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Larami The Alien Glow Putty (Sponsored Link) —

You know, I think I like Alien rip-off movies and toys more than I like the actual Alien franchise. I don’t know why that is but thank you Alien for being so darn easy to copy.

The Fonz Shirt (sponsored Link) –

These 70s photo print shirts need to be brought back quickly and in a big way.

Durham’s Dare Devil Rider (Sponsored Link) —

This may be one of the derpiest action figures ever made, Durham was trying to cash in on Evel Kneviel. However, this dude’s entire skill set is just…..waving a flag. Makes you wonder if always wore his helmet.

Karate Defenders Ninja Head Band (Sponsored Link) —

Hey, if you want to be a Ninja, you’ve got to advertise. I love the angry swarm of divorced dads on the card. We all know the best Ninjas are ginger white guys.

Bootleg Planet of the Apes Cornelius (sponsored link)

After 18 years of doing this, I am going to assume I don’t have to explain why I like this. 

Krull Flying Glaive toy by Kusan (Sponsored Link) —

This is one of those things I’d like to think I have seen before, but when I see it again, it’s a total surprise. Kusan made a logical item that would have sold if Krull was a hit. (Narrator: It wasn’t a hit) 

I’ve tried to watch Krull more than one time but it’s slow and has many vistas. 

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If there are two things I love it’s Mego Knock Off action figures and Ninjas. So when my friend Rob sent me the eBay link for these awesome 80s Ninja figures I grabbed them with both hands. 

They are usually called “Tong Ninjas” due to the body being marked Tong Inc. This was a popular body for Mego Knock-Offs in the 1970s and 80s and really got around. Tong bodies can be found around the world under such banners as Danny Dare, Rescue Squad and Action Apeman.

This brand is called Ninja or I guess “Nin Ja” as the card has you believe. They are the product of the East-West Distribution co and that 2.99 price point suggests mid to late 1980s.

Mego Knock Off Tong Ninja Figures

Now I’ve seen the Tong Ninja figures before but it’s usually in a two-pack under the name “Hip Yick Trading Company” which looks like this:

Mego Knock Off Tong Ninja Figures

However, there are some subtle differences, first I believe the Hip Yick Ninjas are 9″ (correct me if I’m wrong there) while the “Nin Ja” figures are 8″ tall. The paint apps on the heads are different and there is a third ninja.

Mego Knock Off Tong Ninja Figures

There is a grey Tong Ninja, didn’t see that coming, although that’s probably the point after all. I can confirm I missed out on the white figure in this series, so it seems “Nin Ja” had at least three figures, hopefully, there is also a red one out there.

Mego Knock Off Tong Ninja Figures

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Mego Knock Off Tong Ninja Figures

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Toy-Ventures returns with a recap of nearly 3 weeks of hunting flea markets, Antique malls and toy shops looking for treasure. I saw a lot of cool stuff I’d like to share. Along the way, I picked up an eclectic haul of Mego and Knock-Off figures along with some oddball 70s toys. Come toy hunt with me.

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Vintage Toy Hunt and Haul

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Our newest book “Knock-Offs: Totally, Unauthorized Action Figures” is now available. It’s 130 pages of bootleg goodness.
You can get this new book via the PlaidStallions Shop , On Amazon (Affiliate Link) or on eBay (eBay Link)

Our book Rack Toys, Cheap, Crazed Playthings is now available again! Order through our Affiliate Link

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FACEBOOK GROUPS FROM PLAIDSTALLIONS

Pod Stallions is one of the most fun groups on Facebook. Toys, Comics, Movies, TV, it’s all up for grabs and remember, you keep the glass!

Mego Knock Off Headquarters– The leading group discussing 70s Dime store knock-offs of Mego action figures, we talk vintage toys and not others. We know the difference between Astro Apes and Action Apeman! It’s a really fun group where we talk about Lincoln International, AHI, Tomland, Bogi, Demo Man, Mortoy, and other generic greats.

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