In the 1980s, audiences loved to see two things on their television screens: fast cars and the Hoff. First appearing on television in The Young and The Restless, David Hasselhoff quickly became the heartthrob of women across America. Only his good looks challenged his immense charm and screen presence. So, he continued to land prominent […]
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.
Ten Memorable Toys that We Longed for Christmas in the 90s
Even as “extreme” defined the 90s, Christmas brought things down to life as we all longed for the toys of our dreams under the tree. This decade saw the emergence of more and more electronic toys in the market. Likewise, the video game industry had moved far last the crash in the 80s, actively competing […]
The Top Ten Spider-Man Villains from Marvel Comics
Now that Spider-Man has found himself with No Way Home, it is an excellent time to look back at the villains that have threatened to bring New York City to its knees. While some of these villains remained only an issue to our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, others have posed threats to the entire world. No […]
The Top Ten Marvel Comic’s Spider-Man Toys
With Marvel Studios’ latest film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, arriving in theaters soon, it is the perfect time to look over his most amazing toys. Since this web-swinging hero first popped up on the final issue of Marvel’s Amazing Fantasy in 1962, his snarky quips have won over the hearts of millions. In many ways, […]
A Look Back at the Spider-Man Movies
After decades of reigning as one of Marvel’s most popular superheroes, Spider-Man successfully transitioned to many media, including movies, cartoons, and many others. His latest films have been runaway successes, with No Way Home selling the most pre-order tickets seen since Endgame. However, this character had much humbler beginnings. As Marvel was finishing off its […]
The Top Ten Characters from the Six Million Dollar Man
Few who grew up in the 1970s never heard of the Six Million Dollar Man as the show dominated the airwaves for five years. This series’ rise to prominence began with the success of Martin Caidin’s 1972 novel, Cyborg. Like the television show, this book followed Steve Austin as he became a cyborg following a […]
The Top Ten Six Million Dollar Man Toys from Kenner
Following the success of Martin Caidin’s sci-fi novel, ABC began production of an adaption for network television. Originally, they aired three made-for-television movies that introduced Steve Austin to the viewing public in 1973. With the rousing success of these three movies, the property quickly transitioned into an episodic show mid-season in 1974. This show continued […]
A Look Back at the Six Million Dollar Man
Taking notes from the recently released novel, Cyborg, the Six Million Dollar Man entertained audiences from 1974 to 1978. In his 1972 book, Martin Caidin dreamed up a world where a US test pilot, Steve Austin, could receive bionics to survive a crash. This novel’s popularity spawned both ABC’s live-action show, but also a series […]
The Dinosaurs Found in Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
With the rousing success of Jurassic Park’s latest entries, Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom, Universal Studios became determined to turn the franchise into a multimedia success. So, they increased the support for books, toys, and video games. Moreover, they strongly believed that Jurassic World could become a powerhouse as an animated series. By 2019, fans […]
Catching up on Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
Even before Isla Nublar became a Fallen Kingdom, plans to create an animated series, which would later become Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous began floating around. Despite the bitter taste that 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom left in the mouths of fans, the film earned over a billion dollars worldwide. Thus, the plans for an animated […]