The History of Mego Toys
The History of Mego Toys
Mego Corporation was a toy company founded in 1954 by David Abrams and was based in New York City. The company began by producing a line of toy furniture, but quickly expanded into the production of action figures and other toys. In the 1970s, Mego became one of the leading toy companies in the United States and was known for its popular lines of action figures, including the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, the Planet of the Apes, and the Wizard of Oz.
The company’s success was driven by its licensing agreements with major Hollywood studios and television networks. Mego’s 8-inch action figures were particularly popular during the 1970s and early 1980s, due to their realistic sculpting, cloth clothing, and interchangeable parts. These figures allowed children to act out scenes from their favorite movies, TV shows, and comics.
However, by the mid-1970s, the toy market began to change as companies like Kenner and Hasbro released smaller, more affordable action figures like Star Wars figures, which gained more popularity. Also, the rising cost of oil made the production of Mego’s figures more expensive, which impacted the company’s profitability. As a result, Mego went out of business in 1983. Despite the company shut down, it’s considered one of the pioneers in the Action Figure industry and some of it’s creations are considered collectibles today.
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