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 Original M.U.S.C.L.E. Men Action Figures Made?

Vintage toy enthusiasts and collectors often ponder the origins of their beloved treasures. One such question frequently arises: When were the original M.U.S.C.L.E. Men action figures? Today, we delve into the history of these iconic figures to shed light on their beginnings. The Original M.U.S.C.L.E. Men Action Figures Manufactured by Mattel in 1980, the first […]

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10 Unfortunate Vintage Toys that Were Pulled from Store Shelves

In the last century, the toy aisle exploded to become one of the most profitable industries. While not every toy or company successfully becomes a long-lasting success, there are millions of toys produced each year. Most of these toys are played for hours on end with no negative effects. However, there have been multiple times […]

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The Ten Most Expensive Indiana Jones Collectibles

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg joined forces to modernize the adventure and magic of serial films. Even though the world was no longer as mysterious and unexplored as it felt in the early 1900s, Lucas felt the fanciful tales of discovery. In addition to recapturing the intrigue of early archeological discoveries, the pair interweaved magic […]

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