A few days ago I ran across my copy of the Sears Toy Catalog from 1977 (which I've been safely saving since I snagged it way back when). The page of special interest features the main five Oz dolls, and the Wicked Witch and her Castle playset - which was a Sears exclusive. Sears had previously sold "The Wizard" as a special order, too, though when I ordered an extra Wizard he came in generic packaging - not the rare Mego Wizard display packaging.
I loved the Witch's Castle playset. I don't actually have one anymore as mine was lost in a fire when I was a teenager. But if anyone wants to send me a Witch's Castle ... as a present ... well...
I think the Glinda doll is the best looking of the lot. But they all have sort of a charm to them.
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ReplyDeleteI still have my Mego Tinman (minus the heart sticker). Probably my oldest Oz purchase still in my possession.
I always thought the Tin Woodman was the best of the figures. Partly just because the character worked better in plastic - needing no fabric clothing and no hair or fur or straw.
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