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Pod Stallions 121: The Alien Franchise

Mantooth — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:17:22 +0000

What has two arms, two mouths and gets you right in the chest?

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It’s ALIEN, of course, and since 1979 it’s titular character has appeared (tho altered) in multiple big budget flicks, with varying and often disappointing results. With the new Alien: Romulus currently face-hugging the public in a retro way, we thought we’d cover the good, the bad and the Italian (yes, we get to the ALIEN rip-offs!) in our latest convo.

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Pod Stallions 121: The Alien Franchise

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Pod Stallions 121: The Alien Franchise

Mantooth — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:24:58 +0000

What has two arms, two mouths and gets you right in the chest?

It’s ALIEN, of course,

Pod Stallions 121: The Alien Franchise

https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PodStallionsEpi121-Copy.mp3

and since 1979 it’s titular character has appeared (tho altered) in multiple big budget flicks, with varying and often disappointing results. With the new Alien: Romulus currently face-hugging the public in a retro way, we thought we’d cover the good, the bad and the Italian (yes, we get to the ALIEN rip-offs!) in our latest convo.

In cyberspace, everyone can hear you scream…from listening to the ALIEN-ating new episode of Pod Stallions!

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Mantooth — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:20:40 +0000

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- bootleg apes, Evel & Aliens, The Fonz, Ninja wear and they made Krull toys?

This contains links that are sponsored, it’s my soup money.

Larami The Alien Glow Putty (Sponsored Link) —

You know, I think I like Alien rip-off movies and toys more than I like the actual Alien franchise. I don’t know why that is but thank you Alien for being so darn easy to copy.

The Fonz Shirt (sponsored Link) –

These 70s photo print shirts need to be brought back quickly and in a big way.

Durham’s Dare Devil Rider (Sponsored Link) —

This may be one of the derpiest action figures ever made, Durham was trying to cash in on Evel Kneviel. However, this dude’s entire skill set is just…..waving a flag. Makes you wonder if always wore his helmet.

Karate Defenders Ninja Head Band (Sponsored Link) —

Hey, if you want to be a Ninja, you’ve got to advertise. I love the angry swarm of divorced dads on the card. We all know the best Ninjas are ginger white guys.

Bootleg Planet of the Apes Cornelius (sponsored link)

After 18 years of doing this, I am going to assume I don’t have to explain why I like this.

Krull Flying Glaive toy by Kusan (Sponsored Link) —

This is one of those things I’d like to think I have seen before, but when I see it again, it’s a total surprise. Kusan made a logical item that would have sold if Krull was a hit. (Narrator: It wasn’t a hit)

I’ve tried to watch Krull more than one time but it’s slow and has many vistas.

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1980 Toys R Us Flyer featuring Mego, Mork and the Kenner Alien

Mantooth — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:06:00 +0000

It’s sadly looking like the end for Toys R Us in the United States, so let’s go and focus on when it was a growing company that made for an amazing experience.

This Flyer from 1980 is so jam-packed with late 1970s pop culture that every page seems to have some Incredible Hulk or Wonder Woman merchandise tucked in there somewhere, it’s a real trip!

1980 Toys R Us Flyer is really to send you back in time here.

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Kenner Alien, He’s a Cutie?

Mantooth — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:12:00 +0000

I’ve desperately trying to scan in a newly acquired Toys R Us Flyer from 1980 for Friday (fingers crossed). I’ve been so busy with it that I only just noticed the Kenner Alien in there!

Such an iconic and coveted toy just regulated to the corner, it brings you back to the reality that the big chap wasn’t really a big hit when he made his toy shelf debut.

Anyway, consider this a Toys R Us tease.

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Vintage Toy Store Pictures Volume 18

Mantooth — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000

For this year’s last Friday feature, I bring you my favourite of all sections of PlaidStallions another volume of vintage toy store pictures!

Celebrating the time when we had unique independent retailers dotting our landscape and came up with colourful and and interesting ways of selling us toys.

Volume 18 is our biggest yet and loaded with shots across the USA dating from the 1970s to the 1990s. Maybe even your favourite childhood toy haunt is included in this mix!

Notable sites include Kenner Six Million Dollar Man, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Mego 2 XL, Muppets, Fisher Price Little People, Electronic Games, Atari Consoles, Kenner Star Wars, Gabriel Lone Ranger and much, much more.

“Take my advice kids, keep one of these in the box!”

Vintage Toy Store Photos Volume 18

Don’t forget to visit our archive of Vintage Toy Store Photos, it’s a timewarp!

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Pod Stallions Episode 23: Monster Movies

Mantooth — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000

As we are both lovers of Monster Cinema or some call it “Creature Features” it makes sense for J and B to count down their top ten favourite Monster movies.

By favourite, we do not mean “best” or greatest, just our personal favourites.

Our top tens vary wildly which makes for an interesting discussion, Jason seems to prefer classic film while Brian seems to enjoy mostly junk food. The list wildly ping pongs between the houses of Hammer, Toho, Hemisphere, Independant International and Señor Spielbergo.

Along the way we discuss Karloff, Chaney, Yaphet Kotto, Stephen King, Doctor Who, Paul Naschy, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and loads more.

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Kenner Alien Promotional Catalog

Mantooth — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000

In 1979, Kenner toys gave out this promotional catalog to prospective industry buyers to promote what they hoped would be their next big science fiction property “Alien”.

While the film itself was a hit and still considered a classic, Kenner would soon realize that the world wasn’t ready for toys based on R rated sci fi horror films. (that would change).

What follows is a little piece of 70s toy history:

Check out the Kenner Alien Promotional Catalog here

Speaking of Alien: The good people at Super 7 are righting a wrong and bringing us the unproduced Kenner Alien 3 3/4″ line. To top it off, they’re doing it in the coolest, most retro way possible, click the banner for more information (this is not a compensated endorsement in any way, I just care that much)

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Super 7 reveals SDCC Alien ReAction Goodies

Mantooth — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:34:00 +0000

I’m not much of a modern toy news guy but the good people at Super 7 are doing a phenomenal job at pushing every one of my nostalgic toy nerd buttons.

So dedicated to channeling the ghost of Kenner, Super 7 not only issuing a SDCC early bird kit (which really is both nostalgic and a clever way to sell product they ain’t got) but they’re also selling figures in those little white mail away boxes that are only connected with joy to me.

You can get the details at the Super 7 website and also check out their Flickr account.

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Weekend News-A-Rama

Mantooth — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:28:00 +0000

Been kind of sidetracked lately and whenever that happens, the world moves on and does neat stuff, so I’ll try and play catch up.

1) Outer Space Men

The very cool Outer Space Men line of toys has a new limited edition set called “Cosmic Creators” that are signed by the legendary Mel Birnkrant, creator of the line.

Mel is one of my favourite people on the internet, a storied toy designer and artist who shares absolutely everything with his fans.

Check them out and pre-order here.

2) Doctor Who

In celebration of the show’s 50th Anniversary Royal Mail is issuing a series of Doctor Who stamps. I’m not a stamp collector as such but I have to admit I want these. It feels like a giant nerd victory.

More info here

3) Alien

For those of us who can’t attend Wondercon, Michael has been kind enough to give us not only a look at the Alien catalog that Super 7 is handing out but they’re awesome booth display. I can’t wait to get these:

Take a gander at Michael’s Flickr photo stream here

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