1978 toy catalog with oddball action figure assortment

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This past week I picked up a wishbook from a regional chain of stores called “Monroe,” mainly because of its cover and the most 1970s people ever (see below).   I mean, the only thing missing from this is macrame and a fresh pot of Chicory brewing. However, the more curious thing is the selection […]
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[Earth 2 Chris]

Nice to see Stretch Monster and the Underbite Kid made it in! I never tire of that photo. That kid was INTO IT!!!

[Makernaut]

Wow! I don't remember Electro Man, at all, but he looks pretty cool. My parents had that same travel backgammon set that is in the cover photo and I still have it.

[Werewolf]

No bionic woman or any other girl toys. Weird. You'd think they'd at least have Barbie.

[jwyblejr]

What's even weirder is that Dr.J comes with stuff to play tennis with. Although with the way he dunked a basketball,it would have been fun seeing him play tennis.

[Falstaff13]

What's even weirder is that Dr.J comes with stuff to play tennis with. Although with the way he dunked a basketball,it would have been fun seeing him play tennis.

I actually remember a report once on Julius Erving playing tennis as a way to challenge himself with another sport, and he was praised (not surprisingly) for his footwork and grace on the court.