Thrift Store Find: McDonald's Lightning Lad

Put me down on the list of not getting any of the Legion of Super Heroes toys when they originally came with McDonald's Happy Meals a few years ago. The action figures were based on the cartoon show. I found a Lightning Lad figure still in the original box this morning at a local thrift store for twenty-five cents. A trading card still in the plastic came with it. The figure itself does not stand on its own but I do like the box and card.

Thrift Store Finds: Superman Knightfall

I actually found these two items at two different thrift stores on Friday morning but I am just now getting around to posting about them. The Superman action figure has some wear on the paint and smells like crayons but it was only fifty cents. The Batman: Knightfall by Dennis O'Neil paperback book was had for a dollar and a half.

Mysterious Figure Found

The mysterious figure that I posted about earlier is none other than White Pantera from El Tigre, which I have never see an episode of.

Thrift Store Find: Silver Age Green Arrow Figure

I found the Green Arrow figure from the 1999 DC Super Heroes Silver Age Collection at a local thrift store this morning for only $6.50. The box appears never to have been open but there is a little wear and tear on the corners. The features includes a display stand, a bow that actually fires arrows and a cloth costume like the Mego dolls...er, action figures from the 1970s. This is a rare find for me for none of the local stores ever stocked these nine inch figures.

The back of the box has the following text:

The greatest heroes in the universe join forces to comat the world's most diabolical villains!

The Green Arrow
Real Name: Oliver Queen
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
Eyes: Green
Marital Status: Single
Weight: 178 pounds
Hair: Blond

Oliver Queen, wealthy world traveler, was on a South Seas cruise when a sudden lurch threw him overboard. Currents carried him to a deserted jungle island, and upon regaining his senses, he realized that he would have to fend for himself. Inspired by his Robinson Crusoe-like situation, Oliver began developing his own method for catching food and protecting himself: an array of trick arrows.

Soon, Oliver was catching fish and fowl whis his net arrow, drill arrow, and a number of other types of arrows. He also created a green camouflage suit of leaves. One day, Oliver spotted a freighter anchored off the island. Swimming to the ship's side, Oliver realized that the ship had been overtaken by mutineers. Oliver used his trick arrows to rescue the crew, calling himself the Green Arrow. Upon his arrival back home again, he continued to protect innocent citizens as Green Arrow.


Front of Silver Age Green Arrow figure

Back of Silver Age Green Arrow figure

Hawkgirl Action Figure

The only action figure from the Justice League line that I actually broke down and bought new was Hawkgirl and she is still in her original package. What I really enjoy about the package is her name in Spanish which is Chica Halcon. I had to move the Hawkgirl action figure from one wall to another to make room for something else so I took some pictures while she was down.


Hawkgirl action figure

Close up shot

Thrift Store Finds: Hulk Figure And Iron Man Regener8'rs Vechicle

I found two cool toys today at a local thrift store. They are a Hulk figure and an Iron Man Regener8'rs vehicle.

The Hulk figure has a feature that you can push his upper torso up and down thus giving having him go from six-pack abs to a four-pack. His arms and head does. 1996 is printed on the bottom of the Hulk's left foot.

The Iron Man Regener8'rs is a pretty cool vehicle that can be transformed into eight different vehicles. Not only does the three-part body twists and turns but the tires move 360 degrees. I can turn the Iron Man Regener8'rs into more than eight vehicles even if some of them will not roll properly.

Here are some pictures of the Hulk figure and Iron Man Regener8'rs vehicle:

Front of the Hulk figure and the top of Iron Man Regener8'rs vehicle

Back of the Hulk figure and the bottom of Iron Man Regener8'rs vehicle

Update: The Hulk figure is a rare McDonald's premium that came with Happy Meals in 1996.

Hulk Movie Books

I was shopping for my sister's birthday present yesterday when I picked up The Incredible Hulk movie adaptation by Peter David. I still have the first movie book on my to read pile. Here are a few blurry pictures of them:


Hulk movie books (I like the cover to the first one better)

Hulk movie books with action figure standing on them
I found the Hulk action figure a few years ago at a local thrift store but I bought both of the books when they first came out.

I picked up The Jungle Book 2 DVD for my sister's birthday present.

Justice League Plus Spider-Man

Here are my ten inch Batman, Superman, Martian Manhunter and Green Latern action figures from Justice League line plus a slighter larger Spider-Man (they are standing on and surrounding my stack of cassette cases next to my stereo). All were found at the local thrift stores in the past few years. I'm hoping to find the large Aquaman, Atom, Green Arrow and Wonder Woman action figures one of these days.



Justice League plus Spider-Man Action Figures


In the upper left-hand corner, you can see part of my Batman Superman two pack that I actually found at the local Wal-Mart's a few years ago. I might get around to taking a picture and posting it here soon.

Ten Inch Batman

I found this ten inch Batman from the Justice League series at a local thrift store for a dollar eariler. I now have Superman, Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern.

Cyber-Link Superman And Batman

Here are the Cyber-Link Superman and Batman action figures from the limited edition set from 1996 (I only have the loose ones that I bought at the local Wal-Mart's):







I had them packed away for the last few years but I recently dragged them out of storage. I got rid of some books on my shelf to make space for them. I am glad that each action figure has their own special-made base because they are a little hard to stand up on their own.

1984 Flash Action Figure

Here is my loose Flash action figure from the 1984 Super Powers line from Kenner:


Here is what the 1984 Flash action figure is supposed to look like still on the card (not my picture, by the way):


I need to find a better graphics program since my iPhoto Plus 4 is really outdated. This picture did turn out better than a few of my previous pictures thanks to using two pieces of paper as background.

Inferno Extinction Batman

This is a loose Mission Masters 3: Inferno Extinction Batman from 1999 that I found at a local thrift store a few years ago for fifty cents:



This is the Mission Masters 3: Inferno Extinction Batman from 1999 still on the card that I do not have:


Notice how the flash makes the color lighter and more orangish in the first picture. I have to remember to turn my flash off the next time.

CustomCon 19

If you enjoy custom-made action figures, then you will greatly enjoy CustomCon 19. Customizers show off everything from apes and G.I. Joe to Micronauts and superheroes. My favorite would have to be the DC Direct Ed McGuinness: Secret Files figures.

Midnight Hunter Batman And Harry Potter

I found a 1999 Midnight Hunter Batman action figure for fifty cents at a local thrift store this morning. I was lucky enough that he came with his sword that glows in the dark along with the green parts of his costume. The Midnight Hunter Batman goes with my Night Fury Robin that I found at a local thrift store years ago.

I also found an unopened View-Master pack of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Part 2: The Final Chapters for a dollar at another thrift store. The three reels features actual scenes from the movie and there is three sets in the series.

Here is a picture of my Midnight Hunter Batman action figure and Harry Potter View-Master reels:



Here is a picture of the Midnight Hunter Batman still in the package:

Supervan And Superman

The following picture features my Supervan diecast car made by Corgi Jr in 1978 that I played with as a kid. There are some dents and dings caused by my playing with it inside and outside (my Batmobile is in even worse shape). The Superman action figure is from the Justice League Unlimited line that I found at a thrift store.

Welcome To Moongem Comics

I have always enjoyed reading comic books ever since I was a kid. Moongem Comics is my geeky corner of the world devoted to action figures, comic books, toys, trading cards and more.