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Lili Ledy Star Wars Tusken Raider Doll (sponsored link) —

This is one of those things that I don’t get about myself. I don’t really collect Star Wars and have none of the other 12″, and yet, I have always wanted this thing. I suppose it’s the Mexican toy charm (big fan!), combined with my lifelong love for the Kenner action figure.  My folks got me one early from a gift show in ’78. I’d not seen Star Wars and wasn’t sure how significant a role he played. I was let down when I discovered he wasn’t much of a character. 

Grover and Maria Sesame Street 45 (sponsored link) —

I don’t own this record, but when I woke up on Monday, this was the first thing I saw, and it brought me a tiny bit of joy. I mean, it’s Maria and Grover, who in my eyes can do no wrong. Although…between you and me…shitty waiter…

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I picture a lawyer telling the artist to name the boat “Tracy Lee” to avoid anyone thinking it was the Orca.

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Do I even need to say this is a Karate Kid Knock-Off figure? I probably didn’t, but this one has got the whole “ironic title” thing going on.

Sure, you can use the Homer Simpson “in modern slang, “bad” can mean “good” defence, but I’m going to decide in favour of comedy. 

An alternate theory is that this is a comedy, and there’s a Brazilian cartoon show where these guys get beaten up every week. I’d watch that…

LJN RoadStars “The Waltons” diecast truck —-(sponsored link)

A lot of people give Mego crap about licensing the Waltons, but they weren’t the only ones making John Boy merch. Case in point, LJN thought this would get noticed in a series that contained the Space:1999 Eagle, the Mystery Machine and Fred Flinstone’s car? I was going to say this was the peg warmer in this line, but the smart money is on the Hogan’s Heroes “bad guy” car.

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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.

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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.

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1970s Shazam Pencil Case (sponsored link)

I have this strange predilection for Superhero pencil sharpeners (see the video below), but I don’t own a single pencil case for some reason. Even as a kid I knew that material wouldn’t last a lunch hour, I guess. Shazam! merch always puts me in a good mood, tho.

Inflatable Jaws shark by Imperial Toys (sponsored link) —

It’s amazing to see Imperial still making JAWS merch in the mid-1980s; that movie had staying power. This merch was likely sponsored by “Jaws the Revenge” but they chose the right poster for the box.

Bruce Lee KO Bendies (sponsored link) —

I have one of these guys loose but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the card. It’s a “Not even trying” KO meant to look like Bruce Lee, it succeeds!

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Wearing this as a kid would have invoked too many challenges for my own health.

Rip Tide Puffy Stickers (sponsored link)

I think this might be the perfect gift if you have a friend who has forgotten Rip Tide exists. I used to watch this but all I remember is the nerdy guy said “Boss” a lot. 

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Atomic Man outfit set (eBay Affiliate Link) —

For that brief window of time when Mike Power Atomic Man beat the officially licensed Kenner Bionic Man toys to market, Hasbro tried to pump up sales by rebranding some classic Joe outfits. This set, which will be expensive, is particularly troubling to me. As a kid I was obsessed with scuba diving, and this was, by far, the single most excellent toy I owned in kindergarton. I can’t afford this, can’t justify the expense but will watch it to the bitter end.

Gandalf Black Velvet portrait (affiliate Link) —

Wizards are most at home in Black Velvet paintings and on the sides of cool vans. It’s a proven fact.

Battlestar Galactica Cape (affiliate link) —

I know the Galactica Warriors actually did have capes, but it wasn’t made of “onesie” material.

Vintage kid’s Dr Zaius Shirt (eBay Affiliate Link) —

This is something I don’t see very often: a vintage Dr. Zaius shirt from 1974; as a kid, my dad drove the “Crazy David” van. So I grew up wearing stuff like this and it’s tough to pass this one up.

Batman Light Switch Covers (affiliate Link) 

I think these were made by Monogram (the model kit people), and they are a cousin to those awesome kitchen magnets. I used to have the Superman version of these. These are another item that straight sends me back to kindergarton; wow, this week has a theme, and I didn’t even notice.

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I’m gathering this PVC Jaws was sold at Universal Studios, but it was made by Imperial Toys, who wisely had the license for Jaws merch in the middle seventies. Jaws the Movie and Jaws the Ride are both equally beloved by me, and I want this too. 

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Jaws Arcade Game Sell Sheet (eBay Affiliate Link) –

As a kid, I wasn’t allowed in the early 1970s arcades, which spawned a fascination with the games. I have played this at the CNE or Wasaga Beach (which had antique arcade machines in the 1990s) but I can’t remember the game. What a lovely cabinet, it just grabs you.

Cool 80s Inflatable Monster Chair (eBay Affiliate Link) —

I think it’s unrealistic to think I’ll ever be 85 pounds again, but bobdammit I want this chair. It’s my on-going obsession with Lizard Men, this guy looks like he jumped out of “Archer: Fugitive from the Empire” if you get that reference, we’re close in age.

Super Cool 70s Batman pencil case (eBay Affiliate Link) —

I’ve never seen this case before; there is something about 70s off-model DC Comics characters. Also, I’m a really big fan of The Riddler, so that makes me a bit biased. I do love his booties.

Airwolf Underoos (eBay Affiliate Link) 

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Many people might know of my childhood battles with Shreddies (AKA the wallpaper paste you won’t die from eating). After the Black Hole, Shreddies never got me with another promotion. However, in the 1990s, they started giving away Star Trek ships, and I had a dealer friend buy boxes just for the prize (I also did this for “ToyShop” money). Volker bought an entire pallet of the stuff and hated it (duh), but the food banks wouldn’t take them because they were open, and the homeless shelters wouldn’t take the sealed bags. His wife explained later that she started using the Shreddies as Christmas decorations; it was a weird conversation that I’m glad I had.

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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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King Kong Socks (eBay Link)-  I think the 70s Kong remake isn’t as memorable as a film as it is a poster. That thing is iconic!

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JAWS Collegeville Halloween Costume (eBay Link) I think Collegeville sold a bajillion of these, I vividly remember seeing a slew of those while trick or treating.

Destination Inner Space Super 8 Movie (eBay Link)– Destination Inner Space seemed to play on Buffalo 29 every other weekend, alternating with “Castle of Evil”, when I was a kid. It’s got a cool, memorable monster, some terrible model effects and well that’s about it.

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MPC Mummy Machine I’m not big on car models or cars in general but this thing is killer. I wish it were a real vehicle.

Wind up Creature from the Black Lagoon I remember when these came out, I never understood why they weren’t more popular. I’d fill a house with tin robot toys if I didn’t have 50 other obsessions. At 75 this thing is a freaking bargain, seller has a Mummy too.

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EBAY LINK:Grizzly Adams Halloween Costume If anything is a testament to the fact that we had three networks (though growing up in Canada we had our own programs that didn’t warrant merchandise) is the fact that we got Grizzly Adams merchandise. To be fair, the show about a man who lives in the woods with a bear was memorable, it’s just weird that he got not only a Halloween costume but a freaking action figure.

EBAY LINK:VICMA TARZAN PUPPET I’m pretty sure my obsession with Tarzan is common knowledge by now and I just can’t resist merchandise with the Lord of the Jungle. I wish I lived in a warehouse and had unlimited income instead of working in a warehouse with a fixed income. This kind of foreign stuff brings me joy.

EBAY LINK:JAWS Blue Jean Repair Kit What’s more 1976 than a denim patch with Jaws on it. I really don’t know but the sight of this thing shoots me back to being 5 years old and I love it (thanks Dave!)

EBAY LINK:Green Goblin Appearance Poster I collect Superhero appearance posters and of course, I’m working on a book about them. This one breaks my brain, not only is it gorgeous but it’s for a VILLAIN appearance. If you’ve never seen the Mall Appearance Green Goblin suit, well it looks better than any movie version of the character. GAH! I want this so bad I can taste it, I should see a Doctor.

EBAY LINK: The Waltons Sticker Book Ok, so I’ll never badmouth the series itself (mainly because I’ve never watched much of it) but I’ll never get how much merchandise this dreary show got. I don’t see the appeal and yes, Scott, I know you’re a fan but to me, this is like a Shameless colouring book.

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When Jaws hit pop culture like a runaway train, licensors lined up to cash in. The only problem? Any toy company can make a shark toy and boy howdy did they.

This particular one by Ben Cooper just goes above and beyond by including a victim, a scared victim!

Man, I know that face, I make it at least once a week.  I wish I owned this toy but it was kindly submitted by a collector to include in Rack Toys. 

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