Toy-Ventures returns with a look at the 1975 Toys R Us Catalogue featuring all the big names like Mr. Spock, the Wizard of Oz, Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, and Evel Knievel. Come visit Christmas 50 years ago with us. Which toy did you ask for but never got? Let me know in […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Jack Kirby Sings, Space Sleeping bags, Spock Ears, King King Kite and ALIEN ATTACK! 70s Space themed Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) — My friend Courtney found this gem. I love the vague Japanese influence on this, but I can’t figure out if it’s knocking off something or not. […]
Plaid Stallions wouldn’t exist without wishbooks, especially the ones I grew up with. I’m attempting to bring out some of my favourites druing December. I vividly remember getting this one tucked in the Saturday Star as kid. This is from Simpson’s a long since deceased (but missed) retailer. The action figure selection is pretty awesome […]
Review: Behind the Castle Doors: The Origin of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein (2025) Directed by Morgan Baker & Tammy Heisel There has been a growing trend to embrace vintage Canadian children’s television, and it’s long overdue. Whether it’s through film, podcast, book, or clothing line, these programs are part of our collective cultural heritage, […]
Had a few quiet minutes to showcase these cool “Magnificent Wrestler” figures by Paco/Tong Ind. While wrestling isn’t my thing, the Mexican Luchadore scene totally is and I really dig these Mego-scaled figures. To me, the grown-up version of playing with toys is creating imaginary scenarios and taking photos, so this truly was a […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Cylon swag, Visitor guns, Tin Tardises, Dragon Riders and Manta & Moray! Links are sponsored but the choices and opinions are entirely mine. Repurposed Vistors gun from “V” (sponsored link) — Arco toys had the license to make V toys and they did until the series was cancelled […]
I found my Hulk! After decades of searching and posting about Superhero Mall Appearances, thanks to an excellent YouTube video (I’ve posted it below; it’s pretty amazing), this is the Incredible Hulk I met at the Whitby Mall Woolco as a kid in 1976. As shown in the video, he was a large inflatable […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- El Hombre Lobo, Muppets, Mego King Kong, Star Trek and the ultimate sci-fi toy mash up! Disclaimer, the links are sponsored, the content entirely mine. Muppet Show set by Fisher Price Toys (sponsored link) In Star Wars terms, this is the Luke, Leia, Chewy and um….Chewy we […]
5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Plush Kong, Bionic Jackets, Japanese GI Joe, Grizzly and Mobile Action Commandoes! Disclaimer : These links are sponsored by eBay, my opinions are entirely my own. Matchbox MAC Commando Challenge (sponsored link) Wow, this is a sealed set from 1975, everything in there perfect and unplayed with. I […]
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 […]
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