Bandai – Doyle's Space

Jumbo Machinder

In common usage Jumbo Machinder is often applied to any large-size robot toy roto molded out of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a sturdy plastic also used for shampoo bottles.

Jumbo Machinder toys represent a fascinating chapter in the history of Japanese toy manufacturing and the global fascination with giant robots and mecha. These toys, produced primarily by Popy, a subsidiary of Bandai, emerged in the 1970s and quickly became iconic symbols of that era’s pop culture. The Initial Jumbo Machinder line debuted in 1972, featuring massive action figures standing around 2 feet tall. These toys were inspired by popular Japanese mecha anime and tokusatsu series like Mazinger Z and Ultraman^[1].

Bubble Wrap

The final Monday in January is known as Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

In 1957, Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes created three-dimensional wallpaper from sealed air pockets between shower curtains. They thought people would love the groovy design, but Bubble Wrap’s destiny was function over form. A great packaging material was born.