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.

MAS*H Retrospective

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1960s Toys, 1970s Toys, 1980s Toys, Uncategorized, action ifgures, books, M*A*S*H, MASH, movie, playsets, sitcom, spin-off, television series, The 1960s, The 1970s, The 1980s, toys, video game

The widely loved franchise, M*A*S*H, began in 1968 with Richard Hooker’s (H. Richard Hornberger) book series. The books, inspired by Hornberger’s own experiences as a military surgeon during the Korean War, told of great stories. Hornberger’s books told of inspired stories during his time serving as a captain in the 8055th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital […]

How Much Money Can I Make From Selling My Vintage Toys?

Posted on December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
Uncategorized, action figures, old and used toys, playsets, selling toys, toys, vintage toys

If you have old toys laying around, you might ask: How much money can I make from selling my vintage toys? Are my vintage toys worth anything? Just how valuable are my vintage toys? We hope to clear up these questions through this blog. We will fill you in on how to know how much […]

What is the Easiest Way for Me to Sell My Vintage Toys?

Posted on December 17, 2024December 19, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
Uncategorized, easy, in person, online, selling toys, toy collectors, toys, vintage toys

If you have old and vintage toys laying around and want to sell them without the hassle, you may be asking: “What is the easiest way to sell my vintage toys?”. With many online and in person selling options available today, the easiest and best option can be hard to find. Selling vintage toys has […]

The Value in Grading Your Vintage Toys

Posted on December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
Uncategorized, AFA, CAS, CGA, grading, toys, value, vintage toys

With toy grading becoming widely available in just the late 1900s, these services have greatly helped the vintage toy world. The company, AFA (Action Figure Authority), stemmed from the CGA (Collectible Grading Authority). These, along with the CAS (Collector’s Archive Services) and others, provide crucial services to many toy collectors. These companies standardized the metrics […]

Are My Toys From Garage Sales Worth Anything?

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1960s Toys, 1970s Toys, 1980s Toys, 1990s Toys, 2000s Toys, Uncategorized, action figures, cars, dolls, garage sales, toys, value, vintage toys, worth, yard sales

Do you ever come across old toys at garage sales? Do these toys hold any value? How can you know if the toys you find are worth anything? The simple truth is, many people find extremely valuable toys at garage sales without even knowing it. Moreover, many people also get rid of extremely valuable toys […]

James Bond Retrospective

Posted on November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1960s Toys, 1980s Toys, Uncategorized, 007, action figures, books, comics, films, James Bond, The 1960s, toys, Video Games

In the year 1953, Ian Fleming created one of the most popular and epic characters ever, James Bond. The British secret agent spy character, typically known as 007, gained popularity through many movies, comics, toys, and more. The James Bond film series sparked the most popularity, with one of the highest-grossing film series of all […]

Top 10 Army Ants Toys

Posted on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1980s Toys, Uncategorized, action figures, Army Ants, The 1980s, toys

In 1987, these tiny toy Army Ants marched into stores. These two inch scale figures released by Hasbro toy company featured two different armies. The two armies separated by color: blue and orange. The blue army, led by General McAnther, included five different squads and eight members. The orange army, led by General Patant, also […]

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Retrospective

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1990s Toys, Uncategorized, action figures, Movies, playsets, Robin Hood, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The 1990s, toys

The English folklore character, Robin Hood, has appeared in stories, movies, and theatre for hundreds of years. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, one of the many stories featuring this sneaky heroic outlaw, came out in 1991. Along with the movie released, a video game, and toys also came out for the Prince of Thieves franchise. […]

Captain Power Retrospective

Posted on August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1980s Toys, Uncategorized, action figures, Captain Power, comics, Movies, playsets, series, The 1980s, The 1990s, toys, Video Games

Travel through time with us to the 22nd century through this Retrospective of Captain Power. The franchise first began in 1987 through the television series, Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future. This series starred Tim Dunigan, Peter Macneill, and Sven-Ole Thorsen and featured 22 episodes of 20 minutes each. The story begins in […]

Top 10 BraveStarr Toys

Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Chris Ingledue
1980s Toys, Uncategorized, action figures, Bravestarr, playsets, The 1980s, toys, vehicles

The epic space western franchise, BraveStarr, debuted through a toy line by Mattel in 1986. Following the toy line, a movie, video game, comics, and books released to expand the franchise. Read our BraveStarr Retrospective to learn more about the franchise and the epic characters. Mattel released over 15 million dollars worth of action figures, […]