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Welcome Back Kotter Guitar by Fleetwood Toys (sponsored link) 

Did the Sweathogs ever show any musical prowess? I watched the show a lot as a kid and only remember John Travolta’s singing. 

Hal Needham Stuntman Playset by Gabriel Toys (sponsored link)

This is a truly innovative toy concept from the mid-1970s, a doll based on the legendary stuntman Hal Needham. This allowed kids to do real stunt work. Obviously, this set saw some play, as Hal’s head came off, which is probably not something that happened to the real guy.

The Mighty Hercules Book and Record set from Japan (Sponsored Link) 

As a Canadian kid, I thrilled to the Adventures of the Mighty Hercules and his idiot sidekick, Newton, his idiot sidekick, Newton.  (if you get that joke you are cool) I am blown away that this show had any popularity in Japan but now this is all I can think of.

Spider-Man Super Klobbers by AHI (sponsored link)

I’m not surprised that AHI chose to rip off Socker Boppers; they sold a lot of inflatable toys and well, they had the Spider-Man license. What’s surprising is how rare these are, I guess they did not take off.

Big Jim Cipsa Kid Acero Lobomovil (sponsored link) 

This vehicle was known as “The Beast” in the USA and was the first vehicle available for the P.A.C.K toys, mainly because it’s a repainted Camper. In Mexico, they didn’t have the same characters so they drew over the (GLORIOUS!) Jack Kirby’s art and turned them into bad Guy Garfio and Good guy Hombe Bionico. I love this so much but this freaking thing is such a space killer. Ugh, this is going to bug me….

Oh God, I just realized Hombre Invisible was added! Agggghhhh I have no money!

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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Dracula Super 8 film (affiliate link) —

My friend Courteney sent me this and I dig that Dracula is a swipe of the Aurora model kit. Such things were more common in the pre-style guide Wild West.

Glasslite Street Hawk figure from Brazil (eBay Link) —

I talked about Kenner’s plan for Street Hawk a while back, but Glasslite of Brazil got it done, and it’s pretty awesome! I don’t have the cash for this lot but wow, it’s pretty neat.

Captain America Cosmic Ray Light Gun (affiliate Link) —

Every kid knows that Captain America is nothing without his Cosmic Ray Light Gun with the dodgy AA battery!

Dr. Pepper/Welcome Back Kotter shirt (affiliate link) —-

I’ve never heard of this weird cross promotion between the Sweathogs and Dr. Pepper! I love the art on this. Also Lawrence Hilton Jacobs is an underrated actor IMHO.

Krofft Super Show Chalk Board (Affiliate Link) 

I have such a strong bond with the Krofft Supershow especially the season of  Wonderbug, Dr. Shrinker and Electra Woman and Dynagirl. I’d really like to own this but I can’t display it.

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Micronauts Biotron Halloween Costume (affiliate link)—

Oh my goodness, would I like to own this masterpiece. I love the comics, I love the toys, come to Brian……for a huge discount.

Welcome Back Kotter Skateboarders (affiliate link) —

This was a really weird line from Gabriel, not known for this sort of thing. They also came out in 1978 when the show was pretty much kaput.

Spider-Woman UndeRoos (affiliate link) —

As much as a Spider-Woman fan I am, I haven’t picked the underoos. Fortunately the prices didn’t sky rocket after the box office smash that was Madame Web.

Paul Naschy Night of the Werewolf brochure (affiliate link) —

Yesterday was Halloween and I am not going to let it slide without praising the awesome Paul Naschy.

Hunter British Annual (affiliate link)-–

Man, every TV show ever has a UK annual, I’m positive there is one for “The BeachCombers” (AKA Canada’s greatest export) I can’t wait to dig into those stories and puzzles.

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Filmation Flash Gordon Iron-On (eBay Link) —

I’m tempted to buy this, as much as Filmation‘s Tarzan will forever be my great love, this series is a total zenith for the company.

Welcome Back Kotter Bulletin Board (eBay Link)

I spend a lot of time goofing on Sweathog merch so it seems fair to showcase some of the more logical pieces. You can set yer watch on this bulletin board too, and you can make stick figure bodies out of push pins. Hours of fun!

Glade Halloween Air Fresheners (eBay Link) —

Dracula, a man who represents dirty castle basements and has bats flying around, is an odd choice for an air freshener. However, I love Halloween and any attempt to bring movie monsters into my home.

GI Joe RAH Towel (eBay Link) —

GI Joe RAH was basically my “exit toyline” from childhood, I have a lot of fond memories of it but have been able to stave off nostalgia to not collect it. However, my love for the toys is eclipsed by that brilliant comic which I read long past buying the toys. That first issue has eery powers over me and seeing it on this towel makes me immediately want it.

Kenner Butch and Sundance figures in catalog mailer box (eBay Link) —

The engineers at Kenner gave this prequel the four-star treatment.  The figures, with their quick-draw action and ability to ride horses combined with winning playsets and accessories, were a joy. However, the movie flopped, and so did the toys, but who cares? They are gorgeous and deserve to be celebrated. It’s also interesting that actor William Katt got two action figures in less than five years.

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Weird Italian AHI Parachuting Superman (eBay Link) —

I’m the proud owner of one of these AHI Superman figures from Italy on the “Bong” card. Now, you can join my exclusive club and get this example. We can totally get matching jackets!

Sweathogs Grease Machine (eBay Link) —

 I was six when “Sweathog Mania” swept the nation, and I vividly remember all this merch. This stuff sat on the shelves; besides the (above average) comic book, I don’t think I purchased a single thing.

  Wacky Packages Fabric (eBay Link) —

I’m tempted to have a suit jacket made with this, I’d wear it everywhere.

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartmen Iron-On (eBay Link)-

Mary Hartmen has always felt like a show I should like but I honestly could never get though it as a kid. I also watched every “Fernwood Tonight” which was more approachable. I wonder if people wanted Louise Lasser on their chests?

Conan the Barbarian Black Light Poster (eBay Link) —

I never really dug Conan books but he was so tied to Marvel comics in the 70s, he feels a bit like an old friend. I’d love this poster, but I assume you need wood panelling to do it justice and probably ownership of a van. I’m not that dude, I wish I was…

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The popularity of the sitcom “Welcome Back Kotter” inspired all kinds of merchandising including these 9″ figures from Mattel, the line was a bit of a flop, and carded figures can still be affordably priced today (especially the Horshak!)

The Sweathogs classroom playset included a record of catchphrases from the show, which I thought were hilarious in 1976. The Sweathog bike is a recycled Big Jim Motor Cross, you’d see Big Jim stuff reused up until the mid-eighties!

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Even as a kid, I knew the Sweathogs bike really belonged to Big Jim, they clearly stole it.

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