Playmobil Restock!
Hey Cobras! We’re excited to announce that we’ve just restocked our shelves with an incredible selection of vintage Playmobil toys! From classic western sets to charming village sets, there’s something for every collector and kid at heart. Whether you’re looking to relive your childhood or find the perfect gift, our new arrivals are sure to […]
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 […]
Playmobile
Hey Cobras! It’s back on for our anniversary month! This week, we will be featuring quite a few iconic lines. Today, Playmobil, for the 50th anniversary! Playmobil was created by German inventor Hans Beck in 1974 while working for the toy company Geobra Brandstätter. Originally tasked with developing a line of plastic toys, Beck designed […]
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 […]
Mask
Hey Cobras! The The Mask 1994 toyline, produced by Kenner, was based on the popular film starring Jim Carrey, itself an adaptation of the Dark Horse comic series. These action figures featured characters from the movie, such as Stanley Ipkiss (The Mask), and included various accessories and playsets that highlighted the zany, transformative powers of […]
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, […]
My Pet Monster
Hey Cobras!My Pet Monster, created by American Greetings in 1986, was a plush toy designed to appeal to both boys and girls with its rugged yet huggable design. The toy featured blue fur, fangs, and breakaway orange plastic handcuffs, making it distinctive and engaging for imaginative play. Accompanied by a direct-to-video film and a short-lived […]
Battle Beasts
Hey Cobras!The Battle Beasts toyline, created by Takara and released by Hasbro in 1987, originated in Japan as “Beastformers,” a spinoff from the Transformers universe. These small, anthropomorphic animal figures each had a heat-sensitive rub sign revealing their elemental power—fire, wood, or water—which added a strategic rock-paper-scissors element to their play. Renowned for their detailed […]