What’s cool about this vintage toy?… well, not only is the toy itself completely out of production, but the vehicle it’s modeled after was discontinued over 15 years ago!
Why the Dakota Sport? Since we’re automobile fans, as well as toy fans, let us start with a bit of bulleted background:
— Mid-size pickup that bridged the gap between compact and full-size trucks made popular during its late-1980’s debut
— Very likely would have toted a teal and purple dirt bike or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles original skateboard in the bed
— Was often found rallying through the mud blasting obscure British bands like Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark or Flock of Seagulls
Why would a kid in the 80’s/90’s want this toy? Well, street cred of course…
Here are just a few notable 1990s TV and movie appearances of the infamous Dodge Dakota Sport that would’ve made awesome role play inspiration:
- Baywatch (1989–2001): Utilized various rugged and sport trucks matching the California beach aesthetic, including early generation Dodge Dakota models.
- Nowhere Man (1995–1996): Featured mid-90s Dodge Dakota models in supporting background capacities during the thriller series.
- Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1995–1997): Included period-accurate Dakota pickups on-screen for street scenes.
- Game Shows: A 1990s The Price Is Right episode famously featured a brand-new Dodge Dakota Sport Short Bed as a winning prize in the “Range Game” priced around $13,057.
Now that we’ve convinced you of the pop-cultural value of this still-in-the-package rare and vintage toy, you may surf over to our Ebay store for a chance to win (well, purchase) but it will be a win to sit on your carefully curated collector’s shelf. Or be brazen, crack the package open and put it proudly out on your desk for all of your colleagues to bask in its amazingness!!
Note: at the time of this blog post, the listing is/was live and available. We cannot be responsible for any disappointment if you land on the expired Ebay item page in the event it has already been purchased.
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