I was born in 72 and growing up in NYC I got to play and still own my childhood Mego's Star Trek figures and The USS Enterprise playset. I got them at Woolworth store in the mid and late 70s. I been collecting MEGO figures since 1975 with the first four Super Heroes with Superman and Batman and later Spiderman, the HULK and even Planet Of The Apes and my all time faves are Mego Star Trek figures and my USS Enterprise playset. Also at the Galaxycon I met Marty Abrams the inventor of the modern collector’s market The Mego brand, a modest dime store toy company founded in 1956 by David and Madeline Abrams, exploded in popularity when their son Marty became president of the Mego Corp. in 71.
A. Our views align on Mego. I know I’m older and I have fond memories of them as they were my first superhero themed figs, but recognized the flaws even when I had them. Still have my childhood (naked somehow) hulk. B. Love your views on Robin Hood. Agree 100%. C. I never knew these “copies” (for lack of a better term) existed. D. You’ve given me a vintage-ish (lack of better term again) to snag just for fun. Thank you. Some challenge but from what you’ve said affordable once found. I’ve needed this.
Having Will Scarlet being a bit more murderer looking is a great touch because he is the one that takes the vengeance kill on the sheriff after Robin is killed.
I'm not a mego collector myself, but through other channels here on YT I've grown an appreciation for them. And these figures are just so nice! I cannot wait for that documentary. I wonder how Vader is gonna handle these merry men being around...lol
Awesome review. These figures look great. Love the classic film but Disney’s animated Robin Hood has always be my favorite with Prince of Thieves right behind it and Men in Tights is always a fun watch.
Hope you can get your Robin Hood documentary off the ground. I can definitely see potential in that being a multipart series covering the characters for these last 700 years.
I'm in my late 30's and I loved collecting Mego's in the early 2000's because of Toyfare magazine. It's charming to have so many franchises in a common line. I bought a bunch of the re-issues for my daughter as it's a toyline we can play with together.
Same. Sadly my Mego Batman and Robin did not survive the move, but at least my Superman did... until both he and his costume fell apart. I remember during the height for the Batman 89 movie, suddenly dreaming that I still had this mego Batman and being so disappointed that the figure I saw in my dream wasn't actually there anymore.
Best use of The Adventures of Robin Hood clips since Warners did it for Bugs Bunny. Awesome Mego line about which I had no idea. I've enjoyed Robin Hood my entire life.
Now you have my anticipating your eventual Robin Hood video/documentary. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the eclectic range of motion pictures based on the character.
i know my husband would love Robin hood men in tights figures! Imagine a bunch of South African Zulu and Dutch Afrikaan soldiers doing the Robin hood rap😂😂😂😂 my hus loves Mel Brooks
I felt the same about Mego, then I got the Mego style Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow last year at a huge discount. Turned into my favorite figures from last year.
Hello Michael, I live in a small town in Northern California called Chico. It's where the on location footage for the Warner Brothers Adventures of Robin Hood was filmed and our park (that is I believe the 2nd biggest in the country right behind Central Park in NY) is still very wild and looks as it did when it was Sherwood Forest back in the 30's. If your documentary ever happens let me know I'll give you a tour.
Love this video simply for the fact you called out Robin Hood never coming with a sword and it makes no sense! For a while now I’ve been trying to find a long bow Robin from the Prince of Thieves line but I know that when I do so I’ll have to hunt down a toy sword that could work with him. I mean Adventures of Robin Hood and Prince of Thieves both end with Robin having a climactic sword fight with his main antagonist
One night on the 'Insomanics Specials' channel on the CBC, I watched 'The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood', which I've always thought was one of the funniest and most realistic of all the Robin Hood movies. The problem is trying to find a DVD of it...!
i had a few Megos, or at least a few knock-offs - i THINK they were astronauts but i'm certain none of them had the original outfits since they were found at a second-hand shop i remember having to replace the rubber band in one of them and failing at using my crochet hook, then using a plastic yarn needle - i snipped the eye open and used it to push the new band into place - i stabbed myself at least twice
I love these remade figures. Robin Hood is the ultimate class warrior. Amazing how many people know about Robin Hood but don’t understand what makes him great. This video made it clear as day, don’t think it could have been said better or more clear.
Awesome video. Loved the Errol Flynn clips. Always good to see your Robin Hood Prince of Thieves collection. Do you think we will see / would you like to see a new release of Robin Hood figures in either 3.75 or 6inch with modern articulation ?
Worf: Sir, I protest! I am NOT A MERRY MAN! Sorry! I just had to bring up the TNG episode where Q turns everyone into Robin Hood characters, just for funsies! MEGO was never one of my favorites either, but I always appreciated that they never seemed to turn down a license or an opportunity to do something creative with an opensource property. They made toys for shows and movies that would probably never have gotten them otherwise. Glad you got these figures for your collection, they are stunning!
Great video. I am no Mego expert but the vintage ones from my youth hold poses. I don't think I have replaced the bands on any of them (or at least not in 30 years or more). I have Star Trek, DC and Marvel but they are pretty beat up. I know there are different types of Mego bodies. These guys would all be 70s vintage if that helps any expert date the body type. Thanks.
If I'm not mistaken the 2 body types are best observed by looking at the wrists. The first issue had metal "Rivets" connecting the wrists and ankles. The second issue had "Plastic Pins" to connect them. I say look at the wrists since most characters have boots, shoes, or leotards. Removing boots from a vintage figure can do a number of things. Breaking the ankle joint, or split the back seam of the plastic boot/shoe does little to satisfy ones curiosity! So the wrist check is the safest. Also I believe the back of the neck has the date stamped in. There were other very minor differences, but for the mot part, without removing the clothes, who's going to know?
I got these when they first re issued them i transferred to mego bodies since the ctvt body is slightly off vs actual mego Type 2 bodies then they pose well. Overall they are really nice. Those 4 were it from mego and all the official ones from ctvt. When do we get Michael's robin hood errol flyn and skelator skit
or Boss Hogg! Interesting tidbit, the Star Wars Gamorrean Guard is the same body as friar Tuck in the Kenner Robin Hood 4 inch line. So I wouldn't be surprised if all 3 were the same body since they are all Mego's?
Those look great. I have never been into Mego just because I never grew up with them. Though would not mind to have a Star Trek Spock Mego on my shelf.
They all look great, though I still find the fact Friar Tuck in his sandals is a bit funny to me. Not sure why but when the others have boots that were a single color and then you have Tuck not getting the no shirt no shoes no service message. Still Blinckon approved...
Not going to get into the "which toys are better" rant, but I collected Mego's for a number of years and I agree, certain lines are better than others. I wasn't into the superheroes (which was Mego's most abundant line). But did think the Robin Hood, Pirates and especially the Knights, were just so bad-ass! Unfortunately like you stated, it is very hard and expensive to get all four in good condition. Try getting a complete set or Knights! The part about the accessories being a great addition is also the worse part of collecting, all those extra parts that kids lost. And I'll admit it, but not very proud of it, when the re-issues came out, I grabbed the Robin Hood (4), Cowboys and Indians (6), and of course the Knights (5). Anyway it's nice to hear a different topic of toy collecting. 👍
Never knew about this line, pretty cool! You mentioned The Shadow briefly, would you consider doing a video on the 1994 Shadow line by Kenner? That would be a pretty great set if it weren’t for the endless different versions of the titular character lol
Hey Michael I was curious to know if you picked up the Mezco Dick Tracy figures? Your retrospective of the Playmates toys really got me into the character(s) as a whole.
Mego was great for its time, and definitely got the job done. I only ever had Batman and Robin, and they were a Birthday gift; I think my dad agreed with you about what constitutes 'Doll,' as he never had any real problem with Star Wars figures. These look incredible though. Does TV Classic cover any other franchises?
They had licenses for (deep breath) Robin Hood, Super Knights, Super Pirates, Happy Days, the rest of Space: 1999, and Married... With Children. As Figures Toy Company, they've been doing lighter weight body repros of the DC World's Greatest Superheroes, as well as The Monkees, Three Stooges, Johnny Quest, Birdman, Space Ghost, Blue Falcon, Galaxy Trio and The Superfriends. With MEGO's resurgence, however, it seems like, and maybe they're not, FTC/CTVT is bouncing the ball as the time runs down in the 4th quarter.
@@retroblasting I brought a case of Space 1999 I had to remount the bands on all figures.bodies were really crappy.pale imitation to the original bodies
Hmm. Sorry there were frustrations with the completion of the line. CTVT had the components for the figures for a while and were easy enough kitbashes. Yeah, the bodies are a bit on the hard to pose side, moreso than the OG and newer MEGOs, lighter, too, and worryingly so.
Yes, new video! :D Also, unrelated, but I just found out TH-cam is testing giving creator's the ability to leave voice audio recordings as comments and my first thought was 'RetroBlasting's voice replies to trolls would be legendary'. xD
Nice, but why does Will Scarlett have brown hair, and not a blonde? And why is "Little John " not bigger than the other figures, well they still look nice.🤔👍🏽
@ - I love your channel. I really do. I’m not sure why you perceived my comment as anything more than a fun comment. It wasn’t a criticism or an attack and certainly didn’t require you to admonish it with a remark about how successful the video is. I’m glad it’s getting lots of views. I really am. I have no ill will towards you. Sorry you don’t see that. Anywho. Happy Holidays I guess. Sorry I bothered you.
Robin Hood will always be what's up because of the meta reasons you describe, although elites shoehorning in details that make him more palatable is frustrating, he's an incurably anti-establishment concept. He's impossible, he turns bootleg legit by existing. The only other hero I can think of that actually accomplishes any of their ethos off-page here in the real world is Wonder Woman, who seems to have some infuence over how at least fictional women are perceived, and arguably more. I am looking forward to her entry into the public domain. In both cases, I prefer to think of the characters reflecting our inspirations, not originating them. These look great, I am from the exact aesthetic generation you mention, born in 80, Super Powers is my holy grail of elegance and functionality, I find Megos cute but they also make me want to shake my fist at the sky. Nice to know these are out there as a Robin Hood admirer. The costumes, colors, and head sculpts are all actually pretty groovy. Now, back to manning merrily without official approval. 🫢
The box declaration of "Official SUPER Merry Men" implies that out there somewhere are unofficial regular merry men.
Or unofficial IRREGULAR men😂😊
@@Merylstreep1949 Sometimes it's best not to be too merry when you're in tights.
Never has Robin Hood sounded so much like Jules and Vincent from Pulp Fiction
Love it❤
I love the castle that appears in your Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves display.
I was born in 72 and growing up in NYC I got to play and still own my childhood Mego's Star Trek figures and The USS Enterprise playset. I got them at Woolworth store in the mid and late 70s. I been collecting MEGO figures since 1975 with the first four Super Heroes with Superman and Batman and later Spiderman, the HULK and even Planet Of The Apes and my all time faves are Mego Star Trek figures and my USS Enterprise playset. Also at the Galaxycon I met Marty Abrams the inventor of the modern collector’s market The Mego brand, a modest dime store toy company founded in 1956 by David and Madeline Abrams, exploded in popularity when their son Marty became president of the Mego Corp. in 71.
Appreciate your perspective as always. Same page with Mego toys. Happy holidays to you, Melinda, and your clan.
Oven mitts.....yep. Plastic oven mitts.
A. Our views align on Mego. I know I’m older and I have fond memories of them as they were my first superhero themed figs, but recognized the flaws even when I had them. Still have my childhood (naked somehow) hulk.
B. Love your views on Robin Hood. Agree 100%.
C. I never knew these “copies” (for lack of a better term) existed.
D. You’ve given me a vintage-ish (lack of better term again) to snag just for fun. Thank you. Some challenge but from what you’ve said affordable once found. I’ve needed this.
Having Will Scarlet being a bit more murderer looking is a great touch because he is the one that takes the vengeance kill on the sheriff after Robin is killed.
I'm not a mego collector myself, but through other channels here on YT I've grown an appreciation for them. And these figures are just so nice! I cannot wait for that documentary. I wonder how Vader is gonna handle these merry men being around...lol
I needed this now, thanks.
And don't forget the Merry Men with John Cleese of Time Bandits. Is that really necessary? I'm afraid so.. PUNCH
Awesome review. These figures look great. Love the classic film but Disney’s animated Robin Hood has always be my favorite with Prince of Thieves right behind it and Men in Tights is always a fun watch.
Mr Retroblasting- you need to come to Yorkshire- the *real* haunt of the *real* Robin Hood. And his supposed grave too!
Hope you can get your Robin Hood documentary off the ground. I can definitely see potential in that being a multipart series covering the characters for these last 700 years.
I'm in my late 30's and I loved collecting Mego's in the early 2000's because of Toyfare magazine. It's charming to have so many franchises in a common line. I bought a bunch of the re-issues for my daughter as it's a toyline we can play with together.
Indeed it was Toyfare that sent me down the Mego rabbit hole.
You gave me a completely new view of the deeds of Robin Hood and yes I agree, he is amazing!
Weird not to have a Sherriff of Nottingham or Prince John as part of the line. I guess King Arthur or Ivanhoe figures were supposed to be stand-ins.
great video. my first batman was a mego batman. i loved that thing.
Same. Sadly my Mego Batman and Robin did not survive the move, but at least my Superman did... until both he and his costume fell apart.
I remember during the height for the Batman 89 movie, suddenly dreaming that I still had this mego Batman and being so disappointed that the figure I saw in my dream wasn't actually there anymore.
Best use of The Adventures of Robin Hood clips since Warners did it for Bugs Bunny.
Awesome Mego line about which I had no idea. I've enjoyed Robin Hood my entire life.
Thank you Michael great content.
I love that Michael gets the dark side of the Robin Hood story. The originals were incredibly dark and bloody.
Not a huge fan of Robin Hood, but i like Mego figures, they take me back to my childhood, these look pretty good , thanks Michael.
As a Batman fan, your disinterest in Robin Hood is downright tragic.
@@retroblasting you're right it is, I see Amazon Prime has a bunch of Robin Hood movies, I'm going to give them a shot.
Now you have my anticipating your eventual Robin Hood video/documentary. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the eclectic range of motion pictures based on the character.
Excellent video Michael French!
I had Superman, Batman, Spiderman and Bo Duke as a child. Sadly I know longer have these. I did buy Captain Kirk around 20 years ago.
As usual a good video.
The super knights black knight makes a great sheriff of Nottingham
i know my husband would love Robin hood men in tights figures!
Imagine a bunch of South African Zulu and Dutch Afrikaan soldiers doing the Robin hood rap😂😂😂😂 my hus loves Mel Brooks
I felt the same about Mego, then I got the Mego style Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow last year at a huge discount. Turned into my favorite figures from last year.
Hello Michael, I live in a small town in Northern California called Chico. It's where the on location footage for the Warner Brothers Adventures of Robin Hood was filmed and our park (that is I believe the 2nd biggest in the country right behind Central Park in NY) is still very wild and looks as it did when it was Sherwood Forest back in the 30's. If your documentary ever happens let me know I'll give you a tour.
Holy cow, thank you!!!!
Love this video simply for the fact you called out Robin Hood never coming with a sword and it makes no sense! For a while now I’ve been trying to find a long bow Robin from the Prince of Thieves line but I know that when I do so I’ll have to hunt down a toy sword that could work with him. I mean Adventures of Robin Hood and Prince of Thieves both end with Robin having a climactic sword fight with his main antagonist
One night on the 'Insomanics Specials' channel on the CBC, I watched 'The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood', which I've always thought was one of the funniest and most realistic of all the Robin Hood movies.
The problem is trying to find a DVD of it...!
I believe I have it as a digital file.
i had a few Megos, or at least a few knock-offs - i THINK they were astronauts but i'm certain none of them had the original outfits since they were found at a second-hand shop
i remember having to replace the rubber band in one of them and failing at using my crochet hook, then using a plastic yarn needle - i snipped the eye open and used it to push the new band into place - i stabbed myself at least twice
Mego hulk was my favorite
I loved Mego figures as a kid. I would not collect them now due they did not age well, but I so many fond memories of them.
Will Scarlet looks like John Cena Peacemaker LOL
I love these remade figures. Robin Hood is the ultimate class warrior. Amazing how many people know about Robin Hood but don’t understand what makes him great. This video made it clear as day, don’t think it could have been said better or more clear.
Sir Robin Hood and his Murder Men! lol
Awesome video. Loved the Errol Flynn clips. Always good to see your Robin Hood Prince of Thieves collection. Do you think we will see / would you like to see a new release of Robin Hood figures in either 3.75 or 6inch with modern articulation ?
Worf: Sir, I protest! I am NOT A MERRY MAN! Sorry! I just had to bring up the TNG episode where Q turns everyone into Robin Hood characters, just for funsies!
MEGO was never one of my favorites either, but I always appreciated that they never seemed to turn down a license or an opportunity to do something creative with an opensource property.
They made toys for shows and movies that would probably never have gotten them otherwise. Glad you got these figures for your collection, they are stunning!
I love Flynn.
1000% Yes
I thought I was alone
Great video. I am no Mego expert but the vintage ones from my youth hold poses. I don't think I have replaced the bands on any of them (or at least not in 30 years or more). I have Star Trek, DC and Marvel but they are pretty beat up. I know there are different types of Mego bodies. These guys would all be 70s vintage if that helps any expert date the body type. Thanks.
If I'm not mistaken the 2 body types are best observed by looking at the wrists. The first issue had metal "Rivets" connecting the wrists and ankles. The second issue had "Plastic Pins" to connect them. I say look at the wrists since most characters have boots, shoes, or leotards. Removing boots from a vintage figure can do a number of things. Breaking the ankle joint, or split the back seam of the plastic boot/shoe does little to satisfy ones curiosity! So the wrist check is the safest. Also I believe the back of the neck has the date stamped in. There were other very minor differences, but for the mot part, without removing the clothes, who's going to know?
I really enjoyed this video. Also great job on the Indiana Jones (Not so) Great Circle game stream.
I got these when they first re issued them i transferred to mego bodies since the ctvt body is slightly off vs actual mego
Type 2 bodies then they pose well. Overall they are really nice. Those 4 were it from mego and all the official ones from ctvt. When do we get Michael's robin hood errol flyn and skelator skit
This is a merry Mego video, I just wish the Sheriff and his cohorts have their own Mego versions so we can have both sides to play and display with
I prefer my Robin Hood figures to have buck and a quarter quarterstaffs.
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I wonder if Friar Tuck was built on a Penguin body.
or Boss Hogg! Interesting tidbit, the Star Wars Gamorrean Guard is the same body as friar Tuck in the Kenner Robin Hood 4 inch line. So I wouldn't be surprised if all 3 were the same body since they are all Mego's?
@@TheGryxter I love the Prince Of Thieves line
Those look great. I have never been into Mego just because I never grew up with them. Though would not mind to have a Star Trek Spock Mego on my shelf.
I have a custom Michael French Mego figure.
I've used ClassicTVToys for a couple of Mego customs I did in the past, they do some great pieces and reproductions, yeah. And great prices.
They all look great, though I still find the fact Friar Tuck in his sandals is a bit funny to me. Not sure why but when the others have boots that were a single color and then you have Tuck not getting the no shirt no shoes no service message. Still Blinckon approved...
So the one with Hood in his name doesn't have a HOOD?!!!
I like them
Now I want to make an squad of modern era Robin Hood inspired soldiers. You could sub the Lincoln green for fatigues and so on.
Great video! I might be wrong but I think Will Scarlet’s head is a reuse of the Dr McCoy from the Star Trek line. A decent reuse.
Close! It's the Astronaut from Planet of the Apes. Right genre, though.
Sure as Hell looks like a pissed-off Bones.
Kirk: Hey Dr. McCoy, could you hand me my boots?
Bones: DAMMIT Jim I'm a Doctor, not a cobbler!!!
@@TheGryxterThe hair is longer here and the McCoy figure doesn't have the '70s sideboards either.
Not going to get into the "which toys are better" rant, but I collected Mego's for a number of years and I agree, certain lines are better than others. I wasn't into the superheroes (which was Mego's most abundant line). But did think the Robin Hood, Pirates and especially the Knights, were just so bad-ass! Unfortunately like you stated, it is very hard and expensive to get all four in good condition. Try getting a complete set or Knights! The part about the accessories being a great addition is also the worse part of collecting, all those extra parts that kids lost. And I'll admit it, but not very proud of it, when the re-issues came out, I grabbed the Robin Hood (4), Cowboys and Indians (6), and of course the Knights (5). Anyway it's nice to hear a different topic of toy collecting. 👍
I beg your pardon, I am not a merryman!
This comment brings honor.
Never knew about this line, pretty cool! You mentioned The Shadow briefly, would you consider doing a video on the 1994 Shadow line by Kenner? That would be a pretty great set if it weren’t for the endless different versions of the titular character lol
I have the entire range. One day I'll do the video. Oh how time gets away from us all.
@ glad to hear it’ll come eventually! Keep up the good work man 👍
Merry Men kind of rhymes with Men of Mayhem ❤
Hey Michael I was curious to know if you picked up the Mezco Dick Tracy figures? Your retrospective of the Playmates toys really got me into the character(s) as a whole.
I haven't, but it looks nice.
I’m with you on the Mego. Not my jam. Over 3.75” kinda puts me off in general. 😂
well bv best be careful now hunting for his arms
Mego was great for its time, and definitely got the job done. I only ever had Batman and Robin, and they were a Birthday gift; I think my dad agreed with you about what constitutes 'Doll,' as he never had any real problem with Star Wars figures. These look incredible though. Does TV Classic cover any other franchises?
They had licenses for (deep breath) Robin Hood, Super Knights, Super Pirates, Happy Days, the rest of Space: 1999, and Married... With Children. As Figures Toy Company, they've been doing lighter weight body repros of the DC World's Greatest Superheroes, as well as The Monkees, Three Stooges, Johnny Quest, Birdman, Space Ghost, Blue Falcon, Galaxy Trio and The Superfriends. With MEGO's resurgence, however, it seems like, and maybe they're not, FTC/CTVT is bouncing the ball as the time runs down in the 4th quarter.
Did....did Michael need a cold shower after this?
Did you like any of the modern Robin Hood movies
Wait.....
It's a bit odd that they didn't make any bad guys for the heroes to fight. The Sheriff and a soldier goon would have sufficed.
The bands in the India made ctvt are incorrectly mounted.
Interesting.
@@retroblasting I brought a case of Space 1999 I had to remount the bands on all figures.bodies were really crappy.pale imitation to the original bodies
You're better off getting bodies from Dr Mego with flexible hands or s type bodies and swapping.
Hmm. Sorry there were frustrations with the completion of the line. CTVT had the components for the figures for a while and were easy enough kitbashes.
Yeah, the bodies are a bit on the hard to pose side, moreso than the OG and newer MEGOs, lighter, too, and worryingly so.
No worries whatsoever. Really glad to have them.
@@retroblastingMind the arms. They jump off at unfortunate times.
Robin Hood steals from the rich tax collectors and returns it to the over taxed poor.
Yeah, pretty sure I made that clear.
Yes, new video! :D Also, unrelated, but I just found out TH-cam is testing giving creator's the ability to leave voice audio recordings as comments and my first thought was 'RetroBlasting's voice replies to trolls would be legendary'. xD
Did you plan for this video to coincide with the healthcare ceo shooting? lol
No.
Nice, but why does Will Scarlett have brown hair, and not a blonde? And why is "Little John " not bigger than the other figures, well they still look nice.🤔👍🏽
Need a Mr. Worf clip “I am not a Merry Man”!
I love it when people try to give me creative suggestions on videos that are already finished on a channel with over 100K subs.
@ - I love your channel. I really do. I’m not sure why you perceived my comment as anything more than a fun comment. It wasn’t a criticism or an attack and certainly didn’t require you to admonish it with a remark about how successful the video is. I’m glad it’s getting lots of views. I really am. I have no ill will towards you. Sorry you don’t see that. Anywho. Happy Holidays I guess. Sorry I bothered you.
Will _Manchild News_ be returning, Michael? I loved that format of video!
I've answered this question 20 times this year already. I'm not answering it again.
You seem to still need "Rocket Robin Hood" and the short lived TV show "When Things Were Rotten".
And how do you know I don't have those as files?
@@retroblasting Just going by what I see on the shelf. Though I can't see the CDs/DVD.
Robin Hood will always be what's up because of the meta reasons you describe, although elites shoehorning in details that make him more palatable is frustrating, he's an incurably anti-establishment concept. He's impossible, he turns bootleg legit by existing. The only other hero I can think of that actually accomplishes any of their ethos off-page here in the real world is Wonder Woman, who seems to have some infuence over how at least fictional women are perceived, and arguably more. I am looking forward to her entry into the public domain. In both cases, I prefer to think of the characters reflecting our inspirations, not originating them. These look great, I am from the exact aesthetic generation you mention, born in 80, Super Powers is my holy grail of elegance and functionality, I find Megos cute but they also make me want to shake my fist at the sky. Nice to know these are out there as a Robin Hood admirer. The costumes, colors, and head sculpts are all actually pretty groovy. Now, back to manning merrily without official approval. 🫢