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Stretch Armstrong: the gloriously goo-filled toy that shouldn’t have worked (but did)

Boing Boing·Jason Weisberger·about 1 month ago
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In the golden age of toys that could maim, melt, or mysteriously stain the carpet, Stretch Armstrong stood out: a blond, musclebound figure filled with a bizarre, syrupy gel that could be pulled, twisted, and abused far beyond reason. A new deep dive from Secret Galaxy traces how this improbable mix of chemistry, marketing, and kid-proof engineering became a pop culture icon. Stretch Armstrong wasn't just a toy; he was a dare to experiment. A challenge to press the limits. Previously: • Blowing up a Stretch Armstrong doll (and other indignities) • Stretch Armstrong cartoon coming to Netflix • Watch Stretch Armstrong meet his untimely yet dramatic demise • The greatest toy ever made is back!…

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