TOY HUNTER Returns April 10th. SEASON TWO STARTS WITH A BANG!

[Earth 2 Chris]

This week's episode had some stuff that was new to me. I had never heard of the Dingalings.

I've always wondered about that He-Man. Interesting that neither Mattel nor Wonder Bread have any records of the "special offer".

One question: Why wasn't Toyguru identified as a Mattel employee? Was it by request of Mattel? It's the only reason I could figure it not being brought up.

Chris

[Vinny0026]

i loved the old wonder bread give aways when I was little. I recall getting many little dc hero stuff, like a aquaman mini frisby once and dc hero cards etc..

Those were the days!

[hollywoodheroes]

[QUOTE=Earth 2 Chris;1034593]This week's episode had some stuff that was new to me. I had never heard of the Dingalings.

I've always wondered about that He-Man. Interesting that neither Mattel nor Wonder Bread have any records of the "special offer".

One question: Why wasn't Toyguru identified as a Mattel employee? Was it by request of Mattel? It's the only reason I could figure it not being brought up.




Actually, it was at the request of the Network. I believe there was a lot of internal discussions in the legal department about whether or not we could say "Mattel" and essentially... promote the company. I think they were afraid that if we started mentioning Mattel by name, and show Scott... other toys companies might step forward with legal action. In essence, the show would no longer be "unbiased."

It's complicated, sometimes silly... and above my pay grade.

Hope everyone is well.... and as always, thanks for your support.

Jordan

[noelani72]

I have vague memories of the super hero cards that came with bread - I seem to recall stickers too.
Boy, that was a long time ago ;-)

Funny thing about the show (for me at least) is when I watch and see something like that, I immediately want to run to the Internet and start buying the stuff.

[mvanis]

I immediately want to run to the Internet and start buying the stuff.

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Do I need a King Ding? Probably not, but you can bet your *** i'm going to buy one!

[drquest]

Just watched last nights episode.

I've met Vince, the guy with the Wonder Bread He-Man, many times, he sells at the local shows and flea markets.

[MIB41]

It's amazing what 80's toys sale for today. If I had a dollar for every time I bought a He-Man figure for my brother's kids back in the 80's. Sheesh! Whats funny is I can remember getting a carded Mego Batman from Children's Palace and trying to convert them to that line instead. Hee hee. Even then I was trying to persuade another generation.

[Vinny0026]

I have vague memories of the super hero cards that came with bread - I seem to recall stickers too.
Boy, that was a long time ago ;-)

Funny thing about the show (for me at least) is when I watch and see something like that, I immediately want to run to the Internet and start buying the stuff.

haha - i just spent the last 30 mins trying to find old wonder bread superfriends premiums hahah - I'm so going to get fired LOL!
nothing really showing up. there are some cool old cereal premiums that just sent flash backs through my mind. Man the 70's and 80's were great! I do not get why they do not do all these cool premiums now. come on who did not have a coco pebbles fred and barney pencil topper! or the monster cereals race cars!

I want to go back to that time

[Earth 2 Chris]

Actually, it was at the request of the Network. I believe there was a lot of internal discussions in the legal department about whether or not we could say "Mattel" and essentially... promote the company. I think they were afraid that if we started mentioning Mattel by name, and show Scott... other toys companies might step forward with legal action. In essence, the show would no longer be "unbiased."

It's complicated, sometimes silly... and above my pay grade.

Hope everyone is well.... and as always, thanks for your support.

Ah, I getcha. Makes sense, in a legalese way. Thanks for clearing that up.

My daughter spotted some Scooby-Doo item in your both in the Bonaduce episode. I had to stop, rewind and freeze to see what it was. The show has become a weekly family viewing!

Chris

[Vinny0026]

Same here - we watch every wednesday night - keep up the great work and bringing us some cool toy history!

and if you ever need a collection to shot I'm your man and right in your backyard (staten Island)

[mvanis]

Even my wife pretends to watch it with me!

I still argue- someone needs to make this a 1 hour show. 30 minutes is just too short.

[VinMan]

As usual, I am in full agreement with mvanis. Needs to be one hour!

and like the other Vinny around here, total family viewing. My 7 year old is obsessed and watches constantly... It's on the DVR and he watches it over and over.
"Dad, I saw a Mego!!" he will scream as he sees something in a quick cut.

Even my wife pretends to watch it with me!

I still argue- someone needs to make this a 1 hour show. 30 minutes is just too short.

[jwyblejr]

I have to wonder if Jordan peed in someone's coffee over at TNI. No idea why such much anger at him.

[FETT1]

...IS THIS SHOW ON IN western canada...any CANUCKS here know???supposedly on TRAVEL CHANNEL....NOPE!!

PLEASE POST..
THXS

[cjefferys]

I believe it's on OLN in Canada.