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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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).

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 "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.Cap Toys Fetch Armstrong, Stretch Armstrong's pliable canine counterpart, released in the early 1990s 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.

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. Get ready for a look at Americas favorite then and now action figures. Be very carefull, or you just may become a Stretchy! McMillan, Graeme (September 7, 2017). "IDW, Hasbro Partner for Stretch Armstrong Comic Book (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021 . Retrieved April 17, 2020. 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. 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 GatheringWith 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 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.

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.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] 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. 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.