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Vintage Toy Store brimming with Mego Planet of the Apes

Vintage Toy Store brimming with Mego Planet of the Apes In the latest episode of my City TV “Not So Great Movie Podcast, I am accompanied by friends Chris and Lizz, and we cover the classic Canadian children’s film “Jacob Two-Two meets the Hooded Fang,” a 1977 production shot in Montreal. We had a fantastic […]

Not So Great Movies Podcast: 02 Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang with Mysterion & Madame de Savoye

The City TV “Not So” Great Movies Podcast is back with a creepy Canadian children’s classic! Brian has special guests, Mysterion and Madame de Savoye, AKA Chris and Lizz to discuss the wonderfully weird 1978 film “Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang.” Despite the author condemning it as “A Very, Very Bad Job,” the movie […]

Not So Great Movies Podcast: 02 Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang

The City TV “Not So” Great Movies Podcast is back with a creepy Canadian children’s classic! Brian has special guests, Mysterion and Madame de Savoye, AKA Chris and Lizz to discuss the wonderfully weird 1978 film “Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang.” Despite the author condemning it as “A Very, Very Bad Job,” the movie […]

Toy-Ventures: The Adventures of Metal-Man

Toy-Ventures takes another look at the amazing Zee Toys “The Adventures of Metal Man” toy line filled with new pick ups and an attempt to create a time line of these amazing action figures. #micronauts #metalman #toyventures Metal Man Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/396230034921844 Pod Stallions Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/podstallions   The Toy-Ventures Weekly Newsletter combines all the news […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this Week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week – Reboot Micronauts, Captain America, Hulk, bootleg Godzillas and CondorMan!   The Inter-Changables CEDM (sponsored link) The Inter-Changables were made using the Micronauts tooling that was retained after Mego Corp folded. These rolled into town just as I was “Supposed” to stop caring about toys (didn’t stick), and […]

Toy-Ventures: Vacation Toy Haul!

  This installment of Toy-Ventures showcases toy pick-ups from our annual road trip. I encountered toys from Henshin Cyborg, Buck Rogers, Mego, Clash of the Titans, Planet of the Apes, Big Jim and, of course, Knockoffs!   #toyventures #mego #ultraman     LJN RoadStars “The Waltons” diecast truck —-(sponsored link) A lot of people give […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Jaws rip-offs, Tusken Raider, Grover & Maria, the Waltons and Bad Fighters! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored. Lili Ledy Star Wars Tusken Raider Doll (sponsored link) — This is one of those things that I don’t get about myself. I don’t really collect Star Wars and have none of […]

Toy-Ventures: Toy Oddities from Down Under!

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 […]

Rise of the Atomic Apeman! A New Collection from White Elephant Toyz

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 […]

Mego 1983: The Mighty Metal Superheroes

  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 […]