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Pod Stallions Episode 7: Battle Beyond the Star Wars

Originally we were going to do our Empire Strikes Back show but then realized that discussion of all the other Sci Fi properties of the late 1970s would have left us with a four hour show. So, Episode 7 lovingly talks about all those “other” SF movies of the disco era from the feety pajamas […]

The “tie that down” shirt

Fellas, this outfit isn’t complete without Capri pants and a purse of your own. Oh and change your name to Susan  because once you wear this in public, that’s who you’ll be. More of the same:

The Black Hole Gun

As promised to Jason in our upcoming episode of Pod Stallions, I’ve finally scanned this and put it on the blog for the world to see. While Disney had a ban on guns in the US (Mego couldn’t give their Black Hole characters weapons) it didn’t stop UK distributor Marx from attempting to produce a […]

To the space pole!

It’s weird but quite common that in the late sixties, a lot of Batman knock offs in the late 1960s simply replaced “Bat” with “Space”, which is far less lazy than “Catman” I guess… Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings is a limited edition 144 page book from the creator of Plaid Stallions. Order from us […]

The Slack Master

Few can handle the double belt, Slack masters is an exclusive club that has rejected the likes of Gene Simmons and Wilt Chamberlain for being average. More of the same:

Darth wants you!

Brooke sent in a pile of cool clippings for Star Wars Mall Appearances, I love this one for Clover (?) stores which also hawks SW underwear, bedding and records. He also sent me this rare trading card. I am so angry that I didn’t think of this as a kid! Brooke’s website is called   VintageQuixotic.com, […]

The Remco 7

Spider-Man, Reggie Jackson,three babies, somebody’s dad and KISS. It’s a super team nobody wanted but everyone got. Remco  links . .. 

Land of the Lost what?

Behold the Land of the Lost Moonbase Rocket, brought to you by people who never watched a single second of the show. It’s stuff like this that just makes me oddly happy. Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings is a limited edition 144 page book from the creator of Plaid Stallions. Order from us and get […]