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Bootleg Star Wars X-Wing Model (sponsored link) —

If there was anything that screamed “1979,” it’s this thing. We were so awash in weird X Wings and Tie Fighters at the time. I like this design better than most.

The Adventures of Metal-Man Flying Saucer (sponsored link) —

These Metal Man vehicle sets are an obsession of mine (I put the video below), and this, to me, is the best set they made. Radon and his Flying Saucer is my favourite, and this set even still have the dome the figure is in. Someday, I will own one of those domes…..

Japanese Popeye Model Kit (sponsored link) —

Now Popeye is no stranger to merchandise, but a model kit is a new one for me, especially from Japan! It’s motorized because Japanese kids enjoy building their own toys. What a nice pallet cleanser for the week!

Chicklets Play Pal (sponsored link)–

It’s gum! It’s a toy! It’s Play pal! We run an article about these and Chewgum Warriors in Toy-Ventures issue 7. I don’t think that gum is still good, it would probably mess people up.

Message from Space Sticker Album (sponsored link) —

So this sticker book is based off the “Message from Space” TV Spin Off “Galactic Wars: which did get syndicated to other countries and spawning merch. When I was in the 6th grade, a kid from my class went to South America and brought back tons of these cards. They blew my mind. I’d seen “Message from Space,” but there were Apes and other aliens on these cards, nowhere to be seen in the movie. I actually bought the cards from him and still have a couple. It’s so cool to see the booklet finally.

Also, there was a dubbed compilation movie called “Sword of the Space Ark” or “Space Ninjas”. If you have a copy, please get in touch with me as I would really like to watch it.

 

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GI Joe Skydive to Danger (sponsored link)

When I turned six, my grandmother let me tag along with her to Eatons (RIP) to pick out one thing for my birthday. She left me in the toy aisle for probably a half an hour while she went to the credit department. It is one of my fondest childhood memories, looking through all those crazy GI Joe, Big Jim and Mego Superhero packages, just leisurely drinking it all in. I saw some crazy stuff, like Cowboy outfits for Joe that I would later find out were exclusive to Canada. Anyway, I chose this, which, to me, is the coolest Joe set ever. You’ve got a parachute and a giant spider. It still sets my brain afire.

Brains in a Bag (sponsored link) 

My friend Courtney sent this to me and it’s something that would have been sold in “Over our Heads” in those later seasons of “Facts of Life” that have George Clooney.

Pssssst…..My wife is revisiting this series for the 100th time, please, I can’t take any more of Beverly Anne…

Microman Lady Command figure (sponsored Link) 

Thanks to the Super 7 Micronauts figures, I’ve been in a real Micronaut mood lately. This is a Micronaut Mego didn’t bring to the states, the female version of the Pharoid instead, her time chamber is the Statue of Liberty. I wouldn’t have bought this at ten but OMG I’ll take one now.  The above is a vintage one, but reproductions are cheap and abundant. 

Popeye the movie Colorforms (sponsored link)

I’ve probably said this before, but I unabashedly love this movie, I know it’s flawed, and its production involved mountains of Cocaine (never tried), but I was ten when I saw it at the Oshawa Center. Call it my personal  “Goonies,” ok? However, I’m aware it’s not for everyone. I like Harry Nilsson’s music, adore Shelly Duvall, and love comedic violence. Plus, Donald Moffat was REM on “Logan’s Run.” That’s all I got.

Whenever I mention colorforms, I also like to say that toy designer Mel Birnkrant shares all his knowledge. He probably has an anecdote about this set if you ask him on the book face, I wish more toy people were like Mel.

Cool as hell Spider-Man shirt from the 1970s (sponsored link) —

This kid’s shirt blows my mind, mainly for the appearance of (weirdly drawn) Man-Wolf! I was really drawn to these types of monster characters as a kid (Man-Bat fans represent!) so seeing them on merch always makes me smile.

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Planet of the Apes Motion Lamp (eBay Affiliate Link) –

I am fond of Motion lamps and own a whole bunch in my rumpus room. The combination of Apes to this mixture is so tempting it give me goosebumps.

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Not only are these toys cool and iconic but a great deal. The licensing agent for Buck Rogers has been described to me by toy executives at the time as a “Great Guy.” I will also say, he was a heck of a sales man, there is so much stuff!

Dakin Olive Oyl (eBay Affiliate Link) —

I’m not sure if I’ve ever noticed these before but being a life long fan of Popeye, this is a brilliant toy.

Japanese Spider-Man Colouring Book (eBay Affiliate Link) —

I love the Bananas Japanese Spider-Man tv series and to see this vintage colouring book? I want it so bad. I also like that the kid was so neat! 

ChemToy Jaws toy (eBay Affiliate Link) —

Just like King Kong, Jaws toys faced stiff competition from everyone else who happened to make a toy of the animal it was based on. However, there is something so special about that Jaws sticker.

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Star Trek KO Spaceship Mobile (eBay Link) –

Nothing like the 3 Nacelle Knock-Off Enterprise as room decor. I totally want this, but I’m tall and something of lummox so I would run into it, a great deal.

Wind-Up Commander Koenig (eBay Link) –

Space:1999 was one of the properties that got me into collecting, the other being Planet of the Apes. At one point in the 80s, this was my holy grail. I got over it, it’s actually not my thing at all but it’s super neat.

Sweat Hogs Patch (eBay Link) –

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Gabe Kaplan saw zero point zero dollars from this.

Mayor McCheese clock from 1974 (eBay Link)—

I need this. It’s always Cheeseburger O’Clock in this household. 

Popeye rug hooking (eBay Link) –—

Wow, this sums up the late 70s for me, rug hooking or latch hooking for you puritans and Popeye. I was obsessed with that Robin Williams movie and I do not regret that. It’s a classic and if you disagree, I will see you at the bike racks at bell*

*Bike Rack’s offer is invalid if you are one of the Hadden brothers I went to school with. Also, what the hell? There were 11 of you and you were all 3 months apart. Also, I hate that your mother and my mother are still friends and that she’s super nice.

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1975’s roster included Sesame Street, Classic Monsters, Planet of the Apes and the Waltons in some truly original items.

I would like that Sesame Street Play Set now.

I doubt these foam bendies survived.

I adore those Monsters…

The Planet of the Apes set Amsco produced is one of my favourite Planet of the Ape toys ever. The Walton’s set, not as much.

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1978 was an interesting year for Crazy Foam as it saw the introduction of Color Crazy Foam, a new innovation and also introduced were two new licenses in the form of Popeye the Sailor man and TV sensation The Incredible Hulk!

Color was the big deal this year and they even pared back the licensed items to give it more space, I had to settle for boring old white. Not that I complained.

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The stuff sold consistently through to the 1980s.

Can’t decide which character I want to puke on me.

As much as it’s cool to see an original display box of the stuff, it’s a little drab.

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The name Aladin and lunch pails are synonymous. For generations, many of us received these wonderful licensed metal containers to bring to school, back when kids could bring peanut butter sandwichs to school that is..

This 1980 Catalog features a great mix of popular characters, many like Barbie and Superman are still being put on lunch boxes to this day. Others such as the year’s big draw, “The Black Hole” did not enjoy long-lasting success..

V.I.NCent, the hero robot of the Disney Science Fiction opus “The Black Hole” graces the cover this year, a lot of toy companies were hoping he would be the next R2-D2.

The Marvel Superheroes lunchbox is an absolute classic along with Holly Hobbie, note the early appearance of Strawberry Shortcake merchandise.

The Flash Gordon lunch pail looks to be based on the Filmation series, which is cool but I’d have loved one based on the Sam Jones film.

A Frankenstein Thermos, bliss….

Advertising a lunchbox seems almost weird now.

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