World’s Greatest Toys!

Before I left work this evening, I scanned some very important Mego documents for the book. Never-before seen by collectors, these documents are filled with wonderous “insider” information about the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes.

I’m really excited that the book will include this incredible documentation.

I came home to find a package waiting. Inside was a ©1976 carded Mr. Mxyzptlk, which I picked up for the alarmingly reasonable Buy-It-Now of $249. The card is in much nicer condition that I expected, so I really am thrilled.

Oh, that reminds me of a nice story. Yesterday, the seller Emailed me, writing, “I wanted to let you know you item was sent out yesterday by priority insured mail. I also overestimated the weight of the package and am refunding $2.00 back to your paypal account (the actual postage was only $4.05 plus the insurance amount).Thanks again and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Mego.”

What a great guy! Lately, it seems the Mego community (insofar as eBay is concerned) is rife with scumbags and con artists who routinely gouge buyers on the shipping. How refreshing to find a seller with integrity and honesty. I told him the refund was not necessary, but that I really appreciated the offer.

It was a good Mego day.

Benjamin

Tonight am working on the book mock-up, which I call the “mini-book.” I’m listening to Evanescence. Man, they’re so crappy, yet so enjoyable. I just love that teenaged, “I grew up Catholic and boys hated me” angst. Amy Lee is the Queen of the… Darned.

Anyway, I am on page 86 of my quest to block out the entire book. It’s not much, given that page 86 only gets me through 1973.

The good news is that there will be 86 pages of Mego Goodness, dedictated solely to the first two years that Mego produced the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes.

The bad news is that I still have to block out another nine years’ worth of Mego manufacturing. Still, I made some good progress.

Off to bed.

Benjamin