Dukes Mania

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Dukes of Hazzard was the first time as a kid where there was a show that I watched and enjoyed but when that avalanche of merchandise arrived, I had no desire to own any of it.


Boy though in 1981, if you could think of it, you could buy it with the General Lee on it...

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[enyawd72]

I had the 3 3/4 Mego figure set with the General Lee, plus Rosco, Boss Hogg and Daisy.
I also had a really cool mini pinball machine, but my favorite was the Ertl Hazzard County playset. It had a huge printed mat with a bunch of cardboard buildings that recreated the entire town, and it came with die cast General Lee, Boss Hogg's Cadillac, two Hazzard police cars, Daisy's Jeep, and Uncle Jesse's pickup.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Brian, was this a Sears catalog page? This explains why I had EVERY item on this page for Christmas 1981. Well, except the Big-Wheel thing. I was probably too big for that by then.

Once again you've unlocked a long-buried memory here. I think I already had the 3 3/4" Mego set, but I've been wondering for years what exactly I had that came with the General and Roscoe's car with those big holes in the back. That's the race track you see here. It's all coming back now!

I think there are Christmas pics of me with the hat and belt on from this play set. I don't remember it coming with that blow-molded General Lee though...

Chris

[MIB41]

Dukes came along at a good time for me. I was heading into high school and this show was about a fast car and nice looking girls. Don't remember much about the Duke boys...

[Orion]

Still makes me want to buy a Dodge Charger some day.

[Myoldtoys]

I loved the show as a kid, but even then was never a big fan of the toys. None one of the General Lee's were ever shaped right. I watched a couple episodes on CMT as an adult. I realized why my parents never watched the show with us.

[Brown Bear]

I traded my Boss Hogg car years ago for a 12 inch Zod and Lex MIB.

[ScottA]

I am still amazed the 3 3/4" Mego figures and vehicles are so expensive.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Found that pic. No hat in this one, but I wore that belt around like a real belt for at least a week, I think. This was taken at my grandparent's house, on Christmas Day of 1981, I'd guess.



Chris

[MIB41]

Nice one Chris!

[EmergencyIan]

Great combo and great picture, Chris!

- Ian

[Earth 2 Chris]

It just occurred to me that the belt I had was quite different than what was shown in the catalog page. I wonder if the catalog version ever came out? I know my set came with that hat...beyond that, I don't remember the other accessories.

Chris