Category: Batman

Lincoln International Toys Batman Space Probe

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60's, Batman, Lincoln International, New Zealand, Television, Weird Toys

This fantastic 1966 Batman (and Robin) “Space Probe” AKA Water or Bottle Rocket was produced by Lincoln International Toys of New Zealand. Note the metric / imperial currency listed on the bottom corner, 1966 was the year Australia (and NZ?) went metric. I was told by a toy retailer of the time that these were recalled by Lincoln because they were too powerful and dangerous for kids to play with, which probably explains their scarcity today. The card is approximately the size of an LP vinyl record, and the artwork is wonderfully 60’s.

Detective Comics Banned in Australia!

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Batman, Comics

My chances of finding a Detective Comics #27 at a garage sale in Melbourne just got slimmer. From The Argus, Wednesday 14 September 1938… TWO ‘COMICS’ BANNED SYDNEY, Tuesday. – Magazine distributors were notified to-day that seven publications had been added to the banned list, including, for the first time, two classified in the trade … Read More “Detective Comics Banned in Australia!” »

Australia’s Newest Comic Store Experience – All Star Comics Melbourne

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Batman, Comics, Spiderman

Last Friday I was lucky enough to attend the opening of our latest pop culture destination, All Star Comics Melbourne. The brainchild of a couple of old mates of mine – Mitch and Troy – ASCM has been lovingly crafted using the combined wisdom of 28 years in the comics-trade. Ascending in an ultra-modern lift … Read More “Australia’s Newest Comic Store Experience – All Star Comics Melbourne” »

More from the Toyworld 1975 Catalogue

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70's, Batman, Catalogues, Corgi, Croner, Weird Toys

A few more pages from the 1975 Toyworld Christmas catalogue…   Croner Toys had an eclectic mix of international brands including the popular Janex talking alarm clocks, I’m still looking for a mint boxed Batman version! The Holly Hobbie sewing machines seemed to grace every girl’s dresser for a time, including my sister’s. I can’t … Read More “More from the Toyworld 1975 Catalogue” »

Bat Vehicles in the 1977 Waltons Wish Book

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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” »

1967 Lincoln International Toy Catalogue

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60's, Batman, Captain Scarlet, Catalogues, Gerry Anderson, Lincoln International, MEGO, New Zealand, Store Displays, Thunderbirds

Treasures from the 1967 Lincoln International Toy Catalogue The New Zealand toy company Lincoln International were responsible for some of the coolest licensed (and unlicensed) toys of the 60’s and 70’s. Best known for their 1966 licensed Batman range of ray guns, water pistols, friction toys and battery operated plastic vehicles, or perhaps for their … Read More “1967 Lincoln International Toy Catalogue” »