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Rob Roy Superman Shirt (affiliate link) —

This is a pretty incredible design for the middle 1970s, I would have loved this as a kid.

“V” Visitors Van (affiliate link)-

While the V television series didn’t last a season in North America, it was a total smash south of the border. As a result, they got more toys, many of which were bootlegs produced locally. I want all of it.

AHI Batman Road Race set (eBay affiliate link)–

I actually owned this at one point and no, it didn’t work. I was left curious if one ever did work, it was pretty shoddy but also adorable.

Complete set of Corgi X-Ploratrons (affiliate link) —

X-Ploratrons was just one of many diecast science fiction lines from the late 1970s, I seemed to get one vehicle from each line and that was it. The Scanotron is on my desk as I type this next to my Shinsei Jeek Tunnelin. 

Toho Frankenstein and War of the Gagantuas Vinyls (affiliate link)–

I’m not sure if these are new or vintage, but wow, is this a big hug from my childhood! Both these movies left a real mark on me as a kid, in a good way as it made me curious about monster movies in general. I don’t collect vinyls (except when I do), and that Franky may find its way to me somehow…

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Interchangables CEDM (Sponsored Link)

After Mego closed down, Marty and Howie Abrams launched “Hour Toy” and used the Micronauts toy molds to create “the Interchangables” which were funky Micronauts for lack of a better world.

Interchangables is an 80s toy line that haunted me like Bugmen of Insecta or the Mini Godaikin. When they opened, they stormed my local TRU, sat there for a decade, and then disappeared. I actually ran into some at a Toys R Us in 2004. Now, I kind of want to collect them but never see them. Ever. Where the heck did they all go?

AHI Space:1999 Stun Water Gun (Sponsored Link)

This squirt gun was one of my favourite toys of childhood. Say what you will of me, but I identify with Martin Landau. I could whip this out of my pocket accompanied by that high-pitched second-season whistle like a pro. BTW the oddball colours are rare with AHI stuff, I have a powder blue phaser that looks like a Mego phaser. I’ve heard it referred to as “Test Plastic,’ but I think it’s just the factory dealing with some runoff.

AHI Mr Spock Bop Bag (Sponsored Link)

This item, and I mean this VERY ITEM, is the subject of the first Toy-Ventures Magazine correction. When we did our AHI salute in issue 1, we missed this, the first version made for the AHI pool toy side. It’s larger, has different artwork, and so necessary; I mean, who doesn’t want to smack the smug off Nimoy’s face?  

Vintage Child’s StarCrash T-Shirt (Sponsored Link) 

I am shocked to find out that the classic Star Wars rip-off “Star Crash” got merchandise. I mean, I expect action figures, but finding out Stella Star graces a series of children’s shirts in the 1970s is kind of mind-blowing. Like I feel I’m in another reality right now. People don’t ride blimps here do they?

Dr. Who and the Daleks VHS poster (sponsored eBay Link) —

I had this poster and I just recently found out, it is no longer in my possession. That bothers me, not because it’s gorgeous (although that isn’t lost on me) but moreover because of where I got it.

This was the mid-1980s in nowhere Ontario, and I found a Dr. Who poster for fifty cents in a video store that likely closed 3 months later in downtown Whitby. That meant the world to me then, that there were bigger things out there. Also, I got to call the other members of my meager “Elitingville Club” and taunt them with my good fortune. Good times!

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Hand painted Muppet Figurines (eBay affiliate link) —

All these years, I’ve obsessed over hobby kits like these, never realizing the charm of the end result if painted by people with a bit of skill. These are wonderful!

AHI Spider-Man L’il Zips Buggy (eBay affiliate link) —

These little pushback rack toy cars are the same make as the McDonaldland ones from the 1980s; they are just fun toys that last a few days. Bonus points for that wonderful hand-drawn Spider-Man, which is slightly off-model but also loaded with character.

Marvel Comics The Thing Underoos (eBay affiliate link) —

It’s Clobber your Underwear time? Underoos have the greatest packaging design, and each hero secretly thinks of underwear. As a side note, if the Thing came at me like that, I would appreciate a change of britches. 

Knock Off Ninja (eBay affiliate link) —

My friend Courtney sent me this, as I love all things dimestore Ninja, and this one made me chuckle. It’s got gorgeous card art, but look at the depiction of poses the figure can’t obviously do. All it seems to be able to do is flail its arms wildly. As a bonus, you get oversized weapons he can’t hold. However, it all works when put together; it’s like an Ironic stew.

BooBerry Pen (eBay Afiliate Link) —

BooBerry was my favourite cereal as a kid, but it disappeared from shelves during the first grade. I was never the same, or I was fine, whatever helps. Anyhoo, I love running into the merch, although I rarely imbibe. This pen is delightful, this must have been a mail away offer as it’s pretty deluxe for a cereal prize but I’d love to be wrong.

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70s Kung Fu Board Game (eBay Link) —

I’ve had this thing on my watchlist for weeks, it’s so damned wonderful. It is a total collage of what the inside of my head looked like at 11. I just don’t know where I’d put all this stuff.

Display box of Vintage Monster Rings (eBay Link) —

Speaking of “where would I put it” are these gorgeous Monster Rings. It’s this kind of stuff that always got me as a kid and well, here I am! 

Italian AHI Parachuting Batman (eBay Link) —

I actually have the Superman version of this; it’s basically one of the multiple copies of the officially licensed AHI parachutist figures. This one comical for the “Bong!” logo which I’m guessing means “Bong” in Italian.

Filmation Star Trek Puzzles (eBay Link) —

Actual merchandise based on the Filmation Star Trek series is few and far between, this set of puzzles is one of the few I know of. I just find the art adorable.

Japanese Stretch Monster (eBay Link) —

This is a minature version of Japan’s “Stretch Andro” their take on Stretch Monster. Which is the subject of issue 12 of Toy-Ventures magazine. I’d love to own one of these, but they’re like Faberge eggs to me. I think it’s beautiful but the expense is like kryptonite.

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Spider-Man and Captain America Richochet Racers (eBay Link) —

I’ve never owned these toys but have always been obsessed with them since I saw them at my friend Richard’s House. None of it makes sense and none of it has to, I always loved the comic book ad for this, it also makes zero sense, even to a kid.

AHI Planet of the Apes Zing Wing

AHI Planet of the Apes Zing Wing (eBay Link) —

AHI Sold a lot of Zing-Wings based on pop culture, like Star Trek and Spider-Man. The word “Frisbee” was the one we all used but all the other toy companies had to make up their own word. 

Tomland Bionic Woman Knock Off (eBay Link) —

For those not in the know, Tomland Toys was a company not exactly all that concerned about lawsuits. Case in point, they produced the second most galling copyright theft next to “Mr. Rock” by Lincoln International. “Sonic Woman” was a Bionic Woman clone. She wears a red track suit and has two silver limbs. I love her. 

Here is our Sonic Man and Woman episode of Toy-Ventures in case you missed it.

Bootleg Carnival Plush C3-PO (eBay Link) —

I don’t have words. I’m not a big Star Wars guy, but I am a fan of bootlegs and Carnivals (and, as an aside, Corndogs), so as Khan said, “It Tasks Me!” But I’m probably going to forget about it.

Fireball XL-5 Paper Dolls (eBay Link) —

I’m too young for Gerry Anderson’s Fireball X-L5, but I admire its mid-century “retro-future” charm. It’s so delightful. I know the entire theme tune and love seeing the detail in the merchandise. Lovely stuff but I don’t really know the series all that well.

Milton Brady Pink Lady (Minus Jeff) Boardgame (eBay Link) —

“Pink Lady” were a Japanese sensation before they got their variety series in the US. What blows my mind more here is not that they got a game but that Milton Bradley was also doing board games in Japan? I learned today! I deserve a reward of some kind!

Mego Klingon Card Variant (eBay Link) —

I guess for a brief time in the UK, Palitoy ran out of Klingon Cards and just created this jazzy sticker to go over it. Just a running change in a company’s day-to-day problem solving, now an insane adult collectible. I won’t make fun; I love this sort of thing, and the Mego Klingon is a brilliant action figure.

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We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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Toy-Ventures returns with a look at the Super Hero Utility belts produced by Remco and me reuniting with my childhood bat belt. A toy I loved and enjoyed for a whole afternoon before it broke but I’d do it again!

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As folks might know, I’m rather fond of Rack Toys, particularly ones made by Azrak-Hamway International or AHI for short. AHI had a really great ten year run with both the Marvel and DC Superheroes. However, their major output was Batman toys, mainly because he has so many toys himself. This collection showcases some items that I’ve never actually seen before.

These Batman Super Klobbers are the first thing that caught my eye. These are essentially a knock-off of “Socker Boppers” with Batman on them. They are very rare; I’ve seen exactly one set of Superman, Batman and Spider-Man during my toy-hunting lifetime. One of the things that I truly enjoy about Rack Toys is the art direction which appears to “Do whatever you want!” I miss that time; this is a wonderful and hilarious swipe on Neal Adams. The other artwork also takes from Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 

These parachuting figures are an obsession of mine, I love the last version Batman card (top middle). As evidenced by his absence, Robin is the hardest figure to find in the set.

AHi Batman Rack Toys

Bat vehicles were a sold seller for AHI for a decade and there are some real hidden gems here. My personal favourite is the UK Jotastar version of the Bat Copter (Top Right). It’s not known if JotaStar bought these from AHI or just their factory. 

I also love the Orange variant of the Bat Cycle. AHI was known for releasing toys in what my friend Corey calls “Test colours.” I’ve seen bright blue phasers and red Space:1999 stun guns. It was the wild west back then.

AHi Batman Rack Toys

The belle of the ball for AHI was the batmobile; it still sells! The card art for these varies as much as its shape; what I love about this is that they don’t look related; every single one is its own unique and beautiful design. Each card is made to catch your eye and well, to see them like this is overwhelming and amazing. 

About Heritage Auctions:

The Ultimate Batman Collection auction contains 621 lots dating from the 1940’s to today. The bulk of the collection comes from the 1960’s and 70’s and contains a wide range of original Batman items including action figures, tin toys, trading cards, comics, posters, food packaging, models, puzzles, games, and so much more. Also included are many incredibly rare and one-of-a-kind pieces like dioramas by Hot Toys, original artwork by Walt Howarth, and several items that may be the only of their kind left in existence. The collection also reaches far into internationally-released Batman items as it was primarily collected 1970’s and 80’s by a well-traveled collector based in the UK. There are few vintage Batman collections that could rival the extensive nature of the one represented in this auction.

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Mego Meet 2023 will become part of Power-Con August 11-13 in Columbus, Ohio. Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

USA Tickets can be purchased here:
https://thepower-con.com/tickets-exclusives/

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Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 10 is here!

Do you miss print toy magazines? I sure did; that’s why I created Toy Ventures. A full-colour print magazine that celebrates toys from the 1960s to the 1980s. It features collector guides, interviews and even some satire. We’re on issue 10 now but still have a limited supply of our back issues; please visit our Shop for more information.

Get the Official Tura Satana Action Figure

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

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The official FB group for PlaidStallions, come for the conversation, stay for the chill vibe. Remember, you keep the glass.

Mego Knock Off Headquarters is a group created to discuss bootleg toys and customs. Totally chill vibe for fans of Tomland, Lincoln International, Mego and AHI. It’s a super fun group, join the Mego-KO-HQ!

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Episode 2 of Toy Talk Show is finally here, and this time around, we’re chatting with the legendary Raymond Castile, host of “Basement of Horror.”

We chat about collector origin stories, holy grails, coming to grips with not “collecting them all”, preserving rubber masks and, of course, monster toys.

Join us, if you dare!

Watch Basement of Horror Here: https://www.youtube.com/@RaymondCastile

Topics Discussed: Mego, Gallery of Monster Toys, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Azrak Hamway, Iron Man, Dapol, Doctor Who, Lincoln International, Tomland, Monsters, glow in the dark toys, collectibles, collecting, Blood Island Movies, Jigglers, Toy Shows, Bob Monko, Toy Man Show, Rack Toys, AHI, Super Monsters, Basement of Horror, Topstone Masks, toy talk show, plaidstallions, horror toys,

Toy Talk Show Episode 2 – Raymond Castile (Basement of Horror)

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The Super Collector Newsletter combines all the news from Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions and a lot of other fun stuff across the Interwebs. It’s got customs, new action figures, vintage finds and a lot of pop culture. Sign Up Here!

Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 10 is here!

Do you miss print toy magazines? I sure did; that’s why I created Toy Ventures. A full-colour print magazine that celebrates toys from the 1960s to the 1980s. It features collector guides, interviews and even some satire. We’re on issue 10 now but still have a limited supply of our back issues; please visit our Shop for more information.

Get the Official Tura Satana Action Figure

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

Facebook Groups we enjoy

The official FB group for PlaidStallions, come for the conversation, stay for the chill vibe. Remember, you keep the glass.

Mego Knock Off Headquarters is a group created to discuss bootleg toys and customs. Totally chill vibe for fans of Tomland, Lincoln International, Mego and AHI. It’s a super fun group, join the Mego-KO-HQ!

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