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.

10 Unfortunate Vintage Toys that Were Pulled from Store Shelves

In the last century, the toy aisle exploded to become one of the most profitable industries. While not every toy or company successfully becomes a long-lasting success, there are millions of toys produced each year. Most of these toys are played for hours on end with no negative effects. However, there have been multiple times […]

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Are Old Rambo Toys Worth Anything?

The 1980s Rambo films hold a special place in many people’s hearts – as does the toy line inspired by the movie. Many people across the nation have collected Rambo action figures that they treasured throughout childhood. As time passes, these toys’ value increases. If you own old Rambo toys and want to know if they are […]

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Retrospective on Rambo: The Force of Freedom

Rambo: The Force of Freedom is an action, adventure, family animated television series produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises. The animated television series was based on the character, John Rambo, from David Morrell’s 1972 fictional novel First Blood. The animated television series premiered on April 14, 1986. Initially, it was a five-part miniseries that later spun off […]

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