In 1977, when Star Wars became the hit of all hits, Mego promoted their science-fiction properties. Mego’s former VP, the late Neal Kublan, said this tactic was meant to protect Mego’s investment in their next big toy line. “We bought everything in sight, just to protect Micronauts,” he told the MegoMuseum in 1999. Kublan was…
I recently picked up a wonderful Mego Aquaman by Caravajal produced in Columbia. The result is close to what Lili Ledy of Mexico produced around the same time (see picture 2 for a side-by-side), but there are some wonderfully subtle differences. It’s truly a charming piece. Look for an expanded Mego Museum Galleries page for Aquaman…
Vintage Mego delves into the incredible Mego Batcave playset from the Pocket Super Heroes line, launched in 1980. Join us as we explore its fantastic features, uncover comic cameos, and discover the secrets behind its rarity. Special Thanks to Chris Franklin from the Fire and Water Podcasts for the comic book help. https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Visit the…
Mego Museum unboxes the highly anticipated Marvel Comics Mego Set, the Avengers, which goes on sale tomorrow at 8am PST. Mego Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Incredible Hulk! Let’s see how they stack up against the originals and also, we explain why they look that way. Special thanks to Mego Corporation and Paul…
Toy-Ventures returns from Zolocon 2026 and it was full of major surprises, complete with rare Mego prototypes, vintage knock-offs, Astro-Simians and some really cool customs. It’s a lot to unpack, but wow, was it fun! PodStallions Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/podstallions MegoMuseum Forums: https://www.Megomuseum.com/community New to the channel? Subscribe! ►https://bit.ly/3D3zxJK Follow PlaidStallions on Social Media: #toyventures #zolocon…
A Mego newsletter on Sunday isn’t a mistake! Welcome to the Mego Museum CustoMego Winter Special, where Steve has gathered some truly stunning work from the best artisans in the hobby. Come check out the amazing artistry showcased here. https://us9.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/wizard/neapolitan?id=5739891 Thanks for reading, we’d love your feedback! Join Our Facebook Groups! CustoMego Creations…
In preparation for the Yuletide season, we at the Mego Museum put out a call for all your Christmas-themed Mego Customs, and wow, we got some amazing and eclectic creations that will put you in the Holiday mood. See the original thread in the CustoMego Facebook Group or on the MegoMuseum Forums. YOU WILL WASSEL…
Toy-Ventures returns with a look at a two-year trade with an Australian collector! Mego Knock-Offs, Tarzan, Mighty Matt’s dazzling plaid pants and exclusive Buck Rogers rarities! This episode was inspired by what happened in “Mego Knock Off Head Quarters” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Megoknockoff Thanks to: Blake: Roving reporter at Aussie Toy Hunter https://www.youtube.com/ @AussieToyHunter Will AKA TolToys…
#mego #fantasticfour #megomuseum Mego Museum “Mint Off Card” opens up the new Disney Marvel Exclusive Fantastic Four action figure set by Mego. How do Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny stack up against their vintage counterparts? Also, what does the thing look like naked? The shocking answers are all here. Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature…
Doris Fish Forever “Vegas In Space” Action Doll Kickstarter Announced July 9, San Francisco, CA Doris Fish Forever is pleased to announce the July 10 launch of a Kickstarter campaign to finance officially licensed 8 inch Action Dolls inspired by the beloved 1991 LGBTQ cult movie classic ‘Vegas In Space’, co-created by Doris Fish (1952-1991), Miss X, and Phillip R Ford. …
