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.

NECA and Shout Factory announce “Saint-Exmin” from Battle Beyond The Stars

For the first time ever in action figure form, “Saint-Exmin” from Roger Corman’s production of Battle Beyond The Stars (1980) is available in the 8″ clothed action figure format. Authorized and approved by actor Sybil Danning, Saint-Exmin comes with a laser blaster accessory and is housed in collectible retro box packaging. This ShoutFactory.com exclusive NECA…

Toy-Ventures Issue 3 Pre-Orders are Open

Pre-Order Toy-Ventures Magazine Issue 3 here: https://www.megomuseum.com/odeon/store/products/ Visit Tim Baron’s amazing website: www.timbaronart.com SHIPPING LATE MARCH 2021 Toy-Ventures issue three content includes: Beware His Stingray Eyes- Tony Roberts host of the analog toys channel on Youtube tells the story behind the development of Action Man’s greatest Foe Captain Zargon. Megobase Alpha – We take a…

Mint Off Card: Dr. Zaius 1:12th from Mezco Toys

Mint Off Card takes a real detour this week and looks at the new Mezco Toys 1:12th scale Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes. Is this my new thing or something that I shouldn’t get into? You let me know in the comments. I bought this at Entertainment Earth and they sponsor this channel…

Mego Star Trek Commerical 2021

New commercial for the next wave of Star Trek characters from Mego. Dr. McCoy, Scotty and Salt Vampire are coming very soon to a retailer and e-tailer near you! Created by Jason Saville. Order your Mego figures at Entertainment Earth, sponsor of the MegoMuseum https://www.entertainmentearth.com/s/mego/c?id=ME-002202116 Buy Toy-Ventures Magazine here: www.toyventuresmagazine.com Join us at MegoMania https://www.facebook.com/groups/megomania…

Worlds Greatest Mego Heroes Commercial- DC Comics

Commercial created by Jason Saville for the upcoming wave of 8″ World’s Greatest Mego Heroes of Riddler, Green Lantern and Flash. Order your Mego figures at Entertainment Earth, sponsor of the MegoMuseum https://www.entertainmentearth.com/s/mego/c?id=ME-002202116 Buy Toy-Ventures Magazine here: www.toyventuresmagazine.com Join us at MegoMania https://www.facebook.com/groups/megomania Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYta3nz_7FAzPvP8FPSgpg?view_as=subscriber      Get Toy-Ventures Issue 2…

Vintage Mego: 1977 Mego Catalog part 2

Vintage Mego cracks open the pages of the 1977 Mego catalog and also we address some misconceptions about Mego. Part 2 subjects include Comic Action Heroes Happy Days One Million BC Starsky and Hutch King Kong Our Gang The Flinstones The Micronauts Buy Toy-Ventures Magazine here: www.toyventuresmagazine.com Join us at MegoMania https://www.facebook.com/groups/megomania Subscribe to our…

New Mego Figure Photo Reveals (Wave 12)

  Our friends at Mego corp (be sure to check out their amazing Facebook group Mego Ambassadors) have shared some new publicity shots of upcoming figures, particularly Cornelius, Dr. Zaius, the Karloff Frankenstein and his bride.   You can Pre-Order  Mego characters from Entertainment Earth, proud sponsor of the MegoMuseum!        Get Toy-Ventures…

Vintage Mego: 1977 Mego Catalog Part 1

      Vintage Mego cracks open the pages of the 1977 Mego catalog and also, share some rare footage from a 1977 Mego Showroom. Part 1 subjects include Sonny and Cher Farrah Fawcett CB McHaul Star Trek World’s Greatest Superheroes Wonder Woman Buy Toy-Ventures Magazine here: www.toyventuresmagazine.com Join us at MegoMania https://www.facebook.com/groups/megomania Subscribe to…

Mint Off Card: Nada from They Live (bonus Green Slime!)

Mint Off Card looks at not only the latest from NECA with their Nada from the 80s classic “They Live” but also Amok Time toy’s Green Slime from the movie of the same name! Entertainment Earth is our sponsor, if you want to support us click here: Get Toy-Ventures magazine right here:

Early Look: Mego Captain Pike

Our friends at Mego corp (be sure to check out their amazing Facebook group Mego Ambassadors) have given us an early look at an upcoming figure and this time it’s Captain Pike played by actor Anson Mount from the recent Discovery series and soon to be in his own spin-off series. Sculpting was done by…