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Bootleg Stretch Armstrong (sponsored link) —

This is probably a mid-90s item, but I still really dig its incredible crassness. More toys should have “FEEL MY SKIN” on them. That’s fun. That head looks like it’s from another KO item, any ideas hive mind?

Dracula Electronic Hand Held Game (sponsored link)

This was a Japanese game called “Dracula’s Castle,” but this is a US release, and the Dracula on the box appears to be Bobby Moinahan.

The original joke for this was character actor Kenneth MacMillan; this guy looks just like him, but who would get that reference? I even had to look him up. He’s in “Heartbeeps,” which probably doesn’t help matters. 

Either way, that Dracula is from New Jersey.

Prototype Star Trek Decantaur (sponsored link)

My friend Corey sent me this, and he had the better joke about this being about “The Captain’s Log,” while I just wondered why Michael Cera is there. All of this has Spock especially concerned.  This piece is magical, and I’m better for seeing it.

There is also a prototype Kirk head decanter that doubles as Michael Myers?

Hee Haw Purse (sponsored link) –

If you hate being taken seriously, this is the fashion accessory for you! 

Vintage Raideen Tee (sponsored link) —

I must say that if I had this in the 4th grade, it might have helped my social standing.

The Lincoln Monsters Backer Kit Store is now open to the public. After the successful Kickstarter campaign (Thank You Again!), BackerKit is the next chance to get in on the Lincoln Horror Show.

The Lincoln Monsters Backer Kit Store is now open to the public.

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures features 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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RARE Vintage Amusement Ride Flying Butterfly Bug Insect

Vintage Amusement Park Ride Car (sponsored link) ––

I don’t know where I would put it, but I’d love to wake up and see something from a carnival every day. I don’t think I’ve ever not been happy to see one. 

Arco Space Target Set (sponsored link) —

I wonder if anyone has ever tried to compile all the discount Darth Vaders and Storm Troopers we got from 77 until….I guess now.

Inflatable Vending Machine Monsters (Sponsored link)—

The seller has a couple of these; the imaginative monster designs are so emblematic of the era. 

The Avengers Emma Peel Doll by Fairylight (sponsored link) ––

This is a pretty incredible lot of Fairylight Emma Peel dolls, and these are the subject of a great article in Toy-Ventures Issue 5, coincidentally, written by the seller. 

Martian Chronicles Poster (sponsored link) —

I have always been fond of the Martian Chronicles TV mini series; although it’s slow at times and some effects are not dazzling, it still does justice to many of the tales. The primary reason I like this series is its sense of style, and this poster really showcases that. I’ve wanted it for decades, but I’d either have to take down a poster or build a new house.

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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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Godzooky PLush (sponsored link) —

In the late 1970s, Knickerbocker produced plush based on the Godzilla cartoon, featuring the big G and Godzooky. I got one of those Godzillas, I still have it, and it lives in my daughter’s room. I never sought to get a Godzooky, but I’ve warmed to him over the years. That is something I’ll never do with “Baby Plas.”

Bootleg Bat-Ray Batmobile from the 1960s (sponsored link) —

I wonder how fast the folks at Tri-Play Toys drew bats on this existing item? The whole thing smacks of  “Haste.”

Monster Finger Puppets (sponsored link) —

If there was ever a Gen-X secret handshake, it’s these little dudes. I remember getting them free with toothpaste (!) at Miracle Mart as a kid. I think I know at least two people with a tattoo of these. I should get some.

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Universal Studios Baby Frank souvenir – (sponsored link) 

Universal Studios created Baby Frank as a cutesy “Scrappy Dooish” Frankenstein (Corey LeChat covered this character extensively in Toy-Ventures Issue 5 if interested in knowing more), and this felt pennant is just one of the items that featured him. There was also a costume made so they had an actor walking around at the parks themselves.

As much as I’m a huge Monster Kid with Frankenstein always being my #1 character, I can’t sanction this buffoonery. Baby Frank leaves me cold for some reason. I do own some merchandise with him on it, but it’s always got his papa with him.

UFO Grendizer Pencil Sharpener (sponsored link) ––

Making boring old school supplies into cool toys is an art form, and whoever made this is a total Davinci.  If I had this in grade school, it would have been taken away by the teacher. I was a “Teacher takes his stuff a lot” kind of kid. 

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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 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

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Bootleg Godzilla Bubble Store Display (sponsored link) —

It’s a bit out of my price range, but I do love the style of this Zilla, and the adorable widdle top hat is only helping to enhance his appeal.

AHI Spider-Man Swim vest (sponsored link) —

As a kid, seeing Spider-Man hawking swim stuff instead of I dunno, Aquaman or Submariner, used to get on my nerves. However, I also stopped mixing my Marvel and DC megos at a certain age because of comic continuity. This may be a “me” problem.

Superman the Movie Poster Art set (sponsored link) —

I’ve got Superman on the brain this week, but honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this set before. The packaging really pops, and I would have been all over this in 1978, and look, more than four markers.

Tol Toys “Star Trek” Set from Australia (sponsored link) —

This toy from Australia is quite curious; it has no connection to the TV series at all. It probably flew right under Paramount’s radar at the time. Also, I like the Aliens.

Robby the Robot Knock Off Vending Machine Toy (sponsored link)—

My friend Courtney sent me this, and it’s the kind of stuff I obsess about. These kinds of toys come into our lives and then after a lunchtime, poof! There was no brand name, no company, no nothing.  Tracking down stuff like this will bring you close to madness.  It’s amazing that these kinds of things survived.

5 Awesome Things on eBay- Bootleg Godzilla, Australian Star Trek, Superman Poster Art, Vending Machine Robby the Robot, and swim with Spidey!

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

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

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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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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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Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 11 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 12 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

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