Toy-Ventures Issue 2

PlaidStallions Toy-Ventures magazine is an old school print magazine about vintage toys from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s covering topics and items that don't get the respect they deserve. Each issue will feature collector guides, rare photographs, interviews, and articles by some of the toy experts in the Collector Field. Issue 2 covers a number of genres and has some exciting new voices from the hobby.

H.R. Puppet Stuff! By Kroffty - This colorful piece tracks the careers of the legendary Sid and Marty Krofft through puppet merchandise, it will make you smile.

The Lost Outer Space Men - Contributor Steve Fink returns with another tale of tracking down an impossible grail or in this case, six, the legendary second series of Colorforms Outer Space Men.

Godzilla's Gang - Ray Miller does a deep dive into the 1978 Mattel Godzilla's Gang toyline, highlighting their origins. This is a lot of fun.

The Toy-Ventures Guide to Denys Fisher Doctor Who - One of my passions, the Mego produced Doctor Who toy line is explored in great detail with prototype shots, variations and never before seen reveals.

A Figure Called Sloane - Chris G blew us away when he discovered the abandoned Kenner Toy Line to the obscure 1970s TV series A Man Called Sloane. Did I mention that I love that show?

Oscillating Vibrations - A love letter to the Saturday morning series Monster Squad with a complete merchandise guide featuring never before seen items such as the Ideal Toys prototype figures.