Mattel permanently stopped "Sizzlers" production in 1978.They were replaced by another spin off named "Scorchers". The Sizzlers tapped Ron McHenry for interim head coach. They also revived the "Sizzlers" name with electric cars similar to the original Mattel cars. This was also the year that Sizzlers and Heavyweights lines appeared. He played for the Topeka Sizzlers in the Continental League. The ""Fat Daddy" Sizzlers" (oversized bodies with huge tires) were introduced in 1973. Wright attempted to lure the Kansas City Sizzlers to Topeka in 1986. Tinkle played in 12 games for the Sizzlers and averaged 19.0 points and 10.4 rebounds. He had scripted and presented weekend radio show "Cinema Sizzlers" on BIG FM 92.7 Rajkot. John Killilea succeeded Ficke as the Sizzlers head coach. On August 5, 1985 the CBA held an expansion draft for the Sizzlers. He played the 1988-89 season with the Topeka Sizzlers of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The all-stars faced-off against the Sizzlers on January 23. The Australian Sizzlers were reasonably popular from the late 20th century to the 2000s. Two Sizzlers games were broadcast on national television by ESPN in 1987.