Heroes in Action S.W.A.T set (sponsored link) –

My introduction to this line was a comic book ad, sadly the comic was 3 years old at the time. So, I never saw them as a kid, but that ad has always given me an appreciation for these crude, early 70s attempts ata 3 3/4″ toyline. I’m not much of a military toy guy, the exceptions being soldiers fighting giant spiders or, I guess, when the general happens to be a Gorilla or a skeleton. There has got to be some sci-fi or horror there for me.

Back on subject, I’ve never seen this SWAT set before, and hey, it’s really tempting. Also, no sleeves for the SWAT; the M-16s aren’t the only guns they brought.

70s Horror T-Shirt- 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Amazing 70s Horror Shirt (sponsored link) —

I have never seen this wonderful horror shirt from the early 70s, and it took me like three passes to even notice the Morbius from the Spider-Man comic swipe. It’s like walking around with every “Night Gallery” on your chest….

Star Wars inspired Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

So my friend Courtney sent me and a really cool Star Trek Sleeping bag which forced me to choose. I chose this one because….space tugboat. We’ve got the Pod from 2001 and 2R-2D over there and then what I sincerely hope is a nod to Quark. Tell me if I made the right call, I seriously need a win.

Grizzly Iron-On Transfer with Neal Adams art (sponsored link) –

I am lukewarm on the movie (although a big fan of the genre), but the merch is awesome. I learned from this Iron-On seller that the poster art was Neal Adams, and I’m not sure I knew that before.

Frank ‘N Stein Promotional poster – (sponsored link)

I grew up unaware of the wonderful restaurant chain until adulthood. I feel very cheated.

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures features the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Grizzly, Muscly SWAT, Spacey Sleeping bags, Frank-N-Stein and the coolest 70s Horror shirt ever.
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Woolco 1974 Fashions

Nelson Muntz cleans up nice! Who knew?

These presents will be opened and tossed aside IMMEDIATELY. This is 1974, there are Planet of the Apes dolls to open.

Woolco 1974 Fashions

The Lincoln Monsters are back and now available at Plaid Stallions Shop!

I love the confidence of Mr. Green Jeans there.

Woolco 1974 Fashions

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Woolco 1975 Fashions

Woolco 1975 Fashions

Yes, the Tarlek Force is strong with these men.

Knock-Offs: Totally Unathorized Action Figures now in it’s second printing!

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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Escape with me to a time when dads had bushy mustaches and a strong scent of pipe tobacco and Old Spice.

This catalog has everything a 70’s dad could want, it’s got all the ties, underwear, and cigarettes he can drink. Let’s dive in, shall we?

The Promotion this year was a “Daddy Bag” you could wrap his gifts in, my family has one of these. In hindsight, “Daddy Bag” may be the worst name for something ever and I don’t think any of us ever wanted to be seen in public with this thing, it’s probably still in the hall closet.

You had to expect a page of ties.

Masculine Jewelry by Swank, it’s nice when a 3rd rate Hustler clone branches out into merchandise like this.

Lloyd’s Stereos were kind of a “Dad brand”.

Get dad a classy ashtray!

Elastic waist band pants? I’m in.

Getting dad a mower on Father’s Day is the male equivalent of getting mom a frying pan on Mother’s day.

Time to musk up boys!

I really wanted to make a joke about how the guy in the middle is Ray Buktenica but that may be the most dated reference I’ve ever created.

Old man brand recliners, I swear that every house on my block was issued one of these.

Happy Father’s Day!

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