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I read that DC only had rights to use the Shazam characters back then. So when they used Bulletman, Spy Smasher, Mr. Scarlet, etc in that mid 70s JLA story arc, they were using them illegally! So DC wouldn't have been the one to call Hasbro on copyright infringement. I think Fawcett was still active in publishing (crossword books I believe) at the time, but I guess they either didn't notice or didn't care about Hasbro's Bulletman.Bulletman's a really weird choice. Did they have some sort of deal with DC Comics to bring him in? I'm surprised because if I've got my timeline right, DC already owned the Shazam characters by 1976 and DC had the Mego agreement. Did Fawcett still own Bulletman at this point? Could Spy Smasher have shown up the next year?
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Sea Monkies Speedway!
That's it for today, Retro Toyfair concludes tomorrow with 1977Visit us at Plaid Stallions.com
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Collegeville Costumes for '76
Toy Fair 1976: Hmmm, Martin Landau or a shark this halloween?Visit us at Plaid Stallions.com
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You've really outdone yourself Brian with all the Toyfair listings. Some great stuff so far! Never seen the Sea Monkeys Speedway or the Collegeville Costumes.Comment
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WHAT?
What the HELL is that SeaMonkey Speedway thing? HA, Live pets vs People? What? Ha....Comment
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