As Star Wars was hitting theaters in 1977, Kenner was preparing to launch one of the largest toy lines to ever hit the market. Since they were only given months to prepare toys before the movie’s debut, they could not immediately offer action figures. However, they managed to avoid catastrophe by offering one of the […]
Wheeljack’s Lab – Vintage Toy Blog
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Top 10 Most Expensive Rough Riders
Ride into the spectacular world of Rough Riders. Filled with daring and adventure, these toys are more than just a way to pass the time; they are ways to use the imagination for epic races, dangerous missions, and treacherous escapades. Each of the vehicles is battery-powered and able to cross all kinds of terrain. From […]
Retrospective of Buck Rogers
First landing on the scene in 1929, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was a smash hit! Regarded as highly influential in the growth and proliferation of the sci-fi genre, Buck Rogers first began as a comic strip before spreading to other forms of media. Created by Phillip Francis Nowlan and illustrated by Dick Calkins […]
The Most Valuable Complete TMNT Toys
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often abbreviated as “TMNT”) franchise spawned from comics published by Mirage Studios. Two main pillars of the franchise, the cartoons and the toys, were first spawned alongside each other. The original 1988-1997 toy line was produced by Playmates Toys. The TMNT line featured a plethora of different iterations of figures, […]
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 […]
Top 5 Visionaries Villains
The name “Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light” surely won’t ring a bell with all, but those familiar with the series can recall the distinguishing holographic chests and staffs. Though it failed to meet expectations and thus had a short lifespan, the Visionaries had a unique cast of villains to clash with their heroes. From […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Godaikin Toys
Running from 1982 until 1985, Godaikin was a Bandai series of Japanese imports of Popy-created super robot figures. Godaikin figures were picked from lines such as Popynica and Chogokin, resulting in a line full of figures who each had their own series in Japan! The toys had some form of combination feature, resulting in additional […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Super Powers Toys
Many toy companies have been tasked with the desirable responsibility of producing action figures for DC’s cast of superheroes and supervillains. One of the companies entrusted with this duty was Kenner. The company was founded in 1946 and later purchased by various companies, ending with its incorporation into Hasbro. Kenner reigned over licensed figures for […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Kenner M.A.S.K. Toys
Throughout the 80s, interest in action figures and transforming toys were at an all-time high. Kenner sought to marry these two concepts together with their M.A.S.K. toy line (often simplified to just “MASK’). The line debuted in 1985 and featured figures that were roughly 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) tall and vehicles with secret weapons. Unlike […]
Top 10 Most Expensive SilverHawks Toys
Kenner’s SilverHawks first landed on the scene in 1987, but was quickly shooed off of shelves in 1988. The line was based on a syndicated television show produced by Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment. The toy line featured a cast of colorful characters, from the SilverHawks’ Quicksilver and the Copper Kidd to the Mob’s Mon*Star and Buzz-Saw. […]