Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary
Hey Cobras! It’s back on for our anniversary month! This week, we will be featuring quite a few iconic lines. Today, Strawberry Shortcake, for the 45th anniversary! Strawberry Shortcake was created in 1979 by Muriel Fahrion as a character for American Greetings’ greeting cards. The character quickly gained popularity, leading to the development of a […]
Rainbow Brite’s 40th Anniversary
Hey Cobras! It’s back on for our anniversary month! This week, we will be featuring quite a few iconic lines. Today, Rainbow Brite, for the 40th anniversary! Rainbow Brite was launched in 1983 by Hallmark Cards, with the first toys released in 1984. Created as part of Hallmark’s strategy to expand into multimedia, Rainbow Brite […]
Street Sharks
Hey Cobras! The Street Sharks toyline was part of a larger trend in the 1990s of anthropomorphic animal action figures, inspired by the success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Street Sharks toys stood out with their exaggerated, muscular designs and unique play features, such as moving jaws and fins, which made them especially […]
Thundercats
Hey Cobras! The vintage Thundercats toyline, launched by LJN in 1985, brought to life the characters from the beloved animated television series. Featuring articulated action figures of iconic characters like Lion-O, Mumm-Ra, and Cheetara, the toys were known for their detailed sculpts and vibrant colors. Alongside the figures, the toyline also included vehicles and playsets, […]
Toxic Crusaders
Hey Cobras! The Toxic Crusaders toyline, created by Playmates Toys in 1991, was based on the animated series of the same name, which in turn was a spinoff of the cult-classic Troma film “The Toxic Avenger.” Designed to appeal to fans of environmentally-themed superheroes, the toyline featured a variety of action figures, vehicles, and playsets, […]
Voltron
Hey Cobras!Matchbox imported the Voltron toys from Japan, where they were originally produced by Popy, a division of Bandai, under the titles “Beast King GoLion” and “Armored Fleet Dairugger XV.” Recognizing the potential for these popular mecha designs, Matchbox repackaged and distributed them in the American market to coincide with the launch of the Voltron […]
X-Men
Hey Cobras!The continuation of the original X-Men 1997 cartoon, X-Men 97, just released on Disney Plus! To commemorate it, we’re playing the original X-Men cartoon in the shop today, and featuring our X-Men merchandise!Check out Cobra Collectibles on 555 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg Manitoba to see what we’ve got in stock! Want to get in contact […]
Cabbage Patch Pony
Cabbage Patch Ponies resemble the Cabbage Patch Dolls as they share the signature dimples and eyes. Although created from the same company Hasbro, they are sure not to be mistaken for My Little Pony! There were 4 lines released of these Magic Meadow Ponies including a variety of styles such as: Crimp ‘n Curl, Glitz […]
Strawberry Shortcake
The sweet Strawberry Shortcake made her first appearance in greeting cards in 1973! These cards then grew into dolls, posters, and eventually becoming it’s own cartoon series featuring numerous friends and pets of the characters. She’s a sweet little girl with a big heart who is always trying to help others. You’ll see Strawberry Shortcake […]
My Little Pony
My Little Pony is the cutest line of toy ponies featuring their colorful bodies and manes along with a distinctive symbol on the sides of their flanks, sometimes referred to as “cutie marks”. Initially, this line was released as “My Pretty Pony” in 1981, but by 1982 Hasbro had already decided to change the name […]