Brain

AKA Brian. Curator/helper monkey on the Mego Museum. Webmaster/Creator of Plaidstallions.com . President (and sole employee) of Odeon Toys. Freelance pop culture writer, toy historian and author of the book "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" which is now available. Shoe size is 15 wide.

New Mego Museum YouTube Series: CustoMego with Steve!

Welcome to what I hope is a new series on our YouTube Channel. In conjunction with the Mego Museum's 30th year, we've got a new series aimed at those interested in making Custom Mego Action figures. You can never get every character you want, and the Mego system and scale are a lot of fun. We are excited to host a series of tutorials on making customized Mego action figures, led by Steve, who gives us a synopsis of Episode one: "Want to see how to make a machine-sewn jumpsuit for that special 8" character in your life?  If so, this video may be for you.  This episode is a first attempt, and we both learned a lot.  Apologies for the hoarse, head-cold voice; it will be better for any future installments. Let us know if you'd like to see more." Please let us know what you think of this episode! Join the MegoMuseum Forums: https://megomuseum.com/community/ Check out our Newsletter, Steve showcases popular customs every week: https://bit.ly/4aIJtdl CustoMego Creations Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CustoMego

Welcome to what I hope is a new series on our YouTube Channel. In conjunction with the Mego Museum’s 30th year, we’ve got a new series aimed at those interested in making Custom Mego Action figures. You can never get every character you want, and the Mego system and scale are a lot of fun.…

NECA reveals Batman 1989 and Returns Catwoman 8″ Retro Cloth Figures

ANNOUNCEMENT!! Batman (1989 Film) – Batman 8” Clothed Action Figure From the iconic 1989 Tim Burton film that defined Batman for a modern generation, NECA presents this clothed Batman action figure featuring the likeness of Michael Keaton. Cloaked in shadow and driven by vengeance, the Batman strikes fear into the hearts of Gotham City’s criminal…

Lincoln Monsters unleashes Captain Vee at ZoloCon 2026!

Lincoln Monsters unleashes Captain Vee at ZoloCon 2026!

The Astro-Simians Invade Zolo-Con Lincoln Monsters unleashes Capt.Vee! Feb-06-2026 General Zol,the 2026 Zolo-Con exclusive figure by Lincoln Monsters, will not be invading the earth alone. Astro Simian officer Captain Vee will also debut there to greet his superior that weekend! Thanks to our partnership with Zolo-Con, we were able to launch a figure line based…

The Mego Museum Blizzard of Customs is live!

Mego Museum CustoMego Special

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…

The Mad Mini-Monsters now available for pre-order!

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  The Lincoln Monsters Backer Kit Store is now open to the public. After the successful Kickstarter campaign (Thank You Again!), BackerKit is the next chance to get in on the Lincoln Horror Show. The newly opened Store includes not only the original six Lincoln Monsters figures but also unlocked characters such as the newly…

Cancelled Mego: 14″ Black Adam

Mego 14" Black Adam

In anticipation of the film, Mego planned to create a 14″ deluxe figure of Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam. Due to the film and it’s merchandise enjoying poor performance, this was sadly shelved. Note that the box would have differed from prior Mego  14″ figures.     Thanks to Paul Clarke of Mego Corp for…

Toy-Ventures: The 1975 Toys-R-Us Catalogue is Dyn-O-Mite!

Toy-Ventures: The 1975 Toys-R-Us Catalogue is Dyn-O-Mite! Mego Star Trek Superheroes Bionic Man

Toy-Ventures returns with a look at the 1975 Toys R Us Catalogue featuring all the big names like Mr. Spock, the Wizard of Oz, Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, and Evel Knievel. Come visit Christmas 50 years ago with us. Which toy did you ask for but never got? Let me know in…

It’s the MegoMuseum CustoMego Christmas Special!

Mego Museum Custom Mego Christmas Special Megolike MegoCentral Mego Corp

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…

Mego 2-XL 2025 Reveal with Marty Abrams and Dr. Mego

Mego 2-XL 2025 Reveal with Marty Abrams and Dr. Mego

THE LINCOLN MONSTERS KICK STARTER IS LIVE Pod Stallions Facebook Group It’s a treehouse filled with grown-ups.⁠ The Toy-Ventures Weekly Newsletter combines all the news from Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions and a lot of other fun stuff across the Interwebs. It’s got customs, new action figures, vintage finds and a lot of pop culture. Sign Up…

Lincoln Monsters Launches “Monster Maker” Kickstarter

Lincoln Monsters, Action Figures, 3.75" figures, Dracula, Tomland, Frankenstein, Mummy, Werewolf, Wolfman, Hunchback, Glow in the Dark, Rack toys, Mr Rock, Knock offs, White Elephant Toyz, Figure Fiend, Toy-Ventures, Absolutely Retro, The Fly, Morlock, Monster toys, Reaction figures, Kickstarter, Indie Toy Companies,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lincoln Monsters Launches “Monster Maker” Kickstarter A new spin on the 3.75″ Horror action figure just in time for Halloween. Dateline: NEWARK, DE, October 31, 2025 – Toymaker Lincoln Monsters has launched an ambitious new Kickstarter called “Monster Maker” featuring their characters in a new, interchangeable figure format. The new 3.75″ figures…