Toy-Ventures returns and celebrates the end of a 25-year quest for some of the rarest Mattel Big Jim P.A.C.K items. It’s a story with a few twists and turns! #toyventures #bigjim #toycollection Thanks to treehousecollectibles.ca https://www.instagram.com/crossroads_collectibles_canada/ Mego Meet 2024 is August 16-17 in conjunction with Zolo-Con! https://www.facebook.com/events/236781772848368 Check out the original Big Jim P.A.C.K commercials […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Black Velvet Cookie Monster, Nancy & Sluggo, Marvel Superheroes cups, bootleg Apes and gumball machine Gumby. ( legalese: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated) Marvel Comics Cup display from 1977 (eBay Affiliate Link) — I’ve never heard of Koolee but that sure doesn’t […]
After a lifetime of wanting one, I finally tracked down a Parker Brothers ROM Space Knight Toy. How could a character that sold millions of comic books flop? We’ll get into that in the latest episode. #ROM #toyventures #plaidstallions Interview with Lawrence McCoy for reference. https://home.hiwaay.net/~lkseitz/comics/rom/actionfig/mccoy.shtml Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying […]
I was so excited to stumble upon this ad for Korvettes from 1978 featuring a Mego Superhero and Micronaut Mall Appearance. Mego famously did promotional tours with the Marvel Superheroes, Planet of the Apes characters, Action Jackson and even the cast of Star Trek. However, they also created this amazing costume of the Giant Acroyear […]
Vintage Marvel comics display from 1977 (eBay Link) — I don’t remember what this display is for but BAM! this is just my childhood. Bonus nostalgia points for using some of the same clip art as the Mego World’s Greatest Superheroes. Star Wars Carnival Mirror (eBay Link) — I miss the age of Carnival […]
Let’s Boogie Iron-On (eBay Link)– I sincere remember this from an ad in old Gold key comics, I’ve never seen it up close before. To me, it’s an artist’s depiction of Cher being asked out by Ray Jay Johnson. GLJ Incredible Hulk Chair (eBay link) == I have a mild obsession […]
Toy-Ventures covers last week’s Mego Meet which was a show within show at Power-Con! We talk about the latest news from Mego Corp, take a look at the show floor and then I share my haul, which was pretty incredible. Check out the PlaidStallions store for Toy-Ventures magazine, Tura Satana and much more:Â www.plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop Join […]
Larami Planet of the Apes Astro Ape Planes (eBay Link) – As lover of both Planet of the Apes and Rack Toys, this is very alluring. However it’s rarity and price tag make me realize all it is are some planes on a pretty card. It’s a conundrum that sounds weird to anybody who doesn’t […]
Star Trek: The Motion Picture Belt Buckle (eBay Link) – This belt buckle is almost as big as the ones in the movie; they were “Graceland” big. What makes me laugh is, did anyone walk out of that movie with a desire to copy that dress sense? Vintage 70s Spider-Man kids shirt […]
https://youtu.be/_uTMAW8hQhU Toy-Ventures is about a fantastic Planet of the Apes toy time capsule I received. It’s about trust and finding a kindred soul you’ve never met. This episode is a really positive experience. This episode delves into Rack Toys, Planet of the Apes, Mego Knock-Off figures, Trading Cards or Non-Sports cards, AHI, Croner toys, Scanlens, […]
@brickmantooth
Official Tura Satana Action Figure Now Available
PlaidStallions Action Figure Archive
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week
Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch Monster
Knock-Off Book
Recent Comments