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Knock-Off Charlie’s Angels outfits (affiliate link) –

I had no idea such things existed until this week, I have to share it! The name “Daring Darlings” is much work compared to “Chuck’s Halo Gals.” This is why they pay me the mid-size bucks, folks! Likable mediocrity!

-Krofft Supershow Lunch Box (affiliate link)

Terrible confession time: I don’t own one of these! If I’ve let you down, I’ll, of course, understand. I’m a total fraud. *runs away, sobbing*

Seriously, it just hasn’t happened yet but I hope it does.

Sears GI Joe Adventure Team Box (affiliate link)–

It’s an empty box, I get it. I never saw or knew of it as a kid, I get it. I don’t need to go down this rabbit hole, I get it.

But why do I want it so bad that it’s making me nuts?

Whitman Star Wars 3 Pack of Marvel Reprints (affiliate link)—

My pal Corey mentioned getting Whitman 3-packs at gas stations as a kid over the weekend and well, that got me searching. This one is forever etched in my mind, so much so that on my son’s birthday, one year, I bought him this issue. #16, one of my favourites, he still has it!

Harmony Toys Scooby Doo Fire Chief Toy (affiliate link) –

Over the years, I’ve been perplexed by the choices a toy company called Harmony has made. I’m almost sure it’s some “hipster time traveller” making weird crap so I talk about it. Case in point, the shoddiest fireman and dalmation repainted to look barely like Shag and Scoob? Whoever approved this probably got vermouth on it.

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Custom Igor from Hilarious House of Frightenstein (affiliate Link)

I had to put this on because I made it….with the help of some talented friends. It was an exclusive we did for a con we called “Mego North” which was the digest Canadian equivalent of a Mego Meet. It was something I’m really happy I did. I’m not sure if the asking price is the “going rate” for what is a custom, but I’m just surprised one popped up.

Vintage kid’s Charlies Angels Shirt (affiliate Link)

I never really got into this show as a kid, but my wife eventually pointed out some of its more camp elements, so I appreciate it more now.

Hunter Rack Toy Set by Largo (affiliate Link)
I used to really dig Hunter as a cynical teen, mainly because the show wanted to be a Dirty Harry. But it’s TV, so it couldn’t really be as gritty when people are saying, “You better pay me my STINKING money, Maaaaannn!” The episode where Hunter goes undercover as a punk is not at “Quincy” levels, but it’s still fun. Also, Fred Dryer was likable and sold the concept.

The only difference between this set and 70s versions of the theme is that the gun could no longer be black.

Palitoy Action Man The Intruder (affiliate Link)

As a kid, this was the only member of the GI Joe Super Adventure Team that I did not have and also, did not request. I mean if one fell in my lap as a kid, OK but I wasn’t all that sold on the concept. Had I seen the Palitoy UK box for this character, I may have changed my mind, they really nailed this kind of thing.

Here’s a video on the subject I did.

Filmation Superboy Animation Cel (Affiliate Link) –

If there is any testament to the power of Filmation, it’s that I could hear the music when I saw this. I grew up on the Filmation Superhero cartoons and it was time well spent.

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!960s Ron Ely Tarzan Vinyle from Japan (eBay Link) –

If you’re familiar with me, you know I have a fondness for Tarzan figures, especially foreign ones. This Japanese vinyl of Ron (He’ll always be Doc Savage to me) Ely is really exceptional to me. I’ll never own it but I am so happy it exists….

Bootleg Farrah Fawcett Doll (eBay Link)–

Ok, so let’s deal with the elephant in the room, The characters from “Charlie’s Angels” are bending the rules putting it under the umbrella of “Superhero” but Corgi marketed “Kojak” under that banner, so I rest my case. I forgot what I was talking about.

Bootleg Aquaman Doll (eBay Link)–

As you might know, I enjoy knock-off action figures and the sillier, the better. Case in point, The Superfriends, a series of discarded Mego Superhero outfits on the crappiest action figure body ever. Sprinkle in some wonderful artwork and viola, my wallet weeps…

Automan Action Figure (eBay Link) –

As a Gen-X kid, I totally loved all what? 8 episodes of Automan when it aired in the early 1980s. While the show didn’t warrant much merchandise, the UK got a deluge of items including this action figure. Unfortunately, there is no Desi Arnaz Jr. figure to go with it. 

Reb Brown Captain America Movie Poster (eBay Link)–

The Marvel TV movies were sold theatrically in Europe, and these posters always make me smile. As crappy as the first Reb Brown Captain America movie was, I have a real soft spot for part 2 AKA “Death Too Soon.” Not only is Cap in a costume I’d recognize but it has Christopher Lee as the closest thing to the Red Skull we’d see that century. So yeah, not perfect but Reb Brown will always be my Cap, although Chris Evans ain’t no slouch. Just sayin’ 

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

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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.

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Charlie’s Angels Target Set (eBay Link) –

This is a bit of a head-scratcher, it almost feels like you’re going to shoot the Angels. I figure it’s time to make a controversial statement and that is, Kelly is the best Angel. There, I said it, no offence to Farrah or the brainy one but it’s true. It’s a stone-cold fact.

Super Fun Sesame Street Needlepoint (eBay Link) –

OMG I love this, if I owned this there wouldn’t be a day where I didn’t touch Bert’s hair for good luck.

1977 The Hulk Vs The Thing Shirt (eBay  Link) –

Another in the never-ending line of badass children’s shirts I didn’t know existed. I’m “team Ben Grimm” all the way BTW. It’s Clobbering time!

Megabug Gladiators Mega Spider (eBay Link) –

Kenner Megabug Gladiators, is my favourite toy line from childhood that I didn’t know about. I can’t tell you how bummed I was to discover this post-childhood. It’s a Charles Band movie that comes to life, why the hell do I not own these?

Escape from New York game (eBay Link) –

Speaking of “why don’t I own this?” here’s a game based on a movie I adore that I don’t own. I must rectify this before the next family game tourney!

 
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Cool British Starsky and Hutch Pin (eBay Link) –

This pin reminds me of the 70s Superhero fridge magnets I collect and adore. If there is a fridge magnet equivalent to this, it will be mine! This I swear! 

Billy Carter “I shot J.R.” T-Shirt (eBay link) –

Look I found the most dated reference clothing ever. If you wear this, expect at least once to explain a) Who Billy Carter is and b) the TV Show Dallas. I recommend using “Who Shot Mr. Burns” as a teaching aid with anyone under 30.

Remco Fist Faces (eBay Link)- 

Remco in the 1960s was one of those companies that really took chances with concepts. This toy is like a “Make your own Senior Wences” kit, which you could probably just put together with stuff around the house. The name “Fist Faces” though, m’waaaaa Chef’s Kiss.

How to draw Monsters and spaceships books (eBay Link)–

I don’t think I had these books as a kid but I would have eaten them up like franks and beans. 

Charlie’s Angels Underwater Intrigue (eBay Link) –

Remember that episode of Charlie’s Angels where they went scuba diving? I don’t but it probably did happen on the show. The Hasbro Charlies Angels toys were really cool and tried to combine adventure with fashion, I applaud them for that. Also, this set contains pieces from a very rare mail-away Super Joe set to boot. Lots to love here!

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EBAY LINK Logan’s Run Farrah Fawcett Towel

There really isn’t enough Logan’s Run merchandise out there and honestly, there will never be enough for me. I do, however, have a soft spot for stuff like this towel, which is obviously meant to cash more in on the popularity of Farrah than the movie. I just don’t know what I’d do with it…

EBAY LINK The Shadow Colouring Book-

The Shadow is, of course, a wonderful radio and pulp character from my Grandfather’s day, he got some unusual merchandise in the middle 70s and this book is one of those out-of-place items that I’ve actually featured on this blog. This is an amazing price BTW.

EBAY LINK Destination Moon Base Alpha Poster-  So sometime in the late 1970s, two episodes of Space:1999 were merged together and released theatrically because…star wars. I own this poster, it’s one of my prized possessions, it’s just so gorgeous and exciting. You owe it to yourself to see Martin Landau every day.

EBAY LINK Argentinian LP featuring Wonder Woman, Star Wars and Charlies Angels. Look, I have no idea with this is about but look at that cover, I want to see that movie.

EBAY LINK Action Man Solar Hurricane– This is actually a Kenner Six Million Dollar Man vehicle but it was repurposed for the wonderful Action Man space line, which also included ROM Space Knight. I love foreign toys and variations like this.

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