Samurai Playset (sponsored link) —

This wonderful set of (cheap) Action figures is neither a play set nor are they Samurai, at least from my limited understanding of Japanese history. However, if someone hasn’t made a movie called “Samurai Ninja,” it’s the greatest missed opportunity next to the plaza in my town on “420 Green St” that does not have a pot store. 

Star Wars Action Transfers by Letra Set (sponsored link)—

Here we got Presto Magix, which was incredible but in the UK, they got Letraset Action Transfers, which is like adding cheese and bacon to the combo. I am obsessed with these sets and didn’t even realize they had the Star Wars license, I need to go look at all of them. If they did a cantina one, I might explode into a blast of confetti & dog poo bags.

Arco Ghost Light Pen (sponsored link) 

I’ve never noticed this item before, which surprises me, and I will now watch for it. It’s just pushing all my inner kid buttons.

Fleetwood Marvel Superheroes (sponsored link) —

So, if you’re looking at this and saying “That’s a Marx figure that a little kid painted,” I would respond with “You’re Right but also wrong.”

The Marx Marvel Statuettes were reissued by Fleetwood Toys in 1976. They are slightly smaller than their Marx counterparts and factory-painted. One of my first toy deals in the 1980s was with a guy (still on my friend’s list) who sold me his set of these, I wish I had kept them. They just cast Daredevil in red and painted his mouth.

Anyway, these do not pop up a lot, save for Spider-Man who was also issued in a grooming set(!) around the same time.

The seller has the figures listed individually, so the link sends you to his page.

Knickerbocker Sesame Street Talking Count doll (sponsored link) 

My friend Courteny sent me this, and my “I wonder what it says?” joke did not land, so I’m putting it out there now *makes that “ta-dah” gesture with his hands*.

Also, I love the Count, which is in the same context as Kung Fu movies and breakfast foods. I have his back!

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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Original art for MTC Blue Thunder toy (Sponsored Link) –

I fondly remember the MTC Blue Thunder gathering dust at Toys R Us next to the Arco V guns as a teen. This isn’t my grail but I sure do think it’s swell. Toy packaging art was the reason I ever picked up a paint brush and it made my life better.

Shogun Warriors Suspenders (Sponsored eBay Link) —

I’m not sure what the connection to Raideen is here, also isn’t that the flag  of Germany?

Fred Flintstone Parachuting Rack Toy (Sponsored eBay Link) —

As silly as these things can be, I haven’t verified anything but I’m certain Fred Flinstone jumped out of a plane at least once. Yes, I’m trying to justify this thing.

Gor King of the Terrons from the UK (sponsored link) 

I have a well-known Hasbro Super Joe addiction, and even sweeter is the line in its UK packaging. Dubbed “Commander Power” in England, Super Joe didn’t do well there either, but LOOK AT THAT GORGEOUS BOX. I want it but can’t afford it right now. It’s good to want things though.

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Doctor Who Action Letraset (sponsored eBay link)–\

This one tasks me, even though some kid already did the transfers, I think that adds to the mystique. I don’t know who drew these things but they were amazing and I love this so much. 

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Batman Letraset set (eBay Link) —

Letraset is, to me, the superior version of Presto Magix; it’s just magical. My dream is to own someday or reproduce the Doctor Who set without the BBC hunting me down and killing me.

Evel Knievel Kid Cycle (eBay Link) —

I wonder how many kids tried to jump stuff on the least aerodynamic vehicle every made? I’m guessing 100 bajillion or possibly more.

Planet of the Apes Periscope (eBay Link)-—

As a love of all things Apes, I struggle with such paraphernalia. It’s gorgeous in its own right, but I must have boundaries…

J.J. Armes and his interchangeable Bio-Kinetic Hands (eBay Link)–

Man alive, I remember seeing the commercial on Saturday Morning just before my family hit the Woolco that afternoon. All I had on my mind was getting that sweet J.J Armes doll but it wasn’t there. Years later I’d find out this was based on a (still alive!) real guy, which just added layers to it all. 

Carded Fisher Price Adventure People Clawtron (eBay Link) —

If you haven’t watched the latest episode of Toy Talk Show, the Clawtron and the Fisher Price Adventure People are highly influential and even though this card is knackered, it doesn’t matter. Enjoy an awesome toy. 

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Street Hawk Wallet by Fleetwood Toys (eBay link) –

Oh man, I wish I had one of these in college and also the balls to use it ironically. 

Mayor McCheese Certificate (eBay Link) —

Sure, it’s $30 for a piece of paper but it insures “FUN AND HAPPINESS EVERY DAY!” For that, I’d even wear this tie every day.

Bruce Lee Black Velvet painting (eBay Link) —

I got lost in a sea of black velvet paintings this week, and while I debated this amazing Kenny Rogers VS this Pink Panther on the toilet, this incredible tie breaker round house kicked it’s way onto the scene. This could only scream “1974” more if he had an Ape mask on.

Fonzie AM Radio (eBay Link) —

I have never seen this wonderful thing before. The artwork is fantastic!

Letraset Universal Task Force set (eBay Link) –

Letraset is very similar to what us kids called “Presto Magix” but they went into incredible tangents. This set, meant for children, looks very Heavy Metal influenced and well, I’d have been all over this at 9.

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Lite-Up Monster Heads (eBay Link) –

Glow sticks were such a cool thing that somehow never found their footing into toys. Lords of Light tried but unfortunately failed. Had I seen this as a kid, it would have been a total must-have.

Set of Blood Island Tiki Mugs (eBay link) –

If any of you are keeping score, you’ll know that I adore the Blood Island movies, and there is precious little merchandise. I missed out on these Tiki mugs made a couple of years back, and now they’re kinda pricey.  I regret not buying one now, but I broke up with liquor in my late twenties, and I don’t really have a bar in my house, so it’s a whole thing.

Monster Party Favours (eBay Link)

Ah, the cheap goodness you’d occasionally get for attending a birthday party as a kid. It didn’t always happen, but when it did, you remembered. I love everything about this, including the various shots of young men on picture day. That kid in the tie is trouble; just look at his smugness; he’s just like his father, that one.

Monster Target Rack Toy (eBay Link) –

This is not the first monster target rack toy I’ve seen, and I think it’s the third I’ve featured here. I don’t know how “Frankenstein” equates to “Shoot in the face” but in this case, I’m happy it does. Love the art on this very much.

“Keep on Tricking” pin (eBay Link) –

One thing you can be sure about here is that Robert Crumb didn’t see a dime from this.

BONUS NON SPOOKY ITEMS

The following things are neat, end before the next installment of this series, and well, I wanted to share.

Space:1999 Letraset (eBay Link) –
For the uninitiated, Letraset is a UK version of Presto Magix but much more deluxe and they’re GORGEOUS. I really want to collect these, they have Doctor Who and Superheroes as well but I am not “Scrooge McDuck” wealthy.

Special Agent: Secret Weapon Rack Toy (eBay Link) –

I am so smitten with dime-store Roger Moore on this header card, it’s like he’s quipping “Don’t have time for you old chum”.

5 Spooky Things on eBay this week

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