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Lakeside Monster Writer (sponsored link)

I wonder if there is a collection of novelty monster pens like this somewhere. I’d go for stuff like this but get disappointed in the pen running out like a day later. I was one of those kids that didn’t like blank pages much….

KISS Watercolour Paints (sponsored link)-

This is a bit of vintage KISS merch I’d never seen before. This is probably because it’s an Australian item made by “Rockin’ Roo Products” which really hits home where it’s from. Excuse me now, I’m going to start a company called “Boppin’ Beaver”

GI Joe Adventure Team Halloween Costume (sponsored link) —

As much as I’m a super fanboy of the Adventure Team era, I have never purchased a Halloween Costume. I drool over the Mike Power and Super Joe ones, which are relatively rare, this guy is not as expensive and is pretty darn cool.

Tarzan Birthday Party Supplies (sponsored link) —

“Tarzan Birthday Party” was the name of my ill-fated improv group in college. Also, never start an improv group at a business school. Seeing as how much I was drawn to the Filmation Tarzan series, I’d have really welcomed this for my 6th birthday.

A Skull Full of Snakes by Arco Toys (sponsored link) —

I enjoy the “Ron Swanson-esque” honesty in this toy’s name; it says what it is, plainly and truly, requiring no further explanation. Seriously, the second blurb should be “Contents: Reread the title son.”

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RARE Vintage Amusement Ride Flying Butterfly Bug Insect

Vintage Amusement Park Ride Car (sponsored link) ––

I don’t know where I would put it, but I’d love to wake up and see something from a carnival every day. I don’t think I’ve ever not been happy to see one. 

Arco Space Target Set (sponsored link) —

I wonder if anyone has ever tried to compile all the discount Darth Vaders and Storm Troopers we got from 77 until….I guess now.

Inflatable Vending Machine Monsters (Sponsored link)—

The seller has a couple of these; the imaginative monster designs are so emblematic of the era. 

The Avengers Emma Peel Doll by Fairylight (sponsored link) ––

This is a pretty incredible lot of Fairylight Emma Peel dolls, and these are the subject of a great article in Toy-Ventures Issue 5, coincidentally, written by the seller. 

Martian Chronicles Poster (sponsored link) —

I have always been fond of the Martian Chronicles TV mini series; although it’s slow at times and some effects are not dazzling, it still does justice to many of the tales. The primary reason I like this series is its sense of style, and this poster really showcases that. I’ve wanted it for decades, but I’d either have to take down a poster or build a new house.

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Arco “V” bop bag (sponsored link) —

When you’ve been collecting for a while, there are certain collectibles that you’ve wanted, but at one point, were so cheap and plentiful, you figured you’d get to them. Then, when you circle back, they’re “Rare” and “Hot right now,” and even though you understand the supply and demand aspect of the hobby, somehow you can’t get past the bias of “those used to be everywhere!” Yeah, this thing. I’ve always wanted it but I’d see them everywhere in the 90s, which seemed closer than it is…..

1980s Frankenstein Iron-On shirt (sponsored link) —

My friend Courtney sent me this, and zooming on the image, I could smell this thing hot off the press. That tiny magical flashback warrants inclusion but also it’s Frankenstein, Universal Monsters and has glitter, fun!

FunStuf Captain America Shield Shooter (sponsored link) —

This toy is just a “label slap” on the Spider-Man Web-shooter toy that FunStuff also had success with. I wanted this so bad as a kid thanks to Heroes World. What always bugger me was that I couldn’t buy Cap’s shield, even Remco didn’t do one….

Star Trek Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

It’s late as I type this, but I’m positive that “Slip inside my Star Trek Sleeping Bag!” is the line that will guarantee a lifetime of virginity. Use it wisely…

Doc Savage Movie Puzzle featuring Ron Ely (sponsored link)—

Those who know this site likely may understand how unapologetically I love this movie. It didn’t get a lot of merch, so when I found this in a variety store in Port Perry, I had to have it. This purchase perplexed my son, he couldn’t understand why I’d want a puzzle of a shirtless guy with a “creepy stare” (his words, not mine.) This became a running gag of making sure it was out in the open when he had friends over or just randomly leaving it in the hall outside his room. I should sneak it into his apartment….

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Captain America’s shield, Glitter Frankenstein, Bop the Visitors, Doc Savage, and slip inside my Star Trek sleeping bag.

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Filmation Web Woman Costume (sponsored link) —

Filmation’s “Tarzan and the Super 7” Saturday Morning series with its homespun superheroes left a mark on me that won’t go away. 

Web Woman was my favourite of the lot, but I liked all the shows and still do. This is a cool item that I proudly own and got my daughter to model many moons ago.

Shindana Marla Gibbs Doll (sponsored link) —

Shindana was a Los Angeles-based toy company that focused on people of colour and had a great deal of success for a few years. They licensed Jimmy Walker, Redd Foxx and Dr. J just to name a few. Marla Gibbs’s sassy maid Florence was the breakout character from “the Jeffersons” so Shindana shored up her likeness rights.

I wonder if in an alternative universe, children don’t play with Superheroes, but with Sitcom Housekeepers. Imagine the lineup of figures, Mr. French, Uncle Charlie, Alice and the GOAT Mr. Belvedere! 

Colin Baker Era Doctor Who Daleks Puzzle (sponsored link) 

The Colin Baker era of Doctor Who is where I took my first of many breaks watching the show. It was too loud, too camp and too gruesome for me. I wasn’t mad about it, I just spent my time looking for new series to enjoy and found them. I eventually wandered back during the McCoy years, where it ultimately roped me back into the series.

Having said all that, I think this is one of the best bits of merch from the JNT era; it’s a gorgeous puzzle with great art. Additionally, I later on briefly met Colin Baker in an elevator, and he was a really likable guy. 

Arco the Other World Gift Set (sponsored link) —

The Other World came out in the post-MOTU toy scene and was one of the more imaginative copycats. All of the characters are bendable and have an adorable design quality to them. I remember being smitten with the line at Woolco back in ’84, but I’ve never collected them.

The Archies Snare Drum (sponsored link) —

Despite his longevity at the checkout aisle, Archie has never really had a lot of hit toys. This snare drum is something likely inspired by the Filmation cartoon at the time, and the box is spectacular.

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-Daleks, Filmation Web Woman, the Archies, Arco the Other World and special guest Marla Gibbs.

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Samurai Playset (sponsored link) —

This wonderful set of (cheap) Action figures is neither a play set nor are they Samurai, at least from my limited understanding of Japanese history. However, if someone hasn’t made a movie called “Samurai Ninja,” it’s the greatest missed opportunity next to the plaza in my town on “420 Green St” that does not have a pot store. 

Star Wars Action Transfers by Letra Set (sponsored link)—

Here we got Presto Magix, which was incredible but in the UK, they got Letraset Action Transfers, which is like adding cheese and bacon to the combo. I am obsessed with these sets and didn’t even realize they had the Star Wars license, I need to go look at all of them. If they did a cantina one, I might explode into a blast of confetti & dog poo bags.

Arco Ghost Light Pen (sponsored link) 

I’ve never noticed this item before, which surprises me, and I will now watch for it. It’s just pushing all my inner kid buttons.

Fleetwood Marvel Superheroes (sponsored link) —

So, if you’re looking at this and saying “That’s a Marx figure that a little kid painted,” I would respond with “You’re Right but also wrong.”

The Marx Marvel Statuettes were reissued by Fleetwood Toys in 1976. They are slightly smaller than their Marx counterparts and factory-painted. One of my first toy deals in the 1980s was with a guy (still on my friend’s list) who sold me his set of these, I wish I had kept them. They just cast Daredevil in red and painted his mouth.

Anyway, these do not pop up a lot, save for Spider-Man who was also issued in a grooming set(!) around the same time.

The seller has the figures listed individually, so the link sends you to his page.

Knickerbocker Sesame Street Talking Count doll (sponsored link) 

My friend Courteny sent me this, and my “I wonder what it says?” joke did not land, so I’m putting it out there now *makes that “ta-dah” gesture with his hands*.

Also, I love the Count, which is in the same context as Kung Fu movies and breakfast foods. I have his back!

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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Space Ace Rack Toy (eBay Link) –

 I remember waiting in a long line to play “Dragon’s Lair” at an arcade at the CNE one summer. I put in a dollar(!) and died immediately. So I’ve never played Space Ace. Obviously, these games were the future, but this system was problematic for me at least.

Planet of the Apes makeup sample (eBay Link)–

I want to point out that I can’t verify this, but if it’s legit, then it’s a crazy bit of history. I am somewhat tempted, but I feel like that thing may rot.

McDonalds Grimace chair (eBay Link) –

Apparently, we’re in the summer of Grimace, so who am I to stand in the way of this progress? Also, I’m desperately hoping for “Hamburglar Autumn.” Make it happen, Ghost of Ray Croc!

Arco V pistol (eBay Link) –

Talk about crashing my chocolate bar into a jar of open peanut butter on the street (It happens, don’t question it). The combination of a random Rack Toy toy gun with “V” is intoxicating and over powering. I love this!

Remco Spider-Man Utility Belt (eBay Link) –

Remco made a mint off this concept, which worked for Batman or Star Trek but got weird with other Heroes (I mean, the Hulk didn’t need one.) I’m pretty sure I got this one at Dominion Playworld as a kid while staying at my grandparents. These things really didn’t last, I probably had the whole kit together for likely an afternoon. But what an afternoon!

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EBAY LINK : LAND OF THE LOST WILDERNESS CAMPFIRE SET Well, this kind of makes sense in the Rack Toys universe, considering Marshall, Will, and Holly were on a rafting trip. It is a little strange that their tents say “Land of the Lost” but I’ll let it slide.

EBAY LINK V 45 and HOLSTER V is one of my favourite Sci-Fi properties ever and even though I know this gun is generic, the card has Marc Singer and Faye Grant on it! Instant purchase!

EBAY LINK Star Trek 3 Erasers Star Trek 3 got some interesting merchandise, these erasers by Diener (Who was the Cadillac of rubber erasers) are kind of hilarious. I want to rub out my mistakes with William Shatner’s head.

EBAY LINK Street Hawk Binoculars Set One has to imagine that these started hitting stores just as the show had been canceled and it probably didn’t matter an iota. 

EBAY LINK Bananas Splits set Like a lot of Gen-X kids I loved me the splits but I never saw and merch because i was watching them in syndication because I wasn’t even alive when it was canceled. So I love discovering all the weird Rack Toys it inspired.

EBAY LINK: SUPER GORILLA I love me a Kong Knock Off and this one is a real doozy, dig that amazing header card.

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