Friday, March 27, 2015

Satin Monster: Superfly Edition



Presenting the latest release from Odeon Toys, Satin Monster: Superfly Edition. I've brought him back by popular demand but this time he's wearing authentic 70s wear that has been featured on PlaidStallions.

I based this one off the "Maxi" an outfit I actually owned.


Each Superfly Edition Satin Monster comes with a Can and real platform boots.



Ladies not included but will likely appear....

The first 8 are available now, more later. Get 'em over at my Mego Museum Mall Store.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Man of Denim



For the gentleman that holds all his business luncheons at strip clubs..

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Winnie the Weeble



While working on the Little People list, I came across this piece and really had no idea it existed. I never had weebles as a kid but as a Winnie the Pooh fan, this would have been welcome.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Bubble Funnies


My friend found these while we were on a flea market run and I gotta admit I was totally envious. I haven't thought of these bubble gum and mini comic book combos in 30 years but seeing them just made me happy. 

I now have to track down every one of these and Chu-Bops (the record album version of these) as well.


I bet the gum tastes terrific...

Monday, March 23, 2015

Johnny Pockets



Ladies, this is not only the best lover you'll ever have but he's also a purse...

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Colouring Book Theatre: Six Million Dollar Man


The Six Million Dollar Man: Coloring Book By Saalfield  (1975), 
         I've done Six Million Dollar Man books before by Saalfield, but I always enjoy another dip into the Bionic Craze.

Colouring books are usually a mixed bag depending on what reference materials they give the artist, this may be the first time I can accurately deduce exactly what the artist had to work with.


Grab your crayons and beam down me after the jump


Friday, March 20, 2015

The Top Ten Fisher Price Little People sets




If you're a kid of the 1970s, chances are the sight of the limbless cherubic Fisher Price Little people will bring a smile to your face.

These simple (and indestructable!) toys were the deserved kings of the preschool aisle during the polyester decade


Here are the top ten Fisher Price Little People Sets:





10) Sesame Street Clubhouse
Ok, so there was never a clubhouse on Sesame Street, nobody cared because this set was jam packed with features like a trap door, revolving door and a tire swing. Not to mention interesting graffiti professing David's love for Maria, which must make Luis crazy to this day!


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Thursday, March 19, 2015

6 Million Dollar Man Bionic Video Center

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I've joked about the Bionic Video Center in the  past but there is no way as a kid that I wouldn't have wanted this.  Steve is reliving his glory days, he needs a six pack.




Bionic Favourites:


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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Hulk smash puny pencil crayons

 

 Occasionally, I  find things in here that I have no recollection of buying. Although with my preoccupation with all things Superheroes and school supplies, it's not a shock that I own this.

Hulk went from a b lister to chairman of the freaking board in the late 70s.


Monday, March 16, 2015

The Polyester Youth of Tomorrow!



Every spring, the elders of leisure gather to watch the hatchlings leave the nest. Fly away little one, time to find your own studio apartment....

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Colouring Book Theatre: Star Trek


Star Trek: Coloring Book By Saalfield  (1975), 
         Another submission from the very generous Tracy, this is the fifth time I've covered Star Trek on CBT and I do so because a) they are mostly terrible and b) I like terrible. 
           This book by Saalfield is head and shoulders above trek books I've reviewed before and it's well coloured to boot!


Grab your crayons and beam down me after the jump


Friday, March 13, 2015

Pod Stallions Episode 28: Trek Kids 2




With last month's passing of Leonard Nimoy, we decided to pick up where we left off when last discussing Star Trek.

This episode touches upon the highs and lows of the Star Trek movie franchise, ending at part 6. We also discuss the (minimalist) 80s merchandise, conventions, films the cast did and don't hate us but neither of us are big TNG fans.



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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Star Trek Week: Capes by Norben



Here's a bit of weirdness from Canada, I actually remember finding one of these in the 80s. Halloween distributor Norben released a series of low cost Star Trek cape and mask sets using what I guess is some Ben Cooper masks from the first movie.



It's a pretty low rent affair complete with a card that had to be produced locally, there is no way anybody at Paramount approved this magical thing.




Let's get a good look at this, a really bored Ilia, Kirk in a pink shirt (which happens a lot with Halloween costumes), Mr Spock and a man with a shrimp ring on his head.




Around the back is the sticker I guess you attached to the cape to make it official. Even if Captain kirk wore a cape, it wouldn't have a picture of himself on it. Although I do believe William Shatner's would....

Needless to say, I adore this thing.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Star Trek Week: Party Favours


I discovered these at the flea market this past weekend, I can't think of a more serendipitous thing to happen. I don't normally buy party favours but these, without hyperbole, are the single greatest Party Favours on the planet.  



The most charming thing about this to me is the inability to get the tunic colours right, it almost makes it better.



It would be a crime to wipe your mouth with this...

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Star Trek Week: Pinball


I've featured the AHI Bagatelle's before but this appears to be the more "deluxe" version.

I ran into one of these on the weekend and it took every fiber of my being to resist it.

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Monday, March 09, 2015

Star Trek Week: Shirts by Donmoor


 I kick off Star Trek week with a personal victory. Back in the mid 70s, Don Moor released a slew of child sized Star Fleet uniforms and it was love at first sight when I saw them at the "Tot to Teen" shop I was dragged to as a kid.

I was denied entrance into Star Fleet as a kid, probably for the better but still it left a longing.



Flash forward a mere 39 years later and an email from a pal for a decent "Buy It Now" had me finally connecting with a classic Kirk shirt.



However, the union was bittersweet as I've sadly discovered I'm no longer a svelte children's small. I'd like to thank the good people of my local fire department..... 

Friday, March 06, 2015

Pod Stallions Epsiode 27b: The Krofft Super Show (Part 2)




Seeing as we were unceremoniously cut off from finishing last month's show, Jason and myself decided to cut a "mini-sode" in addition to our regular show (which debuts next Friday) to finish what we started.

We pick up on "Pink Lady and Jeff" talk about the Bay City Rollers, briefly touch on DC Follies and the 1991 Land of the Lost Remake ending on the new Electra Woman and Dyna girl announcement. It's short and sweet but it's jam packed!



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Thursday, March 05, 2015

When Danger Calls....


"A break in at the yarn barn? Better grab your tooth brush Horace, this looks like another long night for the Inspector!"

Wednesday, March 04, 2015

Corgi Crime Busters!



I like to think that in this universe Kojak was the guy nobody invited but they didn't want to be rude.

Tuesday, March 03, 2015

World's Greatest Super School Supplies


I found this ruler on Ebay a few months ago, i collect Superhero school supplies (sorry ladies, I'm spoken for) but the more interesting thing to me was the hi-jacking of the Mego World's Greatest Superheroes packaging art.


Many of these images were specifically drawn by Mego and didn't appear on other company products, while the seller told me it was a foreign mail in promo, I was leaning towards knock off.




Leave it my buddy Rob over at the Aquaman Shrine to solve this mystery without even being asked. He submitted this, a packaged Aquaman pencil sharpener using the same art. That's some unlicensed Hong Kong goodness there....

Monday, March 02, 2015

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Colouring Book Theatre: Mork from Ork: An Outer Space Activity Book


Mork from Ork: An Outer Space Activity Book (1979), Grosset and Dunlop.
          This month I received a box of joy from Tracy, who generously donated some colouring books so that I could share them with the world. 
           I thought I'd open with this remind of when "Mork Mania" briefly swept our landscape, distracting briefly us from Roller Boogie and .

This book also serves as a bit of a redemption for artist Tony Tallarico, who was last mentioned in this oddity, as it shows he was fully capable of drawing likeness.

Grab your crayons and rainbow suspenders and join me after the jump


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