Heroes in Action S.W.A.T set (sponsored link) –

My introduction to this line was a comic book ad, sadly the comic was 3 years old at the time. So, I never saw them as a kid, but that ad has always given me an appreciation for these crude, early 70s attempts ata 3 3/4″ toyline. I’m not much of a military toy guy, the exceptions being soldiers fighting giant spiders or, I guess, when the general happens to be a Gorilla or a skeleton. There has got to be some sci-fi or horror there for me.

Back on subject, I’ve never seen this SWAT set before, and hey, it’s really tempting. Also, no sleeves for the SWAT; the M-16s aren’t the only guns they brought.

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Amazing 70s Horror Shirt (sponsored link) —

I have never seen this wonderful horror shirt from the early 70s, and it took me like three passes to even notice the Morbius from the Spider-Man comic swipe. It’s like walking around with every “Night Gallery” on your chest….

Star Wars inspired Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

So my friend Courtney sent me and a really cool Star Trek Sleeping bag which forced me to choose. I chose this one because….space tugboat. We’ve got the Pod from 2001 and 2R-2D over there and then what I sincerely hope is a nod to Quark. Tell me if I made the right call, I seriously need a win.

Grizzly Iron-On Transfer with Neal Adams art (sponsored link) –

I am lukewarm on the movie (although a big fan of the genre), but the merch is awesome. I learned from this Iron-On seller that the poster art was Neal Adams, and I’m not sure I knew that before.

Frank ‘N Stein Promotional poster – (sponsored link)

I grew up unaware of the wonderful restaurant chain until adulthood. I feel very cheated.

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures features the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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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.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Grizzly, Muscly SWAT, Spacey Sleeping bags, Frank-N-Stein and the coolest 70s Horror shirt ever.
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Mattel Heroes in Action Mailer Box Lot (sponsored Link) –

This is a toyline that I never had but I remember those comic book ads. I’ve always been smitten because of their nice sculpts and their clunky resemblance to the Mego Comic Action Heroes. I’ve just never been a big military toy guy.

Super Monsters Little Walkers Store Display (sponsored link) —

These started as AHI products but eventually got picked up by many other distributors over the years. They are such a happy childhood memory, and I actually did own a box like this full of them at one point, but as they say, “You can’t keep it all.”

Vintage Creature Knock-Off Iron On (sponsored link)–

I miss the day of clever iron-ons, I mean, this is never not funny. Also, down with homework.

V Jigsaw Puzzle (sponsored link)-

I am tempted on this one, my wife and I both love “V” and she likes jigsaw puzzles. This seems like a win.

Slim Goodbody Information kit (sponsored link)

I am so tempted to buy this. I’ve always kind of dug Slim Goodbody’s sincerity as a kid.  

The Lincoln Monsters Backer Kit Store is now open to the public. After the successful Kickstarter campaign (Thank You Again!), BackerKit is the next chance to get in on the Lincoln Horror Show.

The Lincoln Monsters Backer Kit Store is now open to the public.

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures features the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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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.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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The Archie Plush doll (sponsored link)-

I had the ad for this toy, which I think was mail order only, in an old hand-me-down Archie comic as a kid. As an adult collector, I have never run into one and kind of stopped looking. My friend Courtney (who always sends me coolness) sent me this auction the other day and wow, there it is. It’s exactly as advertised, and I wish I could justify its purchase.

Sesame Street Ernie Iron-On Transfer (sponsored link) —

Much like Star Wars, I really love the frantic energy of early merchandise like this; the image is pure fun and creative.

The Lincoln Monsters Monster Maker line continues with the Mad Mini Monsters! These will be available for preorder to current backers on January 11th at 7pm EST on Backerkit. Then it will open up to everyone later in January. Stay tuned, Monster fans, more details coming soon!

Durham’s Ranger Action Figure (sponsored link) —

I did a piece on these figures for Toy-Ventures magazine and, in doing so, developed an affection for this goofy series. Durham made these little guys with push-button action for stores like Ben Franklin and Woolworths. There are some nods to pop culture with a character that looks like a young Kwai Chang Caine and an ersatz Evel Knievel. The line is relatively low-cost to collect, and certain figures never pop up, so if you’re into dime-store toys that won’t break the bank, this is the hunt for you!

“The Black Hole” vintage t-shirt for kids (sponsored link) –
I was obsessed with the Black Hole as a fourth grader; it was really a big deal to me, and I would have rocked this!

Star Fleet / X-Bomber merchandise (sponsored link) –

I got hooked on Star Fleet thanks to that awesome Brian May video in the early 1980s and I tracked down the series after. It’s a Japanese puppet show heavily inspired by Gerry Anderson, which was popular in the UK (Aka the land of Gerry Anderson) and I could look at the merch all day long.

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Archie Andrews, Ernie, Cheap-o Action figures, The Black Hole and that other Star Fleet!

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DFC the Tower of the Night Playset (eBay Link) —

There is nothing I don’t like about this. I mean I had a set like this and wouldn’t need another but looking at that box art just makes want to buy it. It’s like a VHS movie with no pictures on the back of the box that you’d totally rent.

Steve Martin Iron-On (eBay link)—

I’d almost forgotten how big Steve Martin really was and that I still quote his routine now and then. You gotta stay hip for the kids…

McDonaldland Stained Glass Windows (eBay link) —

Seeing these gave me the idea of a post-apocalyptic movie where the main villain has a McDonald’s cult and throws his enemies in the “Grimace Pit.” Don’t steal this idea, Patent Pending! PATENT PENDING!

Amsco Spider-Man Super Babies (eBay Link) —
I remember seeing these as a kid and JUST HATING ON THEM. “Baby stuff” it may be the first thing we learn to hate. Now, at the very least, I see their charm. Progress!

Streethawk Action figure prototype (eBay Link)–

I’m a Streethawk jag this month and this blew me away. It’s not Rex Smith’s Jesse Mach but his goofy computer sidekick Norman Tuttle, who invented Street Hawk.

This is TV history, as it is the only known action figure of actor Joe Regalbuto, probably most famous for Murphy Brown but in my heart he’ll always be Kalnick, the Venusian enemy of Mork. He was also Blanche’s jerk son-in-law on “Golden Girls.” I know more than I should about this actor…

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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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