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King Joe (キングジョー)

Haven’t posted a Menko Card in here for awhile so here goes. OK…. New “best Menko ever!!”.

OK. So, these pictures aren’t the greatest (they SUCK), but I had to throw something up about this guy. Thanks J & G for hooking me up @ S7. I’m a HUGE fan of Robodatchi, and this, to me is clearly an homage piece. Gargamel rocks. Those guys really get it…

Popy がんばれ!!ロボコン Ganbare Robocon talker circa 1975/1976.

Last weekend we went to Wizard Comicon in Boston at the Hynes convention center.

http://www.wizardworld.com

Though a small venue ( the Democratic convention with Obama as the guest speaker was next door and made for an interesting mix of people in the building between the two ongoing events) we did manage to find some stuff that was of interest. For twenty bucks we scored a box of cool vintage Yokai ,Super robot, and Ultraman books. Check it out…

Sofubi, diecast, magnemo, transforming and missile firing… Oh, did I mention it comes in a window box?? This one’s got it all.

Another reason to not drink the water. Nekro Dave sends in this AWESOME header card from a Mexican boot.

Terebi Magazine May 1976.

Circa 1976. Who want’s to see what’s in my purse?

Finally had some time to scan some Terebi Magazines. Whoo. What a workout. Kidding.. Check out these little treasures. This one’s for you Fraser! GAIKING!!!