8. Buzz Lightyear
Release Year: 1995
Product of Thinkway Toys
* Original Cost: $29.99
Taking advantage of the popularity of Disney’s Toy Story, Thinkway Toys introduced Buzz Lightyear into the toy universe in 1995. This space-faring action figure, which retailed for $29.99, brought the well-known character to life.
Buzz Lightyear on Flickr, via Dallas Vintage Toys
Buzz Lightyear, who soared beside his extraterrestrial hero and had a retractable helmet and the motto “To infinity and beyond,” became an instant hit and left a lasting impression on the hearts of fans.
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