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  • hyperjoe
    Museum Patron
    • Jul 2, 2008
    • 86

    What years did MEGO born and die?

    I want to see.
    I am proud to be Americana. In today's society, I would be considered folklore -Me
  • Hotfoot
    Dazed and Confused
    • Dec 30, 2007
    • 2564

    #2
    Originally posted by starbuk
    I can say for me .............
    Several died horrible disfiguring deaths between the years 1978 and 1979.
    Those were my M80 years

    The M-80 years! Remember them well. Many a GI Joe, Barbie and Mego participated. Some even had model rocket engines strapped to their bodies in an attempt to launch them into space (Talk about disfigurement).

    The days before collectormania when one actually played with their toys and often times destroyed them!
    Too many toys. Not enough space!

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    • hyperjoe
      Museum Patron
      • Jul 2, 2008
      • 86

      #3
      LOL

      I will try to be more clear. What were the years of operation for MEGO? Are they still in business? Im ignorant. Go ahead and laugh...
      I am proud to be Americana. In today's society, I would be considered folklore -Me

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      • txteach
        Banned
        • Jun 17, 2005
        • 3769

        #4
        I know Mego went under in 1983. I'm also pretty certain it started in the 1950's.

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        • imp
          Mego Book Author
          • Apr 20, 2003
          • 1579

          #5
          Originally posted by hyperjoe
          I will try to be more clear. What were the years of operation for MEGO? Are they still in business? Im ignorant. Go ahead and laugh...
          The short answer:
          1954-1983.

          The long answer:
          From the "Introduction" chapter of Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys!:
          Founded as a family business in 1954, Mego Corporation evolved from a small import company into one of the most prolific manufacturers in the toy industry. Originally called Martin-Howard Corp. (after the names of founder David Abrams’ two sons), the company sold a variety of products, acting as a sales representative for a number of importers.


          From the "1980-1983" chapter of Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys!:
          Mego lived to see 1983 and, according to Toy Industry Association (TIA) records, Mego was an exhibitor at Toy Fair that year, operating out of their showroom at 41 Madison Avenue in New York City. Little is known about the company’s product offering, but it was likely modest, given that GECC, Mego’s major lender, didn’t make financing available until March.

          Hope that helps. Welcome to the boards!

          -b

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          • txteach
            Banned
            • Jun 17, 2005
            • 3769

            #6
            If you buy IMP's book you can read about it. I think it's the best part, the history.

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            • hyperjoe
              Museum Patron
              • Jul 2, 2008
              • 86

              #7
              txteach, is that the nerd?
              I am proud to be Americana. In today's society, I would be considered folklore -Me

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              • txteach
                Banned
                • Jun 17, 2005
                • 3769

                #8
                No, the history teacher. That's what I do for a living.Ok, and the nerd in me.

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                • Cosmicman
                  Permanent Member
                  • Jul 12, 2005
                  • 4794

                  #9
                  I know when 1984 came around. You could get stacks of Superman mego figures at dime stores. They were practically giving them away. I would bet that was the official end.
                  More custom Mego madness on Facebook right here...

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                  • megocrazy
                    Museum Trouble Maker
                    • Feb 18, 2007
                    • 3718

                    #10
                    MEGO never died. It will live on forever!!
                    It's not a doll it's an action figure.

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