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GI Joe Dangerous Assignment Game (sponsored link) —

This is easily one of my bigger grails, a board game based on the GI Joe Adventure team when I was five years old. I love absolutely everything about this, but when it does show up, it’s a bad time, like the Holidays during a 3-week mail strike. Yay!

UPDATE: I know it sold but it’s still worth talking about.

SWAT air assault set (sponsored linkage) —

If I have a rack toy weakness, it’s little soldier-type figures like this. I can use them for my “Dawn of the Dead” diorama!

Mexican Big Jim Zorak by Cipsa (sponsored linkage)-

It’s incredible how much torment vintage cardboard and cellophane can bring upon a person who has incredible luck with Big Jim this year, but it’s haunting me a little.

Check out my video on Zorak:

She-Hulk Paint by Numbers (sponsored link) ––

Hasbro got in on the Marvel lady power by releasing this and Spider-Woman paint sets in 1980. They are hard to find and are also incredible looking. 

PS I liked the Disney show, people need to relax about this stuff…

Inflatable Wolfman (affiliate link) —

I’ve never heard of “Nadel & Sons” nor seen these amazing little things, the seller also has a devil one. I may need these in my life….

The Lincoln Monsters are here!

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Bulletman, SWAT, Inflatable Wolfman, Mexican Big Jim and She-Hulk arts and crafts!

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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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King Kong Decanter (eBay Affiliate Link)

I have this weird love affair with the 1976 King Kong film, mainly because I never saw it until adulthood and it’s ok I guess. However, being 6 years old when it came out was awesome, it was Gorilla town for this Planet of the Apes obsessed kid.

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Kenner Duke Playset (eBay affiliate link) 

Kenner’s Duke the dog is one of those interesting ideas that didn’t gel. Duke was a German Shepherd (the official dog of the 1970s) who had his own bat cave. I’m not sure why he needs all that crime fighting equipment. My dog would just be spying on the dog in the next yard. I personally think Stella is a sweety but according to Jess, she’s up to something.

King of the Kingdom Jesus action figure (eBay Affiliate Link)—

While I love Mego Knock Offs, I’ve always been weird about these kinds of figures. I mean, this is one I’ve been able to justify. Call it Catholic guilt I guess.

Bake-A-Craft DC Superhero stained glass (eBay Affiliate link) —

It is this site’s duty to showcase every 70s and 80s Superhero craft set. That is all.

The Champions Scuba Diver Set (eBay Link) ––

I post rack toys like this because it will solve someone’s life long mystery somewhere. I’m addicted to doing that.

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Weird Italian AHI Parachuting Superman (eBay Link) —

I’m the proud owner of one of these AHI Superman figures from Italy on the “Bong” card. Now, you can join my exclusive club and get this example. We can totally get matching jackets!

Sweathogs Grease Machine (eBay Link) —

 I was six when “Sweathog Mania” swept the nation, and I vividly remember all this merch. This stuff sat on the shelves; besides the (above average) comic book, I don’t think I purchased a single thing.

  Wacky Packages Fabric (eBay Link) —

I’m tempted to have a suit jacket made with this, I’d wear it everywhere.

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartmen Iron-On (eBay Link)-

Mary Hartmen has always felt like a show I should like but I honestly could never get though it as a kid. I also watched every “Fernwood Tonight” which was more approachable. I wonder if people wanted Louise Lasser on their chests?

Conan the Barbarian Black Light Poster (eBay Link) —

I never really dug Conan books but he was so tied to Marvel comics in the 70s, he feels a bit like an old friend. I’d love this poster, but I assume you need wood panelling to do it justice and probably ownership of a van. I’m not that dude, I wish I was…

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Super Fly promo balloon (eBay Link) –

A lot of 70s so called “Blaxploitation” movies were built on their soundtracks, which would be released prior to the movie. Those fantastic records would draw more attention to the film and well, Curtix Mayfield’s Superfly was a massive album.

Space:1999 Illco Radio (eBay Link) —

I had one of these when I first started collecting toys, it always reminded me of Winslow Leach’s chest unit in Phantom of the Paradise. Illco also made this in “Starsky and Hutch” which is super dorky.

Battle of the Planets Princess doll from France (eBay Link) —

I must admit that if I found a display of Battle of the Planets figures in 1978 that only contained Princess, I’d have bought it. My love for Battle of the Planets supersedes the cooties of girl dolls, I know I would have done it.

Early 70s Big Bird Patch (eBay Link) —

I super love the deranged early version of Big Bird merchandise; it’s creepy but not threatening.

Gemini Man Power Record (eBay Link) —

I totally missed this show when it first aired but this record, which hung at “Dragon Lady Comics” for a good decade, was a reminder. It’s about a guy who can be invisible for an hour a day. Mystery Science Theatre 3000 was where I first got to see it.

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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

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

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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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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

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

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I cannot tell you all the hours of fun I had with this thing as a kid and later with my kids. This set now rests in my storage unit, awaiting grandchildren (of which there is no rush). I love this toy like an old friend.

Gabriel Lassie and Timmy set (eBay Link) –

I’ve seen this set in catalogs but never like this. I guess the Lassie license only extends to the dog as it’s just “The Boy.” Gabriel made nice toys and while this would have appealed more to my sister than me,  I admire it.

Kooky Patches (eBay Link)

I’m not 100 percent sure but I think these are just a rip-off of Topps Whacky Packs. As a kid, I always seemed to miss when these came out, and i’d get them in trades, but I did not know what they were called. I remember asking for “weird food cards” at my local “MAC’S MILK” and getting odd looks.

Starroid Raiders Zing action figure (eBay Link) –

These late-model Tomland Figures are kind of a tough find; the cards are my favourite because of a cameo by the Thunderbirds.

Playmobile Space Store Display (eBay Link) –

Despite me growing up half-German, Playmobil completely skipped me as a child. It’s like a car full of your friends zooming by you while waiting for a bus. Playmobil looked cool AF especially the space stuff. I had no idea Mattel ever carried it and well this is a store display which gives me other stirrings. I’m complicated.

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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.

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

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

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The official FB group for PlaidStallions, come for the conversation, stay for the chill vibe. Remember, you keep the glass.

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Baywatch Rack Toy (eBay Link) -‘

I post this not as a Baywatch fan (never seen one) but as a Rack Toy enthusiast. I know Baywatch played during the day a lot, but I think it was more popular with teen boys than kids. What warms my heart is that it’s essentially a ray gun, just like the one the Hoff used!

Smokey Bear Bed Sheets (eBay Link) –

There has been a lot of mention of Smokey Bear recently, especially where I live. I still can’t get over that it was never “Smokey the Bear.” why do so many misremembered things involve bears?

Durham’s Ranger Action Figure (eBay Link) –

We published a piece about these in Toy-Ventures magazine a while back. They’re a series of crude action figures sold at discount stores, and the range is quite extensive. Also, the toys are just weird and cheap but with wonderful card art. This seller has a bunch of these figures for a super reasonable price. So if you want to scratch a vintage toy itch, here it is.

1978 Marvel Comics Pez Display (eBay Link) –

I know we did Pez last week but this showed up and whisked me to the deli in the Oshawa center. Damn, I liked it there. Anyway, I don’t think I’ve seen one of these since, and I just adore its design.

Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan FASA miniatures (eBay Link) –

I remember seeing these in the official Star Trek 2 Magazine Starlog did. Initially, my 11 year old brain assumed that they were action figures. I wanted to order all of them but I’m glad I didn’t. Still whenever I see these, I think of that moment in time.

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Imperial Toys Buck Rogers Pencil Toppers store displays (eBay Link) –

As an acolyte of Rack Toys and Buck Rogers, these are….chef’s kiss. A wonderful time capsule to dime stores, I absolutely love these. I also predict this is possibly one of very few times I’ll ever see these.

A complete set of Marx Monsters (eBay Link)–

The Marx Monsters are some of the coolest Monster toys produced in the 1960s and their legacy lives on in the form of countless reproduction series, mainly from Mexico. I really adore this mega pack and the term “Festival of Terror” sounds like a  Paul Naschy movie I haven’t seen…

Complete set of Arco Space Wars figures (eBay link)-

Brace yourself but these are Star Wars Knock offs, I know, they’re really subtle. Honestly I don’t know how Arco and Woolworth escaped George’s wrath. The price on this light may be a bit high and I’m sure you can track them down for a little cheaper. I posted this mainly to showcase a complete set.

Marvel Superheroes figures by PPC (eBay Link) –

After Mego and before Mattel, the Marvel Superheroes license went to Processed Plastics, makers of sandbox toys. I remember the Heroes world ad for these and assumed they were pocket heroes. I’m glad I didn’t experience that disappointment as a kid but I still think these figures are insanely cool.

Edai Grip of Mighty Jack (eBay Link) –

As much as I love Edai Grip, my love for this is largely based on the MST3K episode about it. There isn’t much to not love about the movie Sandy Frank cobbled together from a cool looking TV series.

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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)

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1980s Batman Sewing Pattern (eBay Link) –

Excellent, a father and son Kenner Super Powers Batman suit. This would not be me and my dad, this dad was very special in the 1980s. Honestly, I don’t even know if I could do this with my kid and I was a nerdy dad.

7-11 Monster Cups (eBay Link)–

Despite not going to a 7-11 until I was a teenager, I have a massive predilection for these things.  The art just pops; we need more stuff like this these days.

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Weird set of Bootleg Fantastic Four Figures (eBay Link)–

I don’t know anything about these figures but they’re super adorable. I especially love that they covered the Silver Surfer’s “no-no” area. Watch and learn Johnny Storm…

Mr. Double Action (eBay Link)–

Thia 12″ Joe knock off (which I believe is a Mr. Action or a Dynaman) always makes me smile. I don’t know what his “Double Action” is or if it’s just bad English. Also, his pose appears to be “I’m a little tea pot” which does not scream “Action” let alone a second helping.

Valley of the Dinosaurs Rand McNally Book (eBay Link) –

I  saw a single episode of  “Valley of the Dinosaurs” as a kid, but these Rand McNally books were popular in the first grade. I had Josie and the Pussycats and my friend had “Devlin”. I still have yet to see a single episode of Devlin.

Hey if you live in Southern Ontario, I’ll be at Canadian Toy Con this weekend in Oakville, I’m bringing friends and merchandise. Free Baloney for the kids!

I’ve also made a few other collectible pins based on knockoffs and characters from this website. Look for a few more designs coming very soon.

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.

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

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