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.

Dragonriders of the Styx Retrospective

The Dragonriders of the Styx toy line was a rather obscure series created by Dimensions for Children. Debuting in 1983, the line capitalized on the popularity of Dungeons & Dragons with a variety of unique and imaginative toys. The Dragonriders of the Styx line featured six action figures, five Duelin’ Devils, five Riding Creatures, several […]

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When Were the First Dragonriders of the Styx Toys Made?

Introduction  The 1980s saw a surge in action figure lines for the toy industry. Amid this booming industry, Dragonriders of the Styx was many people’s favorite. These fantasy action figures, born out of an era marked by the growing popularity of Dungeons and Dragons and other fantasy media, have become coveted treasures for collectors worldwide. […]

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