1976 Introduction







The hero of Robert Howard’s pulp adventure books seemed unlikely for the Mego treatment but Marvel editor Roy Thomas translated Conan into a comic superstar in the seventies. Despite not being a Superhero (actually he was more an anti-hero) Conan made his debut in the Mego 1976 WGSH lineup, alongside Thor and the Fantastic Four.

The figure, much like a lot of Mego’s mid-seventies output, is a work of art. Conan not only has a great angry head sculpt but he’s loaded with accessories. The figure came with golden bracelets, boots, a belt with sheath, sword, battle Axe and a gold belt.









Variations







Late issue Conan’s tend to have longer hair and the shorts are a yellowish fur.





Conan Window Box Return to Top

The standard Conan window box features the artwork of Barry Windsor Smith. The box is the least expensive way to find a packaged Conan.

Conan 1975 Card Return to Top

1975 Mego Conan Card is usually a bit more pricey. Conan was never released on a Kresge Card.(pic courtesy of Scott Adams)

Conan 1979 Card Return to Top

Conan on the 1979 Card is more difficult to find. As can be seen the figure has a variation in hair and the material used to make his shorts. (courtesy of Tom) Despite his presence in the Mego WGSH line for a few years, Conan never appeared in any other Mego Superhero toy lines.

Mego Museum Accessory Check: Identify original and repro parts. Mego Museum Accessory Check: Identify original and repro parts. Return to Top





Axe Return to Top

Conan’s axe has not been factory reproduced. There are hand casted versions that have been made. Look for airbubbles and flashing, brittle plastics or hard resins when identifying these handmade reproductions.







Gauntlets Return to Top

Conan’s guantlets have not been factory reproduced. There are hand casted versions that have been made. Look for airbubbles and flashing, brittle plastics or hard resins when identifying these handmade reproductions.







Sword Return to Top

Conan’s sword has not been factory reproduced. There are hand casted versions that have been made. Look for airbubbles and flashing, brittle plastics or hard resins when identifying these handmade reproductions.







Capes Return to Top

Conan’s scabbard has be reproduced by Doctor Mego. The only real difference is it is slightly lighter in color. It is stamped DM on the back side of the scabbard.







Belt Return to Top

Conan’s belt has not been factory reproduced. There are hand casted versions that have been made. Look for airbubbles and flashing, brittle plastics or hard resins when identifying these handmade reproductions.







Boots Return to Top