Wheeljack’s Lab – Vintage Toy Blog

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When Were the First Dino Riders Action Figures Made?

Introduction  The world of vintage toys is vast and fascinating, with myriad franchises, figures, and iconic collectibles that thrill enthusiasts and collectors alike. Among them, Dino-Riders action figures hold a special place, uniquely blending the excitement of dinosaurs with the allure of sci-fi action. But when did these exceptional figures first make their appearance? The […]

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The Dinosaurs of Tyco’s Dino-Riders Toy Line

Dino-Riders is an action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy animated television series that was custom made to create a relatable storyline and to introduce Tyco’s toy line. Gerry Conway and Carla Conway created Dino-Riders while Ray Lee directed it, with Steven Hahn directing the first and last episodes of the animated television series. The animated television series […]

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The Top Ten Dino-Riders Toys from Tyco

Dino-Riders is an action, adventure, fantasy, science-fiction, animated television series that Ray Lee and Steven Hahn directed. The animated television series premiered in 1988 and ran for just a season, consisting of 14 episodes. The television series, Dino-Riders, was a promotional show to create a backstory for Tyco’s Toys. It also introduced the new line […]

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Retrospective On Dino-Riders Cartoon Series

Dino-Riders is an action, adventure, science fiction, fantasy animated television series. Tyco licensed this series to create a background story and promote their new toy line. With only fourteen episodes produced, Gerry Conway and Carla Conway created Dino-Riders while Ray Lee directed most of the series. Then, Steven Hahn directed the first and last episodes […]

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