The Top Ten Spider-Man Villains from Marvel Comics
Now that Spider-Man has found himself with No Way Home, it is an excellent time to look back at the villains that have threatened to bring New York City to its knees.
Wheeljack’s Lab Vintage Toy Blog
Follow this blog for the new, the unusual, the rare and cool Generation 1 G1 Transformers toys. Reviews, news, toy resources, galleries, unboxing, opinions and personal reflections on vintage toys.
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The Top Ten Marvel Comic’s Spider-Man Toys
With Marvel Studios’ latest film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, arriving in theaters soon, it is the perfect time to look over his most amazing toys.
A Look Back at the Spider-Man Movies
After decades of reigning as one of Marvel’s most popular superheroes, Spider-Man successfully transitioned to many media, including movies, cartoons, and many others.
The Top Ten Characters from the Six Million Dollar Man
Few who grew up in the 1970s never heard of the Six Million Dollar Man as the show dominated the airwaves for five years.
The Top Ten Six Million Dollar Man Toys from Kenner
Following the success of Martin Caidin’s sci-fi novel, ABC began production of an adaption for network television. Originally, they aired three made-for-television movies that introduced Steve Austin to the viewing public in 1973.
A Look Back at the Six Million Dollar Man
Taking notes from the recently released novel, Cyborg, the Six Million Dollar Man entertained audiences from 1974 to 1978. In his 1972 book, Martin Caidin dreamed up a world where a US test pilot, Steve Austin, could receive bionics to survive a crash.
The Dinosaurs Found in Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
With the rousing success of Jurassic Park’s latest entries, Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom, Universal Studios became determined to turn the franchise into a multimedia success.
Catching up on Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
Even before Isla Nublar became a Fallen Kingdom, plans to create an animated series, which would later become Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous began floating around.
Top Ten Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Characters from the Movies
Even as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics from Mirage Comics became a booming hit followed by a successful cartoon, few companies wanted to produce the movie.
Top Ten Toys Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies
As the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gained popularity with their comic books and cartoon series, Gary Propper obsessively sought to turn them into a movie.
A Look Back on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies
Forty years ago, no one thought of let alone heard of the phrase Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. However, that all changed in 1983 when Kevin Eastman drew a single image.
The Top Ten Pokémon from the First Four Generations
As Pokémon fans across the globe return to the Sinnoh region today, it is a perfect time to examine the greatest creatures from the games.
How to Deal with the Supply Chain Chaos in 2021? Buy Used Toys
All over the world, retailers are seeing signs that indicate that the supply chain is in chaos. Many companies expect to not be able to handle demand during 2021’s holiday season.
Top Ten Pokémon Toys from Hasbro, Jakks Pacific, and More
As the release of the latest Pokémon games, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, nears, now is a perfect time to look back at their greatest toys.
Retrospective on Pokémon: The Main Series Games
When it comes to the world of gaming, no franchise has become as huge of a multimedia success as Game Freak’s Pokémon. This franchise appeals to many types of fans, from the collector to the competitor.
The Top Ten Themes for LEGO Brick Sets
Ever since LEGO first introduced its Automatic Binding Bricks in 1949, the company invited fans to create impressive builds. However, they quickly realized that they needed to invite new builders by creating sets with instructions.
The Top Ten LEGO System Sets
Through the decades, LEGO has inspired the creativity and ingenuity of children and adults across the world. Even before they patented their revolutionary binding bricks in 1958, they dedicated themselves to innovative play.
Retrospective on LEGO Through the Decades
Over the decades, one company has become synonymous with imagination and ingenuity, the LEGO Group. For near to 90 years, the LEGO Group has fascinated children across the world with toys that sparked creativity.
The Top Ten Characters from Indiana Jones
As George Lucas ventured to Maui after the release of Star Wars in 1977, he had a fateful meeting with Steven Spielberg where the two began dreaming of Indiana Jones.
Coming to a city near you: National Tour 2021
We look forward to coming to a city near you when we take our national tour in December 2021. Since not everyone has the time available to pack away their toy collections for shipment, we will be heading out to visit a city near you.
The Top Ten Indiana Jones Toys from Kenner’s Raiders of the Lost Ark
A year after George Lucas and Steven Spielberg joined forces to create the first Indiana Jones movie, Kenner released the first toys based on the movies.
Retrospective on Indiana Jones: From Raiders to the Crystal Skull
As early as 1973, George Lucas dreamed of a man who would tour the world in search of unique and valuable artifacts, who transformed into Indiana Jones.
The Top Ten Tim Burton Films
Even from an early age, Tim Burton loved the macabre, a love that has given his films a unique aesthetic. As he grew up in Burbank, California, he differed from the typical child, who would love to play in the sun.
The Top Ten Toys from Kenner’s Beetlejuice Toy Line
When Tim Burton took his gothic art style and combined it with the bizarre tastes of Michael McDowell’s script, Beetlejuice was born. This unique horror-comedy then presented the supernatural prankster, Betelgeuse, to audiences across the world.