i picked up a GI Joe looking figure, but in Mego 8" size and style...today at a flea market for $5. the shop owner knew nothing about it, just that it came in with a lot of toys somehow.
Ultraman Leo premiered in 1974, and I don't think it was incredibly popular as Ultra shows go - nothing like Taro before it anyway. So the figure was likely only produced that year. That lines up with Kamen Rider X which was also a '74 show.
That Joe head is just incredible, what a find! I for sure think you are onto something with where you think hes from, at least in the shots that I can see their necks look really similar too me, not that that is much too go on but it makes me assume they were done by the same sculptor.
There is an American designed doll that only sold for only one year in the States in 1972, but in Japan and in the Far East it had a large following. In fact it was brought back. The Blythe doll, designed by Marvin Glass & Associates and sold by Kenner. Then later licensed by Takara. Japan does push toy design and I definitely like Japan's take on the Mego figures.
Without knowing the Emmy Chan dolls name, Mrs. Emma Peel immediately came to mind, but they all wanted to be Mrs. Peel back then. Is the Ultraman Leo friend supposed to be Richie from HAPPY DAYS?
Why would anyone at Marvel want to hurt the brand by being connected with the DC universe, even with a few flops recently, it would only drag them down.
the og gijoes had painted hair. i wish you would of shown the old gijoe with the mego side by side as the viewers seen the gijoe with the fuzzy head. but the original gijoe is exactly that head. scaled down without the scar. but i have 2 of the gijoes with painted hair just like this mego head.
I'd like to see mego do a line of military/ action with a GI Joe type head ...... accessory sets and vehicles ....... WWII Allied and Axis figures ....... Space and SciFi ....... oh, I could just go on ,but I won't......thanks for the video and keep em coming 😁👍❤🇺🇸
This isn't going to help you answer your questions, but just letting you know that the "-chan" in "Emi-chan" is similar to the "-san" in "Daniel-san", and not her last name or anything like that.
i picked up a GI Joe looking figure, but in Mego 8" size and style...today at a flea market for $5. the shop owner knew nothing about it, just that it came in with a lot of toys somehow.
I love the head-sculpt on that Ultraman Leo figure (without the helmet) - Such a handsome chap! :)
Perhaps the shrunken G.I. Joe head figure is (obscure reference in 3... 2... 1...) Chuck Cunningham from the Happy Days line. Overseas Exclusive.
My guess is that “Joe” figure was an attempt at a Steve Austin figure but I’m not sure the timeline is right. That was my first thought.
Jenny came from Barbie, her original name...and i LOVE her as you can see in some of my videos.
Mystery Man is Brick Mantooth: The College Years.
Ultraman Leo premiered in 1974, and I don't think it was incredibly popular as Ultra shows go - nothing like Taro before it anyway. So the figure was likely only produced that year. That lines up with Kamen Rider X which was also a '74 show.
Yeah I've heard rumours of an X Rider Mego, I'd lose my marbles.
That Joe head is just incredible, what a find! I for sure think you are onto something with where you think hes from, at least in the shots that I can see their necks look really similar too me, not that that is much too go on but it makes me assume they were done by the same sculptor.
There is an American designed doll that only sold for only one year in the States in 1972, but in Japan and in the Far East it had a large following. In fact it was brought back. The Blythe doll, designed by Marvin Glass & Associates and sold by Kenner. Then later licensed by Takara. Japan does push toy design and I definitely like Japan's take on the Mego figures.
I love miss blythe
Ohhh the possibilities that could have been… I just hope there is more because Kevie wants one!!!
Ohhhh, can’t wait
Without knowing the Emmy Chan dolls name, Mrs. Emma Peel immediately came to mind, but they all wanted to be Mrs. Peel back then. Is the Ultraman Leo friend supposed to be Richie from HAPPY DAYS?
I always find it amusing that Mego was able to merge DC and Marvel in the 1970s but the cinema universe still can't make it happen
Why would anyone at Marvel want to hurt the brand by being connected with the DC universe, even with a few flops recently, it would only drag them down.
Love that G.I. Joe head!
me too!
The joe head figure seems like someone's attempt at a custom secret identity figure for the clothes and one off head.
So, you can tell the type of doll by their underwear. That's hilarious! Great video!
the og gijoes had painted hair. i wish you would of shown the old gijoe with the mego side by side as the viewers seen the gijoe with the fuzzy head. but the original gijoe is exactly that head. scaled down without the scar. but i have 2 of the gijoes with painted hair just like this mego head.
Looks like the clothes of the mini Joe fig are derivations of the Peter Parker and Clark Kent figures. Hmm.
the shoes are really high quality.
Would love to own the Gatchaman figure.
I'd like to see mego do a line of military/ action with a GI Joe type head ...... accessory sets and vehicles ....... WWII Allied and Axis figures ....... Space and SciFi ....... oh, I could just go on ,but I won't......thanks for the video and keep em coming 😁👍❤🇺🇸
Maybe they were going for a generic Happy Days character judging by the preppy clothes, hair, and the era it was released.
This isn't going to help you answer your questions, but just letting you know that the "-chan" in "Emi-chan" is similar to the "-san" in "Daniel-san", and not her last name or anything like that.
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The girl hardly reminds me HAVOC
As a guru of action figures you may know her ´ any ways I send you picture somewhere else because can’t here !!!
I think Emmy Chan might be a head swap done by a kid