1972 Outfitting Action Jackson bodies with new
heads and familiar costumes, Mego creates the World’s Greatest Superheroes.
The first tests were sold for Christmas at New York area 5&Dime EJ
Korvetttes. The line comprised Superman, RC Batman, RM Robin and Aquaman in
solid boxes.
1973 Three new heroes were added for the fall season Spiderman, Captain
America and Tarzan. problematic solid boxes are replaced by retailer-friendly
window boxes as well as "Kresge"
cards.
1974 A big year with the addition of the Supergals
Assortment which included Supergirl, Batgirl, Wonder Woman and Catwoman
and the Superfoes
Assortment featuring Riddler, Mr Myx,
Joker and Penguin. Shazam also arrives to give
a hand. 1974 saw the release of the Batmobile,
Batcopter, Cycle and Batcave Playset as well.
1975 Here
come more Marvel heroes! Hulk, Iron Man, Lizard Falcon
and Green Goblin released. Fist
Fighters (Batman, Robin, Joker, Riddler) launched
1976 O Mighty Isis arrives as well as the Fantastic
Four, Thor and Conan..
1977 The Teen Titans arrive. 1977 sees
the departure of Tarzan and Wonder
Woman from
assortments and Mego switches from Window boxes to Blister
Cards
1978 No New Releases. The Card
artwork changes but no new heroes are released .
1979 More
Heroes Dropped. Myx, the FF, Conan, Thor, Aquaman,Lizard, Green Goblin,
Falcon, Supergirl and midway through the year Isis are cut from the WGSH
team.
1980 Trimming
down. Riddler, Batgirl and Catwoman are yanked from assortments.