Archives

Mego Lex Luthor in wave 19 Worlds Greatest Superheroes

Mego Lex Luthor in wave 19 Worlds Greatest Superheroes Although he has no superpowers to speak of, Luthor has come closer to defeating Superman more times than any of his other adversaries. With his brilliant mind, Luthor’s schemes nearly always come close, until his massive ego gets in his way. No matter the situation, it’s […]

Toy-Ventures: Amazing Superhero Vehicle Find! Mego, Simms, PPC

The Batmobile! The Spider-Car with Web Trap and Captain America’s pick up? Come explore the amazing lot of Superhero vehicles that eBay almost lost. Mego, Mattel, Simms and some of the rarest 80s Marvel merchandise ever!   https://youtu.be/WH8xMQLhWM8   #toyventures #plaidstallions #mego #secretwars Plaidstallions, toyventures, mego, mego museum, pocket superheroes, pocket heroes, mattel secret wars, […]

Toy-Ventures: Toy Hunting @ The Great American Garage Sale!

‘Toy-Ventures goes on tour as we head to Western New York and visit the Great American Garage Sale and That 80s Toy Shop! We encounter Bug Men, Hawkmen, Elves, Earthquake Towers, Jaws and Bigfoot! #toyventures #plaidstallions Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Hagar the Horrible, Kojak, deep discount Micronauts, Inflatable Apes and the worst/best Marvel toys ever.  ( legalese: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated) Excel Toys Kojak set with villain (eBay Affiliate Link) — Longtime PlaidStallions readers will know that I am borderline obsessed […]

Mego Love Boat Playset (Vintage Mego)

  Vintage Mego is exciting and new. Climb aboard the Mego Love Boat Playset; we’re expecting you! Hear about the adventures I’ve had while bringing this episode to you. This special episode comes from a smoke-free home!     Get Issue 12 of Toy-Ventures shipping this week! Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome […]

Plaid Stallions 18th Birthday Contest

It’s Plaid Stallions’ birthday, and now I can ship it off to college or the army I guess. Starting this site on a lazy Saturday while my baby daughter napped was more important than I’d ever realized. I had no idea that when I started posting old catalogue photos online. Starting Plaid Stallions would open […]

Lincoln Monsters Featured in Rue Morgue Magazine!

The latest issue of (218) Rue Morgue magazine (on stands now!) features a gorgeous piece by James Burrell about the return of the Lincoln Monsters. We even made the cover! Truly grateful for this wonderful opportunity!     ABOUT LINCOLN MONSTERS A vintage toy brand is rising from the grave! “Lincoln Monsters” is a new […]