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Not a new acquisition per se, but a rediscovery. Was going through an old chest recently where I had stored some toys in the past, and found this guy at the bottom. I've had him since 1976. My Dad was an expert dart shooter, and he won this for me at a concession on the Wildwood boardwalk. It was the year the Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lang Kong came out(my Kong's held up better than poor Jess). There was an animatronic Kong display on the boards that lit up. It was gigantic. They were really promoting that movie. Used Google Lens and found out Mego distributed it. Never knew that. Here he is, the eighth Wonder of the world!
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Lol...
Never saw this Kong.
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Very neat looking Kong! And yes, Wildwood boardwalk in the mid to late 70s - magical!Comment
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I would love a 1/9-scale version of this face on a POTA-style head for a custom!!!
It's great that you rediscovered him in such good condition.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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Very cool find and story, it’s 50 years old. I think I’ve seen these on ebay before, but I’m sure there rare and probably expensive.Comment
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