New Mego Acquisitions? Got any?

[kresge1]

Thanks pat!!!

[VintageMike]

I'm sure this isn't a big deal to you "old guys" but I haven't had Megos since I was a kid. My wife and I have an on-line business (we're pickers) and as I mentioned in another thread, I got a plastic crate of Mego WGSH, Star Trek, Oz, CHiPs and various parts... I'm keeping Superman (never had him before but always wanted), Batman (I wish he was the RC Batman I had as a kid), Robin, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man.

I can tell these are pretty common WGSH, but I'm restoring them (Batman and Spidey are done... my wife is sewing on a new belt for CM, Superman's cape needs to be reattached and Robin's oven mitts are on order) and it's fun! It's part of my childhood recaptured.

I feel so sorry for kids who only know little plastic slug "action figures"...

Good for you. Recapturing part of your childhood is what it's all about!

[cjefferys]

I picked up the Italian magnetic S.T.A.R. figure last week. Man, what a great toy. It's bigger (nearly 7" tall), heftier (probably due to the magnets and metal parts inside) and cooler than I thought it would be. We really got screwed as kids here in North America by not having these toys. Interesting fact: the arms are molded to look like Micronaut arms (just like the smaller S.T.A.R. actually had) but the wrists are not articulated, it only looks like it is made like a Micronaut. But the magnetic joints rule, I love magnemo figures! Now I have my sights on a Maximillian to complete the set.

[Mr Mego]

Looks great with all black Robot S.T.A.R!! I think I've not see him for a long time, is that super rare?

BTW, what's "S.T.A.R" stands for? Can't remember....

[cjefferys]

Thanks Pat, I think he's rare enough, he's definitely the hardest to find of the three. I forget what S.T.A.R. stands for too.

[Mr Mego]

You're more welcome for interested him, I believe you're correct it's the toughtest to find of the three.

Good to to finding out, funny thing is we're forgot what's that S.T.A.R stands for... Uh, "STAR"? (J/K!)

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[EMCE Hammer]

Very cool, you can't go wrong with robots and magnets

[rche]

Very nice cj. I've been eyeballing the black hole mag figures for awhile now. Some day.... Til then, tho I can ogle yours.

[cjefferys]

Thanks guys. I'm agressively after the Max now, gotta complete the set, and he's my favourite from the movie.

[bigphill]

skid14 are you from pittsburgh, I bought those same mego cases from a toy/comic convention here in pittsburgh

[4NDR01D]

Picked up a boxed Baron Karza from a guy who posted a kijiji ad. it was my first time using that service. Paid $25 (complete but rough box). Also picked up some Starcom toys. In related news passed on a really nice Cher doll at the thrift shop. Not sure why I did, but probably because it's Cher.

[Goblin19]

Finally got my one last major piece I really wanted, the Jokermobile. I hsd searched for one for several years.

[alex]

well this will be my Xmas present to ME !!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121032565132?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2428wt_1170

[clemso]

Many congrats on your Chrimbo present Alex. The question is, are you going to open it?

[Earth 2 Chris]

Finally got my one last major piece I really wanted, the Jokermobile. I hsd searched for one for several years.

Barring the Alter Egos, which I'll never own, that's the last 8" WGSH piece I don't own in some form. I need to upgrade a bunch of repro parts and get a better Bat Lab, but I've never owned a Jokermobile. Congrats!

Chris