Help Dorothy and friends find the Wizard of Oz

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The Witches Castle was a Sears exclusive (and now a pricey collectible) and was originally meant for the Super Knights toys.


My local toy store put these in the same basket as the Superheroes, as a six year old boy they just couldn't compete with Aquaman.

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[Earth 2 Chris]

The Oz figures are some of Mego's best. And back when the movie was only on TV once a year, I can imagine they were gobbled up by lots of eager kid fans.

Chris

[PNGwynne]

Oz is one of Mego's most beautiful lines and the castle is one of the best playsets throughout the company. When I finally nabbed one, I was gobsmacked at its detail, design, and playability. It is soooo nice with the knights and monsters, let alone Oz. I always encourage collectors to try and get one of these, instead of the smaller and somewhat poorly-designed Mad Monster Castle. The Witch's Castle, instead of having printed cardboard encased in clear vinyl like other Mego playsets, has details printed directly on the slate-blue vinyl exterior. The effect is striking. Plus a working drawbridge andportcullis, who can resist?

[TrekStar]

Whatta mean ages 4 to 10 years?

Looks like you could only get the Wicked Witch with the castle and not separately.

[PNGwynne]

Was this offered for only one season? I seem to recall another ad.

[Mikey]

I always thought the Tin Man was probably the nicest figure Mego ever made.

[PNGwynne]

^ I love the Tin Man, he's my favorite Oz character and figure. Isn't it bizarre that Mego could do him and the Super-Knights but somehow couldn't pull-off/afford Dr. Doom?

[MIB41]

I vividly remember having the Scarecrow packed into my stocking Christmas morning. The Tin man soon followed under the Christmas tree. Those were great memories.