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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.
Retrospective on Metroid: Nintendo’s Greatest Female Protagonist
With the impending release of Metroid: Dread, the first new entry into the series in over a decade, it is time to celebrate Samus Aran’s history. Metroid captured the hearts of many when it debuted in the late 1980s. Not only did it present exciting space exploration as a solo bounty hunter, but it introduced […]
The Top 10 Toys Based on Horror Movies
Both adults and youths enjoy the visceral experience brought on by horror movies. So, it is no wonder that the fantastical icons have made their way onto toys and action figures. So, rather than relegating themselves to watching their favorite films, they can reenact the scenes with their favorite characters and monsters. With access to […]
The Godfather of Hot Wheels: Larry Wood
Even though he was not the man to introduce Hot Wheels to the world, one man has had more impact on the toy line than any other: Larry Wood. This legend of the toy industry became the defining creative mind and designer of Mattel’s die-cast toys. Over his fifty-plus years with the company, he designed […]
The Ten Most Expensive Hot Wheels Redline Vehicles
Mattel took the world by storm when they revolutionized the toy car industry by introducing Hot Wheels in 1968. While Mattel did not invent the genre, they quickly became the industry’s front-runner with their stylish, speedy cars. They also set the standard by ensuring that the Hot Wheels would grip onto their plastic tracks, allowing […]
The Ten Most Expensive Robocop Collectibles
Introduced in 1987, Robocop took on crime in a dystopian look at the future. Through a blend of satire and science-fiction, the movie highlighted various sources of corruption and crime. This unique blend made the movie a hit, leading to television series, toys, and other merchandise. While the franchise has slowed down over the decades, […]
The Ten Most Expensive Spider-Man Collectibles
Spider-Man swung into the scene in 1962, proudly appearing on the cover of Marvel’s Amazing Fantasy #15. Since his first appearance, Spider-Man has become one of the most popular comic book characters of all time. Beyond his decades-long comics career, spanning dozens of series and hundreds of issues, the character has also starred in cartoons, […]
The Ten Most Expensive Predator Collectibles
20th Century Fox introduced the world to the Predator in 1987, with a film set in the forests of Central America. By combining the popularity of Arnold Schwarzenegger with the imagination of Stan Winston’s designs, the Predator quickly became a hit. While the original film received a sequel in 1990, the theaters were not where […]
Ten Most Expensive Power Rangers Toys
Toei brought forth a team of five super-powered heroes, the Super Sentai, in 1975, aiming to entertain the nation’s youth. The series’ blend of martial arts action, explosions, and giant robot fights made it an immense success. As it led to a franchise in addition to a new genre in Japan, it would take over […]
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 […]