Crossbows and Catapults: Sword and Sorcery!

I had to look twice at this box art. I really thought it was Masters of the Universe until I read the title, Crossbows and Catapults. It's not a range I know.

Do you? 

Battle of Britain Bubblegum Cards

Hi Woodsy,

Mickey’s Toy Room is a fairly new You Tube channel, covering toys and memorabilia. In this episode he looks at various tie-ins to the film Battle of Britain (1969).

I had no idea most of these items even existed. The main focus is on a series of 66 Bubblegum cards by A&BC Chewing Gum Limited, in England, using photographs from the film, or its production.

The same set was also sold in Australia by Scanlen’s Goblin Sweets Pty. Ltd. This is well worth a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYgiwA1VkIk

Paul Adams from New Zealand

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The actual Battle of Britain ended 86 years ago on 3Oth October, 1940.

SIR PATRICK STEWART R.I.P.

 Sad to read that Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men actor, Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away. 

Our sincere condolances to his family and friends.

Groovy Ghouls and Krazy Kreeps

 These bagged knockoff figures appeared on auction this Autumn. All very rough and highly collectable. You'll see Mego and similar parts and clothing chucked in there. A true mash-up of mad rip offs. Where else would you find Apes of War! 

Most are pictured in the Knockoffs book I have, which is a very readable reference guide. 

Which figure do you like best? 

What Sweet Music They Make!

It's nearly time! 

Happy Halloween to come 

from Brian F, NJ Monster Base!

Unnamed and Untamed!

These are spooky critters from 1964.

By Trim Toys of Burlington. Just 29c each. I'd have bought the lot for Halloween as a kid. Or at least asked my Mum to! 🤩

Pyro Technics

I've got this in my photo archive, but I haven't labelled it. I know it's from an old movie, but which one?

Are those Kleeware, Tudor Rose or Pyro toys they've used as props? 

Very Anderson

 Sorting through some larger die-casts I have, I thought these would have sat really well in Gerry Anderson's TV shows.

What do you think?

This fab Corgi Angus even lights up and sounds it siren.

The Mod Tractor. Too cool for farming.

The big Airport tender. What a beast!

Smaller engine. It's those huge sloped windscreens that do it!