Mego officially announced the Buck Rogers license to the toy trade in 1977, but we didn’t see actual product until 1979. The movie proved to be a surprise hit, and the resulting TV show actually sold merchandise. While Mego President Marty Abrams called the property “too cult,” it outsold many of Mego’s other Sci-Fi toy…
Toy-Ventures returns with a look inside my office/toyroom and my collection of Buck Rogers toys. I’ve had a couple of cool 25th Century additions and even completed a rare set. #toyventures #mego #buckrogers Hawk made by Shawn Markel https://www.instagram.com/mad_man.markel/ Visit the Plaid Stallions shop to help support this channel: plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop Pod Stallions Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/podstallions…
Not able to credit the source, but some kind soul has shared photos from the Australian Toy Fair, including this wonderful Mego Buck Rogers display from distributor Croner Toys. A sharp eye will also see that Mego’s CHiPs and Dukes of Hazzard are also present. #mego #buckrogers #cronertoys Also, here is a shot from the…
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…
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…
New Vintage Mego Video tonight! We begin 2025 with a Mego toy from the 25th Century (aka 1979) with the Buck Rogers Laserscope Fighter an electronic toy that promises space battles. Does it do what it says it does on the box? Find out on the latest episode #mego #megomuseum The Lincoln Monsters are here!…
Spotlighting this wonderful ad from 1979, celebrating the launch of the Mego Buck Rogers toy line. The line did not fare anywhere near as good as Mego had hoped but was still considered a success, mainly due to the weekly television series being very popular with kids at the time. More Mego Buck Rogers on…
Toy-Ventures returns with a dream find of vintage toys. We were recently asked to look at a childhood toy collection that nobody wanted. What we found was a treasure trove of Kenner Star Wars, Fisher Price Adventure People, Mego Buck Rogers, and so much more! Watch Toy-Ventures on YouTube here
Toy-Ventures visits the Toronto Toy and Nostalgia Show and scores big time with Canadian Mego Black Hole and Buck Rogers action figures! If that wasn’t enough, we also hit an antique mall! #toyventures #mego #buckrogers #blackhole Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like…
Vintage Mego returns to the interchangeable world of the Micronauts with this look at the Astro Station Playset. Originally a toy made for the Japanese market Mego would sell it worldwide. #mego #micronauts #microman New to the channel? Subscribe! ►https://bit.ly/3D3zxJK Get Toy-Ventures Magazine here: http://www.toyventuresmag.com Pod Stallions Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podst… Follow PlaidStallions on Social Media:…
