Disclaimer: The links are sponsored by eBay, but despite that sad pay day, I keep doing this.

Bootleg Cookie Monster Lamp (sponsored link)–
Oddball homemade off-model ceramics are a joy to find in the wild; they can often be kind of regional. This Cookie Monster has upped the cuteness factor by one million. DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY INTO HIS EYEEEEssssss….Yes Master, I will bring you sacrificial cookies for the Om-nom-nom-nom.

Ideal BeWitched Tabitha doll (sponsored link) —

This was one of my mum’s favourite TV shows as a result, I’ve seen a lot of it.

I came away with a crush on Elizabeth Montgomery, an appreciation for Paul Lynde and I occasionally call my dog “Dr. Bombay.”

Doctor Who TARDIS Tuner (sponsored link) –

I’ve wanted one of these since the 1980s. I still am not positive what it does, but that era of Doctor Who could sell me used socks.

Vintage Shaft fashions (sponsored link)–

I had no idea that the film adaptation of “Shaft” spawned merchandise, but last week I saw a display of sunglasses, and this week I see this glorious shirt.

A shirt that most definitely ever came in my “village lummox” size, and I couldn’t pull it off anyway….

Super Agent HAVOC doll (sponsored link) —

Havoc is such an awesome toy adventure concept for girls, it’s like “Kim Possible” but in 1976. I hope to do this line justice in our magazine soon, but yeah, this is a real neat-o rabbit hole.

The seller also has an adventure set and a motorcycle on auction as well.

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.
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

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Batman Crazy Foam (eBay Link)–

I was obsessed with Crazy Foam as a kid, still am. I am just glad I don’t have a fetish where people in superhero costumes puke on me. That would be messy.

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Mexican Planet of the Apes Record (eBay Link)–

I have zero idea what kind of music this is or if I would like it, but who cares? It’s got biker apes on the cover. SOLD!

Sesame Street Black Velvet (eBay Link)- 

These make me giddy, my face looks like Cookie Monsters right now.

Durham Star Mission Robot (ebay link)–

Durham Industries produced a lot of licensed toys but they also liked to knock off other toys. This is a total copy of the Tomy Rascal Robots.

Star Mite Laser Pistol (eBay Link)–

Star Mites was a brand created by Empire Toys that even included some diecasts from Shinsei. This package with its discount Martin Landau warms the cockles of my heart.

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Toy-Ventures Collectible Pins including the Lincoln Monsters

Do you miss toy collector magazines?

That’s why we created Toy-Ventures magazine, an old-school print publication dedicated to vintage toys from the 1960s to the 1990s. Each issue is packed with never before seen images and information written by some of the top collectors. We’ve got nine issues and climbing; please check our page here or visit our store.

The Mego Museum News has rebranded into the Super Collector Newsletter! Encompassing more from sites like PlaidStallions and more. Check it out even if you don’t collect Mego figures.

Our long running Pod Cast, Pod Stallions is now available on Spotify.

The PlaidStallions Polyester Pals have arrived and come in green and orange. Be the first kid in the sandbox with our Podcast mascots!

Our latest book is “Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures” a love letter to cheeky copyright-infringing toys. You can get this new book via the PlaidStallions Shop, On Amazon (Affiliate Link) or eBay (eBay Link)

FACEBOOK GROUPS FROM PLAID STALLIONS

Pod Stallions is based on our podcast and is one of the most fun groups on Facebook. Toys, Comics, Movies, TV, it’s all up for grabs, and remember, folks, you keep the glass! If you like our show, then you have found your tribe.

Mego Knock Off Headquarters– The leading group discussing 70s Dime store knock-offs and bootleg action figures, we talk vintage toys and not others. We know the difference between Astro Apes and Action Apeman.  It’s a fun group where we talk about Lincoln Monsters, AHI, Mighty Gary, Tomland, Bogi, Demo Man, Mortoys, and other generic greats.

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However, I won’t hear a bad word about these cookie monster mitts, thems is cute!

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