In September 2017, IDW Publishing announced a new comic book based on the Netflix series Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters for January 2018. [19] Video game [ edit ] Hollywood's Repeated, Inexplicable Attempts at a 'Stretch Armstrong' Movie". Mental Floss. October 6, 2015. Archived from the original on December 9, 2015 . Retrieved January 12, 2016. In 1981 Kenner sued Mego for copying the Stretch Figure concept and design with their Mego Elastic Heroes. The Stretch toy’s loss in popularity was likely a result of the over-saturation of the market with these products. The first Stretch Armstrong was a tremendous success because of how unique it was. There had never before been a stretchy toy that a child could literally tie into knots or pull to be over 4 ft. It was re-released in the 1990s, and some new Stretch Armstrong toys can still be bought today. Strawberry Shortcake was a beloved character in the ‘80s. Her popularity spread through television shows and children’s books and is still a favorite today. While the world has seen an abundance of dolls to hit the market, Strawberry Shortcake’s key differentiator was that the dolls actually smelled like strawberries. This one-of-a-kind feature exponentially increased the doll’s value. Cabbage Patch Kids

We’re thrilled to expand on our successful partnership with Character Options to help bring the Stretch Armstrong brand to new heights” Jess Richardson, Vice President, Global Toys & Games, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro The Kenner Company originally wanted to create a stretchy toy filled with corn syrup in three body types: a woman, a sumo wrestler, and a man. The woman, who was originally designed to compete with the popular Barbie toys, was abandoned, and the sumo wrestler design was too heavy for children to play with. The Kenner Company settled on the man, named Stretch Armstrong, who could stretch up to 4 feet long. Petrikin, Chris (January 14, 1999). "New pic a 'Stretch' for Brit helmer Care". Variety. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022 . Retrieved April 1, 2022. The present invention provides a toy figure of any desired shape. For example, the toy figure may be a doll in the shape of a muscular man or a shapely woman. The toy figure may alternatively be in the form of an animal shape such as a giraffe, an elephant or a pig. In each instance, however, the figure will include an elastic skin having a memory and a highly viscous filling material. Stretch Armstrong Movie Gets April 2011 Release Date". /Film. June 2, 2009. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010 . Retrieved February 7, 2010.Stretch Armstrong is made of latex rubber filled with a proprietary gelled substance similar to corn syrup, which allows it to retain shape for a short time before shrinking to its original shape. Cap Toys Fetch Armstrong, Stretch Armstrong's pliable canine counterpart, released in the early 1990s Character Options andglobal branded entertainment leader Hasbro are setting the bar high in the world of stretchable toys with new licences and brand extensions for 2023 and 2024.

Once the skin was made it was filled with what is basically corn syrup mixed with a few other ingredients to reduce the moisture content and make it more malleable. Still, if Stretch Armstrong was injured in a “fight” he would bleed sweet corn syrup. Of course, over the years the syrup mixture would either leak or become hard rendering poor Stretch a lot less stretchy.IDW, Hasbro Partner For 'Stretch Armstrong' Comic Book (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. September 7, 2017. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017 . Retrieved September 8, 2017.

From playsets and action figures to busts, memorabilia and masks – we work hard to source genuine, top quality merchandise. Being geeks ourselves, we have a great eye for collectable pieces and a genuine interest in everything that we sell. Our Products While rich in sentimental value, collectible toys from decades and even centuries—ago can fetch top dollar when sold in their original condition. The evolution of toys and how much they are auctioned for—from simple wind-up toys to technologically complex video games—gives us a glimpse into how the childhood experience has changed over the decades. Such cultural relics give collectors insight into our historical relationships with toys, and provide a hint at where the future of toys is headed. An estimated 67 different versions from Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, and other countries released Stretch Armstrong variations between 1976 and the 1990s. [5] The "stretch man" idea as it was called was pursued with two different bodies in mind. One was a sumo wrestler and the other was an All-American blond hunk. Horowitz sculpted the models himself instead of hiring a freelancer. The sumo man was too bulky and large, so the All-American body was cast by Kenner's model maker Richard Dobek, and the resultant resin model was taken to a latex doll manufacturer in New Jersey, where the first bodies were dipped.The corn syrup was condensed to the right viscosity to make the stretch return slowly to its original position, as the latex skin reacted against this highly viscosic goo. From 1976 to 1979 Kenner produced 40,000 Stretch Armstrong toys making over 50 million USD, and was the largest buyer of corn syrup over those same years! Mego vs Kenner

a b c Cimino, John (Summer 2018). "The Legends and Lore of the Incredible Hulk, Stretch Armstrong, and the Mego Elastic Superheroes". RetroFan. TwoMorrows Publishing (1): 9–13. The Koosh Ball, still in production today, is a stretchy and soft toy that serves as a plaything for children (and is often used a stress-reliever for adults). The multi-colored ball won’t cost you more than a few dollars today, but an original with the tags intact can be worth much more. G.I. Motorized Battle Tank The rise of action figures and franchise-driven toys dominated the toy industry in the 1970s. Characters were important components in how toys were deemed relevant, and this allowed for a franchise’s multi-media reach across literature, film, and television. Vintage toys are still notable today and are coveted relics for modern collectors. Dinky Cosmic Interceptor Magic: The Gathering was the first trading card game released in 1993, and the phenomenon is still played today. The intricate activity has a number of unique cards to entice players and make things interesting. Each game depicts a battle between wizards known as planeswalkers who cast spells, use artifacts, and summon creatures that are seen on the individual cards.

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Relativity, Hasbro find 'Stretch' scribe". Archived from the original on June 21, 2012 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. Stretch Armstrong toys were only sold in stores from 1976-1979. During those three years alone, the company sold over 50 million dollars’ worth of Stretch Armstrong dolls. The strangely loveable and totally unique stretchy corn syrup-filled toy was insanely popular then. Now, original and undamaged Stretch Armstrong toys are sold for hundreds of dollars to collectors. The film is scheduled for release in April of 2014. The media and public exposure of Stretch should push values of the older figures even higher. McMillan, Graeme (September 7, 2017). "IDW, Hasbro Partner for Stretch Armstrong Comic Book (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. There was another attempt at a Stretch Armstrong film a few years later that was supposed to star Danny DeVito, but once again the film was never made.