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Mego Returns with a Target Exclusive Line of Figures

Posted on July 12, 2018 at 7:23 am by Joe Moore under DC Toy News, General Toy News, San Diego Comic Con, Star Trek Toy News

In the 1970’s and early 1980’s, Mego was the premier company for action figures. They were one of the first to have a multi-licensing series of figures that were all available in the exact same scale. Their 8″ figures featured full articulation, cloth outfits, and were known for some impressive play sets. Lots of companies have stepped in over the years with toy lines that pay homage to the original Mego company.

Now, that brand is making a comeback as a Target exclusive line of figures. Starting on July 29th, the first new Mego products will hit store shelves. Marty Abrams, whose family founded Mego, is bringing these classic figures back. They will have 8″ single packed figures, 14″ deluxe figures, and 8″ figure 2-packs with dioramas. There will be a mix of iconic classic brands, and some modern licenses as well. Check out the press release and some photos after the jump.

This Classic Action Figure Line is About to Make a Comeback, and It’s Only at Target

Ready for a blast from the past? Toymaker Mego and industry legend Marty Abrams, co-founder and CEO of Mego Corporation, are recreating the company’s famous action figure line, and Target will be the exclusive retailer. The new line of collectibles hits stores and Target.com July 29, but fans will get a first look next week during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con—one of the largest gatherings of comic, movie and science fiction fans in the world.

Collectors will recognize the Mego name—the company’s signature line of action figures and celebrity dolls rose to popularity in the 1970s with some of the first articulated action figures on the market. So we jumped at the chance to help the nostalgic brand bring its beloved products back so our guests can share the fond memories with their kids. It’s one way we bring our guests products they won’t find anywhere else.

Marty Abrams and Mego have captured the spirit of the original line with throwbacks to popular classic TV, movie and cartoon characters—like the cast of “Star Trek,” Broadway Joe Namath and Action Jackson—and add some new characters from fan-fave shows like “The Brady Bunch,” “Cheers,” “I Dream of Jeannie” and “Married with Children.” The line will feature 8-inch figures, 14-inch figures, and 8-inch figure 2-pack dioramas.

In addition to the Mego line, Comic-Con attendees will also get a preview of more exciting new Target-exclusive products, like a Studio Series Transformers Bumblebee Helmet from Hasbro, a WWE Elite Action Figure from Mattel and multiple shared exclusives from Funko.

Target’s exclusive line of Mego collectibles will be available in stores and online July 29 at prices ranging from $14.99 to $29.99. Check out our full assortment of collectibles at Target stores nationwide and Target.com.

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› Companies: Mego › Characters: Harley Quinn, Sulu › Scale: 8 Inch

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-12-2018, 04:22 AM

    Mego Returns with a Target Exclusive Line of Figures

  2. Black Arbor's Avatar Black Arbor says

    07-12-2018, 06:38 AM

    That Harley Quinn is the stuff of nightmares

  3. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-12-2018, 06:39 AM

    Right now, none of the licenses interest me. But if they did some horror stuff, or relaunched Planet of the Apes, I might bite.

  4. Il Cattivo's Avatar Il Cattivo says

    07-12-2018, 06:45 AM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=assZ9bcucmQ

  5. webz's Avatar webz says

    07-12-2018, 06:47 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Right now, none of the licenses interest me. But if they did some horror stuff, or relaunched Planet of the Apes, I might bite.
    OMG totally! I had some POTA Mego stuff as a kid. Would definitely go for that. Would also go for the Mego Spider-man if they reissued that. I broke the head off mine 36 years ago.

  6. deecee4's Avatar deecee4 says

    07-12-2018, 06:59 AM

    I'm old enough to have a tiny bit of nostalgia for these so I might be interested if they reissued the superheroes.

  7. WastelandAngel's Avatar WastelandAngel says

    07-12-2018, 02:53 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Right now, none of the licenses interest me. But if they did some horror stuff, or relaunched Planet of the Apes, I might bite.
    Oh yeah, I'd be all over some mego horror.

  8. Frank Richards's Avatar Frank Richards says

    07-12-2018, 06:46 PM

    Oh wow, I'm definitely planning on picking up a few Star Trek Megos !
    I never would have thought that I'd ever be a Mego fan, but back when Diamond Select released their Mego reissues back in ca. '09, I was inexplicably drawn to them. Oddly enough, the only stores in my area that carried them were Blockbuster Videos , but they always had an amazing selection.

  9. zonedweeby has no avatar! zonedweeby says

    07-12-2018, 10:06 PM

    Wow! Wow! Yay!

    Wow!

  10. Wonder Warrior's Avatar Wonder Warrior says

    07-13-2018, 01:21 AM

    My mom loves I Dream of Jeannie, looks like I just found her Christmas present for this year.

  11. goldblade6 has no avatar! goldblade6 says

    07-13-2018, 07:42 AM

    Wait, what? We have EMCE, Bif Bang Pow, Figures Toy Company, NECA, etc. all making 8" retro figures - probably of better quality. It's interesting that they're taking Mattel's MegaConstrux approach of mixing licenses per wave. I can't see this working well for building teams or collections or anything. Seems like it would mostly only be good for one-offs.

    Aside from the Mego logo, I don't really see the appeal or logic in this deal. I'm also surprised they started with Sulu instead of doing some TNG or something, which has never really been acknowledged in 8" aside from the Picard/Borg set (which wasn't executed terribly well). Even with the I Dream of Jeanie pairing, it seems like there might have been likeness rights conflicts.

  12. Sean C has no avatar! Sean C says

    07-13-2018, 09:05 AM

    Yeah. It seems like companies have tried the retro Mego style at big retail a few times over the past 20 something year and none of them took off. IIRC, the last wave of Mattel's DC character in this style went to Five Below.

    Star Trek toys in general seem like retail poison.

    Though I still wish they made a 3 3/4" Trek line as good as Hasbro Star Wars vintage collection.

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