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 […]
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.
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 Top Ten Most Expensive Dino-Riders Toys
In an era where most companies were creating mutant teams and soldiers, Tyco decided to introduce a team of warriors that rode on top of armored dinosaurs. They took note of a rising surge of dinosaur interest in the 1980s when they decided to make them the focal point. However, they knew that they could […]
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 […]
Ten Most Expensive StarCom Toys
Meeting the thirst for transforming, interactive toys, Coleco introduced StarCom: The U.S. Space Force to toy aisles in 1986. Unlike their competitors, Coleco decided to add a unique element to the play of their new toy line. Thus, each StarCom action figure came equipped with magnets on its feet. These magnets not only allowed them […]
The Ten Most Expensive ThunderCats Toys
In 1985, Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment introduced audiences to the plight of the ThunderCats and their fight to protect Third Earth. The story of ThunderCats could be traced back to a single dinner between Ted Wolf and his daughter, Janice Wolf, in 1981. The two enjoyed workshopping ideas like superheroes, so they brainstormed the various characters […]