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 […]
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When Were the Original Buck Rogers Action Figures Made?
The Original Buck Rogers Action Figures Buck Rogers first graced the public consciousness in 1928, debuting in a story titled “Armageddon 2419 A.D.,” published in “Amazing Stories” magazine. The character soon became a hit, inspiring comic strips, radio shows, a film, and eventually a television series. However, it wasn’t until the mid-1930s that the original […]