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Woolco 1974: Fashions for Men & Boys

Christmas shopping can be a real chore, especially for the men in your life. Well, folks, the good people at Woolco have you covered with an dizzying array of chemically made unbreathable fabrics for both dad and lad! Christmas is saved! Unleash their Tarlek power!   Nelson Muntz cleans up nice! Who knew? These presents will […]

Marvel Mego Talk with Marty and Paul!

We sit down with Paul and Marty from Mego Corp. to discuss the Marvel Mego figures Spider-Man 4 pack and when we can expect the next wave! Topics Discussed: Stan Weston, Mego Corp, Mego Disney 4 pack, Marty Abrams, Mike Germakian, X-Men, Electro, Lizard, Steve Ditko, World’s Greatest Superheroes, Mego 2024, Mego Collecting, Superheroes, Green […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Super Babies, Space Sentinels, Sesame Street, Baron Karza’s dad & the rules of McDonald Land. 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 […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- AHI Joker, the Visitors, Superman, X-Ploratrons and Frankenstein VS the Gargantuas! Warning links are sponsored and may also contain shrimp. Uh-oh. Rob Roy Superman Shirt (affiliate link) — This is a pretty incredible design for the middle 1970s, I would have loved this as a kid.     […]

Kenner’s “Bionic Pink” wins awards

This article from 1976 is in celebration of Kenner winning packaging awards from two different associations for the Steve Scout and Six Million Dollar Man toy lines, respectively. With the Bionic Toylines, the colour pink was traditionally considered taboo in boy’s toys (as was black), but in doing this, Kenner stood apart in the action […]

Toy-Ventures: Son of Monster Bash 2024

Toy-Ventures: Son of Monster Bash 2024 We had a blast at last week’s Monster Bash, thanks to everyone who came by and said hello! We’re going to recap the fun times and incredible sights and the cool grail I bought at one of my favourite conventions, Monster Bash 2024!     Toy-Ventures is our magazine; […]

Mego Announces Atlas Comics Toy Line Plus Marvel Update!

Mego Announces Atlas Comics Line Plus Marvel Update! Mego Corporation is teaming up with Atlas Comics and Wal-Mart just in time for New York Comic Con! The Mego Museum interviewed Marty, Paul, and Bruce from Mego as they dropped their latest news, the Atlas Comics toy range. This Toy line is based on the characters […]

FairlandToy 1983: GI Joe KO Dynaman!

  This is an ad for Hong Kong toy maker FairToy International. FairToy International makes various dolls, including one that strongly resembles Barter Toys  Dynaman. Dynaman is one of the more prolific (and fuzziest) GI Joe Knockoffs and ran under different names. He also made history by being the basis for the “Gay Bob” doll […]

Toy-Ventures : Top 5 Coolest Star Wars items @ 4th Moon Toys

  Toy-Ventures visits Toronto’s newest Vintage shop, 4th Moon Toys. This store is devoted purely to Star Wars memorabilia, and its location is a part of Canadian toy history! You’ll have a good feeling about this magical shop. Visit 4th Moon Toys Website: 4thmoon.ca #kenner #toyventures #starwars Mego Meet 2024 is August 16-17 in conjunction […]

Toy-Ventures: Big Jim P.A.C.K grail finds!

Toy-Ventures returns and celebrates the end of a 25-year quest for some of the rarest Mattel Big Jim P.A.C.K items. It’s a story with a few twists and turns! #toyventures #bigjim #toycollection Thanks to treehousecollectibles.ca https://www.instagram.com/crossroads_collectibles_canada/ Mego Meet 2024 is August 16-17 in conjunction with Zolo-Con! https://www.facebook.com/events/236781772848368 Check out the original Big Jim P.A.C.K commercials […]