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.

Are Old Crystar Toys Worth Anything?

Crystar action figures have carved a unique niche in the ever-growing vintage toy market. The Crystar line, based on a short-lived but beloved comic series by Marvel, is synonymous with quality and creativity. The colorful characters, intricate designs, and unique crystal-centric mythology made Crystar action figures a sought-after commodity during their initial release. Today, these […]

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The Ten Most Expensive Star Wars Toys

The world changed in 1977 when Star Wars became a cultural phenomenon that broke records and remolded multiple industries. While the entertainment industry would spend years chasing after the success of George Lucas’s space epic, the foundations of the toy industry were uprooted by Kenner’s success. Few movies had become commercially viable for merchandise, especially […]

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