Monsterous Mego

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I can't go a Halloween season without extolling the virtue of this fun line of Action figures by 70s giant Mego. Despite not having the license to the Universal characters Mego created a truly fun set of Monster toys that embody the spirit if not the look of their silver screen counterparts.

The packaging and the fact they made the sole playset for Monster figures in the 1970s make these a cherished favourite of mine. For more on these little guys check out the Mad Monsters Gallery at the Megomuseum.

This cool Italian ad shows what really happened to Action Jackson, poor l'il guy.

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[HardyGirl]

As much as I love monster movies, I've really never been into playing w/ them. Though I could see a kid wanting to be into them after reading the build-up in that catalog. Poor AJ, after the superheroes, he turned into Mego's red-headed stepchild.

[toys2cool]

so cool!! I'd love to own that castle

[Meule]

Yeah, someone oughta repro that monster castle

[Orion]

Love that ad!!! AJ should have stayed out of that castle.

[clemso]

Oooooh that would make a cool PS sticker

[ScottA]

I love my monsters and monster castle.

[HardyGirl]

Yeah, someone oughta repro that monster castle

Well, Scott did come pretty close!

[Captain]

Neat picture...but the Mummy shouldnt do that kind of thing...he'll go blind!!

[vulcan2074]

I want that castle something fierce, lol.
Sammy

[Werewolf]

That castle is awesome.