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There were 7 figures released for the Six Million Dollar Man line during its run from 1975-1978, but 3 of them were just different versions of Steve Austin and another (Dr. Kromedome) wasn’t even made by Kenner. Still, these figures were truly iconic and a real highlight of toys produced in the 1970’s. Steve Austin.
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For many collectors, Mego action figures and celebrity dolls were the ultimate toy line for kids growing up in the seventies. Not only were they incredibly adaptable ⏤ thanks to their brilliant use of an 8-inch tall stock body ⏤ but Mego had the foresight to cash in on licensing agreements to create toys for boys. Mego created figures based on Plan...
Kenner is known for giving the world Star Wars toys in the late seventies, but their first big hit was the Six Million Dollar Man. Much like the sci-fi series, the toy line was a smash success and Bellomo credits that to a lack of superhero shows on TV at the time. “There was a void in live-action super heroic programming for kids. I don’t think th...
When Mattel debuted their new toy car line in 1968, it went toe-to-toe with the biggest car toy manufacturer at the time, Matchbox. And Hot Wheels nearly put the king out of business. Known as the “Redline” Series because the cars had a literal red line on every wheel, Mattel offered something new to kids by creating concept cars and muscle cars in...
Based off of the divisive animated film by Ralph Bakshi, the Lord of the Rings action figures are some of the hardest to find figures from the decade. According to Bellomo, the toys were on shelves for just weeks because of the criticism the film received. “They’ve always been relatively expensive because the devotees of Lord of the Ringsare huge, ...
The stunt performer transcended American culture with his death-defying, and at times, bone-shattering performances on his motorcycle. So of course it made sense to create a toy that not only could recreate said stunts, but also be unbreakable. “The great irony of his action figure is that it’s a bendy toy,” Bellomo says. “It’s plastic over wire. T...
Dec 22, 2021 · Subscription-based toy company Pley.com entered the Disney accelerator last year with a toy rental business that would ship out toys like Lego, American Girl or Hot Wheels, which could be...
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Apr 9, 2023 · A year after Bailey left Billy Bob Products, the toy had its best year and brought in $7 million in sales, partly thanks to the Austin Powers merchandising deal. At least 20 million sets of teeth have been sold to date, generating more than $40 million in revenue.
Jul 18, 2019 · In September 2017 Toys ‘R’ Us filed for bankruptcy, seeking relief from over $5 billion in debt. Within a year, the 70-year-old brand had closed the doors of over 800 stores.
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