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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There are many differences between homeowners and collectors insurance. Follow along in our blog to see the differences and how it affects your toy collection.
Should You Insure Your Toy Collection? Pros, Cons, and What Collectors Should Know
Should you take the next steps to insure your toy collection? Follow along in our blog to learn what collectors should know about insuring their items including the good, the bad, and all the little details.
Things You Can Sell During a Governmnet Shut Down to Ease Financial Strain
Have you been stuck in a government shut down and losing money? Follow along in our blog to see some valuable items you can sell to hedge against this and get an independent source of income.
How to Store Vintage Toys to Preserve Their Value
Storing vintage toys properly helps keep your collection in good condition, thus preserving its value. Follow along in our blog to see the best ways to store vintage toys.
Why 1980s Toys Are More Valuable Than Ever
1980s toys have made a huge comeback in recent years and allow the vintage toy market to thrive with their high values. These items are high in demand and some even rise to thousands of dollars. Follow along in our blog to see why these toys from the 80s are more valuable than ever.
Why a Toy Collection is Worth Selling Even If Its Incomplete
Have you ever wondered if your collection is worth selling even if it's incomplete? Follow along in our blog with us as we show you different reasons for why selling your collection is worth it even with missing pieces.
From Playroom to Collector's Shelf: How Toys Become Investments
Do you have toys still from when you were a kid and wonder how much they're worth now? A lot of people collect vintage toys as investments. Follow along in our blog to see how toys go from the playroom to a collector's shelf.
How to Sell a Toy Collection Without Breaking It Apart
Do you have a toy collection that you're looking at selling but want to send it together? Follow along in our blog to see how to make this collection selling strategy a little bit simpler.
Mistakes People Make When Selling Their Toys for the First Time
Do you have a collection of toys you are looking at selling? Follow along in our blog to see some common mistakes people make when selling their toys for the first time to avoid them youself.
Left with a Collection? How to Protect Value and Avoid Mistakes After a Divorce
What do you do when you are left with a collection after a divorce? Follow along in our blog as we mention factors to help protect the collection's value and avoid mistakes.
What Happens to Collectibles During Inflation? Using Collectibles as a Hedge When Cash Loses Value
Follow along in our blog to see why collectibles act differently during inflation than cash. See how you can use your collectibles to hedge against inflation.
What to do With an Inherited Collection: Understanding Your Collection and it's Worth
So, you've inherited a collection, but what do you do now? Follow along in our blog to see how to understand your collection and it's worth as well as options to move forward with your collection.
Legal Troubles: How to Best Protect Your Collection
Legal trouble and collectibles. There are ways to properly protect your collection and dodge having to deal with major legalities. Follow along in our blog to learn more.
When You're Forced to Sell: A Collector's Guide to Minimizing Regret
Many factors play into why you may be forced to sell a collection. What do you do and how do you minimize regret through the process? Join us in our blog to find out.
Behind the Box Art: How Toy Packaging Shaped 1980s Marketing
Take a look at our blog on the marketing strategies of the 1980s box art of toys. See how the innovative art made the toys grow in sales and popularity.
How the 1980s Defined Modern Toy Collecting
Join us in seeing just how the 1980s defined modern toy collecting. Follow along as we mention the history as well as the factors that go into modern toy collecting from these loved toys.
Toy Crossovers you Never Knew Existed
Join us in seeing toy crossovers you never knew existed. Follow along in our blog as we mention the awesome crossovers from the 1980s to present day.
The Hidden Value of Toy Accessories: Why Missing Pieces Matter
Join us in seeing the value of toy accessories. Follow along as we mention the importance of condition, rarity, nostalgia, and character theme of each item.
Army Ants: The Miniature Military Figures You Probably Forgot
Follow along with us in our blog of the Army Ants military figures. Join us as we dive into the background of the epic original toy line and the rebrand.
Sky Commanders: When Zip Lines and Action Figures Collided
From platform to platform and cliff to cliff, Sky Commanders soar through the air. These heroic mountaineering experts do everything they can to defeat the evil General Plague.
The Ten Most Expensive Spider-Man Collectibles
Spider-Man swung into the scene in 1962, proudly appearing on the cover of Marvel’s Amazing Fantasy #15. Since his first appearance, Spider-Man has become one of the most popular comic book characters of all time.
The Top 10 1970s Video Games
The 1970s was the birthplace of the video game industry. Which classics from the '70s will be in this top 10 1970s video games list?
The Ten Most Expensive ThunderCats Toys
Join us as we explore the ten toys that have sold for the highest prices on online auction sites since 2010.
The Top Ten She-Ra: Princess of Power Characters
Exploring the top ten characters from Filmation's 1985 animated series, She-Ra: Princess of Power. Featuring Entrapta, Swift Wind, and others.