Among many fantasy films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the series that automatically comes to mind for people all around the world. This iconic story first began as a novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in July 1954. The book series from the mid 1900s proved to be one of the best-selling book […]
Wheeljack’s Lab – Vintage Toy Blog
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The Top 10 1970s to 1990s Horror Movies
You probably already know that the three decades under consideration here were phenomenal. Let’s start with the ’70s, which bore some rarity for horror movies. The decade brought about the industry’s rebirth. It was marked with mixed creativity and emotional sensitivity. All this helped to produce vividly descriptive and excruciating horror that mirrored what the […]
The Top 10 1970s Sci-Fi Movies
The ’70s was the decade that announced monumental changes in the filmmaking business. That is because this decade was popular for taking bold risks in their storytelling and their executions. At this time, Hollywood went through a transitional phase, moving from traditional movies to more innovative projects. The ’70s gave resources to imaginative, visionary, and […]
Top 10 1970s Movies
There is just so much to love about movies made in the 1970s, so as to be expected, this top 10 1970s movies list was hard to make and rank each individual fantastic movie that came out in this decade. Since motion picture came into view, every decade has had at least a few great […]
Retrospective of Buck Rogers
First landing on the scene in 1929, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was a smash hit! Regarded as highly influential in the growth and proliferation of the sci-fi genre, Buck Rogers first began as a comic strip before spreading to other forms of media. Created by Phillip Francis Nowlan and illustrated by Dick Calkins […]
The Ten Most Expensive Takara Microman Toys
After years of producing 12” action figures, Takara decided to revolutionize the Japanese toy industry by introducing a micro-sized hero: Microman. The legacy of this toy line began years ago when Takara licensed G.I. Joe from the American manufacturer, Hasbro. These licensed toys became a perfect foundation for Takara to experiment with. Responding to the […]
Ten Most Expensive Remco Toys and Other Collectibles
Multiple toy companies created beloved toy lines that remained beloved by collectors for decades. One of these companies was Remco Industries, Inc., which was founded in 1949. While the company never stood at the peak of the toy industry, it produced dozens of toy lines that implemented the advancing technology of the time. This love […]
When Were the Original Space: 1999 Action Figures Made?
In the realm of vintage toys, few collections capture the nostalgia of the mid-1970s quite like Mattel’s original Space: 1999 action figures. In 1976, one year after the launch of the television series, these figures were brought to life, offering fans a tangible connection to the gripping story set on MoonBase Alpha. Space: 1999 Television […]
The Ten Most Expensive Hot Wheels Redline Vehicles
Mattel took the world by storm when they revolutionized the toy car industry by introducing Hot Wheels in 1968. While Mattel did not invent the genre, they quickly became the industry’s front-runner with their stylish, speedy cars. They also set the standard by ensuring that the Hot Wheels would grip onto their plastic tracks, allowing […]
The Top Ten Most Expensive GI Joe Toys
Step back in time and dive into the captivating world of vintage G.I. Joe toys, where action figures come to life with a rich history that sparks nostalgia in collectors’ and enthusiasts’ hearts. Introduced by Hasbro in 1964, G.I. Joe revolutionized the toy industry by presenting articulated, poseable action figures, each representing a different military […]