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 My Toys From Garage Sales Worth Anything?

Do you ever come across old toys at garage sales? Do these toys hold any value? How can you know if the toys you find are worth anything? The simple truth is, many people find extremely valuable toys at garage sales without even knowing it. Moreover, many people also get rid of extremely valuable toys […]

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All About Diaclone

The Diaclone toy line first released in 1980 and is the series that started the widely popular Transformers toys. Although toy companies released changing robots previously, Diaclone made this feature it’s central purpose. This line of toys, released by Takara Toys in Japan, include robots and vehicles that transform. The Hasbro toy company then licensed […]

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Top 10 Musician Toys

For many of us, music has been a throughline throughout our youth, adolescence, and into adulthood. We’ve experienced many flavors of music, likely ranging from the 1960s and beyond! Considering this, we wanted to explore the toys of many of our beloved musicians, with a focus on those from the ‘70s to the ‘90s. Join […]

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Lord of the Rings Retrospective

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 […]

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Biker Mice from Mars Retrospective

Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo are the stars from this superhero story of three motorcycle riding mice from Mars. This action-packed animated series, Biker Mice from Mars, first premiered in September 1993. The series showcases these mice as they tackle many endeavors from Mars to Earth and back to Mars. Although this first series only aired […]

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The Top Ten Most Expensive Star Wars Collectibles.

In the vast galaxy of cinematic history, the Star Wars Movie Series stands as an iconic testament to the boundless imagination of George Lucas. Launched in 1977 with “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” the saga swiftly catapulted audiences into a realm of interstellar battles, mystical forces, and unforgettable characters. With groundbreaking special […]

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The Original Realm of the Underworld Action Figures

In the grand toy universe, many manufacturers have attempted to replicate the success of vintage toy line giants like Transformers, G.I. Joe, and He-Man. Their innovation, unique designs, and extensive backstories were challenging to compete with. Many smaller toy manufacturers instead created knock-off lines similar to famous ones so children could have a broader range […]

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The Ten Most Expensive LEGO Toys and Collectibles

For over 90 years, LEGO has manufactured quality toys that entertain both children and adults. While they initially crafted typical wooden toys, their business exploded after they introduced the LEGO building brick. The company designed these plastic bricks to link together so that they could build nearly everything securely. The ambitions of the builds expanded […]

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