Filmation Web Woman Costume (sponsored link) —

Filmation’s “Tarzan and the Super 7” Saturday Morning series with its homespun superheroes left a mark on me that won’t go away. 

Web Woman was my favourite of the lot, but I liked all the shows and still do. This is a cool item that I proudly own and got my daughter to model many moons ago.

Shindana Marla Gibbs Doll (sponsored link) —

Shindana was a Los Angeles-based toy company that focused on people of colour and had a great deal of success for a few years. They licensed Jimmy Walker, Redd Foxx and Dr. J just to name a few. Marla Gibbs’s sassy maid Florence was the breakout character from “the Jeffersons” so Shindana shored up her likeness rights.

I wonder if in an alternative universe, children don’t play with Superheroes, but with Sitcom Housekeepers. Imagine the lineup of figures, Mr. French, Uncle Charlie, Alice and the GOAT Mr. Belvedere! 

Colin Baker Era Doctor Who Daleks Puzzle (sponsored link) 

The Colin Baker era of Doctor Who is where I took my first of many breaks watching the show. It was too loud, too camp and too gruesome for me. I wasn’t mad about it, I just spent my time looking for new series to enjoy and found them. I eventually wandered back during the McCoy years, where it ultimately roped me back into the series.

Having said all that, I think this is one of the best bits of merch from the JNT era; it’s a gorgeous puzzle with great art. Additionally, I later on briefly met Colin Baker in an elevator, and he was a really likable guy. 

Arco the Other World Gift Set (sponsored link) —

The Other World came out in the post-MOTU toy scene and was one of the more imaginative copycats. All of the characters are bendable and have an adorable design quality to them. I remember being smitten with the line at Woolco back in ’84, but I’ve never collected them.

The Archies Snare Drum (sponsored link) —

Despite his longevity at the checkout aisle, Archie has never really had a lot of hit toys. This snare drum is something likely inspired by the Filmation cartoon at the time, and the box is spectacular.

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.

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I sincere remember this from an ad in old Gold key comics, I’ve never seen it up close before. To me, it’s an artist’s depiction of Cher being asked out by Ray Jay Johnson.

GLJ Incredible Hulk Chair (eBay link) ==

I have a mild obsession with toymaker GLJ, mainly because I want to know more about them. They made a lot of inflatable toys and heavily dealt in licensing. This Hulk chair is incredible because the Hulk’s expression is saying anything but relax. I don’t know if I’d sit in anything that looks like it will kick my ass. 

Shindana Redd Foxx Doll (eBay Link)–

I’ve probably featured one of these before, but who cares? It bears repeating. Shindana is a toy company I often cover on this site because they are just so unique. Operating out of Watts, Shindana had a message to make toys for people of colour and they made some positive, lasting change even if they folded in the early 1980s. Also, they didn’t make a Fred Sanford; they made a Redd Foxx doll, Foxx was a notoriously “blue” comic who is still funny so I applaud this. 

For more on Shindana check out issue 10 of Toy-Ventures magazine. 

Marvel Micronauts Comics bound into hard cover (eBay Link) –

I adore the Marvel Micronauts comic book series, and I’m not sure we’ll ever get any deluxe editions of those fabulous comics. It seems some brave soul hardbound all the issues into an ersatz trade. I have a few books like this, it seems a thing libraries would do. While I can’t afford the (IMO hopeful) price tag here, this tempts me.

Gary Gnu Halloween Costume (eBay Link) –

For many years, the “Great Space Coaster” felt like a bit of a fever dream to me. I watched it because it was on before “Star Blazers,” and you had to mark your TV time early lest a sibling get there first. This show ruined the word “Gnu” for me, I will always say “Ga-Noo,” but also, it also introduced me to “La Linea” which I do a cracking imitation of. 

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Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 10

Issue 10 starts with a stunning piece of art by Peter Carsillo, who told me he’d do a Pulsar cover ages ago should the need arise. So when I reached out, we began to explore concepts. When the idea of a movie poster came up, I mentioned “Infra-Man” probably because I was staring at it while messaging him.

Just from that, Peter crafted a Basil Gogos-inspired movie poster for a Pulsar movie that, sadly I cannot watch. I also want to point out that I will get that movie made or die trying.

My favourite thing about this is the “Pulsar Universe” Peter brought to life here. A bevy of beauties, a fleet of vehicles but also adding the ironic twist that they all are repurposed from other Mattel toylines. That is…Chef’s Kiss toy satire, and I love it. There are a couple of other toy easter eggs in there that I will leave for you to find them all. 

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Issue 10 is a milestone for us, and we’ve packed with a diverse grouping of stories that we’ll be doing more in-depth reveals on this coming week.

Finger Puppets:
Robyn Adams joins us for a great piece about Sesame Street Finger Puppets.

Toxic Crusade
Bert from “Ed’s Retro Geek Out” shares some history on the Playmates Toxic Crusaders line.

The Hero with Heart (and Lungs)-
Toy Industry insider Greg Autore talks about the Mattel Pulsar toy line and his research at Mattel.

The Deadly Dresses of Kung Fu Man
Vicent Cerbone tells about solving the age-old mystery of who is “Action Jose.”

The Terror BEST Friends
Uriel Barros shares his knowledge of the “Amigos Del Terror” toy line and the Argentinian toy trade.

Basement of Horror

Leicester Vintage Toyshop

Mego Planet of the Apes Part 6
Cancellation on the Planet of the Apes!

Bootleg Bionics
We’ve got the OSI files on all the Knock-Off Steve Austins on those toy shelves.

Super Joe Part 4

Were you in the Super Joe Club? Steve shares the memorabilia and explains how the club has returned.

The Warriors Toybox

They Call Him SLADE: Super Agent
We discuss the groundbreaking company Shindana Toys and their man of action.

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EBAY LINK Bionic Woman Sliding Puzzle- For some reason, I’m really good at these, like it’s my mutant superpower or something. I’m still trying to figure out if there is some sort of career I can pursue involving this incredible talent or if they want me for “Now you see me 3”.

EBAY LINK Amico Ice Cream bar radio- My friend Dave sent me this and I immediately got this amazing flashback to being a kid, I miss stuff that looks like other stuff like this. Of course, it’s just an AM radio, none of that fancy FM for kids, in my area, that means I could listen to all the news, sports talk, and foreign language news I can handle.

EBAY LINK Shindana talking J.J. –   I can’t believe I don’t already own one of these. I used to watch “Good Times” after school every day as a kid and occasionally still watch it now. I’m also a huge fan of Shindana toys, I guess I’ve never run into one of these in the box outside of ebay.

EBAY LINK Popeye Farm Set- Few cartoon characters have had as many rack toys made of them as Popeye, he’s probably still got merchandise going on right now. A lot of it doesn’t make a lick of sense and this one sent to me by my friend Dave is probably one of the weirdest. The connection to Popeye and his family begins and ends with the box, those figures are just people, and judging by Bluto’s face, he’s starting to figure out his reality is a lie.

EBAY LINK Love Boat Poster Art Set– Now, if I saw this as a kid, there would be no way I’d be interested but now? If I saw this in a flea market or antique mall, it would in my hot little hands so quickly it would look like a blur. Funny how that works.

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This week’s installment of Toy Ventures is all about one of the coolest action figures of the 1970s, Slade: Super Agent by Shindana. 


We talk about Slade but also a little bit about the company that was Shindana toys and how they changed the landscape for the better. 


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 So powerful was Jimmy Walker’s presence on “Good Times” that he was the recipient of two different plush novelties in 1976. Above the deluxe talking edition, which is the least terrifying looking plush on the page.

A scowling plush of James Evans Sr (played by John Amos) that said things like “I’m gonna get my belt!” would have been the perfect companion to this (and likely not sell a single unit).

And here is the lower priced, “Kid Din-O-Mite” doll.

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I love seeing stuff like this 1977 article and especially a  whole store display of Shindana merchandise like the JJ Walker plush, Wanda and of course, the amazing Slade Super Agent dolls.

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Speaking of characters, Shindana still offered such notable celebrities such as Redd Foxx, Dr J and even Marla Gibbs.

Check out the 1978 Shindana Catalog here

And don’t stop there, we’ve also got the 1976 Catalog here:

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It`s nothing to see multi cultural toys today but Shindana was truly a pioneer. I love finding ads like this.

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The box carefully mimicks the first issue P.A.C.K window boxes, although the Jack Kirby artwork is sorely missing.

Even though he’s slightly shorter (I corrected that for the photo), Slade fits in incredibly easy into the P.A.C.K although he looks maybe too cool…

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