Heroes in Action S.W.A.T set (sponsored link) – My introduction to this line was a comic book ad, sadly the comic was 3 years old at the time. So, I never saw them as a kid, but that ad has always given me an appreciation for these crude, early 70s attempts ata 3 3/4″ toyline. […]
Toy-Ventures takes a loving look at one of the first Fisher-Price Adventure People sets from 1975. The Wild Animal safari was also the first set I had as a kid. Is it as good as I remember? #toyventures #fisherprice #adventurepeople The Lincoln Monsters Backer Kit Store is now open to the public. […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Heroes in Action, Windup Monsters, V, bootleg creatures and Slim Goodbody for the win! Mattel Heroes in Action Mailer Box Lot (sponsored Link) – This is a toyline that I never had but I remember those comic book ads. I’ve always been smitten because of their nice sculpts […]
Join us this week on Toy-Ventures for an exciting father-and-son toy hunt in Hamilton! We explore the incredible Retrosaurus and Bounty Hunter toys, uncovering treasures like Micronauts, Star Wars, Star Trek, and a treasure trove of vintage toy lines! #mego #toyhunt #micronauts Shops Visited: Retrosaurus Bounty Hunter Toys Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures features the never-before-seen […]
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 […]
Toy-Ventures takes another look at the amazing Zee Toys “The Adventures of Metal Man” toy line filled with new pick ups and an attempt to create a time line of these amazing action figures. #micronauts #metalman #toyventures Metal Man Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/396230034921844 Pod Stallions Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/podstallions The Toy-Ventures Weekly Newsletter combines all the news […]
A friend of mine had this wonderful 1990 Fisher-Price McDonald’s playset in his collection, and I, being more of a 70s kid, had never really noticed it before. According to what I’ve read, it was only available in this format for one year as FP retooled the LP to a “Chunkier” design in 1991, thus […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Sweathogs, Mexican Big Jim, Stunt men, Spider-Man’s Socker Boppers and The Mighty Hercules! Disclaimer: The links are sponsored and also, some guy farted in here. Welcome Back Kotter Guitar by Fleetwood Toys (sponsored link)Â Did the Sweathogs ever show any musical prowess? I watched the show a […]
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