As follow-up to our video about bootleg V items (see it here) I took some photos of the Italian Visitor figure I recently picked up. I have to tell you that it’s one of my favourite additions in a while. That is mainly because my V collection is somewhat small. Unlike many bootleg/knock-off toys, this […]
Bootleg Star Wars- Force Beam, Star Swords and more If you ever want to see the actual cultural impact of May 4th, 1977, look no further than any toy industry magazine about 6-24 months later. There you will find spaceships, ray guns, action figures and a new one, swords. Yes, the trades are littered with […]
While generally considered a Star Wars Knock-Off, if “Luke Solo” above wasn’t enough of a clue, the Kusan Sonic Fazer is one of those toys that’s better than Kenner’s official products. (that prize also goes to Milton Bradley’s Star Bird) While the Kenner blasters sounded like my blender when I put in too […]
https://youtu.be/_uTMAW8hQhU Toy-Ventures is about a fantastic Planet of the Apes toy time capsule I received. It’s about trust and finding a kindred soul you’ve never met. This episode is a really positive experience. This episode delves into Rack Toys, Planet of the Apes, Mego Knock-Off figures, Trading Cards or Non-Sports cards, AHI, Croner toys, Scanlens, […]
I was fortunate to be a guest on Aaron Reynold’s popular series “Bootleg Safari” this past weekend at Toronto Comic Con. We discuss lousy wax museums, getting blocked by William Shatner, copyright-infringing toys and the Roger Corman Fantastic Four. It is a real riot and I hope you enjoy. Host Aaron Reynolds (Effin’ Birds, Swear […]
Presenting the Lincoln International Monsters Collectible Pins by Toy-Ventures Collectibles. The Lincoln International Monsters are one of my favourite childhood memories, and I always want to find ways to work with them. I designed each pin based on the original packaging art I’m utterly infatuated with. The idea came because I wanted to make a […]
For years, I’ve been picking up pieces from an eclectic collection of Knock-Off toys from Europe and the UK but this one is off the beaten path for me. Meet SuperAirMan, a flying toy from Spain made by a company called Juypal. This is one of the most excellent packages I’ve seen for a Knock-Off, […]
1974 AHI Catalog Azrak-Hamway International was the absolute king of the 1970s licensed Rack Toys. 1974 was a giant leap for the company as it saw them significantly expand their licensed offerings and create iconic collectable toys. AHI chose such heavy hitters as the Universal Monsters, Batman, Spider-Man, the Super Friends, Popeye, the Flinstones and […]
Mego Knock Off Tong Ninja Figures If there are two things I love it’s Mego Knock Off action figures and Ninjas. So when my friend Rob sent me the eBay link for these awesome 80s Ninja figures I grabbed them with both hands. They are usually called “Tong Ninjas” due to the body being […]
Wonderful mid-1980s trade ad for Multiple Toys, makers of such memorable toys as Blue Thunder, Nightmare Warriors and a personal favourite of mine Bugmen of Insecta. Visit the Multiple Toys Bugmen of Insecta pages at Plaidstallions Action Figure Archive: https://bit.ly/3yyUSe5 Toy-Ventures Magazine Do you miss toy magazines? That’s why we created […]
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