Vintage Toy Store brimming with Mego Planet of the Apes

In the latest episode of my City TV “Not So Great Movie Podcast, I am accompanied by friends Chris and Lizz, and we cover the classic Canadian children’s film “Jacob Two-Two meets the Hooded Fang,” a 1977 production shot in Montreal.

We had a fantastic conversation about the movie itself (YT link in bio), and it’s a hoot, despite its low production values, creepy character design, and some strange choices.

However, a pivotal scene in the (frankly, wonderfully weird) movie is set in an authentic 1970s Montreal Toy Store.
Which means the leads walk past all the popular toys at the time like Sesame Street Plush and a whole wall just brimming with Mego Planet of the Apes dolls.

Vintage Toy Store brimming with Mego Planet of the Apes

The existing print is not great, but you can make out that fabulous Mego Galen figure popping out of the very full display. It looks better when you watch the film on YouTube. Oh, for a deluxe Blu-ray!

Watch the film on the City TV “Not So” Great Movies Playlist.

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