The 1969 Remco Star Trek Catalog is a deceptive title. We chose to focus on the weird “label slap” Star Trek toys made by Remco but you’ll also notice other properties such as “Land of the Giants”, “Lost in Space” and “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” as well.

Remco sold licensed kites right up to their demise in the early 1970s.

The Land of the Giants Space Sled is actually Gerry Anderson’s Super Car with a new logo slapped on it. These Star Trek sets are also repurposed from the Horrible Hamilton line of toys. You didn’t miss an episode of Star Trek that had helicopters and army men. I want all of these sets BTW. I think they’re amazing.

The Star Trek Helmet and the pistol is another “Horrible Hamilton” just branded with Star Trek. Remco was known for being a little bit lazy with certain licenses.

Even though the series was cancelled in 1968, Remco was still offering the Lost in Space Robot. It was likely still a popular seller. It is an amazing toy.

So I want to know the difference between the Star Trek Buzz Ray gun and the Land of the Giants Signal Ray Space Gun. L’il Help?

The Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea toy line is remarkably screen accurate and something I secretly covet. Also, that Gentle Ben swamp buggy contains the world’s first Clint Howard action figure but fortunately, not its last.

Because of when you think of Star Trek, you think of model planes!

The Land of the Giants Space Ship Control Panel is not only a bit lazy, it’s weird they didn’t bother to mention it’s called the Spindrift.

This limited edition set includes both books, all six magazines (with available premiums) and a Captain Canuck action figure. It’s a $150 value for a great price. I only can make six of these, so don’t wait.

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• 1978 Remco Toys Catalog

In 1978, Remco, a division of Azrak Hamway International, figured out a way to get in on the Superhero action figure business long-held onto by their rivals at Mego. That would prove to be the centerpiece of the 1978 Remco Toys Catalog.

Energized Spiderman was more statue than action figure (most likely due to licensing restrictions) but he was a giant hit in 1978 and the line was greatly expanded in the following year.

The rest of the lineup was strongly superhero-based, even Mickey Mouse looks like he can kick some ass, the sole girl’s offering this year is Jeannie, who also had magical powers.

Energized Spider-Man was a really big coup for Remco/AHI, it allowed them to get into the Superhero action figure market, even though technically he’s an inaction figure.

“Spider-Man’s Worst Enemy” could go either way really, I always liked Energized Green Goblin, such a nice addition. The Spider-Copter is one for the gallery of toys that don’t make sense.

As I was saying, more Spider-Man Helicopter lunacy, it didn’t matter when you’re eight but now it’s just plain strange.

Batman and Spiderman were all about ray pistols, that Phaser is freaking sweet, however.

The Batcopter and Enterprise make so much sense and are such desirable toys..

Wonder Woman was a popular set when I was a kid, the Batman and Star Trek sets were must have and I even accept the Spider-Man set seeing as he did carry-around stuff but Mickey Mouse? What did he need in his utility belt, tissues?.

System 7 I know almost nothing about but that Batman Trik Trak harkens back to the days of the ’66 Bat Merchandising Hey Day..

Boring Toy History lesson: The “I Dream of Jeannie” license was also considered by Mego who made some neat-o design drawings before abandoning the concept.

Remco Mickey Mouse Power Ranch, this actually got made.

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