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Banish Bedtime Blahs!

May 30, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

I’m no longer afraid to admit that it would have been a tough decision for me as a kid between Star Wars and Ziggy.

When the Jedi Return: Make sure your troops are ready

April 29, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

I love this neat British Ad for Palitoy UK, who were pretty confident they were going to sell football fields full of Star Wars toys (psssst they did). I’m especially smitten with these drawings of the figures which are there because the ad was placed so far in advance of the film.

Science Fiction Festival from 1979

April 17, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

While we’re pretty spoiled with cons these days, it wasn’t always the case. I recently found this program from 1979 for a Science Fiction Festival in Waukegan Illinois that wonderfully illustrates that fact. No guests, no dealers, just a gathering of SF loving adults and Star Wars crazed kids for a celebration of a then […]

Kenner Star Wars, Perhaps you’ve heard of it….

April 14, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

I had something really cool planned today but a computer update took 110% of my free time last night and made me sad, so I drank two “Blue Moons” and fell asleep instead. Here is a page of Star Wars treats I found in a hurry this morning, Blue Snaggletooth and 12″ Boba Fett, it […]

R2 D2 Standup

April 6, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

I found this in a box (which probably should be the title of my autobiography), not sure where it’s from but it’s awesome. Artsy Craftsy folks if you print this out and assemble it, send me a pic on twitter (@plaidstallions) or on our facebook wall.

Boba Bed

March 24, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized No Comments

The Boba Fett pillow case is still in active use in my home, I’m happy to say.

1980 JC Penny Toy Land Flyer

March 18, 2016 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

I am a complete junkie for toy store newspaper flyers, they are just such a wonderfully illustrated time capsule of our childhoods. This beautiful piece from JC Penny in 1980 is a pretty terrific example of why I love these, so many old friends are here. From bikes to big wheels, Barbie to Ms Piggy, […]