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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- bootleg Charlie’s Angels, rare GI Joe, Whitman 3 packs, Krofft Supershow and weird Scooby Doo rack toys! Statement: these links are both sponsored and covered with cooties. Knock-Off Charlie’s Angels outfits (affiliate link) – I had no idea such things existed until this week, I have to share […]

Toy-Ventures: Monster Toy Mash!

Groovy Ghouls! Knock-Offs! Jigglers! Midnight Monsters! It’s the Toy-Ventures Halloween special with a slew of Monster toys, some new, Some Knock-Offs some vintage, all crazy! Get Lincoln Monsters Here: AbsolutelyRetro.com PlaidStallions.com WhiteElephantToyz.com Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please […]

Pod Stallions 122: Werewolves Part 1

  Pod Stallions 122: Werewolves Part 1 The moon is full, there’s a howling wind, and like a couple of dummies we’ve decided to stay ON the moors, so the scene is set for some werewolf celebrations. On the Mt. Rushmore of monsters, the werewolf/Wolf Man is a sad, sexy, misunderstood beast who’s overdue for […]

Pod Stallions 122: Werewolves Part 1

  Pod Stallions 122: Werewolves Part 1 The moon is full, there’s a howling wind, and like a couple of dummies we’ve decided to stay ON the moors, so the scene is set for some werewolf celebrations. On the Mt. Rushmore of monsters, the werewolf/Wolf Man is a sad, sexy, misunderstood beast who’s overdue for […]

PlaidStallions ShockTober: Ben Cooper King King Jiggler

It’s October, and that means it’s “ShockTober” at Plaid Stallions. We’ll be posting Halloween and monster-related items all month, including toys, rare advertisements, videos, and, of course, two horror-themed episodes of Pod Stallions.   To kick things off, I present my latest pick, the King Kong Jiggler by Ben Cooper. I don’t know what it […]

Toy-Ventures: Big Scores @Toy Expo

  Toy-Ventures Returns from a fun day at this past weekend’s Mississauga Toy Expo and man, was it full of surprises, including a super cool score!   Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please check out the latest issue: […]

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 […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Superman’s car, bootleg V, Dick Tracy, Action Girl and the holy grail of McDonalds attire. Disclaimer: Links are sponsored by eBay, last month? I got 40 bucks. That’s right, forty big ones….. McDonalds Hawaiian Shirt (affiliate link) — Once in a lifetime, a garment passes you by that […]