On this 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, here's a look back on five of the iconic vehicles that captured the imaginations of kids everywhere. The 2002 TIE Bomber by Hasbro. No. 5: TIE Bomber The chase through the asteroid field still exhilarates me, even though I know it was just a … Continue reading My Top 5 Fave Toy Vehicles from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Category: Toys from Japan
Toy Stories: Voltes V GoDaiKin by Bandai
Before Transformers or Voltron, there was Voltes V—the first toy I’d ever seen where vehicles combined and transformed into a giant robot warrior. My introduction to giant robots came by way of Godzilla. One of the only Godzilla toys available in 1970s Ohio was the magnificent 24" beast released as part of Mattel's Shogun Warriors … Continue reading Toy Stories: Voltes V GoDaiKin by Bandai