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1977 Marx Ready Gang Catalog

In 1977, Marx Toys launched the Ready Gang a beautiful line of 9″ action figures from the old west with little to no back story (seriously are these guys outlaws for good guys?) and it quietly flopped in the market place. It’s a shame as the figures are not only attractive but well made, nowadays I […]

1982 Gabriel Legend of the Lone Ranger Catalog

The big budget film “Legend of the Lone Ranger” saw a triumphant return to the license by toy company Gabriel (who had made some pretty epic Long Ranger toys in the 1970s). While the movie was a big disappointment, Gabriel once again brought their “A Game” and made some kicking toys and action figures for […]

The Lone Ranger Rides Again!

I am extremely happy to anounce a new toy gallery at Plaidstallions, dedicated to what is definitely one of the finest and somewhat under rated action figure lines of the 1970s, Gabriel’s Lone Ranger.Thanks entirely to the generosity and support from collectors Bill Frost and Rob Chatlin, we now have on display what might be […]

Hi-Yo Silver!

It’s time to reveal another PlaidStallions trading card, this one comes directly from the brain of my pal Rob Chatlin. Rob has been an tremendous behind the scenes help to PS plus it was a darn good idea so it became card #14. I don’t collect Gabriel Lone Ranger figures but I honestly think it’s […]

Hi-Yo Silver Away!

In the mid 1970’s Gabriel toys released some of the highest quality action figures of the decade with their Lone Ranger line. Not known for action figures previously, the company spared no detail in the figures, their horses or the multitude of accessory packs. Announcement Time: I am taking a short sabbatical from the interweb […]

Carson City : One Cool Cardboard Town

I don’t own any of the Gabriel Lone Ranger series nor did I as a kid but I do have a lot of respect for it. It’s one of the best made toy lines of the 70’s and holds it own. Case in point this Carson City playset, what a quality product this is. I’m […]