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Arco “V” bop bag (sponsored link) —

When you’ve been collecting for a while, there are certain collectibles that you’ve wanted, but at one point, were so cheap and plentiful, you figured you’d get to them. Then, when you circle back, they’re “Rare” and “Hot right now,” and even though you understand the supply and demand aspect of the hobby, somehow you can’t get past the bias of “those used to be everywhere!” Yeah, this thing. I’ve always wanted it but I’d see them everywhere in the 90s, which seemed closer than it is…..

1980s Frankenstein Iron-On shirt (sponsored link) —

My friend Courtney sent me this, and zooming on the image, I could smell this thing hot off the press. That tiny magical flashback warrants inclusion but also it’s Frankenstein, Universal Monsters and has glitter, fun!

FunStuf Captain America Shield Shooter (sponsored link) —

This toy is just a “label slap” on the Spider-Man Web-shooter toy that FunStuff also had success with. I wanted this so bad as a kid thanks to Heroes World. What always bugger me was that I couldn’t buy Cap’s shield, even Remco didn’t do one….

Star Trek Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

It’s late as I type this, but I’m positive that “Slip inside my Star Trek Sleeping Bag!” is the line that will guarantee a lifetime of virginity. Use it wisely…

Doc Savage Movie Puzzle featuring Ron Ely (sponsored link)—

Those who know this site likely may understand how unapologetically I love this movie. It didn’t get a lot of merch, so when I found this in a variety store in Port Perry, I had to have it. This purchase perplexed my son, he couldn’t understand why I’d want a puzzle of a shirtless guy with a “creepy stare” (his words, not mine.) This became a running gag of making sure it was out in the open when he had friends over or just randomly leaving it in the hall outside his room. I should sneak it into his apartment….

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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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week: Captain America’s shield, Glitter Frankenstein, Bop the Visitors, Doc Savage, and slip inside my Star Trek sleeping bag.

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V Visitor Pistol

I am a passionate fan of the NBC mini-series and resulting television series “V.” While my wife and I rewatch it often, we don’t have a large collection of V items; I have just a tiny handful of toys, mostly bootlegs, a couple of comics, novels, and a UK annual.

V VIsitor Television series pistol

However, when I saw this SpanishVistior Pistol Justin AKA @robeastscorpius had for sale, I jumped on it without thinking. I just had to have it.

It’s an officially licensed item, a modified police cap gun with the distinctive Vistor look. Marc Singer is not only on the card but it also comes with a cool patch of Mike Donavan. Diana’s appearance would be the only thing that would make this better, but we can’t have everything.

V VIsitor Pistol

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Rob Roy Superman Shirt (affiliate link) —

This is a pretty incredible design for the middle 1970s, I would have loved this as a kid.

“V” Visitors Van (affiliate link)-

While the V television series didn’t last a season in North America, it was a total smash south of the border. As a result, they got more toys, many of which were bootlegs produced locally. I want all of it.

AHI Batman Road Race set (eBay affiliate link)–

I actually owned this at one point and no, it didn’t work. I was left curious if one ever did work, it was pretty shoddy but also adorable.

Complete set of Corgi X-Ploratrons (affiliate link) —

X-Ploratrons was just one of many diecast science fiction lines from the late 1970s, I seemed to get one vehicle from each line and that was it. The Scanotron is on my desk as I type this next to my Shinsei Jeek Tunnelin. 

Toho Frankenstein and War of the Gagantuas Vinyls (affiliate link)–

I’m not sure if these are new or vintage, but wow, is this a big hug from my childhood! Both these movies left a real mark on me as a kid, in a good way as it made me curious about monster movies in general. I don’t collect vinyls (except when I do), and that Franky may find its way to me somehow…

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McDonalds Hawaiian Shirt (affiliate link) —

Once in a lifetime, a garment passes you by that is so glorious that everything else looks like burlap. I’ve had this moment, and fashion is now meaningless to me.  I will never know the joy of having a Big Mac on my heart as this is not my size.

Action Girl Scuba Outfit (affiliate link) —

You have to applaud Europe for adding female characters to the GI Joe Adventure team and giving them cool outfits. I was to shy to buy female characters as a kid and well, that’s a shame. I’ve changed my mind on the whole thing now.

Bootleg V Hat (affiliate link) —

I just want to buy everything with “V” on it; I feel like that will be the void left by not having enough V toys when it is hot.

Dick Tracy Flashlight (affiliate link) –

I post in a trifecta of love for Rack Toys, Dick Tracy and just general 70s weirdness. I want to own this so that at the next blackout, I can act all normal about using it. “What? I come prepared! Sorry?”

Japanese Superman Car model (affiliate Link) —

The one thing I love about Japanese model kits is that I’m always finding something new, and I hope that it never changes. I don’t know why Superman needs a car, but I so want to see this movie that the box is promising. It’s mid-century cool and I don’t care if it has a single word of dialogue. I want this Superman to beat up those Johnny Quest robots a whole bunch.

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Space Ace Rack Toy (eBay Link) –

 I remember waiting in a long line to play “Dragon’s Lair” at an arcade at the CNE one summer. I put in a dollar(!) and died immediately. So I’ve never played Space Ace. Obviously, these games were the future, but this system was problematic for me at least.

Planet of the Apes makeup sample (eBay Link)–

I want to point out that I can’t verify this, but if it’s legit, then it’s a crazy bit of history. I am somewhat tempted, but I feel like that thing may rot.

McDonalds Grimace chair (eBay Link) –

Apparently, we’re in the summer of Grimace, so who am I to stand in the way of this progress? Also, I’m desperately hoping for “Hamburglar Autumn.” Make it happen, Ghost of Ray Croc!

Arco V pistol (eBay Link) –

Talk about crashing my chocolate bar into a jar of open peanut butter on the street (It happens, don’t question it). The combination of a random Rack Toy toy gun with “V” is intoxicating and over powering. I love this!

Remco Spider-Man Utility Belt (eBay Link) –

Remco made a mint off this concept, which worked for Batman or Star Trek but got weird with other Heroes (I mean, the Hulk didn’t need one.) I’m pretty sure I got this one at Dominion Playworld as a kid while staying at my grandparents. These things really didn’t last, I probably had the whole kit together for likely an afternoon. But what an afternoon!

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Do you miss print toy magazines? I sure did; that’s why I created Toy Ventures. A full-colour print magazine that celebrates toys from the 1960s to the 1980s. It features collector guides, interviews and even some satire. We’re on issue 10 now but still have a limited supply of our back issues; please visit our Shop for more information.

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As follow-up to our video about bootleg V items (see it here) I took some photos of the Italian Visitor figure I recently picked up. I have to tell you that it’s one of my favourite additions in a while. That is mainly because my V collection is somewhat small. 

Unlike many bootleg/knock-off toys, this isn’t repurposed. This company sculpted this specifically for this purpose, and it is really well done. It looks like how a Visitor would be depicted on a book cover or misleading poster.

bootleg V

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