Plaid Stallions
@plaidstallions
Creator of Toy-Ventures magazine, author of Rack Toys & Knock-Offs, editor at Mego Museum, co-host of Pod Stallions and part of the Lincoln Monsters team. Brick Mantooth channel on YT.
Just want to point out this Helen of Troy was portrayed by Galyn Görg on "Xena Warrior Princess," a spin-off of a series where Hercules wore leather pants and was the least Greek-looking dude ever, a failed actor who is currently pooping in his diapers about this new movie.
I recently picked up a wonderful Mego Aquaman by Caravajal, produced in Colombia. The result is close to what Lili Ledy of Mexico produced around the same time (see picture 2 for a side-by-side), with subtle differences. It's truly a charming piece. #mego #megomuseum #aquaman
Picked up this cool Japanese Hot Wheels Kamen Rider Ichigo recently as he is my favourite Japanese hero of all time I don't think I've ever shared my Kikaider Hot Wheels, which were gifted to me many moons ago by my friend Tom. #kamenrider #hotwheels #kikaider #plaidstallions #toyventures
The Toy-Ventures Weekly is late but live on Saturday Morning just like cartoons used to be, so grab some cereal and check it out! mailchi.mp/2e91ab6b76c9...
Mail call! This shirt was a custom request I made to my pal Darran, and thanks to him, I can now rock "The Klug" in total style. darran-hight.dashery.com/t-shirts
If there is something that screams "1970s" more than mustard yellow Star Wars bed sheets, you buy it! #starwars #plaidstallions
"Vic Membros: Private Eye" Acrylic Gouache on hardboard. Another in my "Monsters of Polyester" series, the micronaut aliens with their glow in the dark brains and amazing Ken Kelly card artwork left an indelible mark on my psyche. #micronauts #membros #monstersofpolyester #plaidstallions
Did you get Cornelius's autograph in a Toy Department as a kid? We want your story for our new book "Mall of Justice" coming this December, celebrating these promotions from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Email us at: MallofJustice@plaidstallions.com #planetoftheapes #mego #mallofjustice
It's my wedding anniversary tomorrow, and I'm surprising the missus with the classiest look I can think of. Nothing says "You are my world" more than the cheap beer I drank as a teenager.
Did you meet Action Man, GI Joe or another toy character "live and in person" as a kid? We want your story for our new book "Mall of Justice" coming this December, celebrating these promotions from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Email us at: MallofJustice@plaidstallions.com and please share!
My good friend & "Lincoln Monsters" cohort Jason has teamed up with Seth Green to create "Short Fry," the O-Ring BBQ chef every action-figure strike force needs, complete with interchangeable hands/spatulas. They are available at www.WhiteElephantToyz.com #strikeforcealpha #sethgreen #oringfigures
Batmania hit my hometown pretty hard in 1989, this dude's shop was across from my grandparents' store. I don't remember this at all....
I don't think the twitter people realize I don't give a fuck about it. Also, cry more about a superhero movie with a gah-gah-gurl in it, you Apex Predator.
This Star Trek Starfleet game came in McDonald's Happy Meals in 1979, still one of the greatest promotions in my childhood. Now you can print it out and play it at home. I'm sure it's just as good as "Cattan" #StarTrek #happymeal #plaidstallions
"All eyes are on you," that is truth in advertising, but it seems a bit of a "monkey's paw wish" in this scenario... #plaidstallions
Hey Los Angeles folks, my podcast brother from another mother & podcast partner, Jason Lenzi is set up at a cool event at Blast from the Past vintage this evening next to Matt from the Monster Party Podcast. Cool stuff and excellent conversa tion. www.facebook.com/blastfromthe...
This "Somebody ruined the reflecting pool" thing has a total "Family Circus" energy to it.
Doing some much-needed updates to my workspace/studio, I don't know why it took me ten years to think to do this. #rodan #shogunwarriors #plaidstallions
Hey You! Waxing nostalgic about Toronto's legendary "All Night Show" with Chuck the Security guard today. A bizarre and wonderful late-night mix of horror, comedy and science fiction. Have you seen the documentary? More here: plaidstallions.com/reboot/hey-y...
I would love to swing by the grand opening and pick up some of these "new" Shogun Warriors. #shogunwarriors #machinders #plaidstallions
While cleaning the dreaded "under the stairs" I found this raggedy sweater and well, it's a piece of Lincoln Monsters history now. It's the material Lisa used for the prototype Frankenstein sweater. I'm framing this.
Tonight is the first "Grindhouse night" of 2026 with my best friend, and I'm curating. He's never seen any of these. I can't wait for his reaction.
"Cylicious" Acrylic Gouache on Canvas. Another in my "Monsters of Polyester" series, it's the biggest painting I've ever attempted. I also struggle with painting robots, as one does. This is probably the first time I've drawn a Cylon since the 5th grade.
I hear Zellers is back, let me know if they still have Micronauts. #zellers #micronauts #plaidstallions
When Star Trek toys put fun over screen accuracy. Some love it, some don't, but I squarely fall on the "Love" side. How about you? #remco #StarTrek #plaidstallions
The good people at HG Toys may not have been big Star Trek fans, at least, judging by the green teenager, that's supposed to be Mr. Spock.
Talking about "The Canned Film Festival" today, anyone remember this Lorrain Newman B-Movie series that ran for a summer in 1986?https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfD5Ecv5K/