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Mattel Ringling Brothers Circus

As a child, I won ticked to the Ringling Brother circus, it was a strange mix of awe and fear for me. Mostly due to me being leery of clowns, still carry that to this day. This toy from Mattel kind of surprises me, mostly because it seems like the kind of thing Marx would […]

Ghost Riders?

I think it’s safe to say that the Fleetwood Toys Ghost Rider figure with removable Johnny Blaze head is one of the more iconic and well known bits of 70s Superhero merchandise. This is probably thanks to the Heroes World ad that ran in comics, making the toy out to be a lot cooler than […]

Hey Guys!

“I’m Sweet Jimmy, the transfer from Idaho. What’s happening guys? Guys? Can you hear me? Hellooooooo? Earth to you guys!”

1978 Crazy Foam Catalog

    American Aerosol Corporation began selling Crazy Foam in the 1960s but most 70s kids will remember for it the many licenses it had including the DC and Marvel Comics Superheroes. I can honestly remember choosing a tin of Robin Crazy Foam over getting a toy once. You have a pretty powerful product if […]

Munching Monkey

Is it just me or were these things absolutely everywhere in the 1970s. I’m not sure if I had one or just all my friends did but putting that bannana in that mouth, it was just impossible not to do.

Yep, this happened

If you’re like me, you wake up most mornings wondering “Did i dream a show about a hyper intelligent monkey that works in Washington or was that a thing?”  Well, my answer comes in the form of this brilliant, meaningless rack toy from the good people at Ja-Ru. You see, there are no online tribute […]

Colouring Book Theatre: Gerry Anderson’s UFO

UFO colouring book (Unknown Publishing) Anyone who has read this blog might know that I am more than a little obsessed with this short lived SF series from the UK. While this Gerry Anderson show enjoyed popularity world wide, it seemed to really catch on in Japan where its vehicles and colourful cast still enjoy […]