Reproduction is was a series of black and white line drawings of toy products provided to vendors for newspaper advertisements. It is something of a lost artform in this digital age and something I both admire and collect. I’ve compiled a gallery of repro art for Mattel’s 1975 Big Jim line, as I’m pretty fond […]
Ricochet racers were a cool concept on their own, it’s a neat looking laser gun looking rifle that shot cars! Sprinkle in Spider-Man and Captain America and few kids could resist them.
Nine years after first posting a want ad on here, I am finally reunited with my beloved Space Sword. This is all thanks to Mark from the soon to be open Dr Tongues I Had that shop in Portland Oregon. Mark saw my plea and sold me his childhood space sword. The quest is over […]
Whatever happened to this guy?
I end this week with this little bit of wonder from France, where the line was simply called “Shogun” and featured Goldorak. I ask you, what is not to love? This ad refers to Raider (not Raideen), Mazinger, Poseidon and Dragun as his “Strongest Friends”, love it. Oh and the invincible defenders of the Earth […]
I finally tracked down a toy I’ve been after for ages. Made by Sears and sold in the fashion doll pages this toy hits on something I love, OLD TIMEY COMPUTERS. I’d have to say that this was not meant as an accessory for Barbie but more for the Bionic Woman and Wonder Woman figures of the day. […]
It’s weird to think that there was a time where this page held 25% of all Star Wars merchandise in the world. This page is from a Shoprite catalog, this is where a lot of my toys came from as a kid. Check out the capeless (and very expensive)new character.
A couple pals of mine went to Japan this week and while I was unable to join them, they did the next best thing and took photos of everything they could while toy hunting. Here are just a few samples… Japanese live action Spider-Man had a car and a killer robot, which seems to be […]
In 1981, Larami was celebrating it’s 20th year of bringing low cost licensed “Rack Toys” to children around the world. This year was no exception with licenses like the DC and Marvel comics Superheroes, Barbie, Fat Albert, Flash Gordon, Dick Tracy, Mighty Mouse and the ever present Popeye, Larami had something for any kid to […]
This is a double page spread of happiness.
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