BIG LOTS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY MEGO VARIANT FIGURES !!!! BATMAN, SUPERMAN, ROBIN AND THE JOKER !!!

SUPER HERO SATURDAY AT THE MUSEUM TODAY !!!!! MIB HAS FINALLY FOUND THE EXCLUSIVE AND ELUSIVE BIG LOTS MEGO 50TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT FIGURES !!!! THESE BEAUTIFUL FIGURES ARE VARIANTS VERSIONS OF BATMAN, SUPERMAN, ROBIN AND THE JOKER !!! EACH FIGURE HAS IT’S OWN STYLE AND TWIST TO GIVE IT THAT VARIANT FLAVOR !!!! WHICH OF THESE BEAUTIFUL FIGURES ARE YOUR FAVORITE ? VISIT THE MUSEUM TO SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL FIGURES ON DISPLAY !!!!!

[@JAbell1966]

There's a video on KZbin where the Mego guys talk some about these figures before they hit stores. Big Lots came to them wanting to carry the 50th figures but they wanted something different thus the variant costumes. Said that to get these to stores for the holidays there was no time to change the box art, the only difference between these boxes and the standard are the product numbers, assortment number and the barcodes under the Big Lots sticker. There was no time to come up with new patterns for the outfits and that's why Robin has the green hands with fabric cuffs, the outfit design is reuse from a previously released Neal Adams style Robin (fun fact, the head from that Robin is reused for the 50th Nightwing). While I have to admit that the Joker with the gloves looks really good for being such a slight change, I kind of wish they'd done another hero instead. Could've swapped Aquaman's oven mitts for yellow ones since he wore yellow gloves for the first 21 years he was published or they could've put black boots on him like 60s Filmation's animation. A Green Lantern variant could've used the same costume with their existing John Stewart head. Captain Marvel could've had a proper yellow-trimmed white cape and the cuffed boots. Green Arrow could've been done in his green and red golden age outfit. If they just had to do a villain, they had suit patterns and could've given Riddler the Frank Gorshin suit look.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much for your fantastic comments and information !!!

[@GeorgeAlexander-bj4fk]

Robiin’s mask looks better than the 2022 mask. If only I had the necessary funds! The Max Fleischer Superman looks outstanding.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I absolutely agree with you my friend !!!!! The Superman Fleischer version is definitely awesome !!!!

[@Karma-df2gm]

Just bought all these variants from Amazon Canada for just under $17 Can dollars. They all came in today. I know they are slightly different from the originals I had as a kid but I love the little changes. Still give me huge feelings of nostalgia.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent information my friend !!!! The little changes are my favorites too !!!!!

[@EvilestGem]

Super video, thanks for sharing.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

You are absolutely welcome my friend

[@louisborselio8608]

Honestly, they should just nicely paint a black mask across Robin's eye's. It looks like a sleep mask on his face.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Hahaha I absolutely agree with you !!! The painted mask Robin version is definitely my favorite !!!!

[@tedadamgreen]

This may be your best video ever!!! The comparison you do is so valuable to our community Thankful you got these for the Museum God Bless MIB!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I’m deeply honored by your awesome comments my brother !!!! It’s so awesome to know that the museum and my work has some value

[@willrich7shepherd]

M.I.B., what a great video! I love how you compare the original versions with the variants side-by-side. Great stuff as always. My favorite of these 4 is the Superman, even though I'm a bigger fan of Batman. I like the Batman 50th Anniversary figures, but I just really prefer the painted on cowl over the removable cowl. But again...fantastic work, M.I.B.!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend !!! I absolutely agree with you about the Batman, I would like to see Mego make the painted on version at some point

[@tstewart3034]

Amazing collection. I believe your museum is one one the better out there!!!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I humbly thank you my friend !!!!

[@4521516]

Gorgeous!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I absolutely agree with you my brother

[@ericmiller3540]

These are all amazing variants but the standout for me has got to be the Fleischer Superman. It looks amazing. Keep the ☕ on & thanks for another great review at my favourite weekend hangout, the M.I.B. museum. Cheers. M.l.B.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend !!!! Thanks for hanging out with us at the the museum today !!!

[@KryptonianClone7828]

You hit the Jackpot M.I.B! I didn't know Big lots have those Figures! All DC Mego Figures, looked Totally Magnificent! Very Interesting and Informative. Thank you for Sharing! 🤩👍👍

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend !!! I definitely feel like I hit the Powerball hahahaha !!!!

[@KryptonianClone7828]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 I Totally Agreed Friend! 🤣🤜💥🤛

[@stevensanchez1561]

Awesome figures I have to find those bad boys!!!!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

You will absolutely love these beautiful figures

[@petebutler5139]

I wonder why Batman got the oven mitts but Robin did not? They should've paired them better by giving Batman hands with gauntlets as well.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Now that’s an excellent point !!!!

[@SARATT69]

Found all 4 in Northwest Indiana in the action figures section but hidden. I was just about to give up but noticed them as I was leaving the action figures section.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Congratulations my friend !!!!! These beautiful figures are so fun to collect and hunt for

[@MattHill_olpband]

This was an awesome pick up from Big Lots variant Mego 50th anniversary they look absolutely stunning and the boxs is perfect for display and you always make your videos so much fun

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much Matt !!!! I absolutely enjoyed making this video !!! These beautiful figures are fantastic

[@MattHill_olpband]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 Your welcome and your right they are beautiful figures

[@SuperDuperToyBox]

FINALLY found most of them, except the Joker. Barely got the ones I found! Cannot for the life of me understand why they only put these at Big Lots. I'd made several trips out to find them over the last 2 months, kind of a pain in the ass.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent points my friend !!! Maybe Big Lots wasn’t a great choice !!! These beautiful figures have become almost impossible to find

[@customgod]

I like the Big Lots Superman cape better. It doesn't go all the way across his neck in the front.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent point my brother !!! I really love the Big Lots Robin cape because it’s not connected to his shirt and I believe it’s a bit longer

[@customgod]

The Big Lots Robin has a glossy mask and the repro Robin has a matte mask.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I noticed that too in not sure which one is my favorite

[@yourkillercustomscom]

Great find! I have had no luck yet gunna try your tip looking around the store I just looked in toys lol

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I hope you have much success my friend

[@commodorerook3797]

Wow, that bat logo on the original is obnoxiously large.... and you are a natural salesman, now i definitely need to get these!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I know right hahahaha !!!!! That’s how it looked when we were kids hahahaha !!! I never thought about the Bat logo when I was a kid but looking at it now it’s definitely crazy

[@damoncarter222]

Great review🎯💯

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my brother !!!!

[@ActionJoeFigs]

Great video buddy. It's been a struggle for me trying to find them. I've been to 3 stores in my town and even checked at two more stores in a town 140 miles away and nothing. I can see buying all four, but to take the entire stock has been frustrating for collectors trying to get their hands on them. All in all it is what it is. First come first serve. Gotta keep trying.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I absolutely understand your frustration. I always try leave extra figures when I make my purchase, because someone else can enjoy finding these beautiful figures too

[@ShaneChapman954]

Picked some up at big lots. I can confirm that they aren’t in the toy section. They were up front with the holiday gifts/decorations. I also grabbed the card board display box they came in as well.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent comments and information my friend, now more collectors can use this valuable information to find these beautiful toy treasures !!!! It’s definitely going to save people time and money if they know exactly where to look, because if I knew this before I probably could have found them at the first Big Lots

[@pentupbricking1504]

The Dust on Batman is killing me I tried to wipe it of my phone several times.😂

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Hahahaha I know right !!! The plastic window is literally a dust magnet

[@franciscorivas3322]

Great video brother awesome figures, I have a big lot about 2 miles away, gonna venture out and try to get these. God bless 😊

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Happy hunting my friend !!!! Enjoy yourself and I hope you find all of these beautiful figures

[@Vulcanfanatic]

Hi MIB , great video! I think numbers on the boxes indicate that these variants were created in order with the prior 50th anniversary Mego figures. If you look at the others you got months ago, they may have higher numbers. What I’m saying that these 4 were planned along the same time, but apparently retailer interest wasn’t there for them until big lots ordered them in the US and Walmart and Amazon in Canada. My set of big lots figures do not have the security stickers on them, perhaps the store you bought them from is having an extraordinary shoplifting problem. Stickers on collectibles is unfortunate. I really like these figures, I think they have a great alternative look to the retro figures, including the Joker with purple hands.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Excellent excellent information my friend !!!! I never thought about the stickers like that but now it makes sense !! Thanks so much for sharing this information with me my friend

[@jasetraber]

Found my set at Big Lots a couple days ago. They also let me have the display box. This Big Lots didn’t attach those security stickers on mine, thankfully!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I wish my display box had the superheroes header on it but I love the fact that I have it to store my figures in

[@jasetraber]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 I guess Big Lots has been tearing the header off. The employees at my store left it on. I’d love more of them to store more Mego!

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

@jasetraber Yep That’s exactly what I was thinking they did too, and yes I really would love to see Big Lots stock more Mego figures

[@RussellHughes-bk6lv]

I have got to have these DC figures & Marcel the DC Justice league Batman Spider-Man SuperMan,Ironman captain america, Wonder woman Strom she hulk so fourth and so on.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I can’t wait to get the Hulk and Spider-Man back in my collection again

[@tombstone1970]

got my superman today..very happy

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Congratulations my friend !!!!!!! That’s fantastic

[@kevintellegen5800]

nice MIB ,i got this set as well ,mine did not have the security stickers ,but the bottom of the box did have a big lots tag ,does yours set , in addition to jokers hands ,his sleeves are a bit longer then the retro ,which looks better ,the retro coat is slightly small ,i like the close in look ,however to much time spent on robins crotch area -HaHaHa !! thanx for sharing ,your the best

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend hahaha !!!!

[@davidfowler6416]

I went to two Big Lots Yesterday and had no luck. I didn't look in the Christmas section though. I just looked up front because they had some other toys and in the back in the toy section. I only am interested in buying the Batman, Robin and Joker figure because they are my favorite. I'm not really a big Superman fan. I'm going to be with my brother tomorrow ànd am going to ask him if we can hit some more Big Lots and maybe I might have some luck. I am handicapped and don't drive , so I have to rely on others to take me places.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Happy hunting my friend, and I hope that you find all of these beautiful figures !!!! Definitely check the area that I mentioned in the video, so it will help in finding these beautiful figures faster

[@cuttykev1]

I found all 4 on the toy isle, went back the next day to get the display box but everything was gone.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I’m really happy that you were able to find all 4 of these beautiful figures !!!! Yep, the display box is always a nice addition but can be difficult to find

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Awesome content brother I got the Batman 🦇 but missed the others I’d love to find robin some day I got my Batman at Walmart thou which still has aqua man

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

That’s fantastic my friend !!! I hope with Christmas coming that these beautiful figures will be easier to find

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 me to bro mego figure’s just something about the nostalgia of them has my attention for sure 😂

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

@@oldscoolcooldiecast1879 Absolutely brother !!!!

[@vicrules6666]

The belt on my 50th batman cracked in half, and I didn't even open it.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Wow !!!! That’s crazy !!!

[@nolove175]

I just want the joker. Will be on the hunt tomorrow

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Happy hunting my friend

[@vintagebatcollector248]

So the 1960’s Mego Batman and Robin variant figures have the heads of Adam West and Burt Ward under the cowl and mask???

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Nope hahaha, I wish that they did but they don’t hahaha

[@matthewpayne6122]

I haven’t yet tried to go in my local Biglots how hard these to find ?

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Not extremely hard to find but you might have to make a few trips to several stores

[@richardcook463]

Have big lots near me in Fl still not found them yet.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Hopefully you can find these awesome figures

[@richardcook463]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 went to 3 yesterday no luck :(

[@louisborselio8608]

Fleischer Superman should have a different head sculpt with a big curly Q on his forehead.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Oh my goodness that would have looked fantastic !!!! Excellent points my friend

[@toy_room_of_insanity]

HI MIB! I hope everything is will with you and your family. I'd love chance to get to talk to you again.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

No worries my brother

[@toy_room_of_insanity]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979Can I message you?

[@robsmoviecollection3715]

Hi MIB. I have a bit of a problem. I just got the Mego Green Lantern from Amazon. I opened the box and tried to move the arms but they were stiff and wouldn't bend at the elbow. When I took off the costume I noticed there was a joint there so I believe it's supposed to bend. I checked The Flash and Superman I have and it's the same thing. Is this normal for these? Aren't the arms supposed to bend like the legs? Is there something that I can do to soften them up without breaking them? I'd like to order a bunch more but not if they're all like this. Have you encountered this?

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Awesome question my friend !!! The new bandless bodies that Mego has produced are supposed to have more articulation and range of movement, but it seems that these bodies are a work in progress. The joints are very stiff. My suggestion for the very stiff joints, is basically what you did, move the arms and legs very slowly and gently, because I have heard if you handle these new bodies to roughly or quickly, the legs or arms will snap. This is unfortunately a common problem with these beautiful figures and a problem that I don’t see getting corrected any time soon. I hope that this information was helpful to you my friend.

[@robsmoviecollection3715]

Thanks MIB. It's disappointing for sure but at least I now know that it's a common problem. It's not like I'm going to play with them since they're mostly for show but it would be nice if they functioned the way they're supposed to. Still, I'll probably complete the collection with some more newer ones. And I still have to find that light blue cowled Batman! Thanks for the advice! @@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

@robsmoviecollection3715 You are absolutely welcome my friend !!! I definitely agree with you about these figures. I wish that they functioned the way they should !!! I give Mego credit for trying something new and innovative with the new bandless bodies, but I think that they should have stuck with the old Type 2 bodies

[@robsmoviecollection3715]

Hey MIB! I looked up some videos here on youtube and found a great one for loosening stuck joints in action figures: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZqnfYCre7h8rtE He talks about using a hair drying to heat the joints or hot water. My new Mego Flash figure had stuck elbows and knees. The Flash couldn't even bend his legs to run, lol! But I took the costume off and applied a little heat and it worked! I was a bit worried since I was going to use my heat gun originally but a hair dryer is better because it's not enough heat to ruin the figure. Just enough to loosen the joints. Now I can order more figure to add to my collection! @@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

@@robsmoviecollection3715 That’s fantastic !!!!! I’m happy that you found a great video that helped with the stuck joints !!! I’m definitely going to check that video out because it’s great information !!!!

[@louisborselio8608]

Seems like you found a small treasure.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Oh absolutely my friend !!!!!

[@bradunderwood5684]

I literally just got back from my local Big Lots. No luck for me....😢

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Keep the faith my brother, you will definitely find these beautiful figures !!!!

[@Johnalucard-jo3yi]

How much do they cost?

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Retail price for these beautiful figures are $19.99 . Secondary market prices differ. Some prices on Ebay have these figures at $50.00-$80.00 per figure and more for the entire set of four

[@fallguy7665]

There is no sign of big lots figures here in Dayton, ohio

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully we see more of these beautiful figures soon

[@louisborselio8608]

You've been say Fleischer correctly.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend !!! I was hoping that someone would help me

[@louisborselio8608]

@@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979 No biggie. Actually it was Dave and his brother Max that brought us those awesome cartoons.

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

morons putting that sticker on there. as even the back of the box to me is key. i like the robin that is not big lots the best. as it reminds me of my og robin mego. that i still have. i do got all the new mego here thar are not the big lots. robin og mego looking figure. the non biglots one. is the best superhero ever. robin was always my favorite over batman or any other super hero. still is. and i love batman. i got a life size batman in my living room.

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

I know right hahahaha !!!! Those stickers drive me crazy but I’m definitely not going to mess with them because they are on there really good hahaha. The vintage Mego figures will always be my favorite figures

[@sagicorn7232]

I want superman

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

He’s definitely one of my favorites !!!!!

[@princeeverlove]

Big Lots Representing! I never knew this! What a Deal this is!🦸🏻🦹🏻🤺

[@m.i.bmastertoymuseum1979]

Thanks so much my friend !!!! These beautiful figures are are definitely worth adding to your collection