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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Metal Man, Metal Ernie, Rockin’ Spidey, Fame and Ceramic Ninjas.

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Metal Man, Metal Ernie, Rockin’ Spidey, Fame and Ceramic Ninjas. Disclaimer: links are sponsored by eBay but they can’t tell me what to do, they’re not my real mom! Ernie Production Mold from Sesame Street (sponsored link) — These are unique pieces of toy history and I’ve own […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Plush Robots, Spider-Man, Krull’s Glave, Creepshow & Filmation Tarzan! Disclaimer: The links are sponsored but the opinions are mine. #eBay #sponsored #krull 1982 Robot Plush by etone (sponsored link) —   My friend Courtney sent me this 80s plush.  While I have no memory of this, I love […]

Toy-Ventures: The 1975 Toys-R-Us Catalogue is Dyn-O-Mite!

Toy-Ventures returns with a look at the 1975 Toys R Us Catalogue featuring all the big names like Mr. Spock, the Wizard of Oz, Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, and Evel Knievel. Come visit Christmas 50 years ago with us. Which toy did you ask for but never got? Let me know in […]

I found the Hulk I met as a kid!

I found my Hulk! After decades of searching and posting about Superhero Mall Appearances, thanks to an excellent YouTube video (I’ve posted it below; it’s pretty amazing), this is the Incredible Hulk I met at the Whitby Mall Woolco as a kid in 1976.   As shown in the video, he was a large inflatable […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this Week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this Week- Conan Stickers, Mummies, weird Wonder Woman merch, King Kong Knock Offs and Phasers on Squirt! #eBay #startrek #sponsored Disclaimer: Links am are sponsored. ( I made $80 last month, which is probably minimum wage.) Our Ways Studios Marvel Comics Stickers (sponsored link) –– These things will always stop […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay- Flubs, Inflatable Daleks, Big Jim Props, Presto Magix and Clash of the Imperial Movie Monsters! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored. Imperial Toys Clash of the Movie Monsters Set (sponsored link) — Man, this toy gives me issues. On the one hand, the Imperial Universal Monsters might be well remembered by kids […]

Mego 1983: The Mighty Metal Superheroes

  Thanks to a recently discovered binder in Marty Abram’s office, we have Mego’s plans for 1983. This episode showcases their plans for the World’s Greatest Superheroes line. The Mighty Metal Superheroes included Silver Surfer and a fleet of Batman vehicles. #mego #megomuseum #toyventures   ssue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay- Bootleg Godzilla, Australian Star Trek, Superman Poster Art, Vending Machine Robby the Robot, and swim with Spidey! Disclaimer: The links are sponsored, they really, really want to make sure you know that.   Bootleg Godzilla Bubble Store Display (sponsored link) — It’s a bit out of my price range, but […]

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Sweathogs, Mexican Big Jim, Stunt men, Spider-Man’s Socker Boppers and The Mighty Hercules!   Disclaimer: The links are sponsored and also, some guy farted in here. Welcome Back Kotter Guitar by Fleetwood Toys (sponsored link)  Did the Sweathogs ever show any musical prowess? I watched the show a […]