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Chem-Toy Halloween “People Pieces” (sponsored link) —

It “Pants-Wettingly Terrifying” was the goal here, Mission Accomplished. This guy is showing up in my dreams. 

Vintage Fisher Price Little People Juice Glass (sponsored link) —

This is new to me, not sure they ever sold these in Canada. I’d like to think I’d remember that face.

AHI Batman Penguin Stunt Cycle (sponsored link) —

While I love AHI Rack Toys , I do draw the line on collecting the Superhero Stunt cycles (The Planet of the Apes ones are pricey enough) but seeing the Penguin on a chopper is rather silly. Like a lot of collectors I wish AHI had created a few monster super cycles. It’s just money on the table….

Mego Micronauts Sharkos (sponsored link)

I associate the Micronauts with Christmas, and every year I treat myself to a piece.

2025 will not be the year I buy Sharkos, I already spent that money (more on that later). Sharkos is a scarce Micronauts Aliens vehicle that was sold mainly in Italy and Canada. If it had a box with Ken Kelly art on it like the earlier vehicles, I’d be more tempted to buy it. It’s always bugged me, almost as much as Antron piloting when Repto or Lobros would be more appropriate.

I hope everyone read that in “Comic Book Guy” voice.

Peter Davison Doctor Who Puzzle (sponsored link) —

I enjoyed that Peter Davison’s era sparked new Doctor Who merchandise, as Doctor Who was my first foray into organized fandom. While I still am mixed about that era of Doctor Who, I’ve mellowed in my opinion of it but I’ll still never give “Kinda” another watch.

BONUS ! THE BIG REGERT!

As some might know, my friend Courtney often contributes to this and sends me links. This one is going to haunt me for a while. 

These…. MASTERPIECES….sold for less than $100 for the pair. I am filled with an incredible rage right now.

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures 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 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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Dick Tracy Rack Toy Flashlight (Sponsored link) —

Dick Tracy got a lot of Rack Toys (mainly guns/handcuffs), but this one is special for that amazing head sculpt. 

Filmation Web Woman Halloween Costume (sponsored link) —

I’m obsessed with Filmation’s “Super 7” cartoon characters and I’ve probably pointed this costume out before but oop, here I am doing it again. This stuff is magical.

Incredible Melting Man Iron-On T-Shirt (sponsored link) —

My friend Matt sent me this and we had a discussion at how we both like Incredible Melting man merch but the movie itself is kind of missed opportunity.

That said, if Mego or NECA did a melting man figure, I’d be first in line.

Colorforms Street Hawk Playset (Sponsored Link) —

It’s surprising how much merchandise a one-season wonder like Street Hawk received. I even did a piece about Kenner’s plans for the range a while back. I think the fact that “Knight Rider” was selling toys made this an easy decision for toy makers like Colorforms.

Batman and Superman Letraset adventure sets (sponsored link) —

These Action transfer sets from the UK don’t turn up much on this side of the Atlantic, either. They are like Presto Magix on steroids, and whoever did the art for these was a legend. I want to fill my house with these!

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures 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 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.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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Sanchezstein’s Monster (sponsored link) —

Ok, so this auction ended while I was writing this, and I also failed to win it. I have no idea what program this little devil is from, but I love that a monster toy like this exists.

I mean, the “Sanchezstein’s Monster” is such a cool name, and this gives me “Carry On” vibes.

StingRay Troy Tempest play suit by Dekkertoys (sponsored link) —-

The Gerry Anderson brand had a renaissance in the mid-90s UK. The consumers were mainly kids, so a lot of fun toys and action figures got made that had them in mind. It was so fun! I had never seen these brilliant play suits. There are several characters, but the Troy Tempest set has me smitten. 

Whitman Super-Villains Catwoman puzzle (Sponsored Link) —

I have never seen this puzzle before, and I hope it’s part of a series. The art isn’t likely swiped from a comic but an original creation. 

It makes me smile that Batman is nowhere to be seen; it’s the battle of Catwoman VS Robin, like he stands a chance.

Talking Ghost Target Game set (sponsored link) —

Another 70s toy and toy company I’ve never heard of, will wonders never cease? I’m a sucker for art like that.

Topps Flying Things counter display (sponsored link) —

I think these things predate me, but wow, I would have so been there. I even made a Toy-Ventures flying glider a couple of years back.

5 Awesome Things on eBay: Flying Things, Ghost shooting, Catwoman, Stingray Costume and Dr. Sanchezstein’s Monster.

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All of these figures and more will be available at the White Elephant Toyz Website this evening at 7pm. While Supplies last.
Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures 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 catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
https://www.toyventuresmag.com

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.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch MonsterClick Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay: Flying Things, Ghost shooting, Catwoman, Stingray Costume and Dr. Sanchezstein’s Monster.

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Thanks to a recently discovered binder in Marty Abram’s office, we have Mego’s plans for 1983. This episode showcases their plans for the World’s Greatest Superheroes line. The Mighty Metal Superheroes included Silver Surfer and a fleet of Batman vehicles.

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ssue #13 of Toy-Ventures 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 catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
https://www.toyventuresmag.com

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.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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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.

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Topics Discussed: Superman, Batman, Robin, Eagle Force, Mego, Mego Corp, Marty Abrams, Bill Barron, Darrin McGavin, Dr Mego, Spider-Man, Silver Surfer, Batmobile, Spidercar, Batcycle, Bat Copter, Bat Plane, Diecast Metal, Lion Rock, Worlds Greatest Superheroes, Micronauts, Pocket Superheroes, toyventures, plaidstallions, brick mantooth, Paul Kirchner,

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Great Space Coaster Video Disk (sponsored link) —

This show came on before “Star Blazers” when I was a kid, so I watched it a lot even though it was aimed at a younger audience. It gave me a life long love of “La Linea.” Also, video disks like these make great wall decor, I have Planet of the Apes!

Doctor Who and Daleks handheld game (sponsored link)—

OK, I’m kind of PO’d that there was a Doctor Who handheld game released when I was in college (when I would have cared) and I didn’t find out about it until my vision sucks? Aggghhhhhhh!

P.S. I love the ’90s card art in its airbrushed glory.

Spanish Lost in Space Sticker Book (sponsored link) —

I’m a big fan of Lost in Space, but I also love sticker books. As a kid, I even did the hockey ones because of…. sticker books! I also sell them now. Form your own conclusions; I don’t have any.

Argus Batman Viewer (sponsored link)—

I’ve NEVER seen this before! It’s really cool and features the 40s Batman serials. I saw those at the Bloor cinema way back in the 1980s, my date and I had a blast, see those with a crowd.

Black Velvet Rambo (sponsored link) —

There will be no description, what part of “Black Velvet Rambo” leaves you wanting more? Unless I discover a Black Velvet Col. Sanders, I declare this the greatest painting ever. Art can just stop now, we’re done. 

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.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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: https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch Monster

Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

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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!

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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5 Awesome things on ebay this week- Dalek Handheld games, Great Space Coaster, Lost in Space, Batman serials and Black Velvet Rambo

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Toy-Ventures Issue 13- Mego 1983 The actual cover will not be pixelated.