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Jan 29, 2016 1 hr 15 min

Needless Things Podcast 92 – The Outer Space Men!

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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Phantom Troublemaker talks to Gary Schaeffer, a Wall Street player who is now steering the ship – the spaceship – of one of the most interesting toy lines of all time, the Outer Space Men! The Outer Space Men toy line launched in 1968, one year before man landed on the moon! It was full of iconic and colorful creatures that were designed to complement Mattel’s wildly successful Major Matt Mason toy line. In today’s episode, learn how the line came to be and then suffered an early death, as well as the story of its rebirth at the hands of the Four Horsemen. Plus, find out what is next for these amazing beings from the outer reaches of the galaxy! Be sure to join the new Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Interstitial music provided by TheMystery Men? Amazing Outer Space Men Bonus Art by Captain Lovehandles!:

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