors gun from “V” (sponsored link) — Arco toys had the license to make V toys and they did until the series was cancelled […]
Vintage Toy Store brimming with Mego Planet of the Apes In the latest episode of my City TV “Not So Great Movie Podcast, I am accompanied by friends Chris and Lizz, and we cover the classic Canadian children’s film “Jacob Two-Two meets the Hooded Fang,” a 1977 production shot in Montreal. We had a fantastic […]
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 […]
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 […]
This page of plush makes me smile, I was to old for such things when the catalogue came out but these were all childhood friends. I never wanted the Ronald McDonald doll, but that pocket Grimace was sooo tempting. #muppets #sesamestreet #snoopy Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans […]
The following article is from the June issue of Toys, Hobbies and Crafts and deals with toy retailer reaction to the cancellation of Battlestar Galactica’s television series on ABC. NEW YORK – If the sales of licensed items carried as much eight as ratings, “Battlestar Galactica” would return next fall. But that’s not the case, […]
AHI (Azrak-Hamway International) is largely famous for creating some incredible licensed rack toys and action figure in the 1960s to the 1980s. However, they also had a thriving business in the inflatable pool toys category. while the offerings were largely generic, AHI occasionally brought over some of their better licenses from Rack Toys. The 1979 […]
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