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Godzooky PLush (sponsored link) —

In the late 1970s, Knickerbocker produced plush based on the Godzilla cartoon, featuring the big G and Godzooky. I got one of those Godzillas, I still have it, and it lives in my daughter’s room. I never sought to get a Godzooky, but I’ve warmed to him over the years. That is something I’ll never do with “Baby Plas.”

Bootleg Bat-Ray Batmobile from the 1960s (sponsored link) —

I wonder how fast the folks at Tri-Play Toys drew bats on this existing item? The whole thing smacks of  “Haste.”

Monster Finger Puppets (sponsored link) —

If there was ever a Gen-X secret handshake, it’s these little dudes. I remember getting them free with toothpaste (!) at Miracle Mart as a kid. I think I know at least two people with a tattoo of these. I should get some.

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Universal Studios Baby Frank souvenir – (sponsored link) 

Universal Studios created Baby Frank as a cutesy “Scrappy Dooish” Frankenstein (Corey LeChat covered this character extensively in Toy-Ventures Issue 5 if interested in knowing more), and this felt pennant is just one of the items that featured him. There was also a costume made so they had an actor walking around at the parks themselves.

As much as I’m a huge Monster Kid with Frankenstein always being my #1 character, I can’t sanction this buffoonery. Baby Frank leaves me cold for some reason. I do own some merchandise with him on it, but it’s always got his papa with him.

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Making boring old school supplies into cool toys is an art form, and whoever made this is a total Davinci.  If I had this in grade school, it would have been taken away by the teacher. I was a “Teacher takes his stuff a lot” kind of kid. 

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Arco “V” bop bag (sponsored link) —

When you’ve been collecting for a while, there are certain collectibles that you’ve wanted, but at one point, were so cheap and plentiful, you figured you’d get to them. Then, when you circle back, they’re “Rare” and “Hot right now,” and even though you understand the supply and demand aspect of the hobby, somehow you can’t get past the bias of “those used to be everywhere!” Yeah, this thing. I’ve always wanted it but I’d see them everywhere in the 90s, which seemed closer than it is…..

1980s Frankenstein Iron-On shirt (sponsored link) —

My friend Courtney sent me this, and zooming on the image, I could smell this thing hot off the press. That tiny magical flashback warrants inclusion but also it’s Frankenstein, Universal Monsters and has glitter, fun!

FunStuf Captain America Shield Shooter (sponsored link) —

This toy is just a “label slap” on the Spider-Man Web-shooter toy that FunStuff also had success with. I wanted this so bad as a kid thanks to Heroes World. What always bugger me was that I couldn’t buy Cap’s shield, even Remco didn’t do one….

Star Trek Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

It’s late as I type this, but I’m positive that “Slip inside my Star Trek Sleeping Bag!” is the line that will guarantee a lifetime of virginity. Use it wisely…

Doc Savage Movie Puzzle featuring Ron Ely (sponsored link)—

Those who know this site likely may understand how unapologetically I love this movie. It didn’t get a lot of merch, so when I found this in a variety store in Port Perry, I had to have it. This purchase perplexed my son, he couldn’t understand why I’d want a puzzle of a shirtless guy with a “creepy stare” (his words, not mine.) This became a running gag of making sure it was out in the open when he had friends over or just randomly leaving it in the hall outside his room. I should sneak it into his apartment….

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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Darth Vader/General Urko Bootleg Mashup (sponsored link) –

There is just such magic to cheap bootleg items that do mash-ups before we even knew what that was. I want this crappy thing more than air but I fall in love every week with something.

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CB Lingo Jewellery (sponsored link) —

I vividly remember the CB fad, and it’s one of those things I’m amazed by. The plethora of merchandise likely landed just as the fad lost momentum had to be insane. However, this would have been killer irony wear for me in the 1990s. The ladies at the Orange Snail would have been all over me.

Ultraman water pistol (sponsored link) —

I featured this in Rack Toys because it’s such a fun piece, and I love Ultra-Man like a sibling. However, I’ve since lost the arms. It’s also so weird to add articulation to a water pistol….

Mr. Spock Carnival Mirror (sponsored link)

I’ve been able to resist carnival mirrors in my collecting but dang this one is slick as hell. Also, if you ever want a cheap laugh, type in “Mirror” in Facebook Marketplace and enjoy the photos of people’s messy homes.

Inflatable Pepsi Frankenstein (sponsored) —

All he wanted a Pepsi and Doctor Frankenstein wouldn’t give it to him. Did I post this to make that Suicidal Tendencies joke? No, I just chose that over the obvious Nick Cage joke. You can’t unsee it, you are very welcome.

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Vintage Star Trek Towel (sponsored link) 

I really dig Star Trek merch like this but I have to get controversial here (as controversial as you can get when discussing a towel) this appears to be based on the 3rd season episode “The Empath,” which is next to “The Alternative Factor” on my “Worst episodes of  Star Trek” list. 

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Buck Rogers Space Marbles by Imperial toy (sponsored link) 

Two points for making the bubble for the shape of Twiki but what exactly makes them “Space Marbles?”

Big Plush Monster Foot from 1973 (sponsored link) —

I love 70s nonsense like this. 

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Frankenstein Black Light Poster (Sponsored Liink)—

Hoo doggy, I wish I had more wall space left. I love everything about this: the subject matter, the design and the colours. 

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Ziggy Belt Buckle from the 1970s (sponsored link) —

My local country bar closed down, which is a shame because I’ll never get to stroll in proudly displaying this beauty and winning over the bar patrons “Pee Wee Herman” style. 

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Universal Studios Hulk Postcard

My lifelong obsession with this tour is justified when I see a postcard featuring a “Fake Ferrigno” and Frankenstein in one shot. 

Captain America Shield Shooter (sponsored link) 

Funstuf had a lot of success with the Spider-Man web shooter and spun it off to Cap and Hulk (his was a fist.) Kid’s toys should be devoid of logic, the less logic, the more fun in my eyes. 

Vintage Dimestore Dinosaur Display Box (affiliate link) —

Man, this is the kind of thing I could not avoid as a kid. I’m still drawn to such things but this is awesome artwork and features my favourite Dino, Triceratops! Raptor, Schmaptor….

Lili Ledy GI Joe Adventurer (Affiliate Link) —

I have a 30-year obsession with toys produced in Mexico, and this is one of my “top five” wants: a boxed Lili Ledy “Aventuro de Accione.” I’m not fussy on if it’s Land, Sea or Air, I will get one someday. This one kills me, but I don’t have the dosh to make an offer.

Super Gorilla Bootleg Kong Figure (Affiliate Link) —

I featured Dinosaurs, so I have to give equal time to giant apes. It’s a law that I think came to me in a dream. I can’t tell you how much I love bootleg Kongs, both in film and toy form. I love them more than licensed ones. This one has a super cool header card that looks nicked from somewhere else, and I’m pretty sure this sculpt began life as a licensed Japanese Kong toy. BLISS, I TELL YOU!

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Major update on the Lincoln Monsters action figures!
Our first wave is almost here, and this video showcases the final figures, reveals some bonus items and surprises, new merch and appearances and, of course, a little tease of what’s to come!

Special thanks to Chris Franklin and Lisa Johnson for all their hard work.

Contents:
Lincoln Monsters Factory Sample Reveal
Bonus items
Reveal of the “Blood-A-Rama Shock Fest “Collector Sleeve
New Lincoln Monsters Merch
Convention Appearance
Wave 2 teaser

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First Look: Factory Sample of Lincoln Dracula