The Weird History of the 1981 Mego Corp Clown Toys
Finding a 1981 mego corp clown at a garage sale or tucked away in a dusty attic box usually brings back a very specific kind of nostalgia for anyone who grew up during the transition from the disco era to the neon eighties. It's a bit of a niche find these days, but back in 1981, Mego Corporation was trying everything they could to stay afloat. They were known as the "King of Action Figures" in the 70s because of their 8-inch super-hero line, but by the time the early 80s rolled around, they were getting creative—and a little weird—to compete with the likes of Kenner and Hasbro. ...