January 14, 2007
70's, Dr Who, Ice Cream, Icy Poles, Licensed, Pauls, Premiums, Rack Toys, Showbags, Streets
Doctor Who has enjoyed a close relationship with Australia since the very beginning, with several key writers, a popular companion (Tegan) and even the composer of the famous theme music being Aussies. The show enjoyed a loyal following on the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) from 1964 until the end of the original series in 1989. … Read More “Doctor Down Under – Doctor Who Ice Cream & Showbag” »
70's, Six Million Dollar Man
1970’s Toltoys Six Million Dollar Man Model Kits Issued outside Australia by Fundimensions, these great unpainted snap-together kits featured Steve Austin wrestling an alligator in “Jaws of Doom” and lifting a gorilla in “Fight for Survival”, which I presume is named for the ape! The best feature of these for the unskilled modeller (such as … Read More “Steve Austin Snaps!” »
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!” »
70's, Ads, Catalogues, MEGO, Promotional, Toltoys
Recently dug up this cool double sided Toltoys promotional flyer featuring three 1970’s MEGO Action Jackson accessories. All three items are scarce today, particularly when boxed. The Action Jackson Formula Racer had an Aussie cousin, a yet to be formally documented promotional release in BP livery, if you have one I’m buying! The Action Jackson … Read More “MEGO Toltoys Action Jackson Accessories Flyer” »