The Mongo Museum Blog

Happy 75th Anniversary, Flash Gordon!!!

2009-01-07T17:23:00.000-08:00

Yes, that's right..... on Sunday, January 7, 1934, King Features presented the very first Flash Gordon strip. Congrats, big guy!

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. Let's see... since the last time I posted.... We had BifBangPow release their first wave of Flash figures. The Sci-Fi Channel premiered and subsequently (thankfully?) cancelled their FG show. Ardden Entertainment has begun publishing a (quite nice) FG comic.

And what's next for Flash during this special anniversary year? BifBangPow has a second wave of figures planned for February. GoHero has a BEAUTIFUL 12-inch FG figure to be released during the first quarter. Ardden Ent. will be compiling a hardcover collection of the first six FG issues. And there are still plans for Flash to return to the silver screen.

And how am I personally going to celebrate Flash's 75th? I am planning out a commemorative stained glass window to be hung in the Mongo Museum (my attic). If that ever goes anywhere, I'll post some pics.

And, as usual, if I hear of any Flash goodies, I'll post here. See ya! :)

BAD NEWS about Ming plus doll :(

2007-09-12T16:55:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry to say that the Ming plush doll from BifBangPow is on temporary hold until they receive enough orders from retailers. So.... bug your local store, send a request to entertainmentearth.com, or contact info@bifbangpow.com (nicely, though :)) and tell them that you want His Evil Highness in all his stuffed glory. For a pic of the little guy, check out the links in the below posts.

GET THE WORD OUT!!!!

new Flash action figures from BifBangPow!!!!

2007-09-12T16:51:00.000-07:00

As you can read below, the Flash and Ming bobbleheads are already available. Ready for pre-order through www.entertainmentearth.com are the new deluxe Flash and Ming action figures with gorgeous Alex Ross artwork.

new Flash Gordon wiki site!

2007-06-24T18:29:00.000-07:00

Check out the new Flash Gordon wiki site at http://flashgordon.wikia.com. There's even a mini-page dedicated to the Mego Museum at http://flashgordon.wikia.com/wiki/The_Mongo_Museum (which I SWEAR I'll contribute to :))

Enjoy!

FIRST LOOK AT NEW BBP ACTION FIGURES!!!

2007-02-26T19:14:00.000-08:00

Hi there - I'm sure that these will be available for pre-ordering on the www.entertainmentearth.com site soon, but here's a sneak preview gallery of the BEAUTIFUL Flash and Ming figures -
WOW!!!!

http://74.52.193.82/events/main.php?g2_itemId=10112

NEW TOYS BASED ON 1980 FLASH GORDON MOVIE!!!

2007-01-27T17:45:00.000-08:00

Yes, BifBangPow Toys (distributed by Entertainment Earth) will be releasing various toys based on the 1980 cult classic. Fan-favorite comic book artist Alex Ross is designing the packaging.

The first two slated are bobbleheads for Flash and Ming. You can see a pic of Flash's bobblehead at BBP's blog: http://bifbangpow.blogspot.com/index.html

It sounds like there are more toys in this line on the way and we'll hear more details at the 2007 Toy Fair in NY in February, so keep your ears open.

And this brings up a related topic: why was there hardly any merchandise based on the 1980 film? There were some Halloween costumes, some tie-in comics and books, some puffy stickers, and a few rare international items (UK cap gun and a French? hanging mobile), but no action figures. Mego, who produced beautiful 10-inch figures in 1978, supposedly planned a line, but these didn't get past the planning stage. I've heard two theories: 1) the licenses were already tied up by Mattell for the animated Filmation line, and 2) the domestic box office was so disappointing that any other plans were shelved. Shame, eh?

NEW FLASH GORDON TV SERIES ON SCI-FI CHANNEL!!!

2007-01-27T17:39:00.000-08:00

Yep, the current news is that the Sci-Fi Channel has ordered 22 episodes of a new, original, live-action series based on our favorite spacefaring hero. The pilot is currently scheduled for July. If it's anywhere near as good as the new Battlestar Galactica, I'm gonna be a happy camper :)

Keep checking the Sci-Fi Channel site at www.scifi.com for the latest info. And, of course, I will keep you informed of any collectibles based on this series.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

2007-01-27T16:57:00.000-08:00

Mongo Museum F/A/Q:

Q: What's the purpose of the museum?
A: The museum is a non-profit fan page dedicated to the celebration and cataloging of Flash Gordon memorabilia. Yep, I know it's a little on the crude side, but I'm trying to spiff it up. Your feedback, info/pic contributions, and encouragement can only help! :)

Q: Are any of the items for sale?
A: Not at this time, but I'll eventually be putting together a "trading post" in the museum for some of my duplicates - stay tuned.

Q: Are you interested in buying any Flash Gordon items?
A: If the price is right. :) I'll be posting a want list on my trading post.

Q: How much is this Flash Gordon item worth?
A: Most of the time, I just can't help you there. Seriously - it's worth what people will pay for it, and this will always fluctuate. You can try to track items on eBay, but there are so many variables.

Q: Have you ever published a book on Flash Gordon?
A: Not yet. But I was interviewed for Dark Horse Books' "Blast Off" space toys book, and I have contributed to other web sites. But who knows? ....I'm always scheming...

Q: Can you help me identify a Flash Gordon item?
A: I'd be happy to try. Be sure to search the museum picture galleries first.

Q: Why has it been so long between new museum updates?
A: Sorry about that - I've been busy.... and lazy :) But there's a LOT of FG happenings coming up in '07, so keep checking back.

Q: I believe I sent you a picture for the museum, but I don't see my name credited - what happened?
A: Interesting story - my old image hosting service crashed (actually, it went out of business.) If you sent me a pic (or somebody else sent me one of your pics and never said it was you), please let me know and I'd be happy to restore your credit.

Welcome to the Mongo Museum Blog!

2007-01-25T18:26:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody - welcome to the blog spot for the Mongo Museum, currently located at http://home.earthlink.net/~mrxanadu

I'll be back soon to get the posting going!!!