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Vintage Star Trek Towel (sponsored link) 

I really dig Star Trek merch like this but I have to get controversial here (as controversial as you can get when discussing a towel) this appears to be based on the 3rd season episode “The Empath,” which is next to “The Alternative Factor” on my “Worst episodes of  Star Trek” list. 

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Buck Rogers Space Marbles by Imperial toy (sponsored link) 

Two points for making the bubble for the shape of Twiki but what exactly makes them “Space Marbles?”

Big Plush Monster Foot from 1973 (sponsored link) —

I love 70s nonsense like this. 

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Frankenstein Black Light Poster (Sponsored Liink)—

Hoo doggy, I wish I had more wall space left. I love everything about this: the subject matter, the design and the colours. 

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Ziggy Belt Buckle from the 1970s (sponsored link) —

My local country bar closed down, which is a shame because I’ll never get to stroll in proudly displaying this beauty and winning over the bar patrons “Pee Wee Herman” style. 

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The Hamburglar’s Autograph (eBay Link) —

My friend Courtney sent me this, and well, I didn’t know this was a thing. Apparently, the actor who played the Hamburglar, the original “Nightmare Fuel” edition does signings? I can’t imagine anyone faking this.

Now, I’m no fan of crowds, but I would go to any Con or Expo and gladly brave the (inevitable) BO and getting smacked by backpacks to shake that hand.

Bruce Lee Black Light Poster (eBay Link) —

I’d buy this, but I’d need wood panelling, and I tend to avoid lumber yards. It’s a rare phobia.

Rapco Wolfman Statue (eBay Link) —

I’ve waxed poetically about Rapco monster hobby sets for many years, but I actually don’t own any. After my debacle trying to make a Captain Kirk Mix n Mold set, I think buying one that is done competently is the best course of action for me.

Star Trek Enterprise necklace (eBay Link) —

70s Trek merch is awesome; this pendant totally reminds me of “Cat’s Paw,” and that is a good thing in this house. Those little puppets at the end are so neat too.

New Adventures of Gilligan Dip Dots set (eBay Link) —

Warning: do not confuse “Dip Dots” with “Dippin’ Dots” as one tastes terrible, and the other is just paint. I freaking loved the Filmation New Adventures of Gilligan as a kid. My friend Joe gave me a DVD of it years back and yeah, my kids didn’t get it. They grew up when the original series wasn’t on 20 times daily.  I guess you had to be there.

Before anyone bemoans this fact, I got them hooked on Superfriends, Ren and Stimpy, and so many other classic cartoons, so they got an education.

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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 12 now but still have a limited supply of our back issues; please visit our Shop for more information.

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Planet of the Apes Prison Wagon- (eBay Link)–

I’ve probably featured this toy before but who cares? It’s definitely one of my favourite Apes toys ever. I just love the little astronaut THIS MUCH. 

The seller also has the classic Planet of the Apes Helicopter and a bunch of other stuff I need.

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I have no more wall space in my adobe but if I did, this might make it. It’s a thing of American pop art beauty if you ask me and it would look cool when you’re high. 

Pink Lady Merchandise (eBay Link)–

Pink Lady was a very popular pop group from Japan that got some of the weirdest bits of American television (pre-reality shows) called “Pink Lady and Jeff” which must be seen to be believed. My good friend and collaborator Corey is putting up pieces of his Pink Lady collection. I urge you to bookmark his page in the coming months. 

Matchbox Fighting Furies Store Display (eBay Link)—

The Matchbox Fighting Furies are an 8 Inch line of pirate figures I completely adore but don’t actively collect. The line never had much luck in the United States but it enjoyed a longer life in Europe where it got killer store displays like this.

Also did Pirate ships attack castles? I’m a fan of the era but missed this bit. 

Love Boat Collector Plate (eBay Link) —

I am not a collector plate guy, I own one because it’s signed by Alex Ross, which was a big deal at the time for me. I actually have a mutual friend(s) now and we’ve done stuff together but, still cool. Otherwise, I really don’t have a collector plate “Trigger” until I realize there could be collector plates for properties I like ironically. I must check out my local Value Village and see if there is a “Walker: Texas Ranger” series, QVC had to have crapped those out in the late 1990s. 

PS: I have never dug Chuck Norris in any fashion until I watched “Walker” which is a Hallmark movie with awful action sequences. 

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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!

Facebook Groups we enjoy

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

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FuzzBuster Radar Detector (eBay Link)-
Stuff like this reminds me of my grandfather; he bought gadgets left and right. He had a TV tray with a police scanner next to his lounger, and it was a whole thing. Anyway, I could totally see this on the dashboard of his Datsun. It just looks like it will burst into flames, right? Like it’s not a matter of “if”; it’s more of a “when?”

Inpro Dinosaur lot (eBay Link)–

Oh, I can’t even. I had these little guys in the fourth grade (AKA my “Dinosaur phase”) and collecting them was a blast. Every ten years or so, I forget their names, google it and repeat! I would love to find a display box for these wonders.

Grape Ape String Art (eBay Link) –

When Courtney sent me this, I assumed I was dreaming. This is just something I didn’t think existed and to find out there is a Hong Kong Phooey too? Clearly, I’m the matrix, and I’m also super high.

Knock-Off Fonzie Black Light Poster (eBay link) –

Ayyyy, copyrights are for squares! Gotta love Arthur Presleyrelli here and the clever ruse that this might be actual happy days merchandise. Fun fact, the creator of this poster is now haunted by the ghost of Gary Marshall.

Micronauts Force Commander Helmet by Kusan (eBay Link) –

I want this thing badly, I know it’s rare and expensive. It’s also just a cheap kids helmet that has Micronauts written on it. The heart wants what it wants sometimes….

Tarzan the Epic Adventures Wrist Watch (eBay Link)–

I really liked “Tarzan the Epic Adventures” TV show, a 90s syndicated series starring Joe Lara definitely trying to cash in on the popularity of “Xena.” The trouble with the show was it didn’t have much of a budget and played in weird markets at odd times. I’ve seen toys from the series before but never one with the actor on the package. Also, this watch design is insane. I don’t speak much Italian but this thing has to have the yell. I mean, why bother otherwise?

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