Here’s a first look at the factory sample of the Evil of Count Dracula figure. We sent our designs to the factory, and they knocked us out with their attention to detail! We’re also pleased to announce that each Lincoln Monster will have ” Spectra—X Glow in the Dark” claws and a pair of regular…
First Look: Mego Lex Luthor in Wave 19: World’s Greatest Superheroes
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Mego Lex Luthor in wave 19 Worlds Greatest Superheroes Although he has no superpowers to speak of, Luthor has come closer to defeating Superman more times than any of his other adversaries. With his brilliant mind, Luthor’s schemes nearly always come close, until his massive ego gets in his way. No matter the situation, it’s…
First Look: Mego Hawkman from World’s Greatest Superheroes Wave 19
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MM Newsletter – 50th Hawkman Scientific genius Carter Hall from another world flies into action as Hawkman, the winged avenger. Using his arsenal of amazing weapons, he battles both earthly and interplanetary foes. First appearing in 1940 in Flash Comics #1, Hawkman was a founding member of the Justice Society. When the DC superhero universe was reintroduced…
Mego Knock-Offs: Lincoln International Cowboy
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This fellow arrived last week; it was an eBay auction spotted by my friend Rob Turner. Not only is he the product of Lincoln International (my favourite producer of Mego Knock-Offs), but he’s also a total mystery! He’s the exact figure Lincoln produced under the “Thrill Seekers” name, a Mego Action Jackson KO. However, there…
Mego 50th Anniversary WGSH The Spectre- First Look!
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First Look: 50th anniversary The Spectre by Mego In honor of Father’s Day, here is a sneak peek at one of the new DC 50th anniversary superheroes – the Spectre – who first appeared in More Fun Comics #52 in 1940. A member of the Justice Society and the Justice League, the Spectre is a major…
Toy-Ventures: Toy Hunting @ The Great American Garage Sale!
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Toy-Ventures goes on tour as we head to Western New York and visit the Great American Garage Sale and That 80s Toy Shop! We encounter Bug Men, Hawkmen, Elves, Earthquake Towers, Jaws and Bigfoot! #toyventures #plaidstallions Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like…
Toy-Ventures: The Saga of Tonka’s STEEL MONSTERS
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In honour of the release of Furiosa, Toy-Ventures looks at the most excellent 1980s Post-Apocalyptic Toy Line: Tonka’s Steel Monsters. It was all things “Mad Max” except for the name. How did such a gorgeous toy line fail? What didn’t get made? We get the scoop from the creators. #toyventures #tonka #MadMax Get Issue 12 of Toy-Ventures shipping…
Mego Star Trek Andorian & Talosian review (Mint Off Card)
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Mego Museum Mint Off Card unwraps the latest Star Trek characters from Mego Wave 18. How do the Andorian and the Talosian stack up against their vintage Mego counterparts? You tell us! Get Issue 12 of Toy-Ventures shipping this week! Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week Join our…
Mego Love Boat Playset (Vintage Mego)
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Vintage Mego is exciting and new. Climb aboard the Mego Love Boat Playset; we’re expecting you! Hear about the adventures I’ve had while bringing this episode to you. This special episode comes from a smoke-free home! Love Boat, Mego, Mego Toys, MegoMuseum, Plaidstallions, Charo, Gopher, Doc, Captain Stubing, Julie, The Love Boat Playset, Love Boat…
Mego Wave 18 Superheroes plus contest (Mint Off Card)
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Mego Museum’s Mint Off Card unboxes a couple of the Mego World’s Greatest Superheroes figures from Wave 18, and we’re having a special contest for a free Wave 18 figure. Special Thanks to AbsolutelyRetro.com for the prize donation. Order Early and get an Infl8able Monster at no extra charge (while supplies last.) Order Issue 12…
