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Welcome Back Kotter Guitar by Fleetwood Toys (sponsored link) 

Did the Sweathogs ever show any musical prowess? I watched the show a lot as a kid and only remember John Travolta’s singing. 

Hal Needham Stuntman Playset by Gabriel Toys (sponsored link)

This is a truly innovative toy concept from the mid-1970s, a doll based on the legendary stuntman Hal Needham. This allowed kids to do real stunt work. Obviously, this set saw some play, as Hal’s head came off, which is probably not something that happened to the real guy.

The Mighty Hercules Book and Record set from Japan (Sponsored Link) 

As a Canadian kid, I thrilled to the Adventures of the Mighty Hercules and his idiot sidekick, Newton, his idiot sidekick, Newton.  (if you get that joke you are cool) I am blown away that this show had any popularity in Japan but now this is all I can think of.

Spider-Man Super Klobbers by AHI (sponsored link)

I’m not surprised that AHI chose to rip off Socker Boppers; they sold a lot of inflatable toys and well, they had the Spider-Man license. What’s surprising is how rare these are, I guess they did not take off.

Big Jim Cipsa Kid Acero Lobomovil (sponsored link) 

This vehicle was known as “The Beast” in the USA and was the first vehicle available for the P.A.C.K toys, mainly because it’s a repainted Camper. In Mexico, they didn’t have the same characters so they drew over the (GLORIOUS!) Jack Kirby’s art and turned them into bad Guy Garfio and Good guy Hombe Bionico. I love this so much but this freaking thing is such a space killer. Ugh, this is going to bug me….

Oh God, I just realized Hombre Invisible was added! Agggghhhh I have no money!

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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!

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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George Kennedy Blue Knight Rack Toy (sponsored eBay link) –

If you’re a Plaid Stallions regular, you may know about my fascination with these “Blue Knight” rack toys by larami . I’ve never seen this show nor do I remember it but somebody at Larami really liked George Kennedy.

Death of a Fly rack toy (sponsored link) –

I put this in my book Rack Toys; not only is the title ponderous, but they misspelled “Spooky!” Comedy gold.

Bootleg Shogun Warriors Party Favours (sponsored eBay link) —

I would have been so all over these. Unfortunately, I didn’t seem to get invited to this kind of birthday parties.

Charlie Chan Pistol (sponsored eBay link) —

I missed the whole “Chan Clan” series by a couple of years as a kid so merch like this used to bamboozle me. I love the thug illustrations a beatnik and my 9th grade geography teacher Mr.Stubbs who was actually pretty chill.

Scooby Doo Diecast figure from Vanity Fair (sponsored eBay link) –

I have never seen one of these before; I had no idea Vanity Fair (more known for radios) produced figures of any kind, let alone Scooby Doo characters! So cool.

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Planet of the Apes Motion Lamp (eBay Affiliate Link) –

I am fond of Motion lamps and own a whole bunch in my rumpus room. The combination of Apes to this mixture is so tempting it give me goosebumps.

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Not only are these toys cool and iconic but a great deal. The licensing agent for Buck Rogers has been described to me by toy executives at the time as a “Great Guy.” I will also say, he was a heck of a sales man, there is so much stuff!

Dakin Olive Oyl (eBay Affiliate Link) —

I’m not sure if I’ve ever noticed these before but being a life long fan of Popeye, this is a brilliant toy.

Japanese Spider-Man Colouring Book (eBay Affiliate Link) —

I love the Bananas Japanese Spider-Man tv series and to see this vintage colouring book? I want it so bad. I also like that the kid was so neat! 

ChemToy Jaws toy (eBay Affiliate Link) —

Just like King Kong, Jaws toys faced stiff competition from everyone else who happened to make a toy of the animal it was based on. However, there is something so special about that Jaws sticker.

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Street Hawk Wallet by Fleetwood Toys (eBay link) –

Oh man, I wish I had one of these in college and also the balls to use it ironically. 

Mayor McCheese Certificate (eBay Link) —

Sure, it’s $30 for a piece of paper but it insures “FUN AND HAPPINESS EVERY DAY!” For that, I’d even wear this tie every day.

Bruce Lee Black Velvet painting (eBay Link) —

I got lost in a sea of black velvet paintings this week, and while I debated this amazing Kenny Rogers VS this Pink Panther on the toilet, this incredible tie breaker round house kicked it’s way onto the scene. This could only scream “1974” more if he had an Ape mask on.

Fonzie AM Radio (eBay Link) —

I have never seen this wonderful thing before. The artwork is fantastic!

Letraset Universal Task Force set (eBay Link) –

Letraset is very similar to what us kids called “Presto Magix” but they went into incredible tangents. This set, meant for children, looks very Heavy Metal influenced and well, I’d have been all over this at 9.

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CHiPs was the major player for 1982, Fleetwood managed to get a lot of mileage out of the motorcycle cop goodness.

While Legend of the Lone Ranger wasn’t a box office success, the character itself still sold toys. Fleetwood was able to create a variety of toys thanks to the abundant tooling available in Hong Kong for wild west toys.

The adventures of Colt Seavers made for some terrific rack toy potential. The Fall Guy license allowed Fleetwood to sell anything.

– 1982 Fleetwood Catalog Rainbow land

Even though SGT. Fury comics didn’t sell as well as superheroes he got oodles of merchandise. It’s not surprising he was a big seller, plastic army men rule! Look at that Kirby-Esque artwork.

The Topps Wacky Trucks are amazing and I want a set.

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