2013 Lanard Toys Warehouse Sale
This is my third year covering the annual sale held by Lanard Toys, the prolific maker of that most long-lived of GI Joe knockoffs, the CORPS! The local office, situated on the rather quaint main street of the Kansas City suburb Sugar Creek, opens its doors during the Christmas season most every year. Folks have asked what it’s like to visit, so here’s you answer, finally.
In previous years, I’ve posted a simple gallery, but this year I figured I’d up the ante and shoot a little video. I’ve edited out the odd looks from the employees and focused solely on the awesomeness of a building half jam-packed with wanna-be GI Joe toys. It’s like you’re really there! I’ve not left out the traditional pics, however. Check out a gallery below the video. There’s even a shot of some knock-off My Little Ponies for all you Bronies out there.
Wow! I had no idea Lanard did this level of business! And those Star Force figures must be the only original-style construction figures they still produce.
Thanks for posting this. I didn’t know the CORPS line was this extensive.
Wow so much stuff.
I like the C.O.R.P.S. I have fond memories of the older ones and i dont know where i’d be without the spare parts and custom fodder most of the others have provided.
Anyone else notice that the S.T.A.R force gift set contains a jetski?
Where can I find that vintage 10 pack re-issue? I’ve looked everywhere!
It’s neat to see how Lanard has continued to thrive as a company for so many decades now. Lots of product variety to be found there. Not bad at all for a brand which is mostly noted for aping Hasbro stuff since the 80’s. Thanks for sharing the video and pics!
I don’t think I’ve seen CORPS here in Sydney in years. I had no idea that so much older stuff was still in circulation.
Now if only they’d re-issue Hat Trick Lemonade and the other cracky CORPS sports figures!
@Daedborder
My town [wagg wagga] still gets in modern CORPS stuff at K-mart and BigW but they are usually only the “Deluxe” figures. The ones that come with the little rafts or jets.
Too much crap.
Great coverage Rob! Just like being there.
Arrrghhh I want a “Space Cowboy” and that 12″ Marauder member sooooooo Bad!
I never knew where Lanard was. Their product is slim in this area, but that looks like a fun time. I see a few vehicle items I would purchase.
What a great “virtual tour”! Thanks for editing and posting that. Your spotlights of various CORPS stuff has given me an appreciation for their uniqueness. The trio of Deep Six wannabes takes the trophy this year. Who would look at that figure and say, “hey, this is great! Let’s make a few variations on this and sell it!”
So jealous!!!
I’ve got a lot of Corps stuff but it’s really hard to fill those little holes in my collection.
Hi, just wanted to know if lanard in kansas was closed? because they dont show on the web site
thanks
The location is in Sugar Creek, Missouri and as far as I know is still in operation. There is going to be another warehouse sale starting in November. I will of course have coverage of it here in JAD.
I live in Omaha Nebraska and would love to make the drive down for this. Do you know when it will be going on this year?
I just found out that it starts on November 24th at 9:00am.
Got the day off from work. I’ll be seeing you there Rob
Cool, though you’ll have to fight me for any K-9 Corps that I’m missing.
I won’t fight for anything. I do need the address for my GPS.
Is there anything you are looking for Rob. I can bring something down with me.
make shipments to Mexico? I am interested in the action set luxury of space forces Lanard that it comes with a jeep, I want two sets of these , and two space cowboys , I can make orders? I would like to know prices to ask for more