In June of 1993, a new film entered theaters which drew out both fear and imagination from viewers. The film, which brought the likes of the Tyrannosaurus rex and Dilophosaurus to life on the silver screen, was a massive success. Created with a budget of $63 million, the beloved Jurassic Park made $1,058,000,000 at the […]
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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. […]