From the Big Screen to the Auction Block – Transformers get their own Live Auction! More than 25 years ago, the Hasbro Toy Company forever changed the face of Action Figures with the introduction of the Transformers brand of converting toys. Because of the unique engineering and styling of these toys, kids no longer had [...]
Shogun Warriors — They’re Ready to Strike When You Are
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Before I die, I will own a complete set of these guys. This is a commercial from 1978 which features Mattel’s 24″ Mazinga and Gaiking along with Godzilla. In addition to those three, the US saw figures for Dragun, Daimos, and Raideen as well. These large figures were scrutinized for their flying missiles and small [...]
Christmas Morning 1956 – Robert the Robot?
December 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
Over the weekend, I was looking through some old family photo albums and came across this picture: My uncle is sitting in front of the tree playing with a new toy robot Santa brought him. I think this is a Robert the Robot from Ideal, but if it’s a rare Japanese import, worth tens of [...]
Transformers Commercials from the 1980′s to today
September 9, 2010 By 6 Comments
Do they even make jingles any more? “Transformers… more than meets the eye…Â Transformers… robots in disguise… More than meets the eye.” Now try to keep that out of your head for the rest of the day. Here’s the full song: The Transformers! More than meets the eye! Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil [...]
Report from the Space Toys Auction (part 1)
July 18, 2010 By 2 Comments
I’m somewhat of an auction veteran, having attended toy auctions, farm auctions, estate auctions, book auctions, and even storage lien auctions, but I have never been to a space toy auction. Let’s just say that yesterday, my mind was blown. I woke up bright and early and drove to Buckeystown, MD, a tiny town outside [...]
Massive Transformers collection found on Pawn Stars
July 12, 2010 By 12 Comments
I was a fan of Pawn Stars long before tonight’s episode, but now I will be glued to the tube whenever a new show airs, hoping they feature something as great as they did tonight. Rick and Chumlee visit the home of Will, who has a serious Transformers habit. It looks like this guy has [...]
A Collection a Day #35 – Vintage space toys and games
July 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A Collection a Day #35 – Vintage space toys and games, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. Space themed toys are something I am always on the lookout for in my travels. Finding them is a rare event, but every now and then I get lucky. If something has a bubble-headed astronaut on it, you [...]
A Collection a Day #22 – Robot Invasion
June 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A Collection a Day #22 – Robot Invasion, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. Take a look at these happy robots. Don’t they just look like they will kill you in your sleep? I like having these guys around, because they put a smile on my face with all their plastic-y goodness. The big guys [...]
A Collection a Day #7 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
May 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
A Collection a Day #7 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is the first TV show I have vivid memories of from my youth. Sure, I watched plenty of kids’ shows and cartoons but this was the first prime time, grownup show [...]
A Collection a Day #4 – Robots!
May 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A Collection a Day #4 – Robots!, originally uploaded by Cool and Collected. Original robot toys from the 50′s and 60′s can go for thousands of dollars. Some of the most collectible robots were built in post WWII Japan by companies such as Horikawa, Yoshiya, Ichida, and Asah. Among the most sought-after toy robots are [...]
