Mattel introduced the Shogun Warriors to America in 1977. Unlike most of Mattel’s catalog, the American toy maker did not develop this toy line. Instead, they saw a popular trend from Japan, the love for giant robots in Tokusatsu, and felt that America would also embrace the robots. So, they licensed several popular toy brands […]
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.
Ten Memorable Toys that We Longed for Christmas in the 90s
Even as “extreme” defined the 90s, Christmas brought things down to life as we all longed for the toys of our dreams under the tree. This decade saw the emergence of more and more electronic toys in the market. Likewise, the video game industry had moved far last the crash in the 80s, actively competing […]
The Hottest Toys that Every 1980s Child Wanted for Christmas
With Christmas in the air, our minds drift back to our dreams of toys under our trees in the 1980s. During this decade, the toy industry quickly moved to release some of the most defining toy lines. Some of these lines are still with us even today. Some, like He-Man, created such intense waves of […]
The Top Ten Spiral Zone Toys from Tonka
The Spiral Zone is an action, adventure, animation television series that Atlantic/Kushner-Locke produced. The animated television series only lasted for one season, sixty-five episodes, which aired from September 21 to December 18, 1987. Initially, the Spiral Zone toys from Bandai Japan were the inspiration for the Spiral Zone series. Eventually, Tonka then obtained the rights […]
The Top Ten Xena: Warrior Princess Toys
Xena: Warrior Princess is the spin-off action, adventure, fantasy, and supernatural series that spun off from the 1995 blockbuster Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Xena: Warrior Princess ran from September 4th, 1995, to June 18th, 2001, producing over one hundred and thirty episodes. The Xena: Warrior Princess television series was a commercial success and received a […]
The Top Ten Generation 1 Transformers Toys
The Transformers is a successful toy line that features giant robots that transform into various vehicles and creatures. Initially, a Japanese toy-producing powerhouse, Takara, produced the Diaclone toy line. However, when Hasbro bought the license to produce the toys in the west, they reimagined the series as the Transformers. Following the financial success and the […]
Where To Sell Transformers Toys and Get the Best Price for My Collection
There comes a time where toy owners set out to find where to sell their Transformers toys for the best available value. However, finding that best value takes time along with many tests. Without guidance through the minefield of options to sell your toys to, you are likely to lose out as a first-time toy […]
The Top Ten Shogun Warriors Toys
Mattel presented the western world to the humanoid machines, the Shogun Warriors, when they debuted their toy line towards the end of the 70s. These imported toy lines are based on Japanese anime shows. The Shogun Warriors toy lines consist of three original sizes. First, there were the three and a half inches die-cast toys. […]
The Best Way to Sell Ghostbusters Toys and Action Figures
Trying to figure out how to sell your old toys can sometimes be a headache. Apart from dealing with the several options available, you might not be so sure about the value you will get in return. That is why, in this post, we share 6 ideas on the best way to sell Ghostbusters Action […]
Stores that Buy GI Joe Toys: Guide to Finding the Best Price
Finding the best stores that buy GI Joe toys is not as simple as it once was. Now that the internet has become a mainstay for selling and buying toys, your choices have expanded. Not only can you go to your local pawn shop, but you may also post about the GI Joe toys that […]