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January 2008 will be an epic month for the Megomuseum as we present "Lost Treasures of the Mego Showroom" an event filled with new discoveries, never before seen items and a find that will have collectors talking for years to come. It all starts January 14th, see you in '08.
Happy New Year from the Mego Museum!
"I'll never forget the day they came to me with the Torino from Starsky and Hutch and asked me if I could make it look like the General Lee!"
Tory Mucaro has one of the more unqiue stories when it comes to his tenure at Mego, hired by John McNett while still in high school, he learned his trade at the Mego research and development department.
Tory was kind enough to share with us some of his recollections about those happy times and by doing so revealed many things not known about Mego. He has also graciously provided photographs of his many projects for us to enjoy. Check out the Megomuseum interview with Tory Mucaro, it's sure to be one your favourites.
Another addition to the Mego ad archive today.This June 1976 article announces
Mego Star Trek Phaser Game with a box by Harold Shull.
During the holiday season, it's not hard to remember the long gone retailers of yesterday and we've added a real memory jog to the Mego ad archive today. It's a mall Circus World store and if you look hard, you might see something familiar in the window.
Chris gave us some fun insight into the inner workings of Mego and what was like to grow up during the companies hottest times.
This great ad for the Mego World's Greatest Superheroes was provided by Rob Kelly, creator of the great Aquaman Shrine. Note how illustrations of Mego Comic Action Heroes are being used to sell the 8" figures.
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We have a new gallery addition to the Wizard of Oz Galleries thanks to the contributions of Mike "Mikeoz" Lopategui who contributed not only the great photos but the text as well to create the new Mego Munchkinland page. Come check out this very Mego play set.
The Megomuseum is always open to contributions, so if you anything you'd like to add to our galleries, drop us a line!
Today's addition to the department store catalog archive is from another Canadian department store chain, Eaton's and it sports 12" Superman and the ever popular Mego Micronauts.
Brian Butler provided us with some vintage coolness for the Mego Memories Page, it's not often you see Aquaman and Tarzan in vintage Christmas shots. Check out Brian's great blog What My Dad Saw for more vintage goodness.
If in you're in need of an audio mego fix this weekend then be sure to check out Javier Hernandez' "Planet Comic Book Radio" internet radio show where he recently sat down with World's Greatest Toys author Benjamin Holcomb and discussed all things "man dolls" including the Megomuseum itself! Click the links to have a listen:
Our first Mego interview of the month is with Orit, the former creative director at Mego. Orit took time out of her schedule to give us her take on working at the world's greatest toy company, toyfair and why she thinks Mego had so much success. Click here to read the Megomuseum Interview.
Look for more interviews all this month, only at Megomuseum.
Great addition to the department store catalog archive for the holiday season, The is rare page from long gone Canadian retailer Simpsons features Mego Star Trek and Planet of the Apes but nothing from their most popular line World's Greatest Superheroes. Interesting to note that chair pictured is the same one that Scott Adams noted in his article about the evolution of the Mego Enterprise.
Want to see the other side of this two page spread? Check out the Plaidstallions blog.
PS Congrats to Johnnycmego, winner of a copy of "World's Greatest Toys", look for another fun contest this month.
Dave Mc has done another knock out job with accessory check and has created a new checklist for KISS collectors to make sure they have the proper gear for their figures. Check out Kiss Accessory check.
Also, today is the final day to enter in the "Win a Copy of World's Greatest Toys" Contest, check out the thread here to put your join in.
It's a bit difficult to review a book like "World's Greatest Toys" without showing a level of bias. In fact, I almost didn't do a review at all for fear of sounding like a shill but the book itself is an achievement and thus deserves acknowledgement.
The first thing you read in WGT is the acknowledgements, most of the names are familiar to me, I "see" them almost everyday. These people donated pictures, scans or in many cases transported their actual items across state lines, so WGT author Benjamin Holcomb could use his fantastic photographic skills on them.
People helped because they wanted this book to happen, it's the best example of what a collector community should be. A person has a vision and people pitch in. Actually holding this book made me happy, it's here, it happened. CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE
Want to win a copy of Mego Superheroes: World's Greatest Toys? Follow this link to the megomuseum forums.
A cool catalog page courtesy of the 1974 JC Penney and Mego Planet of the Apes!.
The concepts are starting to come in for the Megomuseum 1978 Re:Imagine Project. Come check out what folks think Mego should have done or get involved with your own ideas.
Our gallery update today is a Canadian Carded (Grand Toys) Hutch from Starsky and Hutch. Thanks to Mark Schmidt for this cool new entry.
The concepts are starting to come in for the Megomuseum 1978 Re:Imagine Project. Come check out what folks think Mego should have done or get involved with your own ideas.
Just another terrific image from the new Mego book World's Greatest Toys celebrating the Mego Superheroes. The book is now available at your local comic store, if they don't have it in stock, get them to order it. I can honestly say, it's the best book on toys I own.
A Thanksgiving treat a day early as Scott has revealed the artwork for the upcoming Mego Museum Legends Trading Card Checklist. These cards should be appearing in the new year but it felt like a good time to give everyone a taste!
Our Mego Advertising Archive gets a new addition today in the form of this 1972 article about the upcoming Action Jackson Scramble cycle. This is an early piece of Mego history and shows the growing company's expanding creativity.
Jason submitted this wicked Jason Todd Robin and it is this week's custom spotlight. Customs are an integral part of the upcoming 1978 Re:Imagine project from the Megomuseum, if you missed the announcement click here.
Oh Happy day: World's Greatest Toys is now available at your local comic store, hurry and grab it today!
The Mego Museum is turning back the clock to 1978 and asking YOU to join the Research and Development department. Show us what lines you'd make. Would it be a new series of World's Greatest Superheroes or would Planet of the Apes make a comeback? A fourth wave for Star Trek or a new line from the 1978 TV season? Did Mego grab the Star Wars license just in time? What changes were in store for the Micronauts?
The goal: To create a 16 page color catalog which illustrates our
collective fantasies of what Mego might have been in 1978 and to
showcase the creative ingenuity of the Mego Community through:
•Custom action figure projects (New or previously created--We want
to showcase the best, most Mego-like customs)
•Original package design
A bit of toy insider history today with this staged toy store shot from Licensing Corporation of America (LCA) who in 1977 handled the DC comics Superheroes. This four page ad, meant to entice toy manufacturers into licensing the heroes, shows the top licensors at the time which means lots of Mego product in the mix.
Check out the MegoMuseum Ad Archive for more toy insider information on the World's Greatest Toy Company and stay tuned to this blog for a big announcement!
Thanks to a nice contribution by Mike D'Aloia we have the second issue Galen card in the Planet of the Apes Gallery. The Museum owes a great deal to it's members and cool contributions such as this one.
This great black and white ad featuring the Mego Mego Superman the Movie toy line is courtesy of Rob Kelly. If I may editorialize, this beautiful line of figures doesn't get the attention it deserves. If you're into Black and White Comic Magazines, check out the terrific blog All in black and white for 75 cents
This great black and white ad featuring the Mego Mego Black Hole line is courtesy of Rob Kelly and was in an issue of Creepy. If you're into Black and White Comic Magazines, check out the terrific blog All in black and white for 75 cents
Mostly because he's got the first copy of his book World's Greatest Toys in hand, which means the rest of us should be getting it very soon. If you haven't ordered your copy yet, click here to the Amazon page.
Fred made a very cool custom of Boston Brand AKA Deadman that is also this week's custom Spotlight.
Customizer of the month is Dr K A Thomas click the link to see his many cool creations.
Our Mego Advertising Archive gets a new addition today in the form of this 1972 article about the upcoming Action Jackson Scramble cycle. This is an early piece of Mego history and shows the growing company's expanding creativity.
Please check out the Mego Museum Action Jackson Galleries for more information on Mego's first 8" Action Figure.
This great black and white ad featuring the orignal four Mego World's Greatest Superheroes is courtesy of Rob Kelly and was in a December 1973 issue of Creepy. If you're into Black and White Comic Magazines, check out the terrific blog All in black and white for 75 cents
"Look! It's moving. It's alive. It's alive... It's alive, it's moving, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive, IT'S ALIVE! " - Henry Frankenstein
Today's revised Mad Monsters Gallery and trading card reveal is the Mego Monster Frankenstein. Along with what is my favorite card in the series we have what can only be called the definitive page for this character, every known packaging variant is now on display thanks to Charlie Balicki's great contributions . This fine card was sponsored by Scott C Adams, who has designed every trading card.
Happy Halloween!
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Today's revised Mad Monsters Gallery and trading card reveal is the Mego Dreadful Dracula. Along with what is my eye popping art, we have what can only be called the definitive page for this character, every known packaging variant is now on display thanks to Charlie Balicki's great contributions . This fine card was sponsored by Bill McFarland AKA Wee67.
Happy Halloween!
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"Don't try to make me believe that I killed a man when I know that I killed a wolf! " - Larry Talbot
Today's revised Mad Monsters Gallery and trading card reveal is the Mego Human Wolfman. Along with the eye popping art we have what can only be called the definitive page for this character, every known packaging variant is now on display . This fine card was sponsored by Anthony Durso AKA The Toyroom. Stay tuned each day for a new Monster card release until Halloween!
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"Anck-es-en-Amon, my love has lasted longer than the temples of our gods. No man ever suffered as I did for you. " - Im-Ho-Tep
Today's revised Mad Monsters Gallery reveal is Mego Horrible Mummy. Along with the eye popping art we have what can only be called the definitive page for this character, every known packaging variant is now on display . This fine card was sponsored by Rob Chatlin. Stay tuned each day for a new Monster card release!
Discuss this on the Mego Forum, the web's best Mego Community
"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make. " - Count Dracula
Today's revised Mad Monsters Gallery reveal is Red Haired Dracula, one of the rarest Mego figures around. This fine card was sponsored by the International Men of Mystery. Stay tuned each day for a new Monster card release!
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"The brain you stole, Fritz. Think of it. The brain of a dead man waiting to live again in a body I made with my own hands! " - Henry Frankenstein
Launching both our new Mego Mad Monsters Trading Cards and revised Mad Monsters Gallery is Blue Haired Frankenstein, one of the rarest Mego figures around. Stay tuned each day for a new Monster card release!
Discuss this on the Mego Forum, the web's best Mego Community
Mad Monster Week kicks into gear a day early with an update to the Mad Monsters Castle Gallery and stay tuned all this week and next for daily updates revealing newly revised Monster galleries along with the never before seen Megomuseum Mad Monster Trading Cards.
Starting next Wednesday it's Mad Monster Week, celebrating the cool glow in the dark creatures created by Mego Corp. New artwork, information, the unveiling of the most detailed Monster galleries on the web and maybe a few surprises?
Good News Everyone! Dida Display Sets are a go and now accepting orders! Read all about it here!
Our own Rob Kelly (Namtab) provided us with some vintage coolness for the Mego Memories Page, if you have shots you'd like to share, drop us a line!
Every Mego fan should head over to the World's Greatest Toys website today and check out the kicking new samples author Benjamin Holcomb has laid on us. Like we needed more evidence of how much this book was going to rock.
In keeping with the spirit of the month, Joe has cooked up this fantastic Mr Monster custom, love the detail on this guy.
Check out the Megomuseum for more Monsterous updates all October.
Bill has sent back some trippy pics of his Mego Hulk in Egypt, check it out here
Customizer of the month is the very talented Anthony Durso, check out the interview with pictures of his cool packaged creations.
V Man created this very nice Planet of the Apes Doctor Zaius and it's this week's custom spotlight.
Just in time for Halloween, we've added a Monster Movie/Horror Forum
and we're welcoming horror fans whether you're preference is Jason, Lugosi or El Hombre Lobo.
Coming soon: Spooky Monster Gallery Updates you won't want to miss!
