It came from Charlie’s basement

It came from Charlie’s basement

marvel superheroes viewmasters
One of the highlights of a recent trip to Chicago was being able to rummage through my friend Charlie’s basement and look at his collection. It was almost a museum to growing up in the 70’s, I thought I’d share random images of some of my favourite items. Expect a part two to this some time in the future.
kenner star wars store display
I don’t even collect Star Wars but I couldn’t take my eyes off this vintage store display.
kenner star wars store display
Loaded with Bronze age Marvels, not to mention multi packs.
kenner star wars store display
Sigh, the one thing I could never seem to own, Stretch Monster.
kenner star wars store display
Mattel Krusher MIB, I’ve never really looked at one before, just love it!
kenner star wars store display
Finally something for my mantle….

About The Author

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.

7 Comments

  • Charles on March 9, 2007

    That Man Thing comic in the rack was one of my first comics, I still have it (not in that shape) and the Star Wars display is great, I loved that time period the packaging artwork was just awesome.

  • rob! on March 9, 2007

    wow! where does one find a mint condition Star Wars display box??

    no, really. where can you find one?

  • Earth 2 Chris on March 9, 2007

    Simply awesome. Words cannot truely describe…

    Chris

  • Erick Monsterama2000 on March 9, 2007

    That stuff is really cool. I love the View-Masters and the Star Wars display. I still have those Hulk comics.

  • Swinebread on March 10, 2007

    Great stuff, Bronze Age Comics still on the rack!

  • Jon Busey-Hunt on March 12, 2007

    Frickin’ RAD. I’m totally jealous!

  • scifinds on July 16, 2010

    Here is a detailed post on the awesome Krusher with some great pics.

    http://www.toynerd.com/?p=3838

    I did borrow a couple of your pics and put a link to your site.

    Enjoy

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