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Filmation Flash Gordon Shrinky Dinks (sponsored link) —

This is actually from a large lot of FG items but I chose to zero in on these awesome Shrinky Dinks, which I believe were a cereal promotion. I love that these are clearly based on the Filmation designs, although Dale is a bit off-model. 

Vending Machine Spacemen, Aliens and Robots (sponsored link) —

This kind of stuff had me parting with a quarter without a single thought. It would still happen today!

Dr Shrinker Magnifying Glass (sponsored link) —

Man, the Krofft Super Show was on fire the year it had Dr. Shrinker, Wunderbug and Electra Woman, that truly was “Must See TV” for me as a kid. Harmony made two rack toys based on the series, and they’re both better than most rack toys, at least in the logic department. 

Insect Kingdom store display (sponsored link) —

If I somehow made it past the vending machine as a kid (see above) this would be my next challenge in losing a quarter.

5 different generic Space Figure cases (sponsored link) —

I love all the fake Darth Vaders and  Temu Brand Shogun Warriors on these things, they all deserve their own figure lines and cinematic universe. 

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Knock-Off Charlie’s Angels outfits (affiliate link) –

I had no idea such things existed until this week, I have to share it! The name “Daring Darlings” is much work compared to “Chuck’s Halo Gals.” This is why they pay me the mid-size bucks, folks! Likable mediocrity!

-Krofft Supershow Lunch Box (affiliate link)

Terrible confession time: I don’t own one of these! If I’ve let you down, I’ll, of course, understand. I’m a total fraud. *runs away, sobbing*

Seriously, it just hasn’t happened yet but I hope it does.

Sears GI Joe Adventure Team Box (affiliate link)–

It’s an empty box, I get it. I never saw or knew of it as a kid, I get it. I don’t need to go down this rabbit hole, I get it.

But why do I want it so bad that it’s making me nuts?

Whitman Star Wars 3 Pack of Marvel Reprints (affiliate link)—

My pal Corey mentioned getting Whitman 3-packs at gas stations as a kid over the weekend and well, that got me searching. This one is forever etched in my mind, so much so that on my son’s birthday, one year, I bought him this issue. #16, one of my favourites, he still has it!

Harmony Toys Scooby Doo Fire Chief Toy (affiliate link) –

Over the years, I’ve been perplexed by the choices a toy company called Harmony has made. I’m almost sure it’s some “hipster time traveller” making weird crap so I talk about it. Case in point, the shoddiest fireman and dalmation repainted to look barely like Shag and Scoob? Whoever approved this probably got vermouth on it.

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Col Sanders Action Figure in car (eBay Link)-–

This is from a larger playset, but if I saw this at an antique mall, it would HAVE to come home with me. Like the Hamburglar, the Col. rocks my world. Although I can’t remember the last time I ate there. 

A big old bunch of Presto Magix (eBay Link) —

Wow this is just a big old bunch of childhood! I remember this wave at my local variety store, I mainly fixated on the superhero stuff, I had forgotten about Baseball. 

FunStuf Spider-Man Webshooter and Hulk Flying Fist (eBay Link) —

These are rack toy royalty to me and I can’t believe I don’t own a set. The web shooter I’ve wanted since the Heroes World ad days. Although, I did cool on it after I was told that it couldn’t possibly support my weight. 

World of Sid and Marty Krofft Souvenir (eBay Link) —

Another item from the fabled indoor amusement park that I never got to visit. This is pretty brilliant, the Krofft version of mouse ears.

Filmation Freedom Force Animation Cel (eBay Link) —

My passion for the Filmation series “Tarzan and the Super 7” is unlimited.  I especially loved the Freedom Force, a Justice League of Filmation’s superheroes led by Isis. If this had Super Samurai, it would be hanging in my basement.

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Ben Cooper Lost in Space Halloween Costume (eBay link)

My buddy Matt sent me this earlier in the week, saying he was pretty tempted. I’m not sure what the greater appeal is for me, Lost in Space itself or that mid-century look. 

HR Pufnstuff Witchie Poo Doll (eBay Link) –

I don’t know what’s more embarrassing, being scared by the boat in the movie or the fact that I’d never heard of these dolls before. They’re amazing!

Bonus Click the seller had a ton of other cool Krofft merch for sale, some of it obscure, so check it out here.

American Man Doll by Janex (eBay Link)–

The first time I saw one of these, I thought it was a joke. It turns out it’s real; Janex took all the elements of an action figure save for one thing. It was a piece of cardboard with a weird head that looks the kid from “Davey and Goliath” with a beard. Did Davey go to Viet-Nam?  WHO WAS THIS FOR? AGGGHHHHHHH!

1935 Universal Magazine featuring Bride of Frankenstein centerfold (eBay Link)–

I think I came to grips with not owning an original Universal Monsters Poster sometime in my mid-twenties. This magazine produced by Universal has an amazing spread for “Bride of Frankenstein” (I’m not alone in thinking the bride is cute right?) is a budget friendly version that is super neat.

MadelMan Superman set (eBay Link) –

OK, Madelman is a legendary series of Spanish action figures spanned decades and genres. Somehow, they got the Superman movie license and made a series of toys like a Jeep and a Helicopter because Superman! Anyway, this figure is awesome for many reasons, my main reason being it looks like the Turkish rip-off of Superman (seek it out) and also, I clunky stuff!

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Donmoor Captain Kirk Pajamas (eBay Link) I know I drone on and on about the Star Trek clothing produced by Donmoor but I don’t care, it’s awesome and I wish I had this stuff as a kid. No boogie man would screw with a kid wearing that smug Shat on his chest, he looks like he’s just about to sing!

LJN Space:1999 Commlinks (eBay Link) These portable walkie-talkies by LJN were actually rather well done for the time. The viewscreen included cardboard black and white photos so you can facetime with Commander Koenig. I remember buying a set of these in 1987 from a collector, she said to me “Can you imagine people wearing a phone on their belt like that? Stupid?”. I really wanted to find her number in the late 1990s.

World of Sid and Marty Krofft theme park badge (eBay Link)- So sometime in the mid-seventies, Sid and Marty Krofft got their own indoor amusement park in Atlanta Georgia. You can actually see a little of it in the opening credits to the Krofft Super Show. Honestly, I would have given my college fund to go there as a kid and I just realized, my family was in Atlanta in 1977, Aghhhhh! Anyway, this patch is one of the few souvenirs I’ve ever seen. I’m praying there is a Sleestak one.

Planet of the Apes Talking Viewmasters (eBay Link)- Confession time, I have never experienced talking view masters. My cousin had them but she didn’t have any batteries and she didn’t have any cool sets anyway. I think the coolest thing she owned was Caspar. I want this set badly.

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Rocky Bubble Fun (eBay Link)- These toys didn’t sell well because the scene where Rocky blew bubbles at Apollo Creed’s funeral was deemed “Nonsensical” and “Insensitive” by the stuck-up test audiences.

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Mr. Spock Towel (eBay Link)  This thing is so epic, I wish I could actually figure out a way to display vintage towels but I can’t and so it will not be mine to purchase. The Seller has a Logan’s Run towel as well.

Pufnstuf Felt Pennant 22 inches tall Sid & Marty Krofft (eBay Link) I am somewhat immune to PufnStuff merch, one of the few Krofft shows I can say that about but this thing is gorgeous looking and I love it.

Plush Dracula from 1979 by Robin Krause (eBay Link) I’ve seen this plush Dracula in 79 catalogs and it’s just so cute and at the same time random. Plush Dracula figures are more or less commonplace now, especially at this time of year but this thing was a pioneer of sorts.

Rapco Creature from the Black Lagoon Kit (eBay Link) This thing is the stuff dreams are made up, I put this set up there with the Aurora Model, the AHI figure and the Penn Plax Aquarium figurine.

Holmes and Yo-Yo Halloween Costume (eBay Link) Folks, stuff like this is why I do 5 Awesome Things, a freaking Holmes and Yo-Yo Halloween costume. This fulfills every boy’s fantasy of growing up to be John Schuck! How did this happen? How many could have possibly sold? I need to know everything

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We’re pleased to announce that Issue 2 will be visiting Living Island with a deep dive into the  Puppets based on the work of Sid and Marty Krofft, written by Kroftty, easily the world’s leading expert on the matter.

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Dr Shrinker Halloween Costume– I really want this, nobody bid on this k? Also remind me when it’s about to end?

Knock Off Water Pistol– Not only am I getting ROM Spaceknight vibes off the guy on the header card but that’s a recycled AHI Hulk watergun, this thing is full of easter eggs.

Superman Latch Hook Kit– It was called “Rug Hooking” where I lived but man, even I caught this fever back in 1978. I would have been all over this, inspired by the movie, I attempted to make my own of the S Shield. I did not complete it.

Skatebirds Board Game- Growing up I loved the Robotic Stooges and Danger Island Segments of the Skatebirds but I honestly don’t remember the birds themselves, I find that so weird. I had no idea there was merch of any kind!

Buck Rogers Bubb-a-loons- If you ever played with this as a kid, even briefly, you’re currently remembering that smell. You’re welcome.

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One of the biggest influences of my childhood were the Saturday morning programs created by the famed Canadian brothers Sid and Marty Krofft. I don’t think I was alone judging by the amazing variety of Halloween costumes available almost every year of my childhood.


Thanks to my pal Dave McKroffterson for sharing his

amazing and often times obscure collection of

Sid and Marty Krofft costumes and prototypes for 




this amazing gallery.

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