Thursday, January 30, 2020

Superfriends vs the Burger Gang


I vividly remember that day in 1976 when I walked into the Eatons (RIP) toy department and saw the Remco McDonaldland Characters right next to the Mego World's Greatest Superheroes, for a brief, nanosecond there was doubt but my love for Superheroes outweighed my love for fast food. 

Also, they were sold out of Grimace....








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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Italian for Stretch Monster



The word "Stretch" I assume doesn't translate well in Italy. Coincidently "Mister Monstro" was also my wrestling name that one, magical summer in Tijuana....


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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Home Bars: 1976




I know it sounds weird but home bars filled with weird swizzle sticks and glasses from "You keep the glass" specials at restaurants feel like childhood to me and always will...


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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Toy-Ventures: GI Joe's' The Intruders

Before Destro, before Cobra Commander and just a year before Gor King of the Terrons, GI joe met his first official bad guy in the Intruders, Strong Men from another world. The Intruders are alien cavemen who want to take over the world and probably get some shoes. Hosted and edited by Brian Heiler (@plaidstallions) www.plaidstallions.com PlaidStallions Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Plaidstallionsdotcom/ Plaidstallions facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2226244254053126/?source_id=27626183076 Twitter: @plaidstallions

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Bat Chute!



What you see before is the first, to my knowledge, officially licensed Superhero parachute figure. This bold pioneer paved the way for the madness that was the 1970s parachuting figure craze.



What I find insane is they created store displays to sell these, complete with a fan! I don't own this but I admire the heck out of it.





Thursday, January 16, 2020

Pod Stallions 74: Question Time



Our newest PodStallions doesn't really have a topic but is a concept that Jason had, where we just ask each other personal questions relating to why we are the way we are. Topics include collecting during high school, giving it all up and first pop culture crushes.



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Rack Toys were and are an international affair as evidenced by this awesome ad from Italy.






Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Step into the Leisure Suit Class!



Action Casuals are the perfect outfit for today's man, whether you're selling hot tubs, speaking at the Elk's lodge or sipping Singapore Slings poolside with your very special lady, this ensemble has you covered!








Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Toy-Ventures- The Greatest Star Wars Knock Off?




This week's Toy Ventures is all about the bootleg toy series "Warrior from beyond the Stars" which is actually a knock off of a Star Wars Knock Off! Also Batman is thrown in for good measure, why not? Check out these weird and wonderful toys with me! Hosted and edited by Brian Heiler (@plaidstallions) PlaidStallions Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Plaidstallio... Plaidstallions facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/22262... Twitter: @plaidstallions

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Star Wars at Simpson's



We had to drive a bit to get to a Simpson's store growing up but their catalogs and robust toy sections will forever be etched into some happy childhood memories. I fondly remember browsing that section in the early 1980s, they also had some really cool stuff on clearance when I was in college, I miss them.



Thee three packs seem to be a big deal in the collector market these days.




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Monday, January 06, 2020

My new Workout routine!


Time to get in shape people, my morning routine involves rowing and then a grueling four hours on the slender bender:


Followed by a brisk 45 minutes on the Twist-a-Ciser!


Then i wind down with a relaxing session with my belt massager (No fooling, I own one of these and they're awesome)


I'm gonna look great at the beach this summer....




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