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Hulk’ SWIM!

As Rack Toys go, this one makes more sense than most Hulk branded items do, as I’m semi-positive that he probably can swim? Don’t hold me to that, I haven’t read a Hulk comic since 1979…

Batman Chute

I’m not 100% this is truly officially licensed or where it came from but one thing I know for certain, this is the least confident Batman figure I’ve ever seen.

1980 Azrak Hamway (AHI) Toy Catalog

As one of the premiere rack toy manufacturers of the 1970s, Azrak Hamway International (most commonly referred to as AHI by collectors) ended the decade with a bang featuring new products featuring their hottest licenses. Most notably in this book are the Marvel and DC superheroes, Star Trek, KISS and the Universal Monsters. It is […]

Micronauts Micro Lazer

Mego was mainly known for licensing other peoples properties but Micronauts was one of those brands they would license to other toy companies and without argument, their most successful “house brand”. It even spun off cool Rack Toys like this Micro Lazer.  Get our book on Rack Toys and other goodies at our online store

Lovable Smoking Traveler’s Pet

I was pleased to track one of these down over the weekend as my dad sold them back in the 70s. I was always fascinated by the concept, especially the notion that the Hanna Barbera characters were chain smokers. As an adult, I’m going to venture a guess that this isn’t an officially licensed product. […]

Activated Marvel Super Heroes by PPC

images graciously provided by Hakes Auctions Right after Mego and just before Secret Wars, Activated Superheroes are a forgotten series of Marvel Superhero figures produced by Processed Plastic Corp (sexy name eh?) or PPC for short. PPC trade ad which includes the Activated Superheroes These are well sculpted “army men” type characters (that remind me […]