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Lili Ledy Star Wars Tusken Raider Doll (sponsored link) —

This is one of those things that I don’t get about myself. I don’t really collect Star Wars and have none of the other 12″, and yet, I have always wanted this thing. I suppose it’s the Mexican toy charm (big fan!), combined with my lifelong love for the Kenner action figure.  My folks got me one early from a gift show in ’78. I’d not seen Star Wars and wasn’t sure how significant a role he played. I was let down when I discovered he wasn’t much of a character. 

Grover and Maria Sesame Street 45 (sponsored link) —

I don’t own this record, but when I woke up on Monday, this was the first thing I saw, and it brought me a tiny bit of joy. I mean, it’s Maria and Grover, who in my eyes can do no wrong. Although…between you and me…shitty waiter…

HG Toys Knock Off Jaws Puzzle –(sponsored link)

I picture a lawyer telling the artist to name the boat “Tracy Lee” to avoid anyone thinking it was the Orca.

Glasslite Bad Fighters –(sponsored link) —

Do I even need to say this is a Karate Kid Knock-Off figure? I probably didn’t, but this one has got the whole “ironic title” thing going on.

Sure, you can use the Homer Simpson “in modern slang, “bad” can mean “good” defence, but I’m going to decide in favour of comedy. 

An alternate theory is that this is a comedy, and there’s a Brazilian cartoon show where these guys get beaten up every week. I’d watch that…

LJN RoadStars “The Waltons” diecast truck —-(sponsored link)

A lot of people give Mego crap about licensing the Waltons, but they weren’t the only ones making John Boy merch. Case in point, LJN thought this would get noticed in a series that contained the Space:1999 Eagle, the Mystery Machine and Fred Flinstone’s car? I was going to say this was the peg warmer in this line, but the smart money is on the Hogan’s Heroes “bad guy” car.

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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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Mego Planet of the Apes Display at an Alexander’s Department store in 1976.

If you look closely you’ll see someone has slipped Grandma Walton into the jail cell along with General Urko.

That’s likely because the Mego Walton’s house display is next to it; you can see the Walton’s Truck in this shot.

The Mego Waltons appear to be looking for Grandma, little do they know she’s trapped in the post nightmarish future run by Apes!

The Lincoln Monsters are here!

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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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.

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EBAY LINK:Grizzly Adams Halloween Costume If anything is a testament to the fact that we had three networks (though growing up in Canada we had our own programs that didn’t warrant merchandise) is the fact that we got Grizzly Adams merchandise. To be fair, the show about a man who lives in the woods with a bear was memorable, it’s just weird that he got not only a Halloween costume but a freaking action figure.

EBAY LINK:VICMA TARZAN PUPPET I’m pretty sure my obsession with Tarzan is common knowledge by now and I just can’t resist merchandise with the Lord of the Jungle. I wish I lived in a warehouse and had unlimited income instead of working in a warehouse with a fixed income. This kind of foreign stuff brings me joy.

EBAY LINK:JAWS Blue Jean Repair Kit What’s more 1976 than a denim patch with Jaws on it. I really don’t know but the sight of this thing shoots me back to being 5 years old and I love it (thanks Dave!)

EBAY LINK:Green Goblin Appearance Poster I collect Superhero appearance posters and of course, I’m working on a book about them. This one breaks my brain, not only is it gorgeous but it’s for a VILLAIN appearance. If you’ve never seen the Mall Appearance Green Goblin suit, well it looks better than any movie version of the character. GAH! I want this so bad I can taste it, I should see a Doctor.

EBAY LINK: The Waltons Sticker Book Ok, so I’ll never badmouth the series itself (mainly because I’ve never watched much of it) but I’ll never get how much merchandise this dreary show got. I don’t see the appeal and yes, Scott, I know you’re a fan but to me, this is like a Shameless colouring book.

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1975’s roster included Sesame Street, Classic Monsters, Planet of the Apes and the Waltons in some truly original items.

I would like that Sesame Street Play Set now.

I doubt these foam bendies survived.

I adore those Monsters…

The Planet of the Apes set Amsco produced is one of my favourite Planet of the Ape toys ever. The Walton’s set, not as much.

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