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Great Space Coaster Video Disk (sponsored link) —

This show came on before “Star Blazers” when I was a kid, so I watched it a lot even though it was aimed at a younger audience. It gave me a life long love of “La Linea.” Also, video disks like these make great wall decor, I have Planet of the Apes!

Doctor Who and Daleks handheld game (sponsored link)—

OK, I’m kind of PO’d that there was a Doctor Who handheld game released when I was in college (when I would have cared) and I didn’t find out about it until my vision sucks? Aggghhhhhhh!

P.S. I love the ’90s card art in its airbrushed glory.

Spanish Lost in Space Sticker Book (sponsored link) —

I’m a big fan of Lost in Space, but I also love sticker books. As a kid, I even did the hockey ones because of…. sticker books! I also sell them now. Form your own conclusions; I don’t have any.

Argus Batman Viewer (sponsored link)—

I’ve NEVER seen this before! It’s really cool and features the 40s Batman serials. I saw those at the Bloor cinema way back in the 1980s, my date and I had a blast, see those with a crowd.

Black Velvet Rambo (sponsored link) —

There will be no description, what part of “Black Velvet Rambo” leaves you wanting more? Unless I discover a Black Velvet Col. Sanders, I declare this the greatest painting ever. Art can just stop now, we’re done. 

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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I sincere remember this from an ad in old Gold key comics, I’ve never seen it up close before. To me, it’s an artist’s depiction of Cher being asked out by Ray Jay Johnson.

GLJ Incredible Hulk Chair (eBay link) ==

I have a mild obsession with toymaker GLJ, mainly because I want to know more about them. They made a lot of inflatable toys and heavily dealt in licensing. This Hulk chair is incredible because the Hulk’s expression is saying anything but relax. I don’t know if I’d sit in anything that looks like it will kick my ass. 

Shindana Redd Foxx Doll (eBay Link)–

I’ve probably featured one of these before, but who cares? It bears repeating. Shindana is a toy company I often cover on this site because they are just so unique. Operating out of Watts, Shindana had a message to make toys for people of colour and they made some positive, lasting change even if they folded in the early 1980s. Also, they didn’t make a Fred Sanford; they made a Redd Foxx doll, Foxx was a notoriously “blue” comic who is still funny so I applaud this. 

For more on Shindana check out issue 10 of Toy-Ventures magazine. 

Marvel Micronauts Comics bound into hard cover (eBay Link) –

I adore the Marvel Micronauts comic book series, and I’m not sure we’ll ever get any deluxe editions of those fabulous comics. It seems some brave soul hardbound all the issues into an ersatz trade. I have a few books like this, it seems a thing libraries would do. While I can’t afford the (IMO hopeful) price tag here, this tempts me.

Gary Gnu Halloween Costume (eBay Link) –

For many years, the “Great Space Coaster” felt like a bit of a fever dream to me. I watched it because it was on before “Star Blazers,” and you had to mark your TV time early lest a sibling get there first. This show ruined the word “Gnu” for me, I will always say “Ga-Noo,” but also, it also introduced me to “La Linea” which I do a cracking imitation of. 

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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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