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Jan 13
Top 20 Most Successful Toy Lines of All Time
Okay. This is a tough one. It's very difficult to track lifetime sales of a toy line so I enlisted the help of AI to estimate the closest...


Dec 19, 2024
A Visual Guide to the 1990s Street Sharks Toy Line
Lay eyes on every Street Sharks figure and vehicle from the original 1994-1996 toy line


Dec 12, 2024
Movie Toy Lines That Never Were: The Last Starfighter
Here we’ll discuss and showcase a now-beloved 1980s sci-fi classic that never got the toy line it deserved.

Oct 31, 2024
3 Reasons Why Funko Pop!s are the Perfect Gateway Collectible (and Gift)
Here we present three simple reasons why these collectible delights are the perfect items to start your new collection —and also why they make for the perfect gift for family, friends, and coworkers for any occasion


Sep 24, 2024
100 1980s Toy Lines
Here we celebrate 1980s toys (the memorable, forgettable, and everything in between) by sharing a master list of 1980s toy lines.

Sep 10, 2024
Do Vintage Strawberry Shortcake Dolls Still Have Their Smells?
For collectors who are rediscovering their old toys today —and buying back our childhood nostalgia one piece at a time — one of the most common questions is: Do Strawberry Shortcake dolls from the 1980s still have their smells? Here we delve into that answer, and the science behind how those distinctive smells lasted for so long.

Sep 2, 2024
The Tale of 4-LOM and Zuckuss: A Star Wars Identity Crisis
Throughout the years, many Star Wars action figures have gone through name changes. But none have caused as much confusion as two particular characters that debuted in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back —4-LOM and Zuckuss. Let’s take a look back at the infamous confusion that still resonates with Star Wars fans today, and offer some definitive answers as to how, why, and where this identity crisis began.


Aug 26, 2024
The Scientific Benefits of Playing with Toys
We now know through science and research that playing with toys isn’t just about make-believe. Playing with toys contributes to child cognitive, emotional, and social development. If we have raised our children right, we’ve done our best to pass that down to the next generation. If not, there’s still time. But let’s dive into what science has since taught us about playing with action figures and dolls


Aug 20, 2024
The Power of the Force 2: A Retro Revival of Star Wars Action Figures
The Power of the Force line, often called Power of the Force 2 (POTF2) by collectors (to distinguish it from the original POTF series), was not just a continuation of where Kenner had left off — it was a revival that had to engage a whole new generation of fans and collectors, while at the same time building on the deep roots of the original series.Here we take a look back at this second generation of Star Wars toys!


Aug 12, 2024
Everything You Should Do Before Trying to Sell Toys to Vintage Toy Stores
If you’re looking to sell those vintage toys that have been taking up space in your place, read this before you bring them into your local vintage toy store — it’ll save you time and maximize your potential profit margin.

Aug 6, 2024
Forgotten Toylines of the 1980s: Crystar
While Star Wars, G.I. Joe, He-Man, and Transformers dominated the toy shelves of toy stores in the 1980s, dozens of others tried — and failed —to replicate the success of those iconic toylines. In our ongoing series, Forgotten Toylines of the 1980s, we’ll feature toylines you may have forgotten about if you grew up during this pivotal decade of toys. You can use this series as a historical guide for...

Jul 23, 2024
7 Terms You Need to Know When Collecting Vintage Toys
Collecting vintage toys is an exciting and rewarding hobby that allows you to take a unique glimpse into the past as you search for, discover, and find nostalgic relics from your childhood. Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, feeling, and phenomenon —and vintage toy collecting can trigger nostalgia within you that releases endorphins proven to reduce physical, mental, and emotional anguish.

Jul 8, 2024
Are Your Vintage Toys Worth Selling?
Here’s a common scenario that many can identify with. You’ve got bins and bins of old toys, either from your childhood or from your children’s. You want to clear space in a closet, bedroom, basement, or storage unit —or you just want to unclutter your living space. Basically, these bins need to go. What do you...

Jul 2, 2024
The History of Boba Fett and His Mandela Effect
This may blow some of your minds, Star Wars fans, but you never owned a missile-firing version of the Boba Fett figure —at least not from the original line of Star Wars toys. Thousands have and continue to swear that they had this toy in their collection, even though it was never released to the public. Before we get into Boba Fett, let’s talk a little...

Jun 25, 2024
A Brief Journey Through Barbie's Decade-By-Decade History
Barbie has been around for 65 years! You’d think that interest in the doll line would have floundered like most toy lines of yesteryear. However, In 2023, the Barbie line generated approximately $1.54 billion in gross sales worldwide. Sure, the Barbie movie likely had a hand in that, but it’s still mindblowing to see how successful the doll line still i...

Jun 18, 2024
What Would Your Favorite 1980s Toys Have Cost You in Today’s Dollars?
Ah, the 1980s! It was a time when Saturday morning cartoons reigned supreme and toy commercials were the highlights of every kid's TV-watching experience. Whether you were defending Earth from the evil forces of Cobra, protecting Eternia with He-Man, or battling Decepticons with Optimus Prime, the 80s were a golden era for toys. But how much would those beloved figures and playsets cost in today's dollars? Let’s take a nostalgic journey through some...

Jun 10, 2024
Finding the Vintage Toys of 80s Movie Bedrooms Part 1: The Princess Bride
Welcome to the inaugural post of our ongoing series — The Toys of the Best 80s Movies Bedrooms — where we’re going to have some fun and relive the best kid rooms from 1980s-era movies. We’ll do some deep diving and find the toys we see in the background of these iconic rooms from these equally iconic 1980s flicks. sit back and get ready for some pure nostalgia as we dive into our first 80s movie room ...

Jun 3, 2024
A Brief History of Hasbro’s Transformers Toy Line
The Transformers toy line carved its own niche in a hall of fame that includes giants like G.I. Joe, He-Man, and Star Wars, primarily thanks to its ingenious twist — robots that could transform into vehicles. This meant kids got two toys for the price of one — a robot action figure for epic battles and a vehicle for high-speed adventures. This clever design, combined with a great cast of transforming figures, made Transformers a beloved staple of 1980...

May 28, 2024
45 Movies Based on Toy Lines, Board Games, and Trading Cards
Most people are used to seeing toy line spin-offs from movie and television franchises. George Lucas changed how we think about such merchandising a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away with the successful Star Wars toy line that continues to thrive today. However, we’ve also seen the reverse, with many movies based on toy lines, as well as board games, trading cards, and roleplaying games.

May 20, 2024
How to Start Your Toy Collection
Whether it’s an investment, dedicated hobby, or casual pastime, your toy collection can be that perfect nostalgic habit that keeps on giving. Your toy collection is a wonderful expression of your love and knowledge of your favorite toys.Before you start your toy collection, it’s helpful to figure out what kind of toy collector you want to be.
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