toys – The M*A*S*H Historian

MishMASH 47: MASH Playing Cards

In the early 1980s, M*A*S*H fans could purchase a wide variety of licensed products. The products ranged from M*A*S*H themed alcohol, action figures, Halloween costumes, trivia games, toys, and clothing (I previously wrote about a licensed products kit distributed by 20th Century Fox Television). There was something for every fan no matter their age or budget. I enjoy the variety ofContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 47: M*A*S*H Playing Cards”

MishMASH 46: Tristar MASH Vehicles

In the early 1980s, Tristar International sold a line of M*A*S*H products that included dog tags, action figures, and a military base play set that was based on the 4077th. The play set and action figures were meant to be played with together. The action figures were at a scale that matched the play set,Continue reading “MishM*A*S*H 46: Tristar M*A*S*H Vehicles”

MishMAS*H 44: H-G Toys Puzzles

Last month I wrote about the M*A*S*H puzzles that were released by Milton-Bradley in the early 1980s. In the post, I lamented that the puzzles and products released in the 1980s didn’t include the early cast including Frank and Radar. Thankfully, the company H-G Toys released a series of puzzles in 1976 that featured someContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 44: H-G Toys Puzzles”

MishMAS*H 23: Licensing Conference Kit

Last month, I reviewed a Licensed Product Kit that was sent to retailers by 20th Century Fox Television highlighting the M*A*S*H licensed products that they could carry in store. This week, we look at the other side of the licensed products strategy by reviewing a packet from a M*A*S*H licensing conference held in 1981. This folderContinue reading “MishM*A*S*H 23: Licensing Conference Kit”