Toy-Ventures returns with a look at a two-year trade with an Australian collector! Mego Knock-Offs, Tarzan, Mighty Matt’s dazzling plaid pants and exclusive Buck Rogers rarities! This episode was inspired by what happened in “Mego Knock Off Head Quarters” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Megoknockoff Thanks to: Blake: Roving reporter at Aussie Toy Hunter https://www.youtube.com/AussieToyHunter Will AKA TolToys […]
White Elephant Toyz is bringing back its “Atomic Apeman” toy line this summer with ten new 8″ figures that will be available this evening at 7pm EST. The characters, while inspired by 1970s “Dime Store” figure lines such as “Action Apemen” and “Astro Apes,” have their own distinct flavour and a high-quality bandless body. Several […]
Thanks to a recently discovered binder in Marty Abram’s office, we have Mego’s plans for 1983. This episode showcases their plans for the World’s Greatest Superheroes line. The Mighty Metal Superheroes included Silver Surfer and a fleet of Batman vehicles. #mego #megomuseum #toyventures ssue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for […]
#mego #fantasticfour #megomuseum Mego Museum “Mint Off Card” opens up the new Disney Marvel Exclusive Fantastic Four action figure set by Mego. How do Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny stack up against their vintage counterparts? Also, what does the thing look like naked? The shocking answers are all here. ssue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature […]
Editors Note: There wouldn’t be a PlaidStallions without the kindness and support of my friend Robyn Adams. Most of my crazier ideas got made because Robyn saw them too. Doris Fish Forever “Vegas In Space” Action Doll Kickstarter Announced July 9, San Francisco, CA Doris Fish Forever is pleased to announce the July 10 launch of a […]
Disney Parks and Mego Corp. team up to introduce a four-figure set of Marvel’s first family – the Fantastic Four – in the vintage MEGO boxes from the 1970s. The Fantastic Four set is available now at Walt Disney World and coming soon to Disneyland Resort. Visit disneystore.com on July 9th at 8AM PT […]
Toy-Ventures: Micronauts Merchandise Toy-Ventures dives into the world of Micronauts merchandise not produced by Mego! Showcasing Colorforms, board games, rack toys, phasers, Ben Cooper costumes, comics, and even Micronauts: The Mattress? #mego #toyventures #micronauts Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- G-Force Pops Up, Micronauts, Spock Bops, Micronauts, Blue Thunder & a Slime dilemma. Disclaimer: These links are sponsored, gotta earn dem nickels! Big Jim Dr. Bushido (sponsored link) — Big Jim’s European Adventures in the 1980s felt a lot like it was mimicking 80s Italian cinema with its […]
Rare Audio! Mego 1975 Sales Call Part 1: Waltons & Wizard of Oz We recently found a rare audio recording of a Mego sales pitch from 1975. In this episode, we will animate the scene where David Abrams and Morris Kotzer from Parkdale Novelty pitch Shoprite stores the Wizard of Oz and The Waltons action […]
As Christmas 1981 approached, a leading toy industry publication asked “How long will the Dukes of Hazzard Soar” and got some interesting perspectives. #80stoys #dukesofhazzard #plaidstallions 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 […]
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