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1970s Shazam Pencil Case (sponsored link)

I have this strange predilection for Superhero pencil sharpeners (see the video below), but I don’t own a single pencil case for some reason. Even as a kid I knew that material wouldn’t last a lunch hour, I guess. Shazam! merch always puts me in a good mood, tho.

Inflatable Jaws shark by Imperial Toys (sponsored link) —

It’s amazing to see Imperial still making JAWS merch in the mid-1980s; that movie had staying power. This merch was likely sponsored by “Jaws the Revenge” but they chose the right poster for the box.

Bruce Lee KO Bendies (sponsored link) —

I have one of these guys loose but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the card. It’s a “Not even trying” KO meant to look like Bruce Lee, it succeeds!

70s Karate T-Shirt (sponsored link) –

Wearing this as a kid would have invoked too many challenges for my own health.

Rip Tide Puffy Stickers (sponsored link)

I think this might be the perfect gift if you have a friend who has forgotten Rip Tide exists. I used to watch this but all I remember is the nerdy guy said “Boss” a lot. 

The Lincoln Monsters are here!

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

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Super Friends Flashlight (Affiliate Link) -►

This is a one two punch of artwork, we have some lovely Alex Toth Superfriends Swipes on the card itself. The Sticker on the Flashlight is based on classic Neal Adams art. I always admired how Adams made Batman look so cool.

Zee Toys Mash Set

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Zee Toys (famous for the “Metal Man” series of toys) made some of the most logical M*A*S*H toys they could by focusing on the army vehicles. This little set even has the latrines! Pretend Frank Burns is taking a dump!

Milton Bradley Planet of the Apes Adventure Set (Affiliate Link)►

I’ve bloviated about this set before on my channel (see the video down below) and well, it deserves all the love it gets. I’ve never seen a toy more faithful to a TV series. It’s absolutely beautiful, and the seller has the Space:1999 Moonbase Alpha set, too. That will be mine someday! Mark my words…

Monster Puffy Stickers (eBay Affiliate Link)  ►

I believe these were originally done by Imperial Toy, but as I’ve showcased on the blog before, these had so many weird iterations, and I WANT THEM ALL!

Topstone Glow-in-the-Dark Dracula bank (affiliate link)►

I believe the inspiration for this bank came from the classic Hammer film “Taste the Big Kissable Lips of Dracula.” 

The Lincoln Monsters arrive this month!

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch Monster

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We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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Episode 3 of Toy Talk Show is here, and this time around, we’re chatting with the artist and toy designer Tim Baron.

We talk about influential toy packaging, Tim’s work with Super 7 and Tony Hawk, Star Wars and the joys of skateboarding after 40. It’s a great conversation!

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Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 11 is here!

Do you miss print toy magazines? I sure did; that’s why I created Toy Ventures. A full-colour print magazine that celebrates toys from the 1960s to the 1980s. It features collector guides, interviews and even some satire. We’re on issue 10 now but still have a limited supply of our back issues; please visit our Shop for more information.

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We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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5 Awesome

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Toy-Ventures this week is all about the groundbreaking TV mini-series V, and it’s many sequels. We talk about the merchandise, weep for the cancelled action figure and rejoice in the bootleg toys that have come in from around the world. Also, I talk about my 40-year crush on a Lizard lady, I Know I can change her…

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That’s why we created Toy-Ventures magazine, an old-school print publication dedicated to vintage toys from the 1960s to the 1990s. Each issue is packed with never before seen images and information written by some of the top collectors. We’ve got nine issues and climbing; please check our page here or visit our store.

Our long running Pod Cast, Pod Stallions is now available on Spotify.

The PlaidStallions Polyester Pals have arrived and come in green and orange. Be the first kid in the sandbox with our Podcast mascots!

Our latest book is “Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures” a love letter to cheeky copyright-infringing toys. You can get this new book via the PlaidStallions Shop, On Amazon (Affiliate Link) or eBay (eBay Link)

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Mego Knock Off Headquarters– The leading group discussing 70s Dime store knock-offs and bootleg action figures, we talk vintage toys and not others. We know the difference between Astro Apes and Action Apeman.  It’s a fun group where we talk about Lincoln Monsters, AHI, Mighty Gary, Tomland, Bogi, Demo Man, Mortoys, and other generic greats.

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Toy-Ventures: V the mini series, the visitors
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Darran Hight, AKA Doc Multiverse, created our striking cover.

Toy-Ventures Issue 8 has the most articles we’ve ever included, and we’re adding two of what we hope are many recurring columnists:

Basement of Horror– Monster toy guru and popular YouTube host Ray Castile is launching his first column with us and man; October is the perfect month for this as we talk about “The Incredible Melting Man.”

The Warriors Toybox– We’re elated to have Chance Priest join us for a recurring look at the neat stuff in his toy box. If you don’t know Chance’s work, you’ve been missing out; he’s a trip! The first article is all about some obscure Remco Warrior Beast toys that will have you scouring eBay.

Ghoul Like Motion– Heath Smith guides us through the world of Telco Monster Motionettes; he’s done a fantastic job of creating the ultimate guide to these Halloween classics.

Mid-Way Warriors– Shogun Warriors expert Dave Keymont joins us this issue for a look at the bootleg carnival rip offs of our favourite Machinders, this is just the beginning of our journey with Dave.

The Birth of RoboSkull– Our pal Tony Roberts (Analog Toys), alongside Bob Brechin (former Palitoy designer) takes us on an in-depth tour of developing one of the coolest 80s toys ever made, the Action Force Robo Skull. You will love this.

Hasbro Super Joe Part 2– Steve Stovall returns with his comprehensive on-going series of GI Joe’s least talked about years.

Mego Goes Ape Part 4– Our ongoing series covering the Mego Planet of the Apes line talks about the best-selling playsets of 1974 with input from Mego’s Marty Abrams.

A Wanted Man– Who is Big Bad John, he’s one of the rarest action figures out there, and to collectors of Lincoln International, he’s our rocket-firing Boba Fett!

Single Ladies from Outer Space– The Galaxy Maidens are a bizarre entry in 80s toy history, mainly because they look like they came from a 1950s B-Movie.

Battlestar Inflatica– This article discusses the fantastic Battlestar Galactica toys we didn’t get from GLJ.

Kimba the White Lion Halloween Prototype masks– Toy-Ventures regular Corey LeChat shares obscure items from the Collegeville vaults!

All this, and if you act now, you’ll be guaranteed a set of Knock-Off Puffy stickers featuring Mr. Rock, Space Flyman, Dr. Zorma from the Astro Apes, the Incredible Bulk and Zing from the Star Raiders. Art  by the incredible Chris Franklin. This HUGE pack of stickers is yours free with purchase while supplies last.

Thank you as always for the love and support, the print toy magazine business is growing but it’s still an uphill battle, so please tell your friends and don’t forget to like and share the Toy-Ventures Facebook Page.

Toy-Ventures Issue 8

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Ourways Studios produced some of the wildest superhero merch in the 70’s, best known for their awesome stickers and decals their product features art by some of the true greats like Neal Adams and John Romita. There was something so incredibly cool about a time when a company could have both the Marvel and DC license…..

It’s hard to believe those large stickers only wholesaled at $0.90 bringing their retail cost to under $2.00, that’s value!

I’m a grown man but can’t get over the term “Super Dumps”. I’d be surprised if any of these amazing bins survived to this day.

The Joint Action Heroes were heavily advertised in Comic Books at the time, at one point I think Our Way also licensed Planet of the Apes. Seeing that Wonder Woman in the baggie like that always makes me laugh, I’m really immature….

These Jointed Giants are fantastic representations of the classic giants of the industry.

These puffy stickers illustrate the one thing I really like about Our Ways product, not only do you get the major characters but the second string as well, Iron Man, Aquaman, heck even Luke Cage got a sticker from Our Way.

These stand-ups always catch my eye on Ebay, such beautiful representations of the characters, I can’t really spot artists like some can but I spy some Infantino and Adams in there.

I never saw this display at retail as a kid but I might freak if I had. Remember when toy companies could put Spider-Man and Batman on the same display? I miss those days….

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Time to talk about my 40-year obsession with the Filmation series “Tarzan and the Super 7” and my long hunt for merchandise which are mainly cheap rack toys but I love it none the less. 

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It’s been a while since I got anything new in my quest to own all merchandise from my favourite saturday morning show,  Tarzan and the Super 7.


Lucky for me I found a sweet deal on a complete set of Imperial stickers based on all the characters! More after the jump. 

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1980 Imperial Stickers Catalog

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