Action Figures and Toys Showcase 1970s and ’80s Fun

The 1970s and ’80s were golden ages for entertainment geared toward kids, a time when movies and TV shows were dominated by brave superheroes, out-of-this-world sci-fi adventures and action-packed cartoons. To have an amazing time, all you needed was a little imagination—and the kinds of treasures sold at Heritage Auctions’ June 8, Action Figures and […]

Action Figures and Superheroes

Hasbro bought the rights to a “doll” designed for boys from its creator Stanley Weston, and in 1964 began producing G. I. Joe, the toy industry’s first action figure. Like Barbie, G. I. Joe came with a wide range of accessories—uniforms, weapons, and military gear. By 1965 G. I. Joe was the top-selling toy for […]