Soar into the world of Sky Commanders with us! Join us in an action-packed Retrospective of Sky Commanders. The franchise begins in 1987 with incredible action figures and vehicles. The toy company, Kenner, released many immensely popular toys through its reign and this one fit right in. Kenner’s Sky Commanders toys gave people in the […]
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.
M*A*S*H Retrospective
The widely loved franchise, M*A*S*H, began in 1968 with Richard Hooker’s (H. Richard Hornberger) book series. The books, inspired by Hornberger’s own experiences as a military surgeon during the Korean War, told of great stories. Hornberger’s books told of inspired stories during his time serving as a captain in the 8055th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital […]
How Much Money Can I Make From Selling My Vintage Toys?
If you have old toys laying around, you might ask: How much money can I make from selling my vintage toys? Are my vintage toys worth anything? Just how valuable are my vintage toys? We hope to clear up these questions through this blog. We will fill you in on how to know how much […]
What is the Easiest Way for Me to Sell My Vintage Toys?
If you have old and vintage toys laying around and want to sell them without the hassle, you may be asking: “What is the easiest way to sell my vintage toys?”. With many online and in person selling options available today, the easiest and best option can be hard to find. Selling vintage toys has […]
The Value in Grading Your Vintage Toys
With toy grading becoming widely available in just the late 1900s, these services have greatly helped the vintage toy world. The company, AFA (Action Figure Authority), stemmed from the CGA (Collectible Grading Authority). These, along with the CAS (Collector’s Archive Services) and others, provide crucial services to many toy collectors. These companies standardized the metrics […]
Are My Toys From Garage Sales Worth Anything?
Do you ever come across old toys at garage sales? Do these toys hold any value? How can you know if the toys you find are worth anything? The simple truth is, many people find extremely valuable toys at garage sales without even knowing it. Moreover, many people also get rid of extremely valuable toys […]
James Bond Retrospective
In the year 1953, Ian Fleming created one of the most popular and epic characters ever, James Bond. The British secret agent spy character, typically known as 007, gained popularity through many movies, comics, toys, and more. The James Bond film series sparked the most popularity, with one of the highest-grossing film series of all […]
How To Earn the Most Money From Selling Vintage Toys
If you’re looking to earn money from selling vintage toys, there are several effective methods to consider. Each approach has its pros and cons, but some stand out as particularly lucrative and time-efficient. Here’s a breakdown of the best ways to sell your toys, including why Wheeljack’s Lab might be your top choice. Selling Your […]
Top 10 Army Ants Toys
In 1987, these tiny toy Army Ants marched into stores. These two inch scale figures released by Hasbro toy company featured two different armies. The two armies separated by color: blue and orange. The blue army, led by General McAnther, included five different squads and eight members. The orange army, led by General Patant, also […]
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Retrospective
The English folklore character, Robin Hood, has appeared in stories, movies, and theatre for hundreds of years. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, one of the many stories featuring this sneaky heroic outlaw, came out in 1991. Along with the movie released, a video game, and toys also came out for the Prince of Thieves franchise. […]