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Big Jim Means Big Adventure

I don’t collect it now but man the Big Jim Camper pictured on this page just rocked my world back in ’74. I remember drooling over that boat and buggy set. Early Big Jim is just so representative of the early 70s, you can’t get more peaceful than a guy who goes fishing. I still […]

I’m a Mac and I’m a Playskool

It’s amazing how our perceptions of computers have changed in one generation, although this is still what I think of when I hear the word “computer” my kids would likely think it’s a dishwasher. Another toy to add to my ever growing wantlist.

Butch and Sundance: The Plastic Years

Another toy line that I never knew existed, Kenner’s Butch and Sundance (based on the 1979 prequel) line made a real quiet debut but the amount of effort into them have made them a cult favourite with collectors. The Saloon playset is a recycled Star Wars Creature Cantina and the figure’s body style would later […]

Retro Senses tingling!

I rarely discuss new toys but this one really caught my eye. It seems a company has released Spiderman and Wolverine Parachute figures that harken back to the days of AHI (more on them very soon), this sucker works pretty well on the front lawn, although I need to work on my throwing technique. Apparently […]

Unk! Tantor! Unk!

It seems as good a time as any to talk about my appreciation of a muscular man in a loin cloth. I’m talking about Tarzan and today’s update to the site is all about the various cool Tarzan toys I’ve picked up over the years. Check out the (Hopefully soon to expand) Gallery of Tarzan […]

Holy Soapy Vomit Batman!

This week marks the anniversary of Plaid Stallions, so I’m devoting much of it to things that me happy. One of those items would be Crazy Foam, although I’m not exactly sure why.For those not in the know, Crazy Foam is a bath product, which if I’m not mistaken smelled a lot like shaving cream. […]

Toy Look A Likes Part 2

I couldn’t help but notice that this blue speedsuit ( Just like the one Doc Venture wears!) modelled by Plaidstallions spokesmodel Brick Mantooth resembles Double Trouble Big Jim. That’s so boss, I really need to get me a speedsuit.

Lee Majors visits a Toy Store

I’m not a 100% on the origins of these images but reader Brendan sent them to me last month, it’s Lee in all his SMDM glory days along with I’m assuming his agent at a Toy Store appearance. I wonder if Farrah was waiting in the car?

Kid Dino-Mite!

I need this toy and I need it now, I watched Good Times religiously. This would be just the thing to annoy the hell out of my wife on long car rides.