Toy-Ventures Magazine

Presenting the Lincoln Monsters Collectible Pins

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 […]

Toy-Ventures Issue 9 drops next week

Super Happy to announce that Issue 9 of Toy-Ventures Magazine is on the press and will be shipping this month. Issue 9 is jam-packed with vintage toy goodness. Walloping Websnappers: Vincent Cerbone shares this strange 8” Tong Inc. Spider- Man discovery from France. Mego Planet of the Apes Part 6 Our ongoing coverage of the […]

Now Available: Mr. Rock Limited Edition Keychain

Mr. Rock Limited Edition Keychain Hey folks, I’m happy to announce another addition to our growing range of Toys and Collectibles at the PlaidStallions Store. This limited edition Mr. Rock key chain is now available. Featuring gorgeous artwork by Chris Franklin (from the Fire and Water Podcast network) showcasing Rock in the classic model kit […]

Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 8 Now Shipping

Good news, Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures magazine is now shipping. Thanks, everyone, for their patience; the delay of a week was well worth it.  All Subscribers and pre-orders are shipped. If anyone wants a tracking number, drop us a line with your last name, and we’ll try to get you caught up. For those who […]

Basement of Horror comes to Toy-Ventures Issue 8

Happy to announce our newest regular column, “Basement of Horror” is coming to Toy-Ventures magazine Issue 8. Created by Raymond Castile, an authority on horror toys and collectibles and host of the popular YouTube series of the same name, Basement of Horror, you will see reflections on truly unique pieces amassed in his 35+ years […]

The Warriors Toybox column debuts in Toy-Ventures Issue 8

Presenting the Warriors Toybox, a new regular column debuting in Toy-Ventures issue 8. The Warriors Toybox is the creation of Chance Priest, founder of Victory Comics and the Warriors of the Universe toy line. I first met Chance while researching the book “Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures,” and he was generous with not only his […]

Telco Halloween Motionettes haunt Toy-Ventures Issue 8

Telco Halloween Motionettes haunt Toy-Ventures Issue 8 It’s October, and Toy-Ventures magazine is always a friend of horror-related toys; nothing is more fitting than this beautiful article.  Issue 8 will see a newcomer to the magazine in the form of  Heath Smith who brings us into the world of the Telco Halloween Motionette. These wonderful […]

Super Joe Returns in Toy-Ventures Issue 8

Super Joe returns to Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures magazine. Super Joe collector extraordinaire Steve Stovall (3dsuperjoes.com) continues his in-depth look at this underrated GI Joe series with a colourful guide to outfits and accessories made by Hasbro. Don’t miss a chapter in the ongoing Toy-Ventures Guide to Super Joe.   Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures magazine […]

Toy-Ventures Issue 8 Pre-Orders now open

Issue 8 of Toy-Ventures is the first in the new direction for the magazine, with more content, new voices and the same quality you’ve come to expect from our print toy magazine. Darran Hight, AKA Doc Multiverse, created our striking cover. Toy-Ventures Issue 8 has the most articles we’ve ever included, and we’re adding two of […]