Had a few quiet minutes to showcase these cool “Magnificent Wrestler” figures by Paco/Tong Ind. While wrestling isn’t my thing, the Mexican Luchadore scene totally is and I really dig these Mego-scaled figures. To me, the grown-up version of playing with toys is creating imaginary scenarios and taking photos, so this truly was a […]
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 […]
As I showcased in my Toy-Ventures Quebec video, I managed to pick up some more Monster Glow Puffy Stickers for collection. I can’t tell you how much these encapsulate a moment in time for me. I see these, and I’m instantly 9 years old. The designs on these are all over the place, although […]
A tiny King Kong and a cheap-o blow-moulded Skeleton got out of my Antique mall dreams and into my car. My latest pickups are a perfect example of why I love October so much. ChAeap-OH MonSteR StuFf!!!!!!! The King Kong is a smaller replica of the Imperial Kong, which I happily own, but I love […]
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 […]
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) Did the Sweathogs ever show any musical prowess? I watched the show a […]
I am elated to announce that issue 13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine is now available for purchase and if I don’t say so myself, it’s a banger! Now Available: Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s […]
I had completely forgotten this toy existed! A Bad Case of Worms was yet another “gross out” item from Mattel, who had big hits with “Slime” and the follow up “Slime with Worms.“ This time the concept was a tiny case filled with rubber worms you can huck at people or walls. The fleixble worms […]
Five Awesome Things on eBay this week- All Rack Toy edition with Charlie Chan, Spiders, Scooby Doo, bootleg Shogun Warriors and George Freaking Kennedy! Disclaimer: This article contains sponsored eBay links. George Kennedy Blue Knight Rack Toy (sponsored eBay link) – If you’re a Plaid Stallions regular, you may know about my fascination with […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Fake Ferrigno, bootleg Kong, Mexican GI Joes, Dinosaurs & cool Captain America rack toys! Disclaimer: If you click on these links, I get a couple of cents from eBay. They make me say this. Universal Studios Hulk Postcard My lifelong obsession with this tour is justified […]
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