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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. 

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Amsco Super Babies (eBay Sponsored Link)—

As a kid I thought these were the worst thing ever, I really detested “Baby stuff” and well, these had Baby in the title. I’ve softened on them since then but still don’t need to own them.

Takara Steel jeeg   (affiliate link) —

“Baron Karza, I am your father; you too, Force Commander!” I love Jeeg despite never having seen the show itself. This wonderful Magnetic figure was retooled for the Micronauts, and while I have a loose one, this boxed one is well priced and super tempting. What I’m saying is, please take this temptation away.

Sesame Street Calendars (affiliate link) —

I vividly remember the 1978 Sesame Street Calendar, I even remember my dad having to borrow it to plan something for his business. I may have had some of the earlier ones but the memory has faded. 

Space Sentinels figure by Fleetwood Toys (affiliate link)—-

My love and admiration for the Filmation Space Sentinels is well documented (see video below); this is the closest we got to action figures. The seller also has Astrea, but sadly, no Hercules. 

McDonald’s Play Place Sign (affiliate link) —

While I did seriously have eyes for this vintage Hamburglar statue, I have to admit this would be even cooler to have in the entrance to my back yard with the addition of “under penalty of death.”

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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.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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Original Mattel Pulsar commercial Reel (eBay Link)\

Normally I’d buy this piece of history and transfer it but it’s been a pricey week and I’ve already bought three reels. The seller also has the Kenner Maskatron commercial reel as well.

Mego Elastic Superman (eBay link)–

I think these things are both dumb and awesome. I mean a stretchable Superman may make sense for a Red Kryptonite story but not for a toy. Another thing is these toys were simply not made to last people. It’s like buying something that will break your heart.

Sorry that got melancholy, i tragically lost my Supes to leakage a few years back….

Larami Captain America Pistol Rack Toy (eBay Link)–

I featured this in Rack Toys but I’m working on a presentation about weird Superhero merchandise and this one is a favourite. Cap is packing a Luger, a cover swipe from Captain America 164, and the company whitewashed Night Shade!

70s Shazam marvel Family T-Shirt (eBay Link)

I am always surprised when I look through 70s clothing; there is always a t-shirt or pyjama top that I’ve seen before. Case in point: this awesome Robb Roy shirt of the Marvel Family fighting mythical beasts.

Hasbro Wonder Woman board game (eBay Link) —

Hasbro made three different Wonder Woman board games over ten years; this is the “middle child” landing in 1974. It’s the one I’ve seen the least, and I dig its funky off-model artwork.

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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 12 now but still have a limited supply of our back issues; please visit our Shop for more information.

Get the Official Tura Satana Action Figure

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! 5 Awesome

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Children’s Elvira Halloween Costome (eBay Link)-

I think this may be the first one of these I’ve ever seen for sale, I only recently found out it got made. Imagineering had a licensing deal with Elvira in 1990 and made oodles of merchandise including this. Dressing a little kid as Elvira was not well received and this thing is HELLA rare. That’s right, I swore.

Estrella Falcon Samurai Warrior (eBay Link)–

I am obsessed with Falcon, Brazil’s version of GI Joe, mainly because they are still doing such cool things unlike Hasbro. Case in point is this Samurai set which is just mind blowing, I mainly focus on their Science Fiction characters but this is tempting.

A set of Popy World Hero Kamen Rider figure (eBay Link)-

I love Popy World Heroes (video below) and a couple of years ago, I would have flipped over this set of Kamen Rider characters. No offense to Ultra-Man but Kamen Rider is my hero.

Canada’s Wonderland Viewmasters (eBay Link)–

I grew up in Southern Ontario and wow, was Wonderland a big deal when it opened! I saw the Ramones there, so yeah, I was excited to find out this was a thing.

Lakeside Superhero Drawing Desk (eBay Link)-

My sister had the Disney version of this (which I ruined by drawing right on it) but I always wanted this one. I’d use it right now!

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Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 10 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.

Get the Official Tura Satana Action Figure

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!

Facebook Groups we enjoy

The official FB group for PlaidStallions, come for the conversation, stay for the chill vibe. Remember, you keep the glass.

Mego Knock Off Headquarters is a group created to discuss bootleg toys and customs. Totally chill vibe for fans of Tomland, Lincoln International, Mego and AHI. It’s a super fun group, join the Mego-KO-HQ!

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Back to the days when Super Hero shirts were tough to find and mainly came in kid’s sizes. Despite all the Super Hero antics, my eyes immediately went to the Marx Big Wheel shirt. It seems to be a swipe of the Artwork Jack Davis did for the Marx Catalog. The Fonz was a Super Hero of sorts I guess.

The presence of Shazam in the Super Heroes section is likely due to the Filmation TV series, and it’s the shirt I would have picked. Also, I’d still wear Shazam socks if I could.

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The Mego Museum News has rebranded into the Super Collector Newsletter! Encompassing more from sites like PlaidStallions and more. Check it out even if you don’t collect Mego figures.

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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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