Even though Conan first appeared in the 1930s, his popularity honestly blossomed during the 1960s and 1970s, when two publication houses took over the character. First, Lancer Books revived Conan’s adventures, gathering Robert E. Howard’s tales, and finishing his unpublished words. Then, Marvel Comics took the gamble on the character, creating a hit series that […]
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.
The Top Ten She-Ra: Princess of Power Characters
She-Ra: Princess of Power is an action, adventure, Sci-Fi, superhero animated television series created by Filmation as a spin-off of the He-Man and Masters of the Universe media franchise. In She-Ra: Princess of Power, Filmation attempted to create a series for young female children after the success of the He-Man and Masters of the Universe […]
How To Sell He-Man Toys for Cash: Guide to Getting the Best Value
When you are looking to sell your old and used toys, like Matte’s He-Man, you want to know how to sell them for the best value. There are many options available to you, especially now that the internet is in wide use. However, each option comes with its own set of upsides and downsides. So, […]
The Top Ten She-Ra: Princess of Power Toys
Following the success of the Masters of the Universe franchise, the public felt that He-Man was for boys. So, Filmation and Mattel came together to develop a new animated series and toy line that they would simultaneously produce. Unlike the He-Man animated series that debuted after the toy line, they produced this media together without […]
Retrospective on She-Ra: Princess of Power
Following the public acceptance and commercial success of the He-Man: Masters of the Universe animated television series and its toy lines, Filmation, the production company in charge of He-Man, united with the renowned toy company, Mattel. Thus, they envisioned a female adaptation of the He-Man animated television series and toy line. Both the show and […]
The Top Ten Characters from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is a sword and sorcery and Sci-Fi based media franchise developed by Mattel. The franchise began with the release of the Masters of the Universe toy lines in 1981 and has since gone on to produce other media such as animated television series, newspaper comic strips, comic book […]
The Top Ten He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Toys
Following the success of Star Wars toy lines by Kenner and the revelation that Mattel was among the enormous toy companies that passed on the opportunity to produce the toy line, Mattel’s C.E.O Ray Wagner and his team made several unsuccessful attempts at developing a toy line that can attain, if not rival, the success […]
Retrospective on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe started as a toy line that Mattel introduced to the world in 1981. The toy line focuses on the adventures of He-man, a supernaturally gifted character who is on the mission of saving the world from the powerful dark forces of Skeletor, his archrival. To promote their toy […]
The Places That Buy He-Man Toys
Finding the best places that buy He-Man toys is not as easy as one would think. While you may already have a place in mind, do you know the hidden costs of going there? If this is your first time selling toys, finding the best place will be even more confusing. With more than two […]
The Best Place to Sell He-Man Toys: How to Get the Greatest Value
Do you know how to find the best place to sell your He-Man toys? While several options exist, especially now that several online options are available, not every place will give you the same value. While you may get a great price in some options, those same options come with risks and time investments that […]