Launched in the mid-1980s by Coleco, Sectaurs is a fascinating toy line growing in popularity amongst collectors. Although the toy series was relatively short-lived, many toys have survived and are desirable. So, are old Sectaurs toys worth anything? The simple answer is: yes. They can be worth quite a bit, depending on some critical factors. […]
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 […]
Are Old Rambo Toys Worth Anything?
The 1980s Rambo films hold a special place in many people’s hearts – as does the toy line inspired by the movie. Many people across the nation have collected Rambo action figures that they treasured throughout childhood. As time passes, these toys’ value increases. If you own old Rambo toys and want to know if they are […]
When Were the First Sectaurs Toys Made?
The release date of Coleco’s Sectaurs toy line is a confusing subject for many people. When were the first Sectaurs toys released? Coleco Takes a Risk with the First Sectaurs Toys In the world of vintage toy collectibles, Coleco’s Sectaurs claim a unique place. Known for their iconic Cabbage Patch Kids and video game consoles, Coleco daringly […]
When Were the First Rambo Toys Made?
Are you a fan of Rambo and wondering when the first Rambo toys were created? Look no further! We have all the information you need!
The Most Expensive Star Wars Toy That You Never Owned
As Star Wars was hitting theaters in 1977, Kenner was preparing to launch one of the largest toy lines to ever hit the market. Since they were only given months to prepare toys before the movie’s debut, they could not immediately offer action figures. However, they managed to avoid catastrophe by offering one of the […]
The Ten Most Expensive Centurions Toys
Kenner introduced many new and imaginative toys in the latter half of the 1980s, including the Centurions. Presenting a world where men could fuse with machines to gain power, the Centurions had a memorable series of action figures along with power suit accessories. Unlike most toy lines, the vehicles combined with the action figures as […]
The Ten Most Expensive Bone Age Toys
While Kenner entered the 1980s as the top toy manufacturer in the market, their position slipped in the second half of the decade. The Star Wars excitement that propelled them to success trickled off with the finalization of the trilogy in 1983. Moreover, toy companies that they had initially surpassed returned with a vengeance as […]
The Ten Most Expensive Battlestar Galactica Toys
In the wake of Star Wars, both the entertainment industry and the toy industry raced to become the next smash hit. Believing that the space battles and science fiction setting were crucial to the film’s success, a wave of new science fiction stories hit film and television. At Univeral Studios, they gave Glen A. Larson […]
The Ten Most Expensive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys
Beginning as a cult hit in the comics scene, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was primed to take the world by storm in the 1980s. The idea behind these four teenagers formed when their creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird had a random inspiration while brainstorming. Eastman drew a single image of a masked turtle wielding […]