As far as science fiction is concerned, the ’80s was the decade where modern sensibilities where the previous decades’ progressive ideas flourished. Also, It was the decade that gifted the sci-fi genre an extensive breakthrough in the entertainment business. There were so many great 1980 Sci-Fi movies that it was hard to determine the best […]
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.
The Best 1980s Video Games
The 80s were an interesting time for the video game industry. It was only the second decade of existence and experienced both highs and lows. A golden age of arcade games and a video game crash in 1983 made it look like this burgeoning industry might not make it to the newest century. Despite it […]
Top 30 1980s Toys
Top 30 best 1980s Toys. Taking three things into account: how cool the toy was, how innovative it was, and if it was high quality.
Top 10 1980s Cartoons
The 1980s was an era most notable for its fashion, colorful clothing, and huge hairs that were in vogue. However, there was one other thing that was in vogue. It was the early Saturday morning cartoon shows. The ’80s saw the production of some of the best cartoon movies and television series ever produced. Growing […]
Top 10 Jurassic Park Toys
In June of 1993, a new film entered theaters which drew out both fear and imagination from viewers. The film, which brought the likes of the Tyrannosaurus rex and Dilophosaurus to life on the silver screen, was a massive success. Created with a budget of $63 million, the beloved Jurassic Park made $1,058,000,000 at the […]
The Greatest Wrestling Moments
There was so much entertainment about wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s, and those decades spawned the greatest wrestling moments in modern history. The wrestlers had their personified songs, celebrations, chants, and smacks. There were scenes too beautiful to be unnoticed. To those who had reservations about it being a pre-acted sport, there were thousands […]
The Rarest Star Wars Toy
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 […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Rough Riders
Ride into the spectacular world of Rough Riders. Filled with daring and adventure, these toys are more than just a way to pass the time; they are ways to use the imagination for epic races, dangerous missions, and treacherous escapades. Each of the vehicles is battery-powered and able to cross all kinds of terrain. From […]
Most Valuable He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Collectibles
Mattel exited the 1970s defeated, having been blindsided by Kenner’s successful toy line. So, they became determined to create a mega-hit that would place them back at the top. Rather than dealing with a licensed product, Mattel opted to create an original brand that they could fully profit from. Taking advantage of their marketing department, […]
The Most Valuable Complete TMNT Toys
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often abbreviated as “TMNT”) franchise spawned from comics published by Mirage Studios. Two main pillars of the franchise, the cartoons and the toys, were first spawned alongside each other. The original 1988-1997 toy line was produced by Playmates Toys. The TMNT line featured a plethora of different iterations of figures, […]