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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Though Stretch Armstrong toys were only present on the shelves for a limited time, they continue to be sought after by passionate collectors. Many children enjoyed these unique toys when they were first released, and they continue to inspire many today. There have even been talks of a Stretch Armstrong movie, though no concrete information on such an endeavor has surfaced. 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. Disney tried to make a film about Stretch Armstrong in the 1990's starring Tim Allen, but the film never made it to production. 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. 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 original Stretch Armstrong doll by Kenner was a big figure toy filled with corn syrup in the shape of a well-muscled blond man wearing a pair of swimming trunks. The figure was introduced in 1976 but the original idea came from James O. Kuhn in 1974. It stands out from other vintage action figure toys because its arms and legs could stretch outwards (presumably without breaking). Corn syrup fillingCharacter 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. The 1990s saw sustained interest in action figures and the rise of high-tech toys. You may still have a few in your closet or be familiar with many of the reissues that have occurred in recent years. Though not the distant past, the ‘90s still yielded a swath of collectible toys. Magic: The Gathering

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] Relativity, Hasbro find 'Stretch' scribe". Archived from the original on June 21, 2012 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. In 1981 Kenner sued Mego for copying the Stretch Figure concept and design with their Mego Elastic Heroes. 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. 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 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 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. We are fascinated in how the toy and collector's industry has grown over the past 40 years, thanks to huge franchises like Star Wars and the action figures and playsets that were produced for fans just like you. Cap guns grew in popularity towards the end of the American Civil War when the gun manufacturers that had produced firearms and ammunition prior to the war began developing toy models as a way to stay in business. Cap guns were further popularized by the introduction of fictional heroes of the American West in movies and television programs. Toy companies like Hubley, Kenton, Kilgore, Wyandotte, and others began entire production lines of cap guns, and the height of their production was a 20-year span in the years that followed World War II.

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.

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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).

Channel Islands, including Jersey and Guernsey (Sark, Alderney and Herm are an additional 1 days delivery from Guernsey) 48 Hour Dispatch Service 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. 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.Denys Fisher Stretch Incredible Hulk (1979) This figure used the original Stretch Armstrong molds and graphics without permission, and was discontinued due to a lawsuit from Kenner in 1980. [3]