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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome things on eBay this week- Boris, A Man Called Sloane, Henshin Cyborg, Blake’s 7 & get ready for some Bruce Action! Disclaimer: Links are sponsored, the thoughts and comments, all mine.   Big Jim Boris the Devious Chauffer (sponsored Link) Another European James Bond Masterpiece, Boris was also marketed under the James Bond […]

Toy-Ventures : Vintage Toy Hunt in Hammer Town

Join us this week on Toy-Ventures for an exciting father-and-son toy hunt in Hamilton! We explore the incredible Retrosaurus and Bounty Hunter toys, uncovering treasures like Micronauts, Star Wars, Star Trek, and a treasure trove of vintage toy lines! #mego #toyhunt #micronauts Shops Visited: Retrosaurus Bounty Hunter Toys Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures features the never-before-seen […]

Wishbook : Simpson’s 1975: Mego-Big Jim- GI Joe

Plaid Stallions wouldn’t exist without wishbooks, especially the ones I grew up with. I’m attempting to bring out some of my favourites druing December. I vividly remember getting this one tucked in the Saturday Star as kid. This is from Simpson’s a long since deceased (but missed) retailer. The action figure selection is pretty awesome […]

Toy-Ventures: Vacation Toy Haul!

  This installment of Toy-Ventures showcases toy pick-ups from our annual road trip. I encountered toys from Henshin Cyborg, Buck Rogers, Mego, Clash of the Titans, Planet of the Apes, Big Jim and, of course, Knockoffs!   #toyventures #mego #ultraman     LJN RoadStars “The Waltons” diecast truck —-(sponsored link) A lot of people give […]

Toy-Ventures: Toy Oddities from Down Under!

Toy-Ventures returns with a look at a two-year trade with an Australian collector! Mego Knock-Offs, Tarzan, Mighty Matt’s dazzling plaid pants and exclusive Buck Rogers rarities! This episode was inspired by what happened in “Mego Knock Off Head Quarters” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Megoknockoff Thanks to: Blake: Roving reporter at Aussie Toy Hunter https://www.youtube.com/AussieToyHunter⁩ Will AKA TolToys […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay- Flubs, Inflatable Daleks, Big Jim Props, Presto Magix and Clash of the Imperial Movie Monsters! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored. Imperial Toys Clash of the Movie Monsters Set (sponsored link) — Man, this toy gives me issues. On the one hand, the Imperial Universal Monsters might be well remembered by kids […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- G-Force Pops Up, Micronauts, Spock Bops, Micronauts, Blue Thunder & a Slime dilemma. Disclaimer: These links are sponsored, gotta earn dem nickels! Big Jim Dr. Bushido (sponsored link) — Big Jim’s European Adventures in the 1980s felt a lot like it was mimicking 80s Italian cinema with its […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

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 […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this Week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- The Incredible Noctun, Rascal Robots, bootleg c3p0, 70s key party favors and Code Red! Tomy Rascal Robot (sponsored link)  I loved these little guys and they worked with Star Wars figures. Mind you my love for this toy is bathed in a warm memory of getting this and […]

Toy-Ventures: Big Jim’s Devil River Trip

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 […]