Donning the Red Vest, this young whippersnapper is no longer Ricardo Tapia (Dick Grayson). Suddenly, he’s the Dynamic partner of Bruno Diaz (Bruce Wayne). But something is still missing. Lessee . . .Green Bodysuit, check. Red Boots, check. Oh-so-svelte Synthetic Red Velvet Vest with Oversized Oval “R”, check. What’s missing? OH! He’s going to need a belt. One can’t go fight crime looking sloppy. Ledy Robin, Batman, Superman, Aquaman and Shazam all share the same belt, so the odds of finding one just exponentially increased. Phew!

But after Lili Ledy Robin borrows a belt from one of his Super Amigos, still are left a few challenges. No self-respecting Superhero would ever chance death without a cape. But if Ledy Robin doesn’t have his own, it’s got to come from somewhere. Got it! Time to see Ledy Shazam, who is his only compadre to share the elusive Yellow Vinyl Cape. Well, maybe when Shazam transforms back into Memo Batson (Billy Batson), Robin can sneak in and borrow the cape.

OK, now that he’s dressed and ready for action, it’s time for Robin to slide down the Batpole. No . . .wait . . .blisters. Ouch! Ledy Robin is going to need some gloves and they HAVE to match the style of Ledy Batman’s gloves. It’s an unwritten rule of sidekicks. Something has to match. Blue may work for Batman, but only Red will do for Robin. With none of his own, Ledy Robin sets out on a new search. Not an easy search in the least. But wait! Ledy Capitan America shares gloves with Ledy Robin?! Oooh oooh!! How about that! Oh, hmmm. But. . . maybe . . .maybe. Could our Robin be so lucky?

Mexican Captain America (heh heh) certainly has a pair of gloves, but do they match Robin’s gloves? Hmmm, they are red. Great! And bonus, they’re exactly the same solid molded “fin fringe” style.  Yes! BINGO, it’s a perfect match!! Only problem is that El Capitan often needs them for his own photo shoots. Bummer. Looks like it’s time for Robin to just put on his Green Elf shoes and take the stairs. Now where did those shoes go, anyhow? Hmmm, well at least he can borrow them from . . .uh . . .lessee there’s . . .errr . . .nobody.

Oh no! It looks like Lili Ledy Robin’s luck may have finally run out.

A rare photographic opportunity of a Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 Lily Ledy Robin.

Nothing says 1970's Mexican Chic quite like a Red Synthetic Velvet Vest. Oooooh, cuddly and cozy Synthetic Velvet Robin RedBreast RedVest.	Robin shares gloves with Lili Ledy Capitan America and tries not to give them back but is always caught red-handed.
Robin can wear either standard Ledy Hero Boots in Red (no top ridges) or Green Elf Shoes. We wonder if the size of the green shoe suggests that it had its own mold or if there was a full-size boot made in green and then cut with a machine at an angle. Your thoughts?	Ledy Robin shares a cape color (both are different sizes)with Ledy Shazam. It's all vinyl with a light matte texture on one side and slick on the other.
Type 3 Lili Ledy Robin bodysuit. Material is mostly polyester. Weave is very tight compared to a Type 1 and Type 2 bodysuit. These seem to be the most common of all the bodysuit styles. Don't get too excited though. They're ALL tough to find.	The back of this Type 3 outfit doesn't have a set of snaps, though a Type 3 Robin bodysuit has been known to be officially released without snaps from time to time. Probably a cost-saving method that worked because the vest covered the back.
Thanks to Luis Felipe, here's a Super Shot of a Type 1 Lili Ledy Robin in a sealed box! Yes, you should be flipping out right now! Go!	Ledy Robin Box uses stock images also seen on the back of MEGO boxes. But where else can you see a vintage green twist tie protruding from the back of a toy! WOOT!

Thanks to WorldMEGO “Super Collector” Luis Felipe, we now have images of the never-before-seen MEGO “World’s Greatest Super Knights” Black Knight Jousting Horse Cover. Never produced in the USA, but seen here in the following 1975 MEGO catalog picture (courtesy of http://www.megomuseum.com), MEGOheads everywhere can now confidently continue the hunt for more examples.

It is our great pleasure to present this to WorldMEGO fans. Now the Jousting Tournament can begin! Will Ivanhoe defend the Honor of the Lady Guinevere and the Glory of King Arthur? Or will the Insidious Plans of the Evil Black Knight foil the day? Slap in a few ‘D’ batteries and let’s find out.

Discuss this find at the MEGOMuseum forums:  http://www.megomuseum.com/community.

The Black “cap” that hides the stallion’s head differs from the Red “cap” on the horse pictured in the catalog. Everything else, including the grommet-esque eye and ear holes, appears to look the same. It’s not uncommon, though, for production items to vary from prototype catalog shots. We greatly welcome theories and discussion.

The birth of this blog post went like this: Just the other night, the WorldMEGO staff went about their business sharing pictures and discussing toys when Luis Felipe sent Bryan and Heath a picture that made time stop. We instantly recognized the significance of the Horse Cover to the MEGO Hobby. Please whoop it up as we all share in the Joy of this Discovery! This is HUGE! It was in 2002 when Luis Felipe purchased this Prime Piece at a Flea Market (tianguis) in Mexico. The MEGO Stallion’s broken leg prompted a successful price negotiation (regateo). Go, Luis Felipe, Go!! All that’s left is to replace the Action Stallion! Though, of course, it’s also quite cool to keep the original pieces together. But either way, man, wow! We are still stunned!

You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant.

Even 30+ years after production, New Discoveries can still surface.

Many thanks to Luis Felipe Lopez Portillo . We don’t call him “Super Collector” for nothing.

Type 1 Lili Ledy Aquaman suit. How do we know it's Type 1? The easiest giveaway is the wide ribbing of the suit. Upon closer inspection, we also notice a very loose weave. On really close inspection, we can sorta see little bits of cotton fuzz on the edges of the outfit. This would indicate a high cotton content, perhaps 100%. Also notice the heavy stitching around the neck. The overall feel of the suit is very soft if you rub your fingers across it.

Type 2 Lili Ledy Batman. What gives this away? We still have the soft feel associated with the Type 1 outfit, but not quite as soft. A bit more roughness is detected. This would indicate a cotton/polyester blend. Also, the weave is MUCH tighter than Type 1. The neck opening has a cleaner look without the heavy stitching of the Type 1.

Type 3 Lili Ledy Robin. Here we start to see a bit of a difference. These outfits seem closer to MEGO outfits. They have a MUCH higher percentage of synthetic materials. The way we know is the sight and feel test. Upon really close inspection, we hardly see the cotton fuzz associated with the Type 1 suit. Also, run your finger across the suit and it feels decidedly rougher than the Type 2 outfit. Weave is very tight compared to the first two outfits.

So, what’s the verdict? My Lili Ledy Superman has an overall clean and smooth appearance without the heavy neck stitching of Type 1. The feel test detected some roughness to the suit, even a bit rougher than Type 2. Hardly any cotton fuzz on close inspection. Plus, the weave is very tight. Much tighter than Type 1 or Type 2. Looks like the Lili Ledy Superman I own at the top is a Type 3!!! We here at WorldMEGO appreciate your comments and anything you’d like to add to the test. Thanks for playing!

Another great mystery surrounds the minds and ‘maginations of WorldMEGOheads. Here we have a very unusual, yet totally wonderful Superman purchased by WorldMEGO Super Collector Luis Felipe. He’s done his homework, as the following text and pictures will show, but you be the judge.

This is a 9″ Superman purchased  from a collector in Argentina who said it was from Uruguay. If so, this would be the first WorldMEGO style Super Hero to ever come out of that country. Finds from South America are definitely not unheard of with the recent Peruvian offerings from BASA of El Hombre Nuclear (Six Million Dollar Man), Batman, Robin and Superman. Even though the seller of this odd SuperSpecimen claimed origin in Uruguay, Luis realized almost immediately a very close resemblance to a character called “Daredevil” made by “Model Toys” in England. Take a good look at these comparison pics.

English made Model Toys "Daredevil" next to Brazilian Superman

Nude Pic of Brazilian Superman. Hard plastic torso with bendable arms and legs	Nude comparison pic of Model Toys Daredevil.
Nude back shot of Brazilian Superman.	Nude back shot of the Model Toys Daredevil.

Brazilian Superman has very unusual Flocked Hair.

Brazilian Superman's head sits on a ball joint.	Model Toys Daredevil's head also sits on a ball joint.
Close-up shot of the Brazilian Superman hands.	Close-up shot of the Model Toys Daredevil hands.
Brazilian Superman belt. Made of hard plastic. Oddly enough it latches in the front.	Brazilian Superman boots. Similar to Lily Ledy boots with no ridges on the top.

Back shot of the Brazilian Superman. Cotton and synthetic blend similar to BASA suits.

The similarities are Uncanny, but without any markings on the figure we’re still left with a mystery. This figure also begs the question, “Are there OTHERS??” Could we see a Flocked Hair Robin or a Bendy Armed Batman in the future? We will certainly dream well tonight!

If you can provide any information, your efforts will be greatly appreciated and included in future updates. For now, all we can do is enjoy this Fantastic and Goofy treasure. Superman ROCKS!!

Check out this amazing blog with details about the entire line of figures by Brazilian Gulliver! OH MY!

The figure is 13 inches tall. The body is blow molded and is very light. The bodysuit is a rough fabric and the boots are screwed on to the body in order to properly house the wiring that runs in back and through the left leg. A small propeller sits on the bottom of the left foot and with the battery properly inserted in back and the switch enabled, the propeller turns and Superman can fly. You just need one more piece of Fly-Away Action on top of him. Through the cape, which has a slit ready, you feed a string and tie it to the back of the figure right along the waistline and off he goes at 0.7 miles per hour!

The one pictured on the left has an original cape. Both have original heads, bodies, suits, belts and boots. Emblems on both are likely reproductions. Below are pictures of the back and the original caped example with the original diamond-shaped slit in that cape to pass the string through.

The head sculpt is impressive and the Superman head has been known to go gray more than the other Ensueño figures, such as Batman, Spiderman, Mighty Mouse and PlasticMan.

It is interesting to note that the feet are nothing more than square stumps inside of those boots.

Be sure not to miss the photos at the bottom! Thank you, Mister Man LuisFelipe! WOOT!

Mighty Mouse feet on left (he gets screws in both feet, not sure why), Batman feet on right. Check out the original Ensueño Whirligig blades! They are very difficult to obtain out of the package.

Batman on the left, Superman on the right. Both without the Whirligig blades, but with the motor device, left boot screw and inside wiring.

Be careful, his packaging is really a phone booth! What a fine idea! "Articulado" refers to how his limbs can move like the 12" Chewbacca, but everyone was very excited about five points of articulation back then. "Vuela de Verdad" tells us that Superman REALLY FLIES! The device really will blow your mind. Check the next photo!

I would kill to have been in the R&D room when this idea was pitched.

Who would’ve thought some 30 years after production, collectors would Rediscover this whole exciting line of Super Heroes from Peru? Each figure borrows a bit from MEGO and a bit from Lili Ledy, but they are ALL BASA. Just look to the head sculpt for a quick reminder that this is not your S.S. Kresge nostalgia. This is WorldMEGO, baby!

The boots are more MEGO-y, and the belts are more Ledy-y, as are the bodysuits. But while MEGO gave us mostly Nylon based capes and Lili Ledy gave us Vinyl capes, BASA gave us very wonderful stitched Cloth capes.

Production values seem quite high on these figures compared to Lili Ledy. They lack the overall refinement of MEGO, but aren’t quite as rough around the edges as their Mexican counterparts. BASA Superman was the first to reveal himself to the WorldMEGO collectors. Followed shortly by Batman and finally Robin. A complete collection is quite an accomplishment, as very few of these ever show up at market. Information on this era of BASA seems nonexistent. Any press, video, interoffice communiqués or advertisements would be greatly appreciated. Be sure to check back here for updates regarding the Oh So Wonderful BASA El Hombre Nuclear, the Peruvian Six Million Dollar Man.

Assisting in this next segment will be our lovely supermodel,  Headless Half-Naked Hippie.

Here we see Triple H with a beautiful example of BASA Superman's original boots. Notice the 3 ridges at the top. MEGO boots have 2 ridges and are very similar in size and shape.

Notice the sewn-on sleeves and the thick collar. Finished off with a repro emblem.

Able to don the suit with a Single Snap. So tight, it must be aerodynamic.

OK Triple H, don't get too attached to BASA Superman's original cape. Just because he let you borrow it doesn't mean he doesn't want it back. Neat-o woven cloth texture.

Silly Hippie. Belts are for people with pants. Notice the two separate holes to cinch the belt. It only seems to work on the larger setting, however. The scaly look and the deep indent on the buckle separate this belt from the more rubbery Lili Ledy belts.

Unfortunately, most searches for BASA Superman will net you this. . . BASABaby! We already have a team of experts wondering if that Baby Doll (Apachurrito) emblem will work for an 8" action figure.

You have to love a Superhero that wears velour underpants on the outside. Yes, you really do. All that groovy fuzz is probably what drew me to Ledy in the first place.  You don’t have to tell your friends he’s a Mexican Superman from the 1970′s. Somehow they just know. Look!! Up in the Sky!! It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. Nah, it’s just Erik Estrada doing another infomercial.

And now watch as we undress Superman bit by bit. He’s tough. He can take it. Plus, the only person watching is a headless eight-inch action figure with white underwear on.

Somehow he looks a little less super in his Pajamas. You wonder sometimes if these weren't stitched by hand. This represents a Type 3 Suit. Its notable differences from a Type 1 or 2 suit is the use of a more synthetic blend versus more cotton blend material for Type 1 or 2.

A single snap adorns the famous "Ledy Loop". Another notable difference in Type 1,2 or 3 suits are the tightness of weave. Here we see in this Type 3 has a much tighter weave than the heavily ribbed versions of the Type 1 suits. Type 2 suits are much closer to Type 3 suits in comparison, but the Type 3 suits seem to use more synthetic materials and are much smoother.

A texture shot of the cape, which typically has one smooth side and another with a matte-like finish, or one that has more friction when you rub finger against it.

Belts are quite rubbery with a smooth texture. Buckle small indent on the inner square. Like BASA, there are two loopholes and the last one works for all male Ledy Super Amigos. Perhaps we ought to try the first loop around a SuperChica!

A texture shot of the shorts. They are found with a snap set or a velcro set to provide the closure on the back. Make note of the inner texture too, for it is quite unique, almost corduroy in effect.

Boots lack the ridges at the top associated with their Mego and BASA Counterparts. Lili Ledy boots are also shorter (we're talkin' millimeters, though a quick spot check for a con job is that all original Ledy boots fit nicely underneath the Ledy kneecaps); also Ledy boots are wider than MEGO and BASA footwear.

Here's a great addition to this segment. Thanks to Luis, we have a varied assortment of original Lili Ledy Superman emblems. Now to talk him out of one.

No copyright information on the neck. It uses a MEGOesque plug to sit securely inside the robot torso.

So, what do you know about “knockoffs” and “product stealing”? Do you have any stories? Any insight? The Madison Puppets (marionettes!??!) are a more famous example of stuff taken from MEGO factories and used for other profit ventures, but tell us something that would have us keel over. We here at WorldMEGO have our eyes and ears open at all time looking for cool MEGO-related Monstrosities! Give a MEGOhead a hug today! Every day! And have you visited our pal Lou’s MEGOlike.com? Word!

Look who else you can find, if you're lucky!

Now, while the focus of this particular page is certainly on the Ledy belts, it’s hard to pass up a chance to talk about the bodysuits. There are three distinct types. The one on the left is the early edition, the one in the middle is the transitional edition, and the one on the right is the final edition. We have another page describing these in more detail, but suffice to say that while I simply go ga-ga for the Type One wide-ribbed suits, I also have been known to excessively drool for the Type Three suits because you get those great rubbery plastic accessory belts with that edition. Okay, now we have some focus on the belts.

When the belt in the middle showed up on the marketplace, it was BUY BUY BUY time, just for a chance to inspect it in person. With the comparison of his flanked partners’ belts, that middle belt is definitely doin’ his own thing, but yet still something charmingly Ledy surrounds the flavor of the pleather and makes a person wonder, just wonder, could it be original? It is sewn on in a most peculiar manner (some thin thread belt “loops” through which to “pass the belt” as though it were a belt for a human) and if you have any information or thoughts about this, we really want to hear from you!