Toy-Ventures Issue 7

Toy-Ventures Issue 7

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 7 continues Toy-Ventures magazine's ongoing mission of deep dives into the vintage toy world. This particular issue is jam-packed with toy love, so let’s break down what you can expect:

The Aquatic Adventures of Marine Boy - Corey LeChat takes you on a merchandise journey for this early Japanese import.

K-O Mortal Kombat Knock-Offs - Newcome Eric Gibeau talks about the amazing Mego Knock Off Mortal Kombat figures from the mid-1990s from Paco.

The Super Juniors - Chris Franklin returns to Toy-Ventures to talk about some baby superheroes.

Hasbro Super Joe - Beginning our multi-issue look at the Gi Joe “middle child” expert Steve Stovall takes on a journey through the  Hasbro Super Joe toy line.

The Martian Chronicles - How did a TV mini-series starring Rock Hudson get a toy line? Only in the 1970s…

Chew Gum Warriors - New contributor Michael Grifka talks about the candy-filled space characters of the early 1980s in this awesome article.