5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Sweathogs, Mexican Big Jim, Stunt men, Spider-Man’s Socker Boppers and The Mighty Hercules! Disclaimer: The links are sponsored and also, some guy farted in here. Welcome Back Kotter Guitar by Fleetwood Toys (sponsored link) Did the Sweathogs ever show any musical prowess? I watched the show a […]
Rare Audio! Mego 1975 Sales Call Part 1: Waltons & Wizard of Oz We recently found a rare audio recording of a Mego sales pitch from 1975. In this episode, we will animate the scene where David Abrams and Morris Kotzer from Parkdale Novelty pitch Shoprite stores the Wizard of Oz and The Waltons action […]
The caption reads “LJN is aiming for success in the forthcoming movie “Dune” as this reproduction of a scene from the film in the toy company’s Toy Fair showroom proved.” The article goes on to mention “LJN will also be involved in producing a line of products for “Dune,” a Universal Pictures release. The movie […]
Toy-Ventures: Big Jim’s Devil River Trip https://youtu.be/hZ-vxKwFrFU Tonight’s Toy-Ventures is about a childhood toy woe and a deep appreciation for the “Man Vs Nature” action figure genre. It’s the Mattel Big Jim Devil River Trip! #BigJim #Toyventures #Mattel Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes […]
New Vintage Mego Video tonight! We begin 2025 with a Mego toy from the 25th Century (aka 1979) with the Buck Rogers Laserscope Fighter an electronic toy that promises space battles. Does it do what it says it does on the box? Find out on the latest episode #mego #megomuseum The Lincoln Monsters are […]
Toy-Ventures: Son of Monster Bash 2024 We had a blast at last week’s Monster Bash, thanks to everyone who came by and said hello! We’re going to recap the fun times and incredible sights and the cool grail I bought at one of my favourite conventions, Monster Bash 2024! Toy-Ventures is our magazine; […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Micronauts, Hunter, Paul Naschy, Sweathogs on Wheels and Superhero Underwear! Links are sponsored, also the plate is very hot. Micronauts Biotron Halloween Costume (affiliate link)— Oh my goodness, would I like to own this masterpiece. I love the comics, I love the toys, come to Brian……for a huge […]
Toy-Ventures Returns from a fun day at this past weekend’s Mississauga Toy Expo and man, was it full of surprises, including a super cool score! Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please check out the latest issue: […]
DORMEI IS THE BEST! (1983 Continuing exploring this 1983 Hong Kong Toy Trade publication, this week, we focus on the DorMei Factory, famous for making rubber dinosaurs, giant bugs, and Sharks that were often sold by marketed by American companies like Imperial Toys. I have to say that I had a lot of […]
Toy-Ventures visits Toronto’s newest Vintage shop, 4th Moon Toys. This store is devoted purely to Star Wars memorabilia, and its location is a part of Canadian toy history! You’ll have a good feeling about this magical shop. Visit 4th Moon Toys Website: 4thmoon.ca #kenner #toyventures #starwars Mego Meet 2024 is August 16-17 in conjunction […]
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