This display stand makes Megatron look great and it’s very stable. They are $15 shipped within the USA – International shipping is available. These are 3D printed so they are not flawless (like something that is cast). This is ONLY for the stand. The G1 Megatron and parts are not included, they are shown for […]
Wheeljack’s Lab 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.
Worst Transformers Toy In The World Is?
G2 Slingshot He’s made from craptastic gold plastic! Plastic that disintegrates with any movement or even with a dirty look. Slingshot has (GPS) Gold Plastic Syndrome. Collectors have opined since the early 2000’s about what causes it. I have always assumed since the cracks seem to follow the swirls in the plastic (at least the […]
The Top 5 Things Killing Your Toy Collection
Dirt/Dust: We’ll start with the least damaging of the five. If left for long periods of time, dust may become hard to remove. Especially in climates or houses with extremes in humidity (dust will hold humidity). That process will make the dust adhere strongly to the figure and won’t wipe away easily with a duster. […]
How to Restore Yellowed Transformers Action Figures
Restoring Vintage G1 Transformers The picture shows the before and after of a previously yellowed Fortress Maximus. It’s still with the original owner, but he wanted to restore it to its former glory! I’ve never tried this myself; however I still wanted to share the steps he took to restore his Fort Max. Steps “You […]
What Happened To Wheelie? Shipping gone bad – Here’s how you can avoid it!
A MOSC Tragedy So you got a sealed on card figure you’re going to send out, or receive. The toy is going on 35 years old – that’s getting up there! Glue, adhesives and plastic break down just like we do. While this figure wasn’t a GEM, it wasn’t bad either. So what happened? Along […]
Why Don’t My G1 Transformers Missile Launchers Fire?
A Toy Tragedy If you have been collecting a long time you likely know why G1 launchers won’t fire. For the rest of you this is why your missile launchers refuse to fire even when fired upon! The toy world was turned upside down on December 31, 1978. When 4 year old Robert Jeffrey Warren […]
Does Your Insurance Policy Cover Your Toy Collection?
What is Covered By Homeowners Insurance Policies? Most people have some form of homeowners or renters insurance. We like to have peace of mind knowing our property will be replaced if a disaster were to occur. However, homeowners insurance only goes so far – it covers every day, easily replaceable personal property. Your prize possessions […]
How To Sell An Estate Transformers Collection
Have you been named an executor of an estate? If so, we imagine that you are feeling a bit overwhelmed. As the executor you’re responsible for determining what is valuable and what is sentimental. At the same time, you’re also trying to value and liquidate a home, its contents, bank/investment accounts, and more. When evaluating […]