The End of the line for the Bionic Man and Woman

March 27, 2009 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

1978 saw the end of Kenner’s wildly popular Six Million Dollar man line. Despite dwindling sales, Kenner revamped Steve with “Bio Sonic” power and gave him a new villain to fight in the form of the Venus Space Probe.

So while Steve Austin might have been on his way out, he certainly went with a bang or at least a very loud “dun-nuh-nuh-nuh”.Check out the 1978 Kenner Six Million Dollar Man Catalog Here

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Mantooth

AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

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plasticfetish on March 27, 2009

Oh, so THAT’S what “B.M.V.” stands for. (Har-har.) But seriously… I really want that thing.

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Wings on March 27, 2009

Why did it have to end? Why, I ask you???

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Anonymous on September 11, 2010

Hi, this is TR. I remember seeing the [six million dollar man, Venus space probe toy]in my teen years. I think it was in Ohio, or Connecticut in the 1980s. More likely Ohio.
think I saw it for sale on a shelf in an indoor store for swimming pools + pool items. Or maybe the toy was in a garden shop or a department store type place.
For all of you toy collectors, keep your eyes out for it, even in non-toy stores. You might find that Venus toy somewhere.

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