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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Mayor McCheese, Bootleg Battle of the Planets, Archie Bunker, Star Blazers and the very first Stretch Armstrong. Disclaimer: These links are sponsored, but the opinions are my own. Archie Bunker Patches (sponsored link) — I grew up in a post-All in the Family world. I was way too […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Jaws rip-offs, Tusken Raider, Grover & Maria, the Waltons and Bad Fighters! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored. Lili Ledy Star Wars Tusken Raider Doll (sponsored link) — This is one of those things that I don’t get about myself. I don’t really collect Star Wars and have none of […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Marvel Superheroes, Samurai Ninjas, Ghost Lights, Letraset Star Wars & Sesame Street’s the Count! 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 […]

Toy-Ventures: Mego Knock-Off Madness

Toy-Ventures: Mego Knock-Off Madness Toy-Ventures takes another dive into the world of Mego Knock-Offs with Bootleg Zorros, Laughable Ninjas, Galaxy Trekkers, Mixed Up Apes, Flamin’ Aquamen & my holiest of bootleg grails. #mego #knockoffs #toyventures Steve L’Aventerier Demo Man FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/826269482152324 Mego Knock-Off HQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Megoknockoff     Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Starsky and Hutch Police Set (sponsored link) The original “Bromance!” Starsky and Hutch inspired many cool toys like this. I love the official logo on their holster as if two undercover cops would brand themselves. Woolworth’s Action Team figures (sponsored link) — I’ve never seen these figures before, but they give me a “Palitoy Action […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome things on eBay this week- Star Wars Ape mashups, CB radio wear, ultraman, spock decor and Frankenstein wants a Pepsi! disclaimer- links are sponsored, it helps me pay the rent. Darth Vader/General Urko Bootleg Mashup (sponsored link) – There is just such magic to cheap bootleg items that do mash-ups before we even […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome things on eBay this week- Japanese Rack Toys, Flash Gordon, revolutionary soliders, Sesame Street, Magic Money and bootleg Outer Space Men! Disclaimer 1- Links are sponsored. Disclaimer 2- The Nacho plate is very hot, so don’t touch it. Flash Gordon Rocket Ship by NASTA (sponsored link) The Flash Gordon license sure did have […]

FairlandToy 1983: GI Joe KO Dynaman!

  This is an ad for Hong Kong toy maker FairToy International. FairToy International makes various dolls, including one that strongly resembles Barter Toys  Dynaman. Dynaman is one of the more prolific (and fuzziest) GI Joe Knockoffs and ran under different names. He also made history by being the basis for the “Gay Bob” doll […]

Toy-Ventures: Invasion of the Space Knock-Offs

Toy-Ventures: Invasion of the Space Knock-Offs   Space Apes! Star Warriors! Galaxy Maidens! Toy-Ventures returns with a long-overdue look at recent knock-off action figure pickups based on Mego Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Moon McDare, and numerous space vixens. #Mego #startrek #knockoffs   Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay […]