The Original Giant Stretch Armstrong. Stretch Toy,for ages 5+, Tie Him in Knots. He Always Returns to Size. Ideal Christmas or Birthday Present

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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. Russ Fischer (February 5, 2010). "Universal Casts Taylor Lautner in Stretch Armstrong 3D! Seriously. Read more: Universal Casts Taylor Lautner in Stretch Armstrong 3D. Seriously". /Film. Archived from the original on February 9, 2010 . Retrieved February 6, 2010. Stretch Armstrong' Writer 'Gets' Taylor Lautner Obsession". MTV. June 11, 2010. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010 . Retrieved June 13, 2010. Cap Toys Fetch Armstrong, Stretch Armstrong's pliable canine counterpart, released in the early 1990s

In 2008, Universal Studios signed a deal with Hasbro to create another film based on Stretch Armstrong from a screenplay written by Nicholas Stoller. [10] Another script was being made by writer Steve Oedekerk introducing the character in the form of an uptight spy who stumbles across a stretching formula, which he takes and now must adjust to his newfound abilities when fighting crime and in his everyday life. Relativity, Hasbro find 'Stretch' scribe". Archived from the original on June 21, 2012 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. In addition to the original Stretch Armstrong man, they also later released other versions using the same latex and corn syrup model. There were 67 different versions of the toy released worldwide in the years following the Kenner Company’s original release. Many of these versions were made by companies other than Kenner, which is one of the reasons the original Stretch Armstrong toy lost appeal as the years continued.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 The Furby took the 1990s by storm, igniting the tech-toy boom. With a wide-ranging vocabulary and snarky attitude, the Furby kept kids busy and surely drove some parents insane. A characterized re-release of the toy to correspond with new Star Wars films yielded a resurgence in Furby’s popularity in 2015. Tamagotchi 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 ] 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.

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. We’re thrilled to expand on our successful partnership with Character Options to help bring the Stretch Armstrong brand to new heights,” said Jess Richardson, Vice President, Global Toys & Games, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro. “Fittingly, we’re stretching this brand from both ends to reach fans and engage consumers in new and exciting ways. This deal is a prime example of our Blueprint 2.0 in action by collaborating with strategic out-licensing partners to reignite the excitement of our beloved brands.” Stretch Armstrong Movie Gets April 2011 Release Date". /Film. June 2, 2009. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010 . Retrieved February 7, 2010. Scottish Highlands Postcodes (IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-n 44, PH49-50, ZE ) 48 Hour Dispatch 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.Toys in the 1980s were a mix of classic favorites mixed with new technology. Dolls and action figures remained a quintessential fixture of toy boxes everywhere, but technological advancements saw the rise of video games and more electronically savvy toys. Their worth was defined by the pioneering spirit of these new toys and their enduring appeal today. Koosh Ball

A similar concept with Stretch as a superhero was also shown in a one-off comic produced by Hasbro in 2011 dubbed Unit:E; there, the descendant of Acroyear and a Biotron (both from Micronauts) and Synergy (from Jem; here an alien artificial intelligence) conducted reconnaissance on heroes from Earth and beyond (including characters from G.I. Joe, Transformers, MASK, Battleship Galaxies, Action Man, and even Candy Land) to help fight against Baron Karza (the enemy of the Micronauts). The cornsyrup was condensed to just the right viscosity to make the stretch return slowly to its original position as the latex skin reacted against this highly viscosic goo. Collectors of these figures are very aggresive and determined because they know with such limited numbers remaining that at any time they may be all gone. This can make finding the one you want more difficult yet more fun too. Afterall the fun is always in the hunt, right? It took me4 years to find the Stretch Serpent! One can only know how much fun collecting stretches can be if one becomes as obsessed as I have become.Stretches are in a class all by themselves and their value has remained more stable than Gold making them a truely great investment!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 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. 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 Channel Islands, including Jersey and Guernsey (Sark, Alderney and Herm are an additional 1 days delivery from Guernsey) 48 Hour Dispatch Service

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. The Stretch Armstrong toy concept was created by Jesse D. Horowitz, [2] the industrial designer for Kenner's R&D group. The idea was approved for development by the head of R&D, Jeep (James) Kuhn, vice president of Kenner. a b Katz, David A. "Chemistry in the Toy Store" (PDF). chymist.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 25, 2011 . Retrieved March 29, 2011. In 1981 Kenner sued Mego for copying the Stretch Figure concept and design with their Mego Elastic Heroes. 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.

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With more than 50 years of heritage, The Original Stretch Armstrong is globally recognised as the leading stretchable toy. Launched in the 1970s, relaunched in the 1990s, and then again in 2016, the toy is currently being sold in over 12 territories worldwide and has sold more than1.5millionunits since its most recent reprise. 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. a b Clark, Eric (2007). The Real Toy Story: Inside the Ruthless Battle for America's Youngest Consumers. Simon & Schuster. pp.44–45. ISBN 978-0-7432-4765-8. the home of fantasy and sci-fi collectables, film and franchise memorabilia, retro toys and high-quality Halloween masks. As our name suggests, we are fiercely independent and proud to be Welsh. Get ready for a look at Americas favorite then and now action figures. Be very carefull, or you just may become a Stretchy!