January 11, 2007
70's, Kenner, Star Wars, Toltoys
These rifles show up boxed much less frequently than the smaller Han Solo Blasters, and finding one in Toltoys livery (Rather than Kenner) is near impossible, so it was great to see this relatively nice example appear on Ebay recently and subsequently make its way into one of the best Toltoys collections here in Oz. … Read More “Star Wars Toltoys 3 Position Laser Rifle” »
70's, Action Man, Gi Joe, Hasbro, Kenbrite, Palitoy, Toltoys
Things were getting a little wacky for ole’ GI Joe by 1975. Hasbro USA had ended his military duties in 1970 and enlisted him in the boy scouts as an Adventurer instead of a soldier. His English cousin, Palitoy’s Action Man, had stayed in (increasingly elaborate) uniform but added adventure sets to the line. Here … Read More “Kenbrite GI Joe / Action Man / Man of Action” »
70's, Ads, Ice Cream, Icy Poles, Premiums, Store Displays, Streets
You know those memories from childhood that flood through your mind when you hear an old tune or smell a long lost aroma? Well that’s what it was like when I saw this early 70’s Streets Whammy Stix Milk Bar display. It wasn’t so much the ice cream, it was those great little construction sticks. … Read More “Streets Whammy Stix” »
70's, Competitions, Hot Wheels, Premiums, Promotional, Stickers
For a while there in the late 70’s it was every boy’s dream to cruise the streets and highways in a tricked-out Beford Van or Sandman Shaggin’ Wagon. The Hardy Boys, Hot Wheels and even Star Wars joined the rush to cash in on the craze, but the most memorable for me was the Radio … Read More “3XY Coca Cola Easy Roller / Freedom Machine Vans” »
Toltoys
Well here we are over at WordPress, after Blogger in their wisdom decided to stop servicing FTP users after many years of smooth service. I must thank the migration team lead by Harsh Agarwal over at http://bloggertowp.org/ who did all the fiddly stuff for me, thanks guys! I’m still learning how to WordPress properly so … Read More “Blogger to WordPress and The Toltoys Kid” »
70's, Batman, Catalogues, Cyclops, Pedal Cars, Waltons
Bat Vehicles in the 1977 Waltons Wish Book Some Bat-goodness from the cover of the ’77 Waltons Wish Book. It mentions that the Bat Cycle was a Cyclops (Australia) exclusive for Waltons, there are some passionate Cyclops collectors out there that might be have an example in their collection, I’d love a pic if you’d … Read More “Bat Vehicles in the 1977 Waltons Wish Book” »
70's, Catalogues, Imperial Toys, Rack Toys, Safeway, Store Displays, Weird Toys
Cheap and Cheerful – Imperial Toy 1973 Catalogue No 70’s childhood is complete without at least one Imperial Toy memory, I bet you all have one, you just may not know it… Remember those little plastic parachute guys that you hurled skyward or chucked off the Grade 5 balcony, and then stood entranced as his … Read More “Imperial Toy Catalogue for 1973” »
70's, LEGO, Premiums, Stickers
Another Classic LEGO Sticker A while ago I showcased a very cool vintage Lego Classic Space promotional item, a large sticker with a couple of space mini-figs and a great space scene. It seems there was a sister piece to that item, a large Legoland Town sticker promoting the various Lego Collector Packs available at … Read More “1978 Legoland Town Promotional Sticker” »