Category: Batman

Mego 8″ DC Comics Superheroes at Toyfair

Mego superheroes at 2020 Toyfair

We are super grateful to Mego Corporation for the opportunity to show case the upcoming line of 8″ DC Comics Superheroes coming to yet undisclosed retailers, a few disclaimers before we start: These are prototypes, the heads are pre-production and may appear large but will be proportionate upon release. Costuming is also hand made, so…

ToyFair 2020: Mego 8″ DC Superheroes Update!

Previously announced at the 2019 MegoMeet convention, a lot of fans have been wondering what’s been going on with the 8″ DC Comics line that has been promised. Toy Fair is the perfect time to give you an update from Mego, here’s everything we know:   They are set to arrive in 2020, possibly summertime.…

Vintage Mego: Childhood Megos!

Total departure this week, I want to share the Mego figures I had as a kid that somehow survived childhood! I’ve shown you what I still have, now show me yours, you can hit me up in the following places: The Mego Museum Forums: www.megomuseum.com/community Mego Mania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/megomania/ Mego Ambassadors Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201580127134713/

Mego Wholesale Catalog from 1975

Long before License2Play, Mego often dealt with Toy Wholesalers and here we have a rare look at a catalog page from 1975, showcasing all the Mego items your store could buy from M.W. Kasch Company, a Wisconsin based toy wholesaler serving no doubt the many independent toy and gift shops that once dotted our landscape.…

Vintage Mego: Bionic Man from Peru

  This week we talk about the contributions of BASA, a company in Peru that not only made their own versions of the Mego World’s Greatest Superheroes but also made this 8 inch Steve Austin figure, a completely unique item to their country. More on BASA at the MegoMuseum www.megomuseum.com Facebook Group MegoMania: https://www.facebook.com/groups/megomania/ Twitter:…

Vintage Mego: Wonder Woman Collapsing Tower Playset

  This week we take an in-depth look at the 1976 “Comic Action Heroes” set “Collapsing Tower and Invisible Plane” featuring Wonder Woman and her arch-enemy, the Penguin? Visit us online at : https://www.megomuseum.com Twitter: @megomuseum Facebook Group: Mego Mania

Mego Superheroes in Japan: Vintage Mego

As promised in this week’s toy ventures, we’re continuing our look at Japanese toys with a look at how the Mego Superheroes were distributed in Japan by Popy Toys. We also talk about character selection and why these specific three characters were chosen.   As a bonus here is our video on the Popy TV…

Toltoys presents the Mego Supergals

Mego Supergals in Australia

Collector Eddie Berst has unearthed what has to be the coolest vintage Mego image we’ve seen in years and generously allowed us to share it. From the Australian toy fair, TV presenter Bert Newton presented actresses dressed as Catwoman, Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Woman, the Mego Supergals! If that wasn’t enough, here is a shot…

Mego Toy Store Window : Hong Kong 1978

As Christmas time approaches, we thought we’d take you back to the simpler times. Even though few of us were likely in Hong Kong during this period, the faces you see are all too familiar. This beautiful display mingles Mego World’s Greatest Superheroes in their wonderful 8″ and 12″ formats (including my favorite Robin) alongside…