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Dallas Action Figures and Games
Dallas was a TV drama about the struggles of wealthy oil barons, the Ewings. The series ran from 1978-1991 and for a while, it made a TV Mega Star out of Larry Hagman for his portrayal of scheming rat John…
Six Million Dollar Man (El Hombre Nuclear)
BASA Toys is a Peruvian company that also distributed such lines as “My Little Pony” and “Star Wars” into their marketplace. The country had strict laws on importation so many American Toy lines had to be licensed and created in…
Cher and TV Starz
In the 1970’s Mego essentially created and perfected the celebrity based toy. Seeking an entry into Barbie’s impenatrable pink fortress on the toy aisles Mego wisely exploited pop fascination with the divas of the day. The Mego Museum has for years essentially…
Television Favorites
Mego got a lot of mileage out of producing toys based on televion shows in the Seventies. Of all the companies that sold TV figures and Playsets during the era, none did a better job than Mego. Compare the “Welcome Back Kotter” or…
Zorro
One of the top five Holy Grail Figures, this is the only action figure ever produced from the 1950’s Disney TV show popular in reruns in the 1970s. Mego created this 8 inch figure only in England for…
Dr. Who Cyberman
The Cyberman have been menacing the Doctor since the first incarnation of the Doctor and their look has changed with almost every appearance. The Mego Version more or less reflects the uniform style used in episodes such as “Invasion”…
Dr. Who Dalek
Perhaps even more famous than the Doctor himself are the Daleks, his flagship villains. Evil mutants in mini tanks, the Daleks have always had a bit of a problem with living beings and they are always trying to “Exterminate” them…
Dr. Who Giant Robot
Despite only having a single appearance on the series a full two seasons before this toyline launched, the Giant Robot was an obvious choice for the toyline and makes a smashing addition. Here is a robot as you take him…
Dr. Who K-9
K-9 The Doctor’s robotic pet K-9 was a companion like none other, the Robot dog spawned a slew of merchandise and his own spin off during his tenure. He was also the only “second wave” character to be released by…
Dr. Who
Dr Who Menu The Doctor Leela K9 Giant Robot Dalek Cyberman The Tardis BACK TO TV FAVES MENU The Doctor Return to Top Even though more than 9 actors have portrayed the Doctor, no actor has embodied…
Dr. Who Tardis
The Doctor’s time machine T.A.R.D.I.S (Time and relative dimensions in Space) was given the mego treatment as a playest. The Tardis was given the Mego Star Trek transporter room treatment similiar to the UK release, it’s a large chamber that…
Ultraman Leo
Ultraman Leo was a character that followed in the line of the popular Japanese Ultraman television series, each season would see a new successor to line. Leo was the last of the Ultra series produced in the 1970’s. According to collectors, the…
Grandma Walton
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Grandma Walton
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Ellen Walton
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John Boy Walton
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Ma Walton
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Pa Walton
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Waltons General Store
Some of the accessories included an old fashioned stove and a pool set. Related Images:
Waltons Truck
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The Waltons
Waltons Menu John Boy Ellen Pa Walton Ma Walton Grandma Walton Grandpa Walton Walton’s Farmhouse Walton’s Truck BACK TO TV FAVES MENU A testament to the licensing giant that Mego was, the Waltons was a bit of a…
Chopper
The figure of Chopper is not based on any one actor, but is more a combination of various bad guy/tough dude characters on the show. He is a pastiche, if you will. Nonetheless, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen him in reruns of Hawaii…
Starsky and Hutch Torino
It’s as cool as you’ve dreamed it was. A little cramped, but very cool. Didn’t think there was a point in collecting S&H Figures? This bad boy will change your mind in a hurry and be one of the prizes on the…
Huggy Bear
Huggy Bear (Antonio Fargas) The Huggy Bear Mego figure has a lot of the character that it portrays, but it’s a minor oversight that they didn’t include one of John Boy Walton’s floppy denim hats that are more suited to Huggy. Mister Fargas was…
Captain Dobey
Under-appreciated as a minor character in a lesser line, Captain Dobey is nonetheless one of the better facial sculpts. The outfit, a kind of denim leisure suit, is classic to it’s time. Capt. Harold Dobey (Bernie Hamilton) Carded S&H set…
Hutch
Det. Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson (David Soul) UK Dual Box by Palitoy, the boys actually carry guns, Starsky can often have a Space:1999 body and Hutch has the UK issue leather vest(courtesy of Bill Frost) The boys as they appear in…
Starsky
Det. Dave Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) Mssr. Glasser’s credits include “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Butterflies are Free”, and TV’s “Single Bars, Single Women”. He has been directing of late, most recently behind the camera of “Kazaam”, with Shaq O’Neil. Carded…
Starsky and Hutch
Starsky & Hutch Menu Introduction Starsky Hutch Captain Doby Chopper Torino Car BACK TO TV FAVES MENU This new History of Mego Short film covers all the basics of the Mego Starsky and Hutch Toy Line. Subscribe to us…
Our Gang Rowboat
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Our Gang Orange Crate Cart
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Our Gang Playhouse
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Our Gang Buckwheat
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Our Gang Mickey
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Our Gang Darla
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Our Gang Alfalfa
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Our Gang Porky
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Our Gang Spanky
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Our Gang
Our Gang Menu Introduction Alfalfa Darla Mickey Buckwheat Porky Spanky Playhouse Orange Crate Cart Rowboat BACK TO TV FAVES MENU Another unique licensing idea from Mego, Hal Roache’s Our Gang shorts were being broadcast in syndication after school across North…
The Love Boat
Just hearing those words reminds me of Ernie (Ghoulardi) Anderson’s promos for that show, remember that booming voice of ABC going "tonight on the Loooove Boat"?. A highly rated show at the time, Love Boat seemed a logical kid’s toy…
Mighty Mightor
In 1979, French Mego Distributor Pin Pin toys (the “La Chose” people) decided to capitalize on the popularity of Hanna Barbera Superhero cartoons then playing on TV in France, they already had the Fantastic Four and commissioned Mego to make…
The New Avengers
The New Avengers was a 1977 follow up to the wildly successful 60’s Television series simply titled "The Avengers". Back for more action was Patrick Macnee as debonair secret agent John Steed in this new series he was joined by…
Laverne and Shirley
From the 1978 Mego Catalog: The Laverne and Shirley line lasted one year and did not sell well. The 12 inch dolls were not a hit. Sadly they were planned and sculpted at the 8″ Scale. The decision to make then…
Logan’s Run
Logan’s Run Menu Introduction Logan Francis REM Blow-Molded Fashion Finds In 1978, CBS TV launched their TV version of the smash hit movie Logan’s Run. The TV version forgot about the movie’s ending and had Logan as a fugitive in…
Happy Days Fonzie’s Garage
The Garage Playset included Fonzie’s Hotrod and is tough to find. The backdrops for the garage are actual photographs of a garage(!) A tight little package. Related Images:
Happy Days Fonzie’s Motorcycle
The Fonzie Motor Cycle would later make an appearance as the CHiPs Cycle but the twist out action would be removed by this point. Related Images:
Happy Days Fonzie’s Jalopy
Fonzie’s Jalopy or Hot Rod was sold seperatly or it was sold as part of the Garage playset. Later Mego pitched it as “Greased Lightning” for the proposed but never produced 8″ line for the hit film Grease. Back to…
Happy Days Potsie
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Happy Days Ralph
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Happy Days Richie
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Happy Days Fonzie
Fonzie came on his own card that supported his unique body type and allowed kids to try his thumbs up motion. He also came boxed briefly and was sold as a stand alone piece. This particuliar card came from the…
Happy Days
Happy Days Menu Introduction Fonzie Richie Potsie Ralph Fonzie’s Jalopy Fonzie’s Motorcycle Fonzie’s Garage BACK TO TV FAVES MENU Fonzie Return to Top The Mego Happy Days line is one of the better television toy collections. Although there are some likeness…
Greatest American Hero 3 3/4″ Figures
Ralph and Bill: Pocket Greatest American Heroes Mego did manage to sneak one Greatest American Hero toy into the market before shutting it’s doors, albeit in limited numbers. (pics courtesy Brian @ PlaidStallions) The car and figures playset was similiar in concept and…
Greatest American Hero
Ralph and Bill: Pocket Greatest American Heroes Mego did manage to sneak one Greatest American Hero toy into the market before shutting it’s doors, albeit in limited numbers. (pics courtesy Brian @ PlaidStallions) The car and figures playset was similiar in…
Flintstones
While Mego was obvious the master of licensed toy products in the 1970’s, one company they had little interaction with was Hanna Barberra. Save for the France only Mighty Mightor and this rarity from 1977. (All Photos courtesy of Chris…
Dukes of Hazzard: 3 3/4 Toys
Intro Return to Top By the late nineteen seventies, most sandboxes were being filled figures in the 3 3/4" format. Mego, who was once the market leader with the 8" format simply followed suit and produced most of their…
Dukes of Hazzard: Coy and Vance
When John Schneider and Tom Wopat abruptly left the show over a merchandising dispute (which Mego was obviously a part of), the network scrambled by having their cousins Coy and Vance replace them. Coy was played by then well-known actor…
Dukes of Hazzard: Boss Hogg
Boss Hogg was the fourth character within the 8″ Dukes of Hazzard Line and was initially released wearing his classic white suit and vest. The outfit was sleeveless with a felt-like white vest with two buttons sewn in. A white bow tie was also stitched…
Dukes of Hazzard: Daisy Duke
Daisy Duke was the third 8″ Dukes of Hazzard figure and was released initially wearing a green shirt and her infamous “Daisy Duke” blue denim shorts. She also came wearing white sandals. Daisy was only issued on the later style female…
Dukes of Hazzard: Luke Duke
Luke Duke was initially released wearing a long sleeve light blue denim shirt, denim blue jeans with a brown vinyl belt and rectangular gold belt buckle. He also came with black high top boots. The Luke Duke head sculpt is dead…
Dukes of Hazzard: Bo Duke
Bo Duke was initially released wearing a long sleeve off-white denim shirt, denim blue jeans with a brown vinyl belt and a circular gold belt buckle. He also came with black high top boots. The Bo Duke head sculpt is dead…
Dukes of Hazzard
Dukes Menu Bo Luke Boss Hogg Daisy Coy Vance Dukes 3/75″ Toys BACK TO TV FAVES MENU The Dukes of Hazzard first appears in the 1981 Mego catalog. Mego paid a mere $2,500.00 to acquire the Dukes of Hazzard license. The line became…
CHiPS: 3 3/4 Toys
Carded 3" Mego Chips Jon, note that the back also promoted other lines such as Mego Pocket Heroes, Buck Rogers and Black Hole. In the late 70’s Mego was trying to cross promote their 3" lines much of this was…
CHiPS: Motorcycle
The CHiPS bike is a re-use of Fonzie’s motorcycle. It’s a non-powered bike with training wheels at the center. The chrome on the gas tank tends to lose it’s luster. (Remember trying to ride your bicycles in formation?) Tom provides…
CHiPS: Sarge
The Sarge figure presents a very good likeness of veteren actor Robert Pine. Sarge was a later edition to the line which initially just featured the principles.Carded CHiPs figures are still easily had, finding minty examples is another story (Sarge…
CHiPS: Jon
The Jon doll based on actor Larry Wilcox. Helmet Return to Top All three Chips figures came with the same helmet of blue and gold. The helmet is subject to fading so the colors vary. This helmet has not been…
CHiPS: Ponch
While an authentic enough portrait of 1970’s uber-celebrity Erik Estrada this may be one of the more disturbing Mego figures. All CHiPS heads tend to turn Zombie grey, but Erik, with his odd yellow eyes can become especially creepy. Helmet…
CHiPS
CHiPs Menu Ponch Jon Sarge Motorcycle Helmet Billy Club Belt Pistol Glasses Watch Stickers Boots 3.75″ Toys BACK TO TV FAVES MENU After taking the airwaves by storm in 1977 Jon and Ponch were immortalized in Mego plastic and…
Casshan
Casshan or Jinzo Ningen Casshan as it’s known in Japan, first appeared in 1973. It’s the story of a young man reborn as a cybernetic hero. Casshan’s main enemies are the Neroids, robots sworn to defend Earth’s environment, trouble is,…
Buck Rogers 12 Inch Action Figures
Rumour has it this line was bought as a favor to a licensing agent who had helped Mego out in the past. 12′ Buck Roger’s are easy to find, but rarely with a non-grey ‘zombie head. Killer Kane’s head sculpt…
Buck Rogers 3 3/4″ Action Figures
Original Line Artwork for the 3″ Buck Rogers line including the playset. Rumour has it this line was bought as a favor to a licensing agent who had helped Mego out in the past. Despite this Mego put high quality…
Space 1999: Introduction
Mego Space:1999 INTRO Captain Koenig Paul Morrow Alan Carter Captain Zantor Mysterious Alien BACK TO TV FAVES MENU Space: 1999 was a Gerry Anderson produced television series meant to capture the popularity of Star Trek , at the time its…
Space 1999: Captain Zantor
Captain Zantor Peace loving leader from the Planet Kalador, Captain Zantor appeared in the Space:1999 episode “Earthbound” one of the finest episodes produced for the series. The Mego uniform is a very close likeness, he comes barefoot but I am sure he…
Space 1999: Paul Morrow
Paul Morrow was Moonbase Alphas’ beefy second in command. The Mego figure is a dead-on likeness of the actor and Paul is probably the second hardest figure to get. For some reason, Paul Morrow did not appear in the second…
Space 1999: Commander Koenig
Captain Koenig was called Commander Koenig on the show. This Mego figure is a great likeness of actor Martin Landau. Like Paul Morrow he comes on a Star Trek body with white boots. He comes equipped with a comlock but…
Space 1999: Mysterious Alien
These high domed aliens appeared in the episode “Wargames” (half of the TV movie “Alien Attack”) and they laid waste to Alpha in order to teach them a lesson about trust. The Mego figure is a great likeness, there are…
Space 1999: Alan Carter
Alan Carter (Nick Tate) The Mego Alan Carter figure is the most unique in the line,eventhough he was pictured in the Palitoy catalogue as wearing a moonbase uniform Mego decided to put him in an ersatz version of his space suit…