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Inflatable Batman Kite (Affiliate Link) 

I’m not sure I’ve ever been aware of this kite by Sky-Way products, my dad sold Ray-Line kits and honestly, when you have a parent in the kite industry, your needs are totally met that way. There could have been a Phantom of the Paradise Kite and I wouldn’t have known…

Japanese Spider-Man Menko Card (Affiliate Link) —

I had a hard choice this week with Menko cards; I chose either Spidey or a series featuring Spectreman’s Dr. Gori. I think Spidey is the crowd pleaser but part of me feels like a sell-out.

Mattel 1976 Catalog (affiliate link) 

I don’t have to explain my love of toy catalogues; this to me is an essential, Big Jim P.A.C.K and Space:1999? Insane year.

Wentoys Frankenstein Figure (Affiliate Link)—

This figure is by SunGold and this series (which includes a Freddy, Mummy and Wolfman) was primarily sold in European and UK discount stores. As you may have sussed out, I have a soft spot for Frankenstein Figures offered through discount shops…..

Collegeville Lord of the Rings Halloween Costume (affiliate link) —

As a kid, I was aware of Middle Earth but not really into any of it signifigantly. What I do find funny, though, is the two kids I knew back then that would have nerded out to this costume? Yeah, I still talk to those dudes 40 years later.

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Space Flyman and Punchboy set (eBay Link) —

This Dynamic Duo is one of the earliest pair of Knock-Off Action figures but probably the earliest Super Hero Knock-Offs as well. The backer card of course, is famous for how Space Flyman “beats off” his enemies and trust me, I lean on that comedy crutch a whole bunch. BTW, we’ve made a cool Punch Boy collector pin designed by the awesome Chris Franklin.

Awesome Spectre Man “Dr Gori” Vinyl (eBay Link) 

My obsession with Spectreman’s nemesis is probably not well known but yeah, he’s like Dr. Zaius but with this sort of “Hipster Energy” that I totally just can’t help but cower to. He’s cooler than me, and it’s giving me a crisis!

I got to tell Mel Welles (the voice of Dr. Gori) about my appreciation for this character in the 1990s; he mumbled “kids” and rolled his eyes. PRAISE FROM CAESAR? I dunno, I felt validated for weird Gen-X latchkey kids everywhere. 

Palitoy Talking k-9 (eBay Link)-–

You know after 40 years of collecting, I can’t say I’ve ever been in the same room as one of these. The Dalek from this series was the first vintage toy I ever done bought.  

70s Star Trek String Art (eBay Link) ––

To quote Mr. Burns, “I don’t know art but I know what I hate” and I LOVE THE LIVING HELL OUTTA THIS.  

Fonzie for President Pajama top (eBay Link) —

You know, this week it freaked me out that Fonzie is the same age as my dad, who is also weirdly younger than Mick Jagger. Right now, I would appreciate a world leader who holds all his meetings in a Burger King bathroom just like the Digital Underground.

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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.

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Meccano ROM from France (eBay Link) —

International versions of ROM: Space Knight are super fun, and I’m not sure I’d ever seen this one before.  As cool as this is, I still think my favourite ROM is when he joined the Action Man team. 

Spectreman Pannini stickers (eBay Link) –

Wow, I loved Panninni albums as a kid, I bought them for shows I hadn’t even seen! Mix that with the glory that is the original Spectreman tv series and wow, I want to get these very badly.

Morgan Freeman Halloween Costume (eBay Link) —

Despite his presence in the pop culture hemisphere for five decades, there are few Morgan Freeman-based costumes. However, two of his Electric Company characters did get costumes in the mid-1970s. So many missed opportunities, though, the president from “Deep Impact,” the narrator, Batman’s Q and of course, the guy who says “VISA” weird. The possibilities are ENDLESS!

Horror House Paint by Numbers set (eBay link) —

As a monster collector, I try to keep it 70s and 80s for my own nostalgic journey but also, that 60s stuff is too pricey for me. Exhibit A is above, this thing is gorgeous but unless I find a money tree, it will never be mine. I’m cool with that, I like visiting bakeries, but I won’t eat the donuts. 

A can of Slime with Worms (eBay Link) —

I never got an actual can of Slime as a kid (way too much shag in the house). I had to settle for vending machine slime, which was ok. Flash forward 20 years, and my daughter learns how to make it in Girl Guides. Thank Bob, her room has a hardwood floor.

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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!

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

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Those GI Joe costumes of the Monster Attack Team are the stuff I dream about.

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PlaidStallions Toy-Ventures Magazine #1 is now available and it’s been called “not only an entertaining read, but it’s also an impeccable work of reference” by PopCult.

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My friend Corey shared this awesome vintage display of Spectreman cards from Japan. As if I couldn’t love Japanese stuff more.

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