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Podcast: Office Hours with David Meltzer
Episode: Marty Abrams and Bruce Katz, Jeffrey Seder
Description: Marty Abrams and Bruce Katz, Jeffrey Seder | Office Hours #597Marty Abrams and Bruce KatzFounded in 1954 by Dave Abrams, Mego Corporation underwent a transformative shift in 1971 when Marty Abrams assumed leadership, earning him the title "father of action figures." Under Marty's direction, Mego ventured into licensed action figures, introducing iconic lines such as the World's Greatest Super Heroes, celebrity dolls, and the Micronauts toy line, known for their 8-scale figures with interchangeable bodies, which later became an industry standard.Bruce Katz is the President of Mego Toys and leads the...