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Archie Bunker Patches (sponsored link) —

I grew up in a post-All in the Family world. I was way too young for the show when it first launched (fun fact: I once thought this was the Archie from the comics all grown up), but I swear Mad Magazine never stopped with parodies and the reruns? Oi vey. These patches from ’72 are a prime example of how this show dominated when it first appeared. 

When I started collecting toys in the 1980s, I visited the backrooms of many dusty variety stores where the Archie Bunker card game was always present, right next to the Bionic Man game.

Star Blazers Desslock action figure (sponsored link) –

I’ve opined about these Nomura Star Blazers action figures at great length here and while the seller has the two main characters, getting a Desslock (Dessler) figure is really super duper difficult. I know it took me years to track him, Mark Venture and Captain Avatar down.

The Stretch Armstrong Prototype  (sponsored link)

For the person who has everything, the original Stretch Armstong prototype. Now you might be tempted to take a big old bite out of a stretch like I was when I was 7, but the 50-year-old corn syrup will definitely kill you.

Battle of the Planets Bootleg figures (sponsored link) —

Man, this one would disappoint me as a kid, desperate for ANYTHING Battle of the Planets at the time. 

McDonalds Mayor McCheese Animation Cel (sponsored link) —

I honestly do not remember seeing animated McDonaldland characters before but I love this very early 70s take.

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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.

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Palitoy Action Girl Movie set (sponsored link)

Palitoy’s Action Girl was a really cool line of articulated fashion dolls with some interesting “Super Sets” including a space themed one this is wicked cool!

The idea of a fashion doll filming a historical drama shows a genuine care in creating an enjoyable and unique environment with these sets. 

Mayor McCheese Slippers (sponsored link)

So, when I was a kid, my grandparents had a shoe store in our local mall and they actually sold these! I desperately wanted a set but my parents told me they didn’t order in my size. Now, I just accepted that as a kid and haven’t thought of it since, but I do have a sneaking suspicion that my parents just thought they were ugly. I’m guessing that I’ll never find them in a 15 wide now.

McGruff the Crime Dog Table Ware (sponsored link)

Now you can not only take a bite out of crime but also a sip? I got nothing, google what happened to the McGruff voice actor if you haven’t already…

Sesame Street Grover Necklace (sponsored link)

My favourite Muppet of all time is Grover, it’s impossible for me to not smirk when I see him. I named my dog (a girl) “Grover” as a kid and my mother’s reading of the “Monster at the end of the book” inspired me to top it for my kids. Grover rules but let’s face it, he’s a crappy waiter.

Harlem Globetrotters Wizzard Wheel (sponsored link)

My friend Matt sent me this and I dig this beautiful and very 70s card art. The Globetrotters cartoon was a fave around these parts. It even inspired me to shoot hoops in my driveway for the entirety of the late 70s. I suck!

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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Amsco Super Babies (eBay Sponsored Link)—

As a kid I thought these were the worst thing ever, I really detested “Baby stuff” and well, these had Baby in the title. I’ve softened on them since then but still don’t need to own them.

Takara Steel jeeg   (affiliate link) —

“Baron Karza, I am your father; you too, Force Commander!” I love Jeeg despite never having seen the show itself. This wonderful Magnetic figure was retooled for the Micronauts, and while I have a loose one, this boxed one is well priced and super tempting. What I’m saying is, please take this temptation away.

Sesame Street Calendars (affiliate link) —

I vividly remember the 1978 Sesame Street Calendar, I even remember my dad having to borrow it to plan something for his business. I may have had some of the earlier ones but the memory has faded. 

Space Sentinels figure by Fleetwood Toys (affiliate link)—-

My love and admiration for the Filmation Space Sentinels is well documented (see video below); this is the closest we got to action figures. The seller also has Astrea, but sadly, no Hercules. 

McDonald’s Play Place Sign (affiliate link) —

While I did seriously have eyes for this vintage Hamburglar statue, I have to admit this would be even cooler to have in the entrance to my back yard with the addition of “under penalty of death.”

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Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please check out the latest issue: https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch Monster

Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

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The Super Collector Newsletter combines all the news from Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions and a lot of other fun stuff across the Interwebs. It’s got customs, new action figures, vintage finds and a lot of pop culture. Sign Up Here!

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop! 5 Awesome

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