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May 4th, 2011
Venture Brothers
The Doctor is in
Bifbangpow! has shared images of all the upcoming Doctor Who figures coming this summer, you can see closeups of the Doctor, The Master, Cyber Leader and Styre at Mego Time Lords. As usual, all of these items are available for preorder right now now at Entertainment Earth and you can discuss them at the EMCE Toys forum.
May 5th 2011
More Shatner!
BifBangPow! gives us twice the Shatner for our money
Bifbangpow revealed the new comic con exclusive today, a two pack of the characters played by William Shatner on the Twilight Zone. The window boxed kit includes props such as a gun (to get rid of pesky gremlins) and the fortune telling machine. The new headsculpt was done by Museum pal Sean Sansom, check out the goodness on the Entertainment Earth Website or chat about it on the Mego Museum Emce Toys Forum.
May 4th, 2011
Venture Brothers
BifBangPow! gives us a Rusty Venture
Toy maker Bifbangpow! revealed one of their 2011 Comic Con exclusives this year, a two pack of Rusty Venture boy adventurer and his father Jonas Venture Sr. That would enough on it's own but it also includes a nifty replica Rusty Venture lunchbox, you spoil us BBP. Preorder it now at Entertainment Earth or discuss them at EMCE Toys forum.
May 2011
Pocast
Megomuseum Podcast about MegoMeet
Join Scott and Brian as they sit down with Chris Johnson (the other Doctor at Megomeet) the creator of Megocon and this years MegoMeet showrunner as they discuss MegoMeet past, present and future as well as revealing the con exclusive figure. Click here for the show subscribe to us on itunes. thanks for listening!
April 2011
Pocast
Megomuseum Podcast with EMCE toys
Join Scott and Brian as they sit down with Joe and Paul of EMCE Toys as they talk about Zombies, Superheroes, the Megomuseum Super Collector and fan reaction in the internet age. It's good old fashioned toy nerdery at it's finest. Click here for Part One and here for part two . More podcasts coming, thanks for listening!
April 19 2011
MEGOMEET!
Mego Meet 2011 Registration new open
Mego Meet 2011 is less than two months away, we hope you can "come out and play!" This is our seventh annual event and it promises to be every bit as good as previous years, on hand in our dealers room will Dr. Mego, Art Baltazar, artist on Tiny Titans and hopefully some new surprises. Admission is $20 and a dealer table is only an extra $12. For more info check out the 2011 MegoMeet Website.
April 2011
Pocast
Megomuseum Podcast with EMCE toys
Join Scott and Brian as they sit down with Joe and Paul of EMCE Toys as they talk about Zombies, Superheroes, the Megomuseum Super Collector and fan reaction in the internet age. It's good old fashioned toy nerdery at it's finest. Click here for Part One and here for part two . More podcasts coming, thanks for listening!
Jan 2011
Pocast
The First Mego Museum Podcast
Ever on the cutting edge (ha!), the Mego Museum finally has a podcast! Have a listen to the very first episode as Brian and Scott have a chat about the history of the Museum, Mego Museum trading cards, the 1978 catalog, plus their thoughts on some of the new Mego-like toys from EMCE, BifBangPow, Castaway, and ZICA. Listen to our first Mego Museum Podcast here
Jan 2011
ReMego
Bif Bang Pow! announces classic Doctor Who line for 2011
It's only two weeks into 2011 and we're already getting good Mego related news via Bif Bang Pow! who have announced a series of 8" Mego like figures based on the classic BBC series Doctor Who starting with the Tom Baker era. visit our Bif Bang Pow Doctor Who page for the full story and keep it bookmarked for updates.
Dec 2010
ReMego
The Votes are In!
It's time for the 2010 Mego Museum "Kubby" Awards, celebrating all the new ReMego Goodness we've had this fine year and giving praise where it's due. This was all voted for by members of the Mego Community, so come see if your favorites are listed. Check our first annual awards presentation!
Aug 13 2010
Mego Library
The Lost Mego Star Trek Playset
It's been a while since we've had a new Mego discovery, let alone something of this magnitude so we're pleased to unveil the never before seen Mego Starship Enterprise playset that was planned for 1977, it's a crying shame we never got it you can see it and the other items at Lost Mego Archive Page.
July 30 2010
Mego Library
The Wayne Foundation Prototype
The obvious highlight of the week of Lost Archive updates would have to be the original prototyped version of the Mego Wayne Foundation, never before seen, this wonderful item gives a neat view into the toy making process, you can see it and the other items at Lost Mego Archive Page.
July 29 2010
ReMego
Dark Shadows Gallery Added
Added a new page for the highly anticipated Spectre Toys line of 8" Dark Shadows action figures, you can see all the gory goodness at the new Spectre Toys section in ReMego.
July 27 2010
ReMego
Mattel Retro-Action Galleries Expanded
We've updated the (getting bigger every day) Re-Action Action DC Superheroes galleries with pages for Waves 3 and 4 as well as the Matty Collector Green Lantern Exclusives for 2011, Create your own virtual check list here.
July 26 2010
Mego Library
The Megomuseum Lost Archive Opens
For the next three weeks we will showcasing some recently discovered Mego R&D photographs uneathered by former Mego Employee and Designer Vincent Baiera. It's an alaraming amount of prototype items and things you've never seen before, a new reveal every day for the next three week, so check out the Lost Mego Archive Page.
July 5 2010
Mego
Spider-Man, The Cowardly Lion and Dr Cornelius go to Long Island
Today's update is a crazy treat from 1975, to celebrate the opening of their new Bohemia warehouse Mego went all out with appearances from costumed characters, which is something only they would do. Check it out for yourself at the Mego Forums.
July 1 2010
WGSH
The Mighty Marvel Heroes Display Card!
Today's update just might bring a tear to your eye if you're a fan of the World's Greatest Superheroes, it's the original Marvel Superheroes display box lid from 1975 and it's now on display in our Mego Display Box Gallery
May 2010
ReMego
Twilight Zone Packaging Revealed
Thanks to our pals at BifBangPow!, we got exclusive shots of the packaging for their heavily anticipated Twilight Zone action figures, check it out at the Mego Forum and notice that it hints at what the next waves are going to be!
Apr 2010
1978
The 1978 Catalog is ready to order!
After two years in the making, it's finally here, the 1978 Reimagined Catalog is now available to order! Check out this page for all the groovy details
Feb 2010
ReMego
The Mego Museum is making an Action Figure!
It's been a long time coming but the Mego Museum in conjunction with EMCE toys is producing their very own 8" action figure of our mascot, The Super Collector. If that wasn't enough he comes with a solid box and his very own Secret Identtity, read the official announcement here!
Feb 16 2010
ReMego
Mego Museum Toy Fair Coverage!
Thanks to our pals at BifBangPow!, we got exclusive shots of many of their upcoming 8" action figure lines including Flash Gordon, Venture Brothers, Twilight Zone and Lost, check out Mego Buzz for all the amazing shots!
Feb 02 2010
ReMego
BifBangPow! announces 8" line up of incredible properties
Hold on to you hats Mego fans, Bif Bang Pow! just announced 7 properties they'll be making 8" action figures of including the Venture Brothers, Dexter, Twilight Zone and Flash Gordon, you can read all about it here!
Jan 20 2010
Facebook
Museum Museum Facebook Page
Show your old highschool chums and family that you're a proud toy collector by joining The Mego Museum Facebook Page keep up to date on Museum events or go that extra step and upload pictures of your collection and customs, let your geek flag fly!.
Jan 18 2010
Mego WW2
Gestern Wars Update
Another rare WW2 item from Mego today, the Mego Gestern Wars promotional flier and the kind person who sent it in even translated it for us.
Jan 15 2010
Mego Super Heroes
Spider-Man Super Softie Gallery
A complete rebuild of the Mego Spiderman Super Softie Page including new packaging shots and the ability to "pull the string" and hear what Spidey say "Great Webs!" although I will admit, my Spider-man is a little worse for wear...
Jan 14 2010
Mego WW2
Johnny Action Catalog
A neat bit of promotional material today, the Mego Johnny Action Catalog featuring those elusive and cool World War 2 figures.
Jan 13 2010
Mego Super Pirates
Super Pirates Update/b>
A new addition to the Mego Captain Patch Page is the weird reverse knock off made to sell overstock Fighting Furies toys.
Dec 18 2009
Re Mego
First Look at Retro Action Lex Luthor
Thanks to the fine people at EMCE and Mattel we have a very nice glimpse of the Retro-Action Lex Luthor figure coming out Spring 2010, it's hard to be objective when you see something that you wanted so terribly badly in 1978 but I gotta say, it's killer.
Dec 17 2009
Mego Star Trek
Mego Star Trek
30 years ago this month Star Trek The Motion Picture made it's way to screens (ech, I'm getting old) and to celebrate we've updated the Mego Star Trek the Motion Picture Gallery with new images and never before seen prototype shots.
Dec 16 2009
Mego TV
Them Tiny Dukes
Finally, we have some shots of the boxed Mego Dukes of Hazzard Vehicles Now we just need some packaged figure images.
Dec 15 2009
Mego Super Heroes
Superman Super Softie Gallery
A complete rebuild of the Mego Superman Super Softie Page including new packaging shots, variations and the ability to "pull the string" and hear what the "man of plush" says.
Nov 9 2009
ReMego
The Micronauts Return!
If the superheroes weren't enough, we now have word that Hasbro plans to relaunch the Micronauts action figures made popular by Mego over 30 years ago. With Hasbro holding the license for Marvel comics, we could finally get that Commander Raan figure! Read more at the Mego Museum Forums
September 26 2009
Accessory Check
Action Jackson Accessory Check
Dave has done it again with an exhaustive look into the World of Action Jackson. Action Jackson Accessory check is a comprehensive look at each set and it's variations and of course, potential reproductions. It's an amazing resource for the Megohead.
July 24 2009
ReMego
The Mego Superheroes Return!
A truly earth shattering update for Mego collectors today in the announcement of Mattel's plans to revive the World's Greatest Superheroes line. By Spring 2010 we can look forward to Superman, Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Green Arrow and two Green Lanterns! Finally, I can play Challenge of the Superfriends. The announcement comes via our friends at EMCE who are obviously involved and answering many questions on the forum, read the official announcement from EMCE toys
July 22 2009
ReMego
BifBangPow! Unveils 8" Flash Gordon Figure at San Diego Comic Con!
We are very excited to have this first bit of news out of San Diego Comic Con that Bif Bang Pow! has an 8" Flash Gordon figure on display at the Entertainment Earth Booth (that's booth #2343). They're using the figure to gauge interest so if you want to see it happen, drop by their booth at the can and tell them so. Can't make it to their con? Give your opinion on the MegoMuseum Forum and click here to see the figure!
June 16 2009
Catalogs
Broadway Joe
Chris Johnson supplied us with this cool 1971 Mego Joe Namath page for the department store catalog archive, come see Mego's first licensed action figure!
Jun 15 2009 Mego Action Jackson Action Jackson Formula Racer
We've added some smashing new photos ofthe Mego Action Jackson Formula Racer and it's mysterious Australian BP counter part today..
Jun 11 2009 Mego TV Mego Ralph Hinkley Prototype
We get the rare opportunity to take a detailed look at a Mego Greatest American Hero Prototype, this early salesman sample has some differences to ones seen before, check it out and discuss on our forum..
Jun 10 2009 Mego Mad Monsters Mad Monsters Display Box
Mark Huckabone has shared with us a photo of his Mego Mad Monsters Display Boxloaded with boxed Mego goodness, a fantastic addition to the gallery.
May 28 2009
MEGOMEET!
One Week Until Mego Meet 2009
Mego Meet 2009 is just one week away, we hope you can "come out and play!" This is our fifth annual event and it promises to be every bit as good as previous years, on hand in our dealers room will Dr. Mego (with EMCE and Commander X figures), Cast-A-Way toys and their goodies including the Phantom and Art Baltazar, artist on Tiny Titans. For more info check out the 2009 MegoMeet Website.
May 28 2009
Mego News
Mego Article in this month's Toy Fare
Be sure to check out this month's issue of Toyfare which features an interesting piece on the return of the Mego brand. Interviewed in this piece are Marty and Ken Abrams along with EMCE toy's own Paul Clake and Joe Sena. Oh but we are living in interesting times aren't we?
May 15 2009
New Foreign Mego Discovery
Rare Boxed Robin from Peru
Just when you think you've seen it all, a never before seen boxed Superhero surfaces, this time it's a rare boxed Robin figure made by Basa of Peru, the differences will surprise you.
May 01 2009
Make Mine Marvel
MegoMuseum in Marvel 70th Anniversary TPB
We were honoured by Marvel comics to help out in their 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics Magazine and give some info and photos about our favourite past time, Mego Collecting. I am not embarrased to say that this is a geeky thrill, this mag is available at your local comic store and Wal-Mart locations.
March 09 2009
Mego Store Appearance
Cornelius Visits Long Island in 1975
Scott W sent in this wonderful bit of Mego history this week, it's a snapshot from a Mego Planet of the Apes Store Appearance from Long Island Check out what's behind Scott and Cornelius....
Jan 27 2009
Mego Prototypes
Planet of the Apes Prototypes!
Wow This is one of these things you never think you're going to see but here it is. The original hand made Planet of the Apes prototypes! We start with Zira, then check out Doctor Zaius Cornelius and the Soldier Apes.
Jan 15 2008
Mego Television
Mego Doctor Who Galleries are updated
Care for a Jelly Baby? We've made some great revisions to our Mego/Denys Fisher Doctor Who Galleries thanks to collector Bill Frost, each gallery page has some new pictures and information of this beautiful foreign line.
Dec 18 2008
Mego Superheroes
Mego Shazam on a Kresge Card
We are super pleased to announce that we have a new image in our Mego Shazam page, it's the incredibly rare Kresge card courtesy of Steven Fink. Come see how pretty it is.
Nov 12 2008
Mego Knights
New Mego Knights Galleries
We're at it again, this time with the Mego World's Greatest Super Knights now have new galleries and trading card designs by Scott. If you didn't collect the Knights, you'll be sorely tempted after visiting the galleries.
Oct 15 2008
World's Greatest Superheroes
New Update to the Green Arrow Gallery
With the addition of the 1977 A carded Green Arrow we also get a bit of a discovery, check it out at the Megomuseum Green Arrow Gallery Page
Jul 18 2008
Prototypes
Mego Prototype Bill Maxwell discovered
Another MegoMuseum first, after years of being thought lost, the prototype for the Greatest American hero Bill Maxwell figure, has been unearthed. This completes the set that was long thought to be unreleased, unbelievable that after 25 years stuff is still coming to the surface!
Jul 11 2008
Prototypes
Mego Prototype walking Twiki
Another MegoMuseum first, the Walking Twiki Prototype from Buck Rogers, is a solid resin sales sample that hasn't been featured anywhere before, worth a look.
July 9 2008
Mego Superheroes
Palitoy Carded Thing
Aunt Petunia Rejoice! The Ever Loving Blue Eyed Palitoy Carded Thing from the World's Greatest Superheroes line is finally on display!.
July 8 2008
Mego Superheroes
Palitoy Carded Lizard
A real toughie today, it's the Palitoy Carded Lizard from the World's Greatest Superheroes line. One more to go and it's pretty awesome!
July 7 2008
Mego Superheroes
Palitoy Carded Penguin
A sweet addition to the galleries today is the not easy to find Palitoy Carded Penguin from the World's Greatest Superheroes line. We'll be adding some swell new Palitoy images all week, keep stopping by.
June 15 2008
Mego Meet
Mego Meet 2008 Coverage
Another year, another successful Mego Convention is behind us. If you weren't lucky enough to attend you can check out the photos and reflections from attendees at the 2008 Mego Meet Forum and start planning now as the 2009 Mego Meet will be June 5 and 6th. I demand to see you there! (please?)
May 23 2008
Catalogs
The 1960 Mego Catalog
A wonderful piece of Mego history today, before the action figures, Mego was known for producing modestly priced impulse toys, thanks to Mike J we have the 1960 Mego Catalog, it's worth a look.
Apr 11 2008
Superman The Movie
Mego Museum Looks at Superman The Movie
Today at the Mego Museum we're taking a long look at Superman: The Movie with an extensive article featuring input from former Mego employees, some new surprises and five new galleries unveiled. Check out our Tribute to Superman: The Movie and let us know what you think!
Apr 03 2008
Catalogs
More Department Store Catalogs
Added a few new catalog pages to the Mego Museum Department Store Catalog Archive including a 1979 Wards, check them out!
Mar 10 2008
Moonraker Prototypes
New Moonraker Gallery
Some pretty amazing additions to the Mego Moonraker Galleryincluding rare shots of prototype vehicles and action figures that were not released.
Feb 12 2008
Prototypes
Prototype Old B.O.B from the Black Hole
Another lost treasure from Mego Corp, this time it's the Prototype Old B.O.B from the Black Hole courtesy of Tory Mucaro who also gives us information as to how it was manufactured.
Feb 11 2008
Prototypes
Prototype Week begins with Mego Twiki
We kick off our week of Mego prototypes with this hand made sample of Twiki from Buck Rogers,courtesy of Tory Mucaro who also gives us information as to how it was manufactured.
Jan 22 2008
Elastic Heroes
Stretch Hulk pictures added
Neato pictures of the UK Exclusive Stretch Hulk added to the Museum today.
Jan 21 2008
Catalogs
1979 JC Penney's Superhero Spread
What JC Penney have in terms of Superhero toys in 1979, come Come visit the Department Store Catalog Archive to find out.
Jan 18 2008
Mego Trading Cards
New Mego Museum Trading Cards Sneak Peak!
Scott unveiled the new art for the next set of Megomuseum trading cards, the American West , come check out the goodness.
Jan 14 2008
Exclusives
Lost Treasures of the 1974 Mego Showroom
Come check out what only could be called the Mego find of the decade, original store displays, prototype boxes and action figures and first run factory samples, it all can be seen at Lost Treasures of the 1974 Mego Showroom.
Jan 08 2008
Comic Action Heroes
Exclusive Pictures of the Rare Batmobile Giftset
Nice addition to the comic action heroes section today, the 1978 Batmobile Giftset , one of the rarest packaged Mego Superhero pieces in existance.
Dec 23 2007
Interviews
Mego Museum Interview with Tory Mucaro
Mego wasn't just a job for Tory Mucaro, it was his first job! Tory took time out of his busy schedule to paint a picture of being a teen at Mego's research and development department.
Dec 14 2007
Mego Interviews
Mego Museum Interview with Chris Kublan
As the son of Mego Vice President of Research and Development, Neal Kublan, Chris had an insider's look into what made Mego the special place it was. Chris conversed with us via telephone and shared some amazing insights.
Dec 07
Mego Interviews
Mego Museum Interview with Orit : Creative Director
Our first Mego interview of the month is with Orit, the former creative director at Mego. Orit took time out of her schedule to give us her take on working at the world's greatest toy company, toyfair and why she thinks Mego had so much success
Oct 24 2007
Mad Monsters
Mad Monsters Blue Frankenstein
Unveiling not only a new gallerie but a spooky new Mego Trading Card with the Mego Mad Monsters Blue Frankenstein page.
Oct 23 2007
Mad Monsters
Mad Monsters Castle
Beginning our week long revision to the Mad Monster Galleries with the classic playset, the Mego Mad Monsters Castle with new info and pictures!
Oct 03 2007
Mego Star Trek
Star Trek Aliens
We've got photos of a rare boxed Mego Star Trek Aliens 3 Pack online today.
Sept 21 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Treehouse
Wonderful additions to the Mego Planet of the Apes treehouse page today including rare shots of the gift set!
Sept 20 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Throne
The strange Mego Planet of the Apes Throne page got updated today with a Mexican variation.
Sept 19 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Jail
We added a mexican boxed Mego Planet of the Apes Jail today.
Sept 17 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Ram
Today's Ape update is a Mexican boxed Mego Battering Ram.
Sept 14 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Enter Galen
Our final trading card reveal is for Mego Galen and it captures the pure essence of Mego.
Sept 13 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Rescued by Cornelius
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Mego Cornelius .
Sept 12 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
The Judgement of Dr. Zaius!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Mego Doctor Zaius, it's pretty fantastic.
Sept 11 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Examined by Zira
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Mego Zira.
Sept 10 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Brought Before General Urko!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for General Urko and it's stunning.
Sept 07 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Lizard Soldier Ape!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Lizard Soldier Ape.
Sept 06 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Verdon gets caught!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Allan Verdon and it's stunning.
Sept 05 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Blue Soldier Ape!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Blue Soldier Ape.
Sept 04 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Burke makes a run for it!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Peter Burke and it's a real winner.
Sept 03 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Brown Soldier Ape!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Brown Soldier Ape.
August 31 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Silver Soldier Ape Attacks!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Silver Soldier Ape.
August 30 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
General Ursus!
Today we reveal the trading card and new gallery for Mego General Ursus .
August 29 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Month Begins!
Today we begin revealing the new Planet of the Apes cards along with an entirely new galler for each character. Scott has made the Ape cards tell a story, so it's important to begin with the Astronaut , while there check out the new photos and information on the page itself.
August 17 2007
Mego Superheroes
Order your copy of World's Greatest Toys Today
Just a reminder that the upcoming Mego book World's Greatest Toys is available for preorder now , if you haven't done it already, it sends a great message to the publisher just how big the demand for a book like this really is, tell them "I want my Mego Book!"today.
August 17 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego Batgirl
Now we have shots of the rare Pin Pin carded Batgirl for review in the WGSH gallery. .
August 16 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego Batcopter
Sweet pics of a photo boxed Batcopter on tap for this Thursday. .
August 15 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego 12" Batman
New pics of a Italian boxed 12" Batman added today. .
August 14 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego Magnetic Batman
The never before seen US carded Mego Magnetic Batman , was unveiled today, only at the Megomuseum. .
August 9 2007
Mego Catalogs
Mego Superheroes Catalog Page
Neat late 70's department store catalog page for Mego 8" Superheroes added today.
August 8 2007
Mego Catalogs
Mego Superheroes Catalog Page
Neat late 70's department store catalog page for Mego 12" Superheroes added today.
July 17 2007
Mego Catalogs
Batman Catalog Page
It's Batman meets Star Trek in this mid 70's department store catalog page for Mego Superheroes added today.
July 18 2007
Mego Catalogs
Planet of the Apes Catalog Page
Neat early 70's department store catalog page for Mego Planet of the Apes added today.
July 16 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego Displaybox
Thanks to Charlie, we have amazing pictures of the never before seen Green Arrow Version of the Display Box header card, drool worthy.... .
July 10 2007
Mego TV
Cyberman Upgraded
New pics of the rare and fragile Denys Fisher Cyberman added today.
July 07 2007
Nuff Said
Mego Article at Marvel Comics Website
We here at the Megomuseum were honoured when Marvel comics asked us to help out on this awesome Mego and Marvel Comics Toy Retrospective , now available on their site. It's a great article, give it a read if you haven't already.
June 28 2007
Mego Catalogs
Eagle Force Catalog Page
Neat early eighties department store catalog page for Mego Eagle Force added today.
June 27 2007
Mego Comic Ads
More Mego Comic Book Ads
More Mego Comic Book Ads now available in the library something for everyone from Micronauts to WGSH.
June 26 2007
Mego Comic Action Heroes
Fortress of Solitude Gallery Revised
Another neat revision is the Fortress of Solitude Gallery for Comic Action Heroes, this time we spotlight the two different versions of this playset that exist and the things that tie it to the Superfriends series..
June 22 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego in the Media
Two neat ways to get your Mego fix today, first Diamond does a spotlight on World's Greatest Toys author Benjamin Holcomb and UK based magazine TV Film Memorabilia has a history of Mego piece with photos by the Museum. Worth a look! .
June 18 2007
Mego Pocket Heroes
Pocket Superheroes Gallery Revised
We've revised the gallery for White Carded Pocket Superheroes with enhanced photos and for the first time, pictures of a rare complete set!.
June 8 2007
Mego Superheroes
Superman from Peru
Another great discovery and want list addition thanks to Rudy, this time it's the ultra rare Superman from BASA, Peru, happy hunting!.
June 7 2007
Mego Catalogs
Micronauts Catalog Spread
A new catalog page, this time from Eaton's (Canada) featuring the 1979 assortment of Micronauts, more catalog pages to follow..
June 5 2007
Mego Meet Recaps
Mego Meet Recaps
With the Mego Event of the year at a close, it's time to take a look back on a great time. Here Dave McCormick shares his thoughts on Mego Meet 2007 and the raffle winners, in case you bought a ticket. There are many other recollections and hundreds of photographs in the Mego Talk Forums take a look.
June 4 2007
New Mego Trading Card
Mego Meet Exclusive Trading Card
With the dust of Megomeet still settling we can take a look at the other new trading card launched at the event, this time it's It begins a new series for us, let us know your thoughts on the forum..
June 1 2007
New Mego Trading Card
Mego Meet Exclusive Trading Card
It's perfectly logical to reveal the newest Megomuseum trading card, this one is part of a set exclusive to this year's MegoMeet Convention Click here to check it out..
May 31 2007
Mego Articles
The Top Five Lost Mego Figures
A Lou Ferrigno Hulk? Pinky Tuscadero and more Star Trek Aliens? Read all about it in the newest Mego Museum article The Top Five Lost Mego Figures.
May 29 2007
New Mego Commercial
Mego Action Jackson Commercial
Another newly transferred commercial, this time for Action Jackson , the original 8" superhero.
May 25 2007
Mego Superheroes
Basa Batman
A new discovery are the BASA figures, today we unveil the very rare Mego Batman from Peru thanks to Rudy and Stefano for this.
May 23 2007
New Mego Commercial
Mego CB McHaul Commercial
Another newly transferred commercial, this time for CB McHaul , yee-haw!.
May 18 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Mego Superheroes in the 1973 Aldens Catalog
A fantastic treat today, the earliest Catalog shot of the World's Greatest Superheroes including Removable Mask Robin!
May 16 2007
Mego Commercial
Mego Phaser Battle Commercial
Another newly transferred commercial, this time for the Star Trek Phaser Battle Game , expect a new one every week.
May 14 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Action Jackson in the 1973 Aldens Catalog
Another beautiful department store catalog pic added today, this time it's Action Jackson and his Campmobile, come take a look!
May 12 2007
Mego Meet
Please Register for Mego Meet
With this year's Mego Convention a mere weeks away, the time has never been better to register for the occasion. Please visit our Mego Meet Forum to see who else is coming.
May 11 2007 Mego Forums The New Mego Forums are up and Running
After a year of anticipation the new Mego Forum is up and running, with many new features including an arcade and new chatroom. If you're an existing member please see the instructions on how to reenlist and if you haven't joined, this is the best time ever!.
May 10 2007
Mego Star Trek
Mego Star Trek Commercial
A newly remastered Mego Star Trek Commercial is now available, this is from the new DVD 70's Toy Explosion ..
May 07 2007
Mego Museum
Mego Museum in this Month's Lee's Toy Review
A fun new Megomuseum article is in this month's Lee's Toy Review tell us what you think in the Mego Forum.
May 04 2007
Mego Television
Buck Rogers Ice Cream Box
Courtesy of Toltoys.com, we have pics of the rare Australian exclusive Buck Rogers Box which includes a contest for Mego figures!
May 03 2007 Mego Raffle Mad Museum Raffle
This year's raffle is underway and the prize lots are unbelievable, including dozens of minty packaged Mego figures, anyone can enter, online ticket purchase ends May 31 Click here to see the prize lots and purchase tickets.
May 2 2007
Mego Ad Archive
Palitoy 1975 Ad
Spencer sent in this fantastic 1975 Palitoy Ad for Star Trek and Planet of the Apesfigures that is really striking.
Apr 27 2007
Mego Legends
Merry Men Update
Nice new photos and information for the Mego Robin Hood Line are now available.
Apr 25 2007 Mego Library Spider-Man and Acroyear hit the Mall
Courtesy of Museum member Doug we have rare glimpses of Mego store appearance of Spider-Man and Acroyear at an EJ Korvettes store on Long Island in 1977. It doesn't get better than this!.
Apr 23 2007
Mego Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Fortress
Newly detailed photos have been added to the Planet of the Apes Fortresspage, come check out this very cool playset.
Apr 20 2007
Mego Superheroes
Mego BatCopter
Added a beautiful Neal Adams illustrated Mego BatCopter to the Superheroes gallery..
Apr 18 2007
Mego Display Boxes
Baravelli WGSH Display Box
New photos of the very rare first issue Italian Mego Superheroes Display Box are now available.
Apr 16 2007 Mego Mad Monsters Mad Monsters Display Box
Stefano has surprised us with the never before seen Mego Mad Monsters Header Card, a fantastic addition to the gallery.
Apr 13 2007
Mego Heroes World Catalogs
More Heroes World Catalogs
A few Star Trek pages added to the Heroes World Gallery, look for many more updates this year.
Apr 12 2007
Vintage Toy Store Directory
Vintage Toy Store Directory Updated
The travellers directory of all the vintage Toy shops around the world has been updated, be sure to check out the the vintage Toy Store Directory and add your local toy haunt.
Apr 09 2007
Mego Museum Newsletter
April Newsletter
A new feature at the Mego Museum is our monthly newsletter, giving you the word on the street for the Mego Community. Click here for info on World's Greatest Toys, custom display sets, collector profiles and much more.
Apr 06 2007
Mego Elastic Figures
Elastic Plastic Man Section Updated
A very rare item added today, a boxed Mego Elastic Heroes Plastic Manhas been added to the Museum today, including his rare "how to put on pants" instructions. Less than a handful of these are known to exist, so it's a cool addition.
Apr 02 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Prototype Fonzie
From the 1975 Wards catalog comes this great page featuing Doctor Krome Dome and a rare glimpse at the prototype figure for the Mego Fonzie doll.
Mar 30 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Holy Zap it's Batman and Robin!
A catalog splash page featuring the Mego Dynamic Duo from the 1977 Aldens Catalog was added today.
Mar 28 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Mego TV Stars in the 1977 Aldens Catalog
Neat page of Mego TV stars like the Fonz and Starsky from the 1977 Aldens Catalog was added today.
March 23
Mego Logan's Run
Mego Logan's Run Prototype Discovered
After 30 years of speculation, the Mego Museum is proud to reveal for the first time ever, the Mego Logan 5 Action Figure, this is, truly a great day to be a Mego head.
Mar 22 2007
Wizard of Oz
Mego Wizard of Oz
Chris Johnson shared with us pics of the very tempting Mego Wizard of Oz Plush Line today, it's worth a look.
March 21
Mego Flinstones
Mego Flintstones
Thanks to Chris Johnson we have a new gallery devoted to the wonderful Mego Flinstones Play Set, if it's something you've never paid much attention to, get ready to be amazed at how cool it is.
Mar 19 2007
Superheroes
Mego Shipping Box
Photos of an original Mego Superheroes shipping case have been brought to us by the always awesome Dan Edwards.
Mar 15 2007
Planet of the Apes
Village Play set pics
Photos of a boxed Planet of the Apes Village playset have been added today, look for a cameo from another Mego Celebrity.
March 12
Mego Forums
Mego Poster
Stefano posted a killer Italian Mego Store Display on the Mego Forums over the weekend, it's a thing of beauty.
Mar 08 2007
Comic Action Heroes
New Packaging Shots
Added a new carded Comic Action Hero and more pics of the Denys Fisher Three Pack to the Museum Gallery today.
March 05
Mego Memories
Mego Kodak Moments
Today, we have some new Mego Childhood Photos , thanks to Sharry and Tom thanks guys!
Mar 04 2007
Mego Meet Update
Mego Meet Registration now up
Registration is now available for the World's Greatest Mego Convention at the official site, please be sure to fill out the box with phone number and spouse/children attending!
March 02
Mego Museum Top Five
Top Five Mego Movie Moments
A new top five today, this time the Top Five Mego Movie Moments , see how mego links Will Smith, William Shatner and Richard Pryor without the help of Kevin Bacon.
Mar 1 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Mego WGSH in the 1978 Sears Wishbook
A very nice Mego Superheroes page from the 1978 Sears Catalog was added today, courtesy of Scott. Anybody clip their wishlists from this page? I know I could clip a wantlist from that page right now!
Feb 28 2007
Mego Design your own Playset
Coming Soon: Design your Own mego Playset
Scott has unvieled factory prototypes of his upcoming "Displayset" concept that will allow folks to create their own Mego Vinyl playsets. Stay tuned to the MegoMuseum for more updates on this amazing news.
Vintage Toy Store Directory Mego Toy Store Directory
A new Interactive feature added to the Museum today, a travellers directory of all the vintage Toy shops around the world. The best part is, it's updated by you! Got a local haunt we missed? Fill out the form and tell us all about it. Be sure to check out the the vintage Toy Store Directory before you take your next vacation!
Feb 25 2007
Mego Post Card
Check out the New Mego Museum Post Card
Scott has created yet another Mego Museum exclusive collectible with the new Post Card Click here to read more!
Feb 12 2007
Mego Ad Archive
Mego 1980 Article
Cool article about the upcoming Empire Strikes Back toys and how Mego saw the marketplace at the time.
Feb 06 2007
Mego Ad Archive
Mego Store Display
Fantastic Picture of a 1975 Toy Aisle featuring Mego Superheroes, I love stuff like this!
Feb 02 2007
Mego Star Trek
HUGE NEWS!
Paul "Dr.Mego" Clarke has made an exciting announcement regarding the upcoming Mego Star Trek line from Diamond and Emce Toys Click here to read the announcement and give us your thoughts!
Feb 1 2007
Mego Ad Archive
Mego 1980 Article
Interesting and insightful article about Mego's offerings for 1980 that explains much of went on with their selection.
Jan 31 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Mego WGSH in the Sears Wishbook
A very nice Mego Superheroes page from the 1979 Sears Catalog was added today, check out all the superhero toys that came out from other companies that year.
Jan 30 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Mego Micronauts Catalog Pages
More from the 1979 Sears Canada Wishbook, this time it's two pages of unqiue Micronauts offerings.
Jan 29 2007
Mego Heroes
Mego Magnetic Batman
Today we have not one but two discoveries courtesy of Rich Hilliard and Tom L respectively. First, it's the Boxed Mego GIG Magnetic Batman , something that to my knowledge hasn't been seen before. The second is a rare French carded example, which up until now wasn't even known to exist, so we have two new foreign discoveries in one day.
Jan 26 2007
Mego Catalogs
Mego 1980 Electronics catalog
Super new addition to our catalog library, this time it's the Mego 1980 Electronics Catalog, showcasing Pocket Superheroes, Game and Watch, 2-XL and much more!
Jan 26 2007
Mego Greatest American Hero
FX Show Reminder
Remember that this weekend is the FX Show which features an exclusive licensed 8" doll of the Greatest American Hero, view the Card Back here and get them while you can, they are limited to 500 pieces!
Jan 25 2007
Mego Ad Archive
Mego Comic Action Heroes Ad
Sweet Neal Adams splash page advertisement for the Comic Action Heroes today.
Jan 24 2007
Mego Department Store Catalogs
Buck Rogers in the Sears Wishbook
A very nice Mego Buck Rogers and Micronauts page from the 1979 Sears Catalog was added today.
Jan 23 2007
Mego Black Hole
Mego Black Hole 12"
Courtesy Type 1 Kirk and Scott, we have a new gallery devoted the very nice looking Black Hole 12" Line, a line that deserves a little more attention.
Jan 19 2007
Mego Ad Archive
Mego Article
Neat Addition to the Mego Museum Ad Archive , this time it's a March, 1975 piece about the promotion of Neal Kublan to VP.
Jan 17 2007
Mego Magnetic Superheroes
Mego Magnetic Spiderman
The Mego Magnetic Spiderman page gets an update with the inclusion of a carded GIG version, thanks to the folks at Spiderman Collector for this.
Jan 11 2007
Mego Pocket Super Heros
New Spider Car Variation
Thanks to Mark Huckabone we have shots of the rarer end run Pocket Superheroes Spider-Car which features some of the nicest artwork available.
Jan 01 2007
Mego Magnetic Superheroes
Mego Magnetic Superman
With the dawn of a new year, why not showcase a new Mego discovery? The Mego Magnetic Superman now features the figure not only carded but the extremely rare window box as well.
Dec 25 2006
Mego interviews
Mego Museum Interview
The Mego Museum is happy to showcase our interview with Mego Product Manager Harvey Zelman. Mr Zelman not only shared his experiences at Mego, where he answers many, many nagging Mego questions but also shares his time at Coleco where he made toy history.
Dec 24 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Jousting Horse
Thanks to Gerhard, we have a very cool German Catalog Page which features the Jousting horse plus news of an entirely new form of packaging for the Knights!
Dec 23 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Black Hole ads
Thanks to Gerhard, we have some uber cool Italian Black Hole ads, these are really eye catching and worth a look!
Dec 22 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Andorian Trading Card
Take him away Scottie! The Mego Museum Andorian Card concludes our Star Trek series, hope you enjoyed them.
Dec 21 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Mugato Trading Card
Beware Gorilla's in bell bottoms, the Mego Museum Mugato trading card will tell you what to do in case you're attacked.
Dec 20 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Romulan Trading Card
The super cool Mego Museum Romulan Card was unveiled today, there is strength in numbers.
Dec 19 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Talos Trading Card
Another cool Trek moment captured with Mego dolls, check out the Mego Museum Talos trading card, it does the figure justice.
Dec 18 2006
Mego Buck Rogers
Mego Museum Buck Rogers
A new addition to the Mego Buck Rogers gallery, today it's the hard to get Land Rover vehicle.
Dec 17 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Action Jackson Catalog Page from germany
Thanks to our friend Gerhard, we have this amazing German Action Jackson Catalog Page, pretty wild stuff.
Dec 16 2006
Mego Articles
Mego Museum Articles
Another "Mego Museum Top Five" piece, this time it's What are the top five Mego packages for 8 inchers?, the results could surprise you!
Dec 15 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Neptunian Trading Card
The word "Wow" describes this cool card, check out the Mego Museum Neptunian trading card, it's a great one.
Dec 14 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Keeper Trading Card
Another cool. cool alien, today it's the Mego Museum Keeper Card.More Alien goodness next week.
Dec 13 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Gorn Trading Card
Drop kick Away! More fun can be evidenced with the Mego Museum Gorn Card.Expect more exciting card reveals all through December.
Dec 12 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Cheron Trading Card
No Grey area on this, the Mego Museum Cheron trading card kicks some butt!
Dec 11 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Klingon Trading Card
Take that Khang! Scott kicks things into high gear with the dynamic Mego Museum Klingon Card.Expect more exciting card reveals all through December.
Dec 10 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
December updates continue with yet another new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975JC Penney Waltons and Wizard of Oz Page.
Dec 09 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Lt. Uhura Trading Card
Scott reveals the artwork for the upcoming Mego Museum Lt. Uhura Card.Expect more exciting card reveals all through December.
Dec 08 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Scotty Trading Card
Scott reveals the artwork for the upcoming Mego Museum Scotty Card. We'll be trekkin' the entire month of December.
Dec 07 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Doctor McCoy Trading Card
Scott reveals the artwork for the upcoming Mego Museum Dr McCoy Card.Expect more exciting card reveals all through December.
Dec 06 2006
Mego Magnetic figures
Mego Magnetic Superheroes
Today, we unveil a carded Mego Magnetic Batman .A very tough to find piece!
Dec 05 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Mister Spock Trading Card
Scott reveals the artwork for the upcoming Mego Museum Mister Spock Card.Expect more exciting card reveals all through December.
Dec 04 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Museum Captain Kirk Trading Card
Finally, Scott reveals the artwork for the amazing upcoming Mego Museum Captain Kirk Card.Expect more exciting card reveals all through December.
Dec 03 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
December updates continue with yet another new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975 Sears Wizard of Oz Page.
Dec 02 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
Continuing our December Advent calendar of updates, a new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975 Sears Worlds Greatest Superheroes Page.
Dec 01 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
Part of our December Advent calendar of updates, a new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975 Sears Planet of the Apes Page.
Nov 29 2006
Mego Star Trek
Mego Vulcan Shuttle Model
A new addition to the Mego Star Section is the very rare Vulcan Shuttle Model Kit. A piece that's evaded the Museum for years.
Nov 17 2006
Mego Display Boxes
Mego WGSH Display Box Gallery
Today's new Gallery centers around the various Mego Worlds Greatest Superheroes Display Boxes come see some very hard to find pieces of Mego history.
Nov 15 2006
Mego Accesory check
Updates to Accessory Check
Dave has added more to the Mego Accessory Check which now includes Tex Willer and the Mad Monsters. Know if you've got a repro, use Mego Museum Accessory Check.
Nov 14 2006
Mego customs
Custom Spotlight
Our Custom Mego team have chosen the Custom Spotlight: Scott's version of Japanese Hero Thundermask!, really neat figure Scott!
Nov 13 2006
Mego Article
1977 Saturday Morning Commercial Schedule
A new addition to the Mego Mego Ad Archive. Today it's the 1977 Saturday Morning Commercial schedule featuring Mego.
Nov 09 2006
Mego Article
Action Jackson Article
A new addition to the Mego Mego Ad Archive. Today it's a interesting 1972 article about the launch of Action Jackson.
Nov 06 2006
Mego customs
Custom Spotlight
Our Custom Mego team have chosen the Custom of the week : Jason's treatment of Image Comic's Grunge, neat execution!
Nov 03 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
A new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975 JC Penny Mego Worlds Greatest Superheroes Page.
Oct 31 2006
Mego customs
Custom of the week
Our Custom Mego team have chosen the Custom of the week : Catherines original creation Star Wing, a great character that deserves the spotlight. There is always something cool being posted at custommego.
Oct 30 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
A new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975 JC Penny Mego Star Trek Page.
Oct 29 2006
Mego Customs
Mego Customizer of the Month
The Mego Customizer of the Month for November is David Lee. Check it out on the newly revised Custom Mego.
Oct 27 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
A new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1975 JC Penney Apes section.
Oct 24 2006
Mego customs
Custom of the week
Our Custom Mego team have chosen the Custom of the week : Snowbird, what a tough week considering this same week we had customs like this Mego Red Wolf, and BulletMan Check em out!
Oct 23 2006
Mego Customs
Custom Mego 4.0
Dave, Paul and Derek have done it again with the new version of Custom Mego this new format not only puts the amazing resources at your fingertips but now includes galleries of some of the Museum's best and brightest, Please let us know your thoughts at the Custom Mego forum.
Oct 18 2006
Mego customs
Custom of the week
Our Custom Mego team have chosen the Custom of the week, today it's a very cool Mego Doctor Fate, come check it out and give us your thoughts.
Oct 17 2006
Mego Article
New Mego Article
Pick up this Month's Lee's Toy Review for a new MegoMuseum article, to see more details check out this page in our forum.
Oct 12 2006
Mego Interview
Mego Museum Interview with Vincent Baiera
What is a Vulcan Explorer? When did Batman have a Radioactive Adventure? Why didn't Mego make a Bizzaro? All these questions are answered in the amazing new interview Mego Poduct Design Manager Vincent Baiera. See photos of the Mego R&D department, original production meeting notes and 3D mockups of long forgotten Mego concepts courtesy of Scott Adams. Please let us know your thoughts at the Mego Talk Forum.
Oct 3 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
A new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1978 Sears CB McHaul page.
Oct 2 2006
Mego customs
Customizer of the Month
Our Custom Mego team have chosen the Customizer of the Month for October, the very talented John Farley. Please stop by our Custom Mego Forum and give us your thoughts.
Oct 3 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
A new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1978 Sears Mego Flash Gordon page.
Oct 2 2006
Mego Catalog
New Department Store Catalog Page
A new addition to the Mego Department Store Catalog Gallery. Today it's the 1978 Sears Mego Superhero lineup
Sep 27 2006
Mego Articles
The Never produced Mego 12" Diecast Crushing Arm Superman
From his excellent interview with John and Linda McNett Benjamin Holcomb has gleemed an interesting story into how the toy making process works. John McNett reveals the story of the Unproduced Mego 12" Diecast Superman figure and it's something you won't want to miss out on. Please give your thoughts on Ben's piece at the Mego Talk Forum.
Sep 25 2006
Mego Interview
Mego Museum Spotlight on John And Linda McNett
Benjamin Holcomb has created a wonderful interview/tribute to two people that made Mego great, John and Linda McNett. It's an interview that will make you want more, look for an interesting follow up article later this week. Please share your thoughts on Ben's piece at the Mego Talk Forum.

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Mego Museum Podcast with Scott and Brian
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Mego Time Lords
Vinnie Baera, Mego designerDr. Who figures are coming soon from BifBangPow! Get prepared with fun custom ideas to expand your Dr. Who Universe. All the latest info is at Mego Time Lords.
Island of Lost Megos
Vinnie Baera, Mego designerGet all the latest info on BifBagPow's LOST actions figure line. Tips and tricks, custom recipes and much more. Island of LOST Megos.
Mego Museum Interviews! Mego Employees Tell All
Vinnie Baera, Mego designer
The Product Design Manager from 1974-1980 shares his experiences at Mego, including original production notes, candid photos, and unproduced prototypes.

Relive Christmas Day 1975!


Our popular Nostalgia section of old pics of kids with Megos. Dig through Mom and Grandma's photo albums!

Holiday Catalogs Rediscovered

Enjoy the latest Mego Museum facelift to the Department Store Catalog Archive .Start making Your Wishlist HERE

Mego Museum Trading Cards

Mego Museum Trading Cards: FREE promotional trading cards were released to members of the Megomuseum community,. Impossible to find at retail and not for sale, check the Mego forums to trade with your fellow Megoheads and COLLECT 'EM ALL!! Click here for a checklist.

BONAVITA'S BOX OF WONDERS
5 Terrific Mego Discoveries: January 2006 brought some exciting additions to the Mego Museum in Bonavita's Box of Wonders.