Iron On Monday

Happy Monday, here are two wonderful T-Shirt Iron Ons from my friend Corey's collection, I'd happily wear both of these to work....

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Clash of the Titans Inflatable Pegasus

 

Thanks to my new pal Uzay Bluestar, I have another entry in "never seen it before" category. 

Inflatable toys are sometimes the wild west in terms of information(not unlike rack toys) so it's not surprising that I didn't know this existed but I'm happy it does.

Does anyone recognize that logo?

Pegasus has the film's title on his chest, just like he did in the film.

Bubu on one side of the saddle.

Kraken on the other, nary a Harry Hamlin to be found on this thing.

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Costume Spotlight: Calibos

Today's costume spotlight is a personal favourite, Calibos, the twisted demi God from Clash of the Titans.

When Clash came out I was ten years old, a Harryhausen fan and deeply interested in Greek mythology, making me the target market for all the different toys and cereal tie ins (I think Sugar Crisp gave away stickers). I have to admit, I thought Calibos was the "Darth Vader" of the film and I guess toy makers hoped kids would see it that way but he's merely one obstacle in the film.

The folks at Ben Cooper seemed to think kids would be more interested in those obstacles (monsters) than they would be the human characters and only made one good guy character. If I was Harry Hamlin, I'd be slightly miffed as to who I lost costume immortality to.....

Mattel 1981 Clash of the Titans Catalog

Release the birthday Kraken!

Christopher Elam of the great blog OWARI submitted this great bit of 1981, this being his ninth birthday he has received the Mattel Kraken. Being of a similiar age, I wax fondly at those blockbusters that diverted our attention from Star Wars, albeit briefly...

Mattel Clash of the Titans Catalog

Mattel hoped that they ahd the next Star Wars with Ray Harryhausen's second trip into Greek Mythology in 1981's "Clash of the Titans" . While the film was a hit at the box office, it somehow didn't carry over to the toy shelves. Mattel released only one wave of figures and cancelled other merchandise based on the film.

The 1981 Catalog highlights what was released and gives us a little taste of what was in store had the toy line taken off:

Aaaaaw maaaan! We were gonna get a playset! Rip off!

1981 Mattel Clash of the Titans Catalog

Speaking of Toys: If you live in the Toronto area this weekend, come and check out The Toronto Toy and Doll Show (click here for a $2 off admission coupon) at the International Center this Sunday, November 22nd. I'll be setting up there with my friends from vintagevideogames.ca to sell toys and DVDs, I'll also be giving away Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions trading cards in my booth. Drop by and say hi!

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Release the Kraken!

The unintentional theme to this week seems to be "Mattel toys my mom refused to buy me". Clash of the Titans was at least a compromise, I was allowed to have Perseus and Thallo but not the uber cool Calibos or Charon because as my mum daintily put it "They look like hell!"