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Archie Bunker Patches (sponsored link) —

I grew up in a post-All in the Family world. I was way too young for the show when it first launched (fun fact: I once thought this was the Archie from the comics all grown up), but I swear Mad Magazine never stopped with parodies and the reruns? Oi vey. These patches from ’72 are a prime example of how this show dominated when it first appeared. 

When I started collecting toys in the 1980s, I visited the backrooms of many dusty variety stores where the Archie Bunker card game was always present, right next to the Bionic Man game.

Star Blazers Desslock action figure (sponsored link) –

I’ve opined about these Nomura Star Blazers action figures at great length here and while the seller has the two main characters, getting a Desslock (Dessler) figure is really super duper difficult. I know it took me years to track him, Mark Venture and Captain Avatar down.

The Stretch Armstrong Prototype  (sponsored link)

For the person who has everything, the original Stretch Armstong prototype. Now you might be tempted to take a big old bite out of a stretch like I was when I was 7, but the 50-year-old corn syrup will definitely kill you.

Battle of the Planets Bootleg figures (sponsored link) —

Man, this one would disappoint me as a kid, desperate for ANYTHING Battle of the Planets at the time. 

McDonalds Mayor McCheese Animation Cel (sponsored link) —

I honestly do not remember seeing animated McDonaldland characters before but I love this very early 70s take.

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The Inter-Changables CEDM (sponsored link)

The Inter-Changables were made using the Micronauts tooling that was retained after Mego Corp folded. These rolled into town just as I was “Supposed” to stop caring about toys (didn’t stick), and it’s a whole “thing’ with me now. I stared at these things for almost 20 years, always finding an excuse, and now it’s as if none of them survived.

1979 Incredible Hulk Belt Buckle (sponsored link) —

I love goofing on vintage belt buckles, especially when they’re for characters not known for their fashion sense. Ol’ Purple Pants is what we like to call our “best case scenario” on the “Goof-O-Meter” I built for my 7th-grade science fair. Yeah, I failed. Why do you ask?

The Remco Power Shield Captain America art slide (sponsored link) —

This isn’t original art per se, but it is something the Studio likely used to sell their services. I don’t collect the Remco Powerized Superheroes, but this is still one of my favourite Superheroes…

A display box of Imperial Godzillas (sponsored link)

At my most recent panel about Monster Toys, I made a statement about the Imperial Godzilla most likely being bootlegged forever. I couldn’t cite a reference at the time, but I sure would have bet money on it. This thing proves me right, thankfully, and this one isn’t even tryin’.

Condorman promotional mask (sponsored link) —

As a kid, I really wanted Condorman to be a movie like Superman, where the hero was taken seriously. Nope, it was mainly a spy spoof that the world didn’t order. I never totally got over that, so I mostly lament the ice cream flavour.  It’s also kind of weird how this mask has an “Eyes Wide Shut” vibe going on. That mask might prove a bit of a distraction at an orgy…

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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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Japanese Jaws 3D display (sponsored link)—

JAWS 3D is a guilty pleasure my wife and I both share; it’s just the perfect mix of schlock for us. If it’s on TV, we have to watch it, just like our “Goodfellas” rule. Seeing that Japan has recognized this film’s true greatness is another reason I want to move there. 

Sandokan film strips (sponsored link) —

I’m really intrigued by this film strip series, here showcasing the popular “Sandokan” pirate series. I wonder what other properties got such treatment? 

JotaStar Doctor Who Card Game (sponsored link)

I think I’ve featured these before but I’m a sucker for weird Tom Baker merchandise. A lot of the merchandising art back then was kind of …depressing.

Bootleg Blacula Halloween Mask (Sponsored Link)–

I don’t know the origins of this mask, but it sure feels like William Marshall was the inspiration.

Buck Rogers Game from Brazil (sponsored link) —

I have never seen this toy before. I think the most interesting thing about it is how Joseph Wiseman is so predominant on the packaging. Wiseman’s Draco was largely cut out of the film and only mentioned in the series, so it’s interesting that they promoted him as the big bad. I also just found out he was Canadian.

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Imperial Toys Clash of the Movie Monsters Set (sponsored link) —

Man, this toy gives me issues. On the one hand, the Imperial Universal Monsters might be well remembered by kids who have them, but I’ve always kind of hated them. I grew up with Lincoln Monsters, which I will admit were shoddily made, but I just found these clunky things depressing. 

On the other hand, nothing but sincere love for Imperial Kong and Godzilla, OMG! 

And then, you have to factor in how freaking awesome an idea this whole thing is. If I had seen this as a kid, it would have given me a panic attack about how to convince my mum to buy it for me.

Presto Magix 2 pack (sponsored link)–

I’ve been collecting Presto Magix for decades, and I’ve never seen these two packs before. I think I crossed over into the other reality from “Fringe.”

Fan-made Prop Replica of the Big Jim P.A.C.K Pistol (sponsored link) —

This is actually really tempting me, I don’t usually look at prop replicas much but this might find it’s way here. Then all I need is some gold pants and a turtle neck to complete the look. 

Inflatable Movie Dalek (sponsored link) ––

I don’t know how I’ve never seen this before; this has me written all over it. Regular Daleks are childhood memories to me, but the movie Daleks are so darn stylish.

Flubs by Vic’s Novelty (sponsored link) —

The man who figured out how to make school supplies like erasers seem like toys was a genius. I’ve never heard of “Flubs,” but if a kid brought these to my grade school, I’d have been all over them.

I mainly know Vic’s as the company that repurposed the AHI Universal Monster Jigglers. 
 

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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 made a movie called “Samurai Ninja,” it’s the greatest missed opportunity next to the plaza in my town on “420 Green St” that does not have a pot store. 

Star Wars Action Transfers by Letra Set (sponsored link)—

Here we got Presto Magix, which was incredible but in the UK, they got Letraset Action Transfers, which is like adding cheese and bacon to the combo. I am obsessed with these sets and didn’t even realize they had the Star Wars license, I need to go look at all of them. If they did a cantina one, I might explode into a blast of confetti & dog poo bags.

Arco Ghost Light Pen (sponsored link) 

I’ve never noticed this item before, which surprises me, and I will now watch for it. It’s just pushing all my inner kid buttons.

Fleetwood Marvel Superheroes (sponsored link) —

So, if you’re looking at this and saying “That’s a Marx figure that a little kid painted,” I would respond with “You’re Right but also wrong.”

The Marx Marvel Statuettes were reissued by Fleetwood Toys in 1976. They are slightly smaller than their Marx counterparts and factory-painted. One of my first toy deals in the 1980s was with a guy (still on my friend’s list) who sold me his set of these, I wish I had kept them. They just cast Daredevil in red and painted his mouth.

Anyway, these do not pop up a lot, save for Spider-Man who was also issued in a grooming set(!) around the same time.

The seller has the figures listed individually, so the link sends you to his page.

 

 

Knickerbocker Sesame Street Talking Count doll (sponsored link) 

My friend Courteny sent me this, and my “I wonder what it says?” joke did not land, so I’m putting it out there now *makes that “ta-dah” gesture with his hands*.

Also, I love the Count, which is in the same context as Kung Fu movies and breakfast foods. I have his back!

 

 

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70s Kung Fu Board Game (eBay Link) —

I’ve had this thing on my watchlist for weeks, it’s so damned wonderful. It is a total collage of what the inside of my head looked like at 11. I just don’t know where I’d put all this stuff.

Display box of Vintage Monster Rings (eBay Link) —

Speaking of “where would I put it” are these gorgeous Monster Rings. It’s this kind of stuff that always got me as a kid and well, here I am! 

 

 

Italian AHI Parachuting Batman (eBay Link) —

I actually have the Superman version of this; it’s basically one of the multiple copies of the officially licensed AHI parachutist figures. This one comical for the “Bong!” logo which I’m guessing means “Bong” in Italian.

 

 

Filmation Star Trek Puzzles (eBay Link) —

Actual merchandise based on the Filmation Star Trek series is few and far between, this set of puzzles is one of the few I know of. I just find the art adorable.

 

 

 

Japanese Stretch Monster (eBay Link) —

This is a minature version of Japan’s “Stretch Andro” their take on Stretch Monster. Which is the subject of issue 12 of Toy-Ventures magazine. I’d love to own one of these, but they’re like Faberge eggs to me. I think it’s beautiful but the expense is like kryptonite.

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