Star Wars Play Masks by Palitoy
The idea of Halloween style masks being marketed all year long is a wise one to me. I would have been all over this UK display.
The first 48
This is where i tapped out as a kid, 48 action figures was too much to “Collect ’em all” and I remember taking a hard line with Cloud Car pilot (I already had a Bespin guard). I may have been the exception but I really got into Black Hole and Star Trek TMP figures at […]
Steve Scout: Rescue at Eagle Creek
Being a toy collector, I am very drawn to “Catalog Exclusive” items even if i don’t actually collect the line. This Ward’s exclusive set for Kenner’s Steve Scout is new to me, anybody have one in the box? I’d be curious to see it. More Steve Scout.
A message to the Toy Industry from 20th Century Fox
From the October 1977 of a Toy Industry magazine. And behold, in the very same issue! Ulp! 1978 Ideal Toys S.T.A.R Team Catalog
Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pumper Set
How is this not a filthy word?
Origin of the Creature Cantina
This past June, I spent a little time with the former toy buyer for Sears. He was a wealth of interesting info but my favourite takeaway of that conversation was this anecdote. I am paraphrasing: Basically, the buyer asked Kenner to make “The bar with all the aliens” as a play set for the Sears […]
Kenner Raiders of the Lost Ark Announcment
It’s pretty weird to see Kenner announce something as big as this with such a crummy ad but I’m guessing they had no time to craft a decent ad. Below is the first notice to the trade showing the figures:
Chills, Spills and lots of Thrills
The 1970s were truly a golden era for the stunt vehicle toy concept although I’m pretty sure this type of toy never truly goes out of style.
Giant Jawa Sale
Insert random “Time Machine Wish” comment here, followed by “Wankenoba’ joke.
Cash in with Kenner ’81
Here’s a fun toy industry promo from Kenner, who was riding high on toy lines such as Star Wars, Play Doh, Glamour Gals, Star Wars, Strawberry Shortcake and oh yeah, Star Wars. More on this promotion after the jump! Even as a kid, I loved to collect the Kenner rebate books but never cashed any […]
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