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

Product Information

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. 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 filling 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 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. 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. Kendall Aronson is a 2019 graduate of Berry College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Public Relations with a minor in English. She has served as the Editorial Assistant for Berry’s Alumni Magazine, the Social Media, PR director, and Assistant Arts & Living Editor for the Campus Carrier. She offers an up-to-date look at collectibles for the Millennial audience. The last two were filled with a granular solid in place of the viscous liquid found in the other figures. A vacuum pump, which attached to the heads of these figures, removed the air from within, which "froze" the toy in its stretched position. [4] The series was developed by Kevin Burke, Victor Cook, and Chris "Doc" Wyatt. Burke and Wyatt also wrote a tie-in comic book for IDW Publishing. [18] The first 13 episodes of the 26-episode first season were released on Netflix on November 17, 2017.

Scottish Highlands Postcodes (IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-n 44, PH49-50, ZE ) 48 Hour Dispatch 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 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 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. 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.Relativity Abandons 'Stretch Armstrong' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. October 12, 2013. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020 . Retrieved April 17, 2020.

Stretch Armstrong is a large, gel-filled action figure that was first introduced in 1976 by Kenner. [1] In 2016, at the New York Toy Fair, Hasbro announced the return of the Stretch Armstrong toy in its original 1976 design. 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. Stretch Armstrong Movie Gets April 2011 Release Date". /Film. June 2, 2009. Archived from the original on February 3, 2010 . Retrieved February 7, 2010. 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.In 1974 a new idea blossomed in the action figure arena. From the imaginative mind of a Kenner employee a new type of figure, Stretch Armstrong, was born. He was no ordinary action figure. He was filled with corn syrup and his arms and legs could stretch to almost four times their original size. Children of the world responded with such enthusiasm that Stretch Armstrong eventually became a toy icon. Stretch Armstrong' Writer 'Gets' Taylor Lautner Obsession". MTV. June 11, 2010. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010 . Retrieved June 13, 2010. In 1981 Kenner sued Mego for copying the Stretch Figure concept and design with their Mego Elastic Heroes.

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. 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. Stretch is about 15 inches long and can be stretched to nearly four feet. Included in the retail box were 10 Curad bandages which could be used to patch any leaking punctures that Stretch may suffer. A stretch graph or poster was also included which showed how far Stretch could be extended. The Stretch poster is attainable for collectors but the bandages are extremely difficult to find. Obviously most kids would either use the bandages to fix Stretch or they would lose or throw them away. 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 It was announced from the studios co-chairman Donna Langley that Taylor Lautner would star as Armstrong and that the film would be in 3-D. She stated that "with Lautner's success energy and athleticism he is a perfect fit to a unlikely hero." Producer Brian Grazer stated "Stretch Armstrong is a character I have wanted to see on screen for a long time ... It’s a story about a guy stretching ... the limits of what is possible to become all that he can be." [11] [12]

Shop now.

An estimated 67 different versions from Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, and other countries released Stretch Armstrong variations between 1976 and the 1990s. [5]