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1997 Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair Catalog – Jurassic Park

The 1997 Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair Catalog advertised the Lost World: Jurassic Park action figures accompanying the latest movie.

1997 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog – Star Wars

The 1997 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog provided information on a wide range of Star Wars action figures, vehicles, and playsets.

1997 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog – Jurassic Park

The 1997 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog provided information on the various The Lost World: Jurassic Park action figures, dinosaurs, and vehicles.

Captain Power Retrospective

Travel through time with us to the 22nd century through this Retrospective of Captain Power.

10 Toylines You Forgot You Loved

As children, we often play with many different toys of varying popularities. Some toys we enjoyed more than others.

The Top Ten Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Toys from LJN

When Earnest Gary Gygax and David Arneson combined forces to create the groundbreaking Dungeons & Dragons tabletop RPG game, they changed the landscape of gaming.

A Look Back on the Gamera Films from the 1990s

When it comes to giant monsters from Japan, two companies have reigned supreme: Toho with Godzilla and Daiei with Gamera. Unlike Godzilla, Daiei always presented their creature as a sympathetic creature.

The Top Ten Terminator Toys from Kenner

Years after James Cameron enthralled audiences with the first Terminator film, Kenner Toys became the first company to create toys for the franchise.

Top Ten Characters from He-Man

Do you have a favorite He-Man character? Join us as we explore the top ten characters from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Grading Toys with the AFA: Worth It in 2021?

Have you been considering sending in your old and vintage toys for grading with the AFA in 2021? We here at Wheeljack’s Lab aim to honestly guide our customers.

Top 10 Comedians of the 1980s - Wheeljack's Lab

Many titans of comedy emerged from the 1980s, but which comedian will earn the number 1 spot in the top 10 comedians of the 1980s?

1988 Playmates Toy Fair Catalog – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The 1988 Playmates Toy Fair Catalog helped introduce readers to the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures.

Top Ten Toys Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies

As the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gained popularity with their comic books and cartoon series, Gary Propper obsessively sought to turn them into a movie.

Moments in Toy History: Revisioning A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe

The story of G.I. Joe began in 1963 when Stanley Winston from Manhattan created his prototype for a military-themed action figure.

The Influence of Dune on the Star Wars Franchise

After the release of David Lynch’s Dune in 1984, audiences left the theaters confused and downtrodden. One of the best chances to see the epic of Dune on the big screen had ended in a panned flop.

Retrospective on Knight Rider

In the 1980s, audiences loved to see two things on their television screens: fast cars and the Hoff. First appearing on television in The Young and The Restless, David Hasselhoff quickly became the heartthrob of women across America.

A Look Back at the Six Million Dollar Man

Taking notes from the recently released novel, Cyborg, the Six Million Dollar Man entertained audiences from 1974 to 1978. In his 1972 book, Martin Caidin dreamed up a world where a US test pilot, Steve Austin, could receive bionics to survive a crash.

Retrospective on Gargoyles: Disney’s Defenders of the Night

Beginning in 1990, Disney gave their cartoons a home on network television with the Disney Afternoon, a two-hour block dedicated to their cartoon series.

The Ten Most Expensive Centurions Toys

Join us as we explore the ten most expensive toys from the Kenner Centurions line that have sold at online auction sites.

Dungeons & Dragons: From the Tabletop Game to the Movies

Before the 1970s, tabletop games focused on one of three genres: family board games, traditional games like chess, and wargames.

A Look Back on Tron and Its Legacy

As video games began to gain popularity in the late seventies, their unique look began to inspire the creative minds behind movies. At the time, the thought of video games inspiring movies was completely foreign.

A Look Back on The Original Planet of the Apes Films

Even before Pierre Boulle entertained the world with his novel, La Planète des singes, Arthur P. Jacobs scooped up the rights to create the Planet of the Apes franchise.

Retrospective on Beetlejuice: The Delights of Comedy-Horror

In 1988, Tim Burton took the original script from Michael McDowell to flip the book on exorcism in the hit film, Beetlejuice.

The Top Ten Robotech Toys and Action Figures

Robotech is an action, adventure, science fiction media franchise that started as an 85 episode-long animated series.