Retro Toy Fair 1976 : Super Babies

February 19, 2008 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

Everything got “super” in 1976, with the popularity of licensing increasing, toys became about the capes or the future with the popularity of Star Trek or then newcomer Space:1999.

A great example of the licensing surge are these Amsco Superbabies, wook at L’il Cap’n Merca with his widdle shield, awwwww!

Tags: 1976. amsco, retro toyfair, superheroes, Toylove

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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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tjo' on February 19, 2008

Just looking at these makes me angry. I don’t know why. I need help.

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Damian on February 19, 2008

These would seem so ridiculous if I didn’t know there were Spiderman baseball and basketball figures out there.

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