My $5 grail from Columbus Toy Show

[EMCE Hammer]

As I was making one last pass during tear down, this caught my eye. To be more precise I almost cracked my neck I stopped so fast. I have had versions of this over the years to replace the one sold off in childhood. I originally got it on a trip to the grocery store with my grandparents, and it served in many Mego adventures. This one is the exact one, same box and everything, and never played with. I couldn't resist asking for a price, and I couldn't get the $5 out fast enough. None of that "Hmmmm, will you take $4?"crap.




It was a great show. I also picked-up 10 Mego figures and several jumbo machinders in various states, but the car is the jewel.

[Brown Bear]

That’s awesome man! My brother had a blue one and mine was a gold/tan color. Exact same box as this too. Brings back memories.
I remember my Dad would give me those War Amps keychains that look like lisence plates. Oh, sweet memories

[Earth 2 Chris]

I had that exact same car Steve! Great get!!! Congrats!!!

Chris

[Nostalgiabuff]

sweet. I had that in blue and l also had many Mego adventures with it. great score

[palitoy]

There is nothing more satisfying than tracking down a childhood friend for less than a tenner.

[PNGwynne]

sweet. I had that in blue and l also had many Mego adventures with it. great score

Is this the same car, in blue, that is featured in the '80s JC Penney's catalogue with various Megos?

[TrekStar]

Very cool pick up, I think Peter Parker would look good driving around in this baby or maybe Action Jackson.

This car kind of reminds me of the Bratz cars that also fit the Mego's well.

[Mr.Marion]

Nice get. There is still some deals to get at shows.

[cjefferys]

Congrats man, nothing beats a childhood toy nostalgia rush like that! And hey, you got some Megos and Jumbos too, score!

[starsky]

great pickup and even better price! best thing about shows is that you'll never know what you'll find!!!

[EMCE Hammer]

Is this the same car, in blue, that is featured in the '80s JC Penney's catalogue with various Megos?

I think it is. Gay Toys issued a lot of their stuff in different colors. I have never had both side-by-side though to be sure.

[Nostalgiabuff]

Is this the same car, in blue, that is featured in the '80s JC Penney's catalogue with various Megos?

probably, but I honestly don't remember

[PNGwynne]

It looks very similar, if not identical--but with variant stickers on the hood. I had that car and Captain America from that ad. I added star stickers on the vehicle for Cap.

I'm glad you nabbed it at such a great price.

[BATMAN89]

Hey Steve, I’m glad you got your car back, all minty, and at a great price!

[Madcap70]

I see this was made by Gay Toys I heard they made a Ecto 1 in mego scale is that true or false?