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Toy-Ventures: The Great Toy Trek Part 1

Toy-Ventures: The Great Toy Trek Part 1     Toy-Ventures hits the road, and this time, I’m not alone. My wife joins me on a 500-mile journey as we hit flea markets, Antique Malls, thrift shops and comic shops across Ontario. Places Visited: One of a Kind Antique Mall https://www.oneofakindantiquemall.com/ Dark Matter Toys https://www.facebook.com/DarkMatterToys/ Heroes […]

Happy Canada Day!

It’s Canada day and I’m taking some down time.  Meanwhile, I thought I’d repost the most Canadian thing in my archive. This 70s Captain Canuck shirt, if anyone has one of these for sale, please contact me! Get our book on Rack Toys and other goodies at our online store

Odeon Toys Presents: Captain Canuck

I’m proud to finally announce that Odeon’s latest action figure, Captain Canuck is now available to order. For years, I had been struggling to find an iconic Canadian character to bring to market, many of the attempts dissolved when rights weren’t clear. Which was kind of a bummer. Thanks to my friend and partner in […]

Captain Canuck storms the toy shelves

Canada’s Superhero gets his first action figure Toronto, ON, Canada (Dec 12, 2013) – Following his new animated web series, Canada’s own iconic champion, Captain Canuck gets the action figure kids have been looking for since his debut in 1975 with a new release from Odeon Toys.  He’s been on a postage stamp, even the […]