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Kung Fu Target Set

I found this piece that I honestly didn’t know existed, so it was a pretty big deal for me. As a lover of the TV show “Kung Fu”, the merchandise is minimal and this set from Multiple Toys is something special. The weird thing is, it’s actually not licensed. Released just after the show was […]

Space Wars 1977

Christmas 1977 is such a unique period of time, every kid in the country had space toy fever thanks to a certain movie. However, no physical toys existed  (the cardboard promissory note was clever but come on) meaning it was a golden age for the Ideal Star Team (hastily slapped together to captilize on the […]

Star Wars Overalls

Just in case you forgot what decade Star Wars came out, it was the 1970s. I wish I could I say I owned these but this is courtesy of my pal David Lockwood.  I’m pretty sure the comments section of this post will be “I’d wear those right now” Please drink this in Don’t forget […]

Toy-Ventures: Kamen Rider Mystery Figure

Bit of a departure this week as I’m talking about a figure I literally don’t know anything about. This mysterious figure is from Portugal, appears to have been made in the late 1970s and is clearly based on the Kamen Rider tv series from Japan. The big question is why? Why make a very nice […]

Tired of the same tame slacks?

You know, I’m good with my tame slacks, “Mr. Boring Pants”, that’s what they call me but thank you, for the offer. New Six Million Dollar Man Shirt in our Redbubble store! Don’t forget to join our new facebook group. Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Bee-Gee’s Fever- Catch it!

I never got the fever although i didn’t mind the brothers Gibb. Years later my teenage son would start playing BeeGee’s records loudly, I guess that’s how you rebel against parents who still listen to GWAR. We live in sad “Dog earless” times people. New Six Million Dollar Man Shirt in our Redbubble store! Don’t […]

Toy-Ventures 23: Star Trek Utility Belt by Remco

This week we talk about Remco and it’s long-running relationship with the Star Trek brand. The weird toys of the 1960s and the much more detailed items produced by the second incarnation of Remco. Please hit like and subscribe for the new Toy-Venture each week. Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Plaidstallionsdotcom Subscribe to our YouTube channel […]

Giant Dog Ear!

The reign of the Giant Dog Ear shirt was short as it became usurped the following year the Colossal Dog Ear!  No fooling, it’s a thing, see it here:https://plaidstallions.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-colossal-dog-ear-collar.html We live in sad “Dog earless” times people. New Six Million Dollar Man Shirt in our Redbubble store! Don’t forget to join our new facebook group. […]

M*A*S*H Field Hospital Playset

Is it just me or does it look like Trapper John is about to round second base on this package? New Six Million Dollar Man Shirt in our Redbubble store! Don’t forget to join our new facebook group. Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Toy-Ventures 22: Bulletman from the GI Joe Adventure Team

This week we take a look at Bulletman: The Human Bullet and his many international variations from the UK (Palitoy) and Mexico (Lili Ledy). I discuss my personal history with this figure and why he’s so special to me. Please hit like and subscribe and never miss a Toy-Venture! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFgCpwiNXcs