The Third Wave Might Just Be A Charm

Figures Toy Co. revealed a sneak peek of their third wave of exact replica Mego World's Greatest Super Heroes to the Mego Museum. Not sure why they didn't share it with me, but whatever. Maybe one day they'll learn. In the meantime, I am going to share with you what I've heard.

A Shopping Spree We Will Go At Hake's Americana and Collectibles

If money were no object I would have one hell of good time shopping over at Hake's Americana and Collectibles . However, if money were no object where would the challenge be?

I already have many of the items up for grabs this go around, but there is still plenty of toys and pop culture collectibles up for sale that I would love to get my hands on and fill the gaps in my collection, but since I didn't win the Powerball last night let's take a look at a few items that might be in my price range.

Figures Toy Co Announces the Release of WGSH Action Figures Series 2

Series 2 includes Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Penguin, and Catwoman

There's been nothing but great news in the toy world this week as Figures Toy Company announces the next release in their Batman Retro Action Figures, which are exact replicas of Mego's old World's Greatest Super Heroes line.

My Mego Shelf Is Feeling Kind Of Bare

Mego Shelves with a focus on the Holy Grail Batman's Wayne Foundation

Collect them all! Yes, I am working on it.

It's day 20 of my 31 Days to a Better Toy Collection Challenge and I've done just about all I can do with the Mego section of the toy room. This the surviving remnants out of all the Mego WGSH toys that I have had in my lifetime and this part of my collection needs some beefing up.

Combining The Old With The Newer

Vintage Star Wars Toy Collection from the Batcave Toy Room

 It was the best of plans. It was a plan that just never made it completely into production.

Well, for the most part it did. Day 18 of my 31 Days to a Better Toy Collection Challenge reveals that the very tippy top of the walls in the Batcave Toy Room are lined with action figures.

Star Trek: Into Day 16 and Another League Assignment

I am going to kill two birds with one stone with this post. To not only complete my Day 16 post for my 31 Days to a Better Toy Collection Challenge, but also to complete this weeks League of Extraordinary Bloggers assignment: Star Trek.

Day 15 of my Toy Collection project was not very productive and for good reason as my little apprentice had an earache and the cry for Daddy's help did not go unheard. Of course, her need of assistance was my only priority.

31 Days to a Better Toy Collection Challenge: Remembering My Toy Collection - Day 7

 

Let's get re-acquainted, Shall we?

It's hard to believe that the Batcave Toy Room will be four years old this Summer. Time flies when you're having fun. It has been an awesome ride and I can't believe how many great toy collectors I have met over the years. It has definitely been a learning experience.

Figures Toy Company to Release Batman TV Series and Mego 8 inch figures

 

I am having a Batgasm right now. Can this year get any better?

First with the announcement of Mattel's line of 4 inch Batman TV series action figures and toys and now with Figure Toy Company's announcement of not only Mego Batman related figures, but a line of 8 inch Batman TV series figures.

Megozine # 1 is Finally Here

I've been patiently waiting for the first issue of Megozine, but the wait is finally over. Yes, this week I received my copy of the official magazine of The Mego Museum.

Let That Be Your Last Retro-Action DC Super Hero

I have been so crazy busy lately and then had to take a bit of a break to re-organize and re-charge. However, have no fear citizens. Your favorite lover of a noble flying rodent and a commonplace backyard bird is still on duty.

My Toy Collecting Origins

I've been collecting toys for as long as I can remember. My earliest memories of toys were Gabriel's Lone Ranger and Tonto, Hasbro's G.I. Joe (back when he was just a soldier, not an entire team), and Mego's World's Greatest Super Heroes. Most people say, " You didn't collect toys, you just had toys, just like every other child." But for me, it was different.

Swimming With A Vintage Mego Aquaman

Seems like Aquaman is a constant butt of jokes these days, but why? As a master scuba diver, I would love to be able to breath underwater without breathing gear or command aquatic life. I just don't understand why he is put down so much as this guy is the main topic of the awesome blog, The Aquaman Shrine. He was always a part of the original line up of the Super Friends and was in Wave I of Mego's World's Greatest Super Heroes line along with Superman, Batman, and Robin.

Why's Everybody Always Picking On Me?

Vintage Mego Superman and Aquaman action figures

 Tomorrow at The Batcave Toy Room!

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

1st Trailer For Robot Chicken DC Comics Special

I get a kick out of Robot Chicken's spoofs using toys. Especially, toys from Mego's World's Greatest Super Heroes action figure line. It looks like the Robot Chicken gang are at it again with a special DC Comics edition. Based on the trailer I think it will be hoot and not only are they using Mego figures, but Mattel's Retro Action DC Super Heroes action figures as well. My dream job is one like Toy Hunter, Jordan Hembrough's, but playing with toys and coming up with crazy scenarios wouldn't be a bad second job. The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special airs September 9, 2012.



About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

And The Mego Batman Emblem T-Shirt Goes To...

Well here it is gang. The winner of The Batcave Toy Room's first promo giveaway is...We'll get to that in a minute.

It is my hope to reward the followers and those who put their two cents in at The Batcave Toy Room by running giveaway contests like these on a regular basis. July's contest was open to only Followers of The Batcave Toy Room and I will probably be opening it up to all depending on the giveaway. I had also hoped to gain more attention to the site and gain more readers. In the month of July, The Batcave Toy Room not only gained the most followers in a single month, but the most subscribers as well. Interestingly, none of the new followers entered the contest.

I am Dick Grayson Bitch!: Vintage Mego Secret Identity Outfit Dick Grayson

Vintage Mego Secret Identity Outfit Dick Grayson and Removable Mask Robin

Yes, Dick Grayson. Not Jason Todd, Timothy Drake, or the latest incarnation of John Blake, but the original Boy Wonder. Considered a Holy Grail for most Batman and Mego toy collectors alike, the Montgomery Ward 1974 Christmas Catalog Exclusive Secret Identity Outfit Dick Grayson is a favorite action figure of mine.

Tomorrow At The Batcave Toy Room: Who Are You?

Vintage Mego Removable Mask Robin

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Antiquities: Great For Autographs, Not So Much For Toy Collecting

I love going to Antiquities, the autograph, memorabilia, and collectibles retailer, located at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. It is there that I have met and obtained the autographs of the likes of Billy Dee Willaims (Lando Calrissan, Harvey Dent), David Prowse (Darth Vader), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane), which I have always dished out the bucks to meet these pop culture icons.

Autographs aside, it is a blast to walk thru the museum like establishment and see the shadow boxed props, costumes, musical instruments, and pieces of written and signed material. Others have quoted the retailer as such:

"I love walking through this place and looking at all of the amazing pieces of memorabilia and rare autographs that are all for sale. You will find anything from a framed Pulp Fiction movie poster signed by the entire cast to a guitar used by Jimi Hendrix in concert. There's even stuff from historical figures like Presidents and other famous people."

"I was so overwhelmed, I really did not want to leave this store."

I agree with these folks and would love to grow the size of The Batcave Toy Room to match Antiquities size and quality of collectibles, but interestingly, in the other reviews I found, no one discusses the vintage toys that can be found there.

Most of the toys there are like they came from The Batcave Toy Room itself. You can see the great amount of Mego's, both carded and boxed specimens, in the display case.

They also had a few Kenner Super Powers Collection action figures. I'd love to add the carded Shazam to my collection.

I once had a Super Friends lunch box. I now only have my Superman lunch box with depicted scenes from the Christoper Reeve film, but I do want get the Super Friends lunch box back in my collection as well.

The one major thing that is missing from my collection is the Kenner Star Wars 12 inch action figures. They had a nice display going there.

Unfortunately, after this picture, one of employees notified me that taking photos was not allowed. There were a lot more vintage Star Wars toys to show among other classic icons from the 70' and 80's.

As I was saying before for autographs I would be all over it, but as for buying toys, not so much. The quality of the toys is great, but the pricing for the items is more that of dead mint specimens. Unless, I really wanted something so bad and was not able to obtain it anywhere else, I would take my chances on the likes of eBay. Nevertheless, visiting the store makes me feel like a boy again. I think I'll go hang out in my toy room for a while.

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

Batman TV Series Merchandise Coming Soon

We may be seeing more action figures like this custom Adam West Batman by next Spring. Along with Bat-Phones, Batzooka's, and T-Shirts based on the 60's television series. Currently, the only TV series merchandise you can find are Batman based Hot Wheels vehicles.

Warner Brothers has finally resolved licensing issues, which the rights were owned by 20th Century Fox at the time the series was produced, and is now going to start producing all kinds of Bat-Goodies.

"For the first time in over 40 years we will be able to offer fans a full merchandise program that captures the classic, kitschy look and feel of the original 'Batman' TV show," said Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "This new licensing program allows our partners to take advantage of the characters, gadgets and humor that made the show a smash hit in its day and a perennial favorite decades later."

I am hoping this means that finally the series will be released on DVD. Any one else excited about this?

via (Variety)

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.

No. No. That's Not True! That's Impossible!

Eric Stettmeier, my toy collecting buddy and author of Toyriffic, generally refers to my beloved Mego figures as "Dollies". I've always taken that reference with a grain of salt, as I've always known in my heart that they are action figures. I have looked at boxes like these hundreds of times, but it finally hit me like a ton of bricks that Eric was right. Mego's packages do refer to them as "Doll Figures." This would normally make me feel like Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back, but this obviously proves that Mego never proof read their packaging and must have been a misprint.

About the author: John Sholtz is an avid toy collector and the interim editor of the Batcave Toy Room due to the abrupt death of Bruce Wayne. Learn more about him here and connect with him on Twitter at, Facebook, Google+ and Linkedin.