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Originally posted by starbukI 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 andMego 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! -
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!
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