So yeah, I want to apologize to anyone who visited Zolocon to see us. The US border guy was not a fan of Mego figures or Canadians, a sweet guy, with great hugs, and definitely getting the Christmas letter this year.
So, I want to bring back MegoHead of the Month; everyone I ask is busy. So if you'd like to do a profile on the Museum, hit me up here. Just looking for photos of your collection and some very easy-to-answer questions.
CustoMego: I recently got a terse note about customs in the newsletter. It was full of accusations, and I really don't know what to say except that I try my best to pick out fun ones. I'm trying to build a sense of community here, and if you feel passed over, you can email me. This whole thing is a passion project, trust me on that one, and the go-forward goal is just to be positive, nothing more. So I really hope the next person who feels slighted will ask before assuming.
Mego Meet: Last call for table space, I've got one or two openings, and then we're done. The Mego Area of this year's event will be a real banger!
Have a great weekend, stay warm and play with your toys.
BraIn
It's the first #MMFTCNEWS update of March, and how appropriate is it that the news is about a famous US General and President who will be marching into stock at Figures Toy Company in May! The latest addition to FTC's Presidential Series is Ulysses S. Grant!
As both President and as the General who led the Union to victory in the Civil War, Grant is one of the most notable figures in United States history. Historians and collectors alike will love FTC's action figure rendition of the famed war hero, which will be created in the traditional 8 inch retro style with soft goods attire.
Figures Toy Company's spring shipments will be here before you know it, and they'll include new figures from your favorite retro series, as well as restocks on old favorites such as The Three Stooges "Dizzy Doctors" figures! Check out http://www.figurestoycompany.com for 100's of items that you can order right now from licenses like DC Comics, Hanna Barbera, and KISS, and make sure you follow FTC's social media pages for frequent updates on everything they have to offer!
Mego Minix Wave 2!
“You wanted the best, you got the best!” The Demon and Starchild from KISS, Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, and characters from the ever-popular Naruto, are now available for preorder on the Mego Store powered by Amazon. http://shorturl.at/lACPW
Mego Minix figures capture the character’s likeness like no other collectible Vinyl figure on the market today. The Mego Minx brand brings all your favorite Pop Culture characters and Sports personalities to life! #WEAREMINIX
Mint Off Card: Super Joe Unlimited plus Atomic Apemen!
Mint off Card this week looks at the latest from White Elephant Toyz in the form of Super Joe Unlimited. Super Joe has triumphantly returned based on the underrated toy line from the late 1970s. How does he stack up against vintage?
The answer may surprise you.
Plus, we talk about a fun bonus figure in the form of Dr. Zorma, one of the Atomic Apemen. Get Super Joe Unlimited figures here: www.whiteelephanttoyz.com
Here's what's going on with the MegoMuseum this week.
Now on the site: The 1975 Lili Ledy Toy catalogue from Mexico. Lili Ledy put their own spin on famous toy lines like GI Joe, Mego Superheroes and Sesame Street.
What's New in Retro Figures
NECA, MEZCO, Super-7, Mego and other figures are now available at Entertainment Earth and if you order through them the Museum gets a small piece that helps keep us going. Click the link here to shop and support the Museum.
Here is some cool stuff we want to buy this week:
This Amazing Shogun Grendizer reminds me that I really need a sugar daddy.
Ok, so we're definitely getting a Mego Two-Face.
TURA SATANA UPDATE!
We've got some new shots of the pulls from Factory molds! Tura is almost here, and dig the custom sculpted boots and gloves. Join the Tura mailing list to get first dibs on this awesome and iconic figure.
Mego Meet 2023 will become part of Power-Con August 11-13 in Columbus, Ohio. Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
USA Tickets can be purchased here when they become available: https://thepower-con.com/tickets-exclusives/
Entrance to Power-Con will allow you access to the MegoMeet 2023 dealer’s block. In addition, there will also be Mego Meet-specific panels, rooms and events that we will announce over the coming months and weeks. Registration for those events will take place at the MM and will not include any extra costs.
Hotel Information: The show hotel is the Hilton, it’s across the street, and you don’t even have to go outside as the Hilton is connected to the convention center. There is a block of Power-Con/MegoMeet rooms here at a discounted rate, but I’d act fast. https://book.passkey.com/go/POWERCON2023
Dealer Tables:
MegoMeet 2023 will have 20 dealer 6′ by 6′ booths at a discounted rate through Power-Con. They are 175 each and include one Power Con exhibitor pass with a table.
The Mego Museum is going to curate this space and we are favouring Vintage and creators from our custom community to give it the flavour we’re used to at Mego Meet. If Mego Meet fills up, there are still tables available at the regular rate. Power-Con is handling all finances for this round of MegoMeet.
If you are interested in displaying in the “Mego Meet 2023” section, email MegoMeet2023@gmail.com. Let us know your name and an overview of what you plan to bring.
This is the only way to get a Dealer Table in the Mego Section.
We will announce other MM activities and exclusives soon and hope to see you and keep MegoMeet alive in 2023.
Toy-Ventures magazine is a return to the old-school print publication specifically for collectors. We cover toys and action figures from the 1960s to the 1990s in a full-colour comprehensive manner.
So if you miss the days of Toyfare and Tomarts, give Toy-Ventures a try.
Lance's take on Dr. Pretorious is fan-freaking-tastic!
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