Heroes in Action S.W.A.T set (sponsored link) –

My introduction to this line was a comic book ad, sadly the comic was 3 years old at the time. So, I never saw them as a kid, but that ad has always given me an appreciation for these crude, early 70s attempts ata 3 3/4″ toyline. I’m not much of a military toy guy, the exceptions being soldiers fighting giant spiders or, I guess, when the general happens to be a Gorilla or a skeleton. There has got to be some sci-fi or horror there for me.

Back on subject, I’ve never seen this SWAT set before, and hey, it’s really tempting. Also, no sleeves for the SWAT; the M-16s aren’t the only guns they brought.

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I have never seen this wonderful horror shirt from the early 70s, and it took me like three passes to even notice the Morbius from the Spider-Man comic swipe. It’s like walking around with every “Night Gallery” on your chest….

Star Wars inspired Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

So my friend Courtney sent me and a really cool Star Trek Sleeping bag which forced me to choose. I chose this one because….space tugboat. We’ve got the Pod from 2001 and 2R-2D over there and then what I sincerely hope is a nod to Quark. Tell me if I made the right call, I seriously need a win.

Grizzly Iron-On Transfer with Neal Adams art (sponsored link) –

I am lukewarm on the movie (although a big fan of the genre), but the merch is awesome. I learned from this Iron-On seller that the poster art was Neal Adams, and I’m not sure I knew that before.

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My friend Courtney found this gem. I love the vague Japanese influence on this, but I can’t figure out if it’s knocking off something or not. 

Alien Attack Toyco (sponsored link) —

These came out in Canada when I was 11 or 12 and I had this one and AN AMAZING D&D styled one that I want to track down, just for the box. Inside this set is a playmat, some army men astronauts (which will be familiar) and small bootleg colourform aliens, which blew my mind. I love this set, own it and have even done a video about these below.

Aviva Star Trek Spock Ears (sponsored link) —

Aviva made some really cool bits of Star Trek: The Motion Picture merchandise that mostly flew under the radar probably because the film did not inspire kids to buy the merch and act out the movie unless you were weird, like me.  In my defence, the Marvel comic around that time was pretty decent.

The Voices of Marvel Flexi Disc (sponsored link) —

I’ve both heard of and heard this (oof) record before, but I’ve never seen one ever. I imagine this is a real trophy for a Silver Age fan. No idea on whether the price is fair here, however.

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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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Buck Rogers Sleeping Bag (sponsored link)

Buck Rogers had two things, a killer poster and a very hard working licensing agent. Seriously, for a brief time, Gil Gerard was reaching “Garfield” levels at retail.

Eerie Magazine t shirt- (sponsored link)

I remember seeing these in the back of Warren magazines; I’ve always loved this shirt style and not to mention this gorgeous artwork. I just wish that someday, a used pair of Warren’s “Other” clothing line surfaces.

McDonalds puppet of Captain Crook (sponsored link)

I believe this isn’t a retail product but an actual item that McDonald’s employees used to have puppet shows at birthday parties. I only recently found out about this on social media, but I have no idea where that was because it’s just a conveyer belt of information. Let me say this, the Hamburglar puppet I saw in that post needs to come home with me. I’m just not complete anymore without him………

Super Hero Weebles (sponsored link)

I vaguely recall a TV commercial for this, probably shown during “Uncle Croc’s Block,” which also seems like a fever dream. I was smitten with the idea of transforming someone into a superhero, so I asked my parents for this. My parents were firmly Fisher Price people; this was out of the question. Somehow, this rejection did not inspire adult me to devote my life to Weeble collecting like it did when I wanted some Mego Fantastic Four figures from Heroes’ World.

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Amsco Spider-Man Ball (sponsored link)

Amsco put out FaceBalls in the mid-7os and did a bunch of characters, even Planet of the Apes, but none so perfect as Spidey, this gives me Steve Ditko vibes.

Gayla Fat Bat Kite (Sponsored Link)–

My dad used to distribute Gayla kits in the 1970s, and I remember the original “Bat” being a huge seller. I remember this deluxe inflatable version but never had it.

Superfriends Sleeping Bag (Sponsored Link)

I used to have one of these in my toy room, I sold it when I could no longer display it. It’s one of these things you can’t just tuck away….

Black Velvet E.T. (sponsored link) —

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M*A*S*H Field Hospital (sponsored link)—

 Multiple Toys made a series of these playsets, including Planet of the Apes and Kung Fu,  I really dig merch from the “Trapper John” era of M*A*S*H, even though it’s just repurposed WW2 items.

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Bootleg pistol from V (sponsored link) —

I can’t tell you how much I want this, it’s going for exactly what’s in my Paypal. However, I need that money for Mego Meet. So please, kind people, take this deal away from me? Would ya?

Super Juniors Sleeping Bag (affiliate link) —

As a kid I just ABHORED the Super Juniors merchandise because that stuff was for Babies! However, my friend and frequent collab Chris Franklin’s affection for them lead to an awesome Toy-Ventures article. Also, I’ve softened on the Juniors in general, they’re not as cool as Muppet Babies but….

Dick Tracy Crimestoppers Kit (affiliate Link) —

This is one of those weird toys that looks like it’s from the 1940s but that was probably on purpose. I have a feeling the Dick Tracy and Lone Ranger licenses had a lot of grandpeople purchases and well, they are a viable toy demographic. Crap, I’ve done this kind of thing, my son never got into Adventures Team G.I. Joe *SOBS*

Vintage Marvel Comics Superheroes Shirts (Affiliate Link) —

I’m unsure if I’ve ever encountered these, but they’re brilliant! These probably were in the Heroes World catalog but I didn’t bother to check.

Vicma Sherlock Hemlock puppet (affiliate link) —

I saw one of these recently at SDCC, and like most things there, it’s more reasonable outside of those walls. Vicma was a Spanish Toy Company, and their character selection for Sesame Street Puppets was different than the US. They even made a Guy Smiley! This is what drew me to toy collecting—seeing what other countries got. I love it all!

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Fantastic Four Water Pistol (eBay Link) —

France’s Pin Pin Toys carried a ton of products from Mego and AHI but also made their own products like this pretty non-descript water gun. The Fantastic Four are huge in France and well, that seems totally deserved. 

Spider-Man Sticker Book from France (eBay Link) —

I always really appreciate Super Heroe merchandise that uses it’s own artwork. It happens so rarely now but look at this fun cover, it’s gorgeous and hey, it’s all the movie Spideys.

70s DC Comics Kitchen Magnets (eBay Link) —

Oh look, childhood happiness. I still have the Robin I’ve had my entire life, there are marvel versions too and BarbaPappas!

Henshin Cyborg Operation Game (eBay Link) –—

My pal Ed posted this on the Mego Museum forums and I mean, it’s incredible. It’s the officially licensed Game of Operation but instead of a nude guy we get Henshin Cyborg. This is fortified awesome. 

Ideal Derry Daring adventure set (eBay Link) —

Derry Daring was Evel Knievel but for girls, it makes sense I’m sure lots of girls wanted to play with that stunt set. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a carded figure before and I am in love with the artwork. This is really awesome.

Superman Sleeping Bag (eBay Link) —

I love comic book Sleeping bags especially ones where Superman is burping and beating up Marlon Brando from “The Wild One.”

Weird Bootleg Tarzan figure (eBay Link) __

Weird Tarzan figures like this are the Faberge egg of my house. I’ve got them everywhere, I can’t resist them!

Dutch Bionic Man Turbo Tower Set (eBay Link) —

Clipper was the Netherlands distributor for Kenner products (we have a Clipper catalog here) and I just really love the packaging on this wonderful toy.

Marvel Superhero Stamps (eBay Link) —

I loved Super Hero stamps as a kid and completely forget they were a thing. It did not give me a life long love of stamps but I think they’re incredible and wish i had to money.

Color Forms Tru Dimension set (eBay Link)—

These were 3D hobby sets introduced in 1976 by Colorforms and the brain child of toy inventory Mel Birnkrant. If you want to read more about them, read Mel’s story on them and then enjoy his incredible website.

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