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Fisher Price Little People McDonalds Playset

A friend of mine had this wonderful 1990 Fisher-Price McDonald’s playset in his collection, and I, being more of a 70s kid, had never really noticed it before. According to what I’ve read, it was only available in this format for one year as FP retooled the LP to a “Chunkier” design in 1991, thus […]

Pod Stallions 126: Who Mourns for Doctor Who?

  Pod Stallions 126: Who Mourns for Doctor Who? We know what you’re thinking. With a headline like that, we’re bound to be Who-bashing all episode, right? (You might also be thinking, ‘bout time they showed up!). Au contrair, my friends. Doctor Who is one of the many things that brought us together as friends, […]

Pod Stallions 126: Who Mourns for Doctor Who?

  Pod Stallions 126: Who Mourns for Doctor Who? We know what you’re thinking. With a headline like that, we’re bound to be Who-bashing all episode, right? (You might also be thinking, ‘bout time they showed up!). Au contrair, my friends. Doctor Who is one of the many things that brought us together as friends, […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome things on eBay this week- Japanese Rack Toys, Flash Gordon, revolutionary soliders, Sesame Street, Magic Money and bootleg Outer Space Men! Disclaimer 1- Links are sponsored. Disclaimer 2- The Nacho plate is very hot, so don’t touch it. Flash Gordon Rocket Ship by NASTA (sponsored link) The Flash Gordon license sure did have […]

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 […]