World’s Greatest Toys!

I absolutely adore Aquaman. As a child, I had more Mego Aquaman figures than any other character; ruined every one of ‘em in the bathtub. Inexplicably, my mom kept on replacing them.

As a friend of the constantly-dissed Aquaman (or “F.O.A.M.” as Rob dubbed us few and proud), there is no better treat in the world than Rob Kelly’s incredible Aquaman Shrine, a “daily devotional” blog dedicated to the proverbial King of the Seven Seas.

I am entertained by every one of Rob’s blogs, and I plan to call out the articles I find especially exciting.

For example, check out this goodness: Rob just scored a major interview, publishing a fascinating interview with DC Comics’ President and Publisher, Paul Levitz. Way to go, Rob!

Benjamin

Blog Credits and legal stuff: Blog masthead © 2008 Rob Kelly. Mego Aquaman ©2004 Tom L. All rights reserved. Images may not be reprinted or published without prior written consent from the publishers.

Here’s our Daily Mego Adoration for Wednesday, April 2, 2008:

Poster Fun: 2nd Issue ©1975 Marvel Cards!

Here’s a new addition to my Poster Fun series. Today, we truly marvel (ahem!) at every Marvel character Mego issued on a 2nd Issue ©1975 card, in chronological order of release. Originally, I didn’t want to present this poster, because I cannot show the original, ©1975a card for each character.*

But Dan Crandall, whom we all can thank for most of the cards pictured below (thank you, Dan), suggested it would look cool anyway. So, this one’s for you, Cranny. You were definitely right. There are 13 such cards. Enjoy!

*All cards below are ©1975a cards, except Spider-Man, Hulk and the Fantastic Four, which are the ©1975b cards.

Want to learn more? Buy Mego 8″ Super-Heroes: World’s Greatest Toys! Just $32.97

 In keeping with today’s Marvel theme, Brian Heiler has a great look at vintage Spider-Man goodness over at Plaid Stallions. It’s great stuff!

Benjamin

p.s. If anyone out there owns a ©1975a Spider-Man, Hulk, Thing, Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic or Invisible Girl, please send me pictures and I’ll update the poster!

Blog Credits and legal stuff: Images published by Benjamin Holcomb and TwoMorrows Publications. All rights reserved. Images may not be reprinted or published without prior written consent from the publishers.