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Lili Ledy Star Wars Tusken Raider Doll (sponsored link) —

This is one of those things that I don’t get about myself. I don’t really collect Star Wars and have none of the other 12″, and yet, I have always wanted this thing. I suppose it’s the Mexican toy charm (big fan!), combined with my lifelong love for the Kenner action figure.  My folks got me one early from a gift show in ’78. I’d not seen Star Wars and wasn’t sure how significant a role he played. I was let down when I discovered he wasn’t much of a character. 

Grover and Maria Sesame Street 45 (sponsored link) —

I don’t own this record, but when I woke up on Monday, this was the first thing I saw, and it brought me a tiny bit of joy. I mean, it’s Maria and Grover, who in my eyes can do no wrong. Although…between you and me…shitty waiter…

HG Toys Knock Off Jaws Puzzle –(sponsored link)

I picture a lawyer telling the artist to name the boat “Tracy Lee” to avoid anyone thinking it was the Orca.

Glasslite Bad Fighters –(sponsored link) —

Do I even need to say this is a Karate Kid Knock-Off figure? I probably didn’t, but this one has got the whole “ironic title” thing going on.

Sure, you can use the Homer Simpson “in modern slang, “bad” can mean “good” defence, but I’m going to decide in favour of comedy. 

An alternate theory is that this is a comedy, and there’s a Brazilian cartoon show where these guys get beaten up every week. I’d watch that…

LJN RoadStars “The Waltons” diecast truck —-(sponsored link)

A lot of people give Mego crap about licensing the Waltons, but they weren’t the only ones making John Boy merch. Case in point, LJN thought this would get noticed in a series that contained the Space:1999 Eagle, the Mystery Machine and Fred Flinstone’s car? I was going to say this was the peg warmer in this line, but the smart money is on the Hogan’s Heroes “bad guy” car.

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Arco “V” bop bag (sponsored link) —

When you’ve been collecting for a while, there are certain collectibles that you’ve wanted, but at one point, were so cheap and plentiful, you figured you’d get to them. Then, when you circle back, they’re “Rare” and “Hot right now,” and even though you understand the supply and demand aspect of the hobby, somehow you can’t get past the bias of “those used to be everywhere!” Yeah, this thing. I’ve always wanted it but I’d see them everywhere in the 90s, which seemed closer than it is…..

1980s Frankenstein Iron-On shirt (sponsored link) —

My friend Courtney sent me this, and zooming on the image, I could smell this thing hot off the press. That tiny magical flashback warrants inclusion but also it’s Frankenstein, Universal Monsters and has glitter, fun!

FunStuf Captain America Shield Shooter (sponsored link) —

This toy is just a “label slap” on the Spider-Man Web-shooter toy that FunStuff also had success with. I wanted this so bad as a kid thanks to Heroes World. What always bugger me was that I couldn’t buy Cap’s shield, even Remco didn’t do one….

Star Trek Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

It’s late as I type this, but I’m positive that “Slip inside my Star Trek Sleeping Bag!” is the line that will guarantee a lifetime of virginity. Use it wisely…

Doc Savage Movie Puzzle featuring Ron Ely (sponsored link)—

Those who know this site likely may understand how unapologetically I love this movie. It didn’t get a lot of merch, so when I found this in a variety store in Port Perry, I had to have it. This purchase perplexed my son, he couldn’t understand why I’d want a puzzle of a shirtless guy with a “creepy stare” (his words, not mine.) This became a running gag of making sure it was out in the open when he had friends over or just randomly leaving it in the hall outside his room. I should sneak it into his apartment….

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Willo the Wisp Viewmasters (sponsored link) ––

I have a real love for this UK cartoon. Mainly because TVO aired it before Doctor Who, but also because it was a weird show. The Wisp was voiced by Kenneth Williams from the “Carry On” films, and you always feel like there’s an adult joke buried somewhere. Also, I can do a mean Kenneth Williams impersonation. I’m no longer invited to parties BECAUSE MY FRIENDS ARE ALL JEALOUS OF MY TALENT!

Superman Puzzle (sponsored link)

As an unwritten rule, I tend to gravitate towards 60s-90s pop culture on these posts, but Superman is one of the GOATs of licensing. I love this wonderful depiction of Superman taking a pair of insurance salesmen out for a toot.

Moody Rudy (sponsored link) —

I’ve never heard of this toy nor the company itself but I sure know it’s creator. Art Cloaky created “Gumby and Pokey” and “Davey and Golaith” both shows I watched on “The Commander Tom Show” as a kid.  I love that the package says tongue and teeth included, that’s great value. I’m going to assume the estate of Clarke Gable burned this company to the ground.

Hasbro Inhumanoids Store Display (sponsored link)

I don’t collect this toy line, but I was a teenager when it came out, and I did kind of love it, especially the cartoon, which was so bonkers at the time. I wondered if anyone was paying attention.

Looking back now, I can see what appealed to me: they’re Shogun Warrior-sized Kaiju and that, my friends, spells fun. Not literally, of course but GaiKing would have kicked their asses.

Martin Landau’s collection of Sybil Danning Space:1999 VHS movies (sponsored link)

Ok, this is going to be a long story, but it’s a good one.

In the mid-1980s, two of the ITC Super Space Theatre “films” (which were old TV series repackaged as ersatz movies) were distributed under the banner of Sybil Danning’s Adventure Video. These tapes mainly featured forgotten genre movies, with host segments by Danning herself, clad in sexy outfits, and dialogue that included a bit of innuendo. 

This was essentially in response to the Elvira-hosted tapes, which were selling like hotcakes. Well, Martin Landau heard about it and summoned his lawyer, who requested samples and then sued. The Landau/Bain camp felt that the whole thing disrespected Space: 1999. I have to admit, the prints aren’t great.  The tapes were yanked from distribution, making copies harder to find (trust me, I know).

This is not only the set Landau received, but it also includes a letter to his lawyer. So it’s quite a piece of history.

It also contains the CBS FOX release of Destination Moonbase Alpha, which I don’t think was subject to any legal action. It was a well done release, I still have my copy!

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

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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1974 Spider-Man and Thor Puzzle (sponsored link)

Wow, there is a lot to love here. The fact that it includes Thor is round, and now I want to see Thor fight Dr. Octopus for realsies. Also, where is he?

Evel Knievel Toothbrush (sponsored link)

“Brush your teeth, kids. Also, could you hand me mine? They’re down there by your feet. Thanks, say no to Communism!”

Star Trek Estes Rocket kit (sponsored link)

Oh, I dreamed of these as a boy; they seemed everywhere, but as an adult, I never circled back. I think I have way too many hobbies.

Superfriends Pillow Case (sponsored link)

That first season of Super Friends, which I find hard to watch now, was a pretty big deal to 3-year-old me. I know the Flash had a cameo that year, but Hawkman and GL definitely weren’t on the show until later. I’m not sure I remember Albino Marvin, though.

Jumping Skulls display Box (Sponsored link)-

It’s another chapter of “Stuff that took my money as a kid” and I totally remember these things. I know they really don’t serve a purpose but if I saw this anywhere, i’d be tempted to buy all of them.

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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: https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

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

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

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Here’s a whole display of them. I really need to track down one of these.

This is the Wonderbug pedal car, I wouldn’t know where to put this but I pray i never see one at a flea market…

I am not surprised to see there is a Wonderbug puzzle by HG Toys, I am now convinced they made puzzles of my first communion.

I did not know however that there was a Wonderbug board game, the art work on the box is pretty great.

 

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Continuing my love for all thing Krofft, I have always been super fond of Dr. Shrinker. I probably like “Far Out Space Nuts” a l’il bit more but it doesn’t seem to have much merchandise so Shrinker it is…


Harmony had the license to make rack toys from all the Krofft Super Show and seemed to have fun with this show.

I was maybe a little too excited to get this magnifying glass a couple of years ago.

Another puzzle that I had no idea existed that i now need to own. Curse you HG Toys!

I nabbed these Dr Shrinker/Wonderbug (another favourite of mine) Viewmasters at a flea market this summer for ten bucks, total victory!


There is a Dr Shrinker Halloween costume but I can’t seem to find right but will post to the Facebook page when I find it.

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This one’s a little light this week, I’ve been battling the flu lately but next week I have a cool surprise with the first episode of our shiny new podcast.

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