Plaid Stallions : Rambling and Reflections on '70s pop culture
Saturday, March 31, 2012

Spidey meets Kelly

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Kelly sent in this great picture of a Spidey appearance circa 1978. We've had dozens of Spider-Man appearances over the decade...
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Friday, March 30, 2012

The Doctor Who Pattern Book

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I was gifted this book sight unseen by my pal Andy, who told me it was perfect for the site. I was skeptical, that is until I opened it....
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Karate Robots

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Because "Gymnast Robots" tested poorly...
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Satin-tastic

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Does anybody else think these two look naked without boxing gloves?
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Super 7 Merchandise Part 2

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My obsession with Filmation's short lived (and sadly "damned to never be on DVD") series "Tarzan and the Super 7" co...
Monday, March 26, 2012

Hello there

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"Why yes I am following you new friend, you looked lonely over there."
Saturday, March 24, 2012

High five from the Hulk

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Lynch sent in this awesome promotional shot from 1978 used to promote Pizzaz magazine (which I think I bought every issue). I've got mo...
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Friday, March 23, 2012

The Black Hole Breakfast

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This should almost be a Nerd Therapy Session but I'm so nostalgic for this time, that I can't throw it under that bus. You see,...
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Toys that fight back

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Leave it to the Japanese to improve upon a standard north American toy, the bop bag. Unlike our defenseless versions which teach children ...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

8pm Cowboy

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Ladies this cowpoke is available to satsify your every desire, as long as you don't own a cat and your desires include ham radio. Pleas...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Well, he is a scientist....

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Not sure how many codes Spider-Man has to break in every issue or how exciting that would to read but Gordy seemed to have to get very crea...
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Monday, March 19, 2012

Sleep in the golden age

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These awesome bed sheets depicting nothing but classic golden age DC characters were sold in Canada during the early 1970s. It's one o...
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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Nerd Therapy Session: Big Wheel Blues

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This week, my pal Sharry is guesting the NTS spot and describes something we can all relate to, unrequited toy love (why don't you lov...
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Saturday, March 17, 2012

The hamburger happy clown invades Canada

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Chris AKA Mysterion the Mind Reader  sent in this awesome shot from late 1970s in conjunction with a new McDonalds opening at in the plaza...
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Friday, March 16, 2012

The legumes of a timelord...

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Two of my favourite things together at last! If you needed a reminder that Doctor Who's popularity is nothing new, then I present the h...
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

A world beyond fantasy

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Hmmm, seems kind of smack dab in the middle of fantasy if you ask me. While toys like Manglors, Crystar and The Other World probably lik...
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The Denim Dynamos

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The boulder was their turf and they protected it night and day.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Galaxy Glow Putty

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Collecting glow in the dark silly putty knockoffs could really be a thing, I think almost every major licensed property had a variation of ...
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Monday, March 12, 2012

Canada's Superhero

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Finally some evidence of this shirt featuring Canada's Superhero, Captain Canuck. I've honestly been searching for an image I could...
Sunday, March 11, 2012

Nerd Therapy Session: Towel Redemption

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tio This one takes place in 1977 and involves vacationing, towels, a slightly embarrassing confession and I guess an overall  reluctanc...
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