Frankly, it doesn't need to move more and while this is technically more of a statue than an action figure, it's also one of the best Conan toys on the market. Ashley Wood has taken it to the next level. Wave 1 of this toy line was the most sought after, as it included the 4 Ghostbusters, each packaged with their own small ghost to bust. Battle Damage Darth Maul (2000 Kenner Star Wars Power of the Jedi) @LamarRevenger mentioned this figure recently on Twitter, and I’m glad he did because I had forgotten about it. We will be continually updating this page as we launch new reviews. We hardly got any Battlestar Galactica figures and one of them happened to be the hapless robot dog. 98. Does that earn it “best figure of all time”? Rom Space Knight (1979 Parker Brothers) Rom is something I’d love to see a reboot for. Joe Figures Ever" in this Tales from the Toy Chest write up. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Inevitably, we’ve left someone’s all-time favorite figure off the list, or ranked a stinker way too high, and we welcome your comments. From the earliest rubbery renditions of our favorite ’80s icons to Mattel’s current crop of hyper-realistic WWE action figures, there have been countless plastic ring warriors to collect. 95. And since the majority of those who owned these toys would rather have enjoyed them than keep them neat, mint condition figures are extremely difficult to come by. Does it get much better? 99. The Best 80's Action Figures: photos. 3. A little shorter and stockier than his fellow T-cats, a solid sculpt. Rest easy, this figure will not be Snake Eyes’ last appearance on this list. She-Ra had her hands full with this arch-enemy. Low Light definitely has earned a spot near the top. Well articulated and accessorized, this is really the ultimate version of  Bespin Luke. 75. So in trying to capture the "magic" of the best of G.I. 68. Unlike many 80s toys, the Thundercats figures actually preceded the animated cartoon (most of the time toys are made after a show as established an audience as a means to generate additional revenue). Chewbacca & C-3PO (1982 Kenner Star Wars) For the Empire Strikes Back figure release, C-3PO had removable limbs (awesome) and came with a black “net” backpack for Chewbacca to carry him in (double awesome). Crystar (1983 Remco Crystar) The best toy line from Remco; the title character is iconic 80’s–and translucent! 40. Captain Power (1987 Mattel Captain Power) The surprisingly mature nature of the TV show drew me in, and the 3 3/4” pretty poseable figures kept me on board. Break apart action set this guy apart from the rest of his wave. 64. The figures were a bit large, but pretty poseable, and the working infrared “laser tag” weapons was INSANE. WWE Classics counts down the 30 greatest WWE action figures of all time. Baldwin P. “Bulletproof” Vess (1988 Hasbro C.O.P.S. What our contributors said about this figure: Another line I sampled from the 80’s that was unfortunately saddled with a terrible cartoon. One of the original sixteen 3 3/4″ figures, referred to as “straight arm Snake Eyes”. Big Boa was in desperate need of a job. Battle Beasts (1986 Hasbro) 1″ figures with heat-sensitive stickers on their chest, each carrying their own weapon. Micronaut Pharoid (1976 Mego Micronauts) I wanted to include something Micronaut here. Complete with removable kilt, helmet, and black leather jacket, this figure is super cool for so many reasons. (1983 Mattel Masters of the Universe Wave 2). And he had roller skates. Whitterquick (1987 Hasbro Visionaries) Another underrated action figure line, Visionaries used the same o-ring construction and basic figure design as the G.I. Destro v.2 (1988 Hasbro G.I. Let me introduce you to the contributors that worked on this list: A sincere thank you to everyone who helped compile this list, I had a blast doing it. Joe figures back to back on this list, they are linked in a lot of ways. Hulk Hogan (1984 Wrestling Superstars) 8 inches of solid rubber, no articulation, years of fun. By Jason F.C. Joe figures at a somewhat larger scale. Casey Jones (1989 Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Favorite Sports Team: Mudville Slingers. Princess Leia (Boussh Disguise) (1983 Kenner Star Wars ROTJ) I was always a sucker for a figure with a removable mask (hence my love for M.A.S.K.) Launching hands, extending legs and neck, helicopter-hat! The stylized Sigma 6 sculpting and a Cobra Trooper disguise combined with a new original character and background to create the best figure in the line. 41. Moss Man (1985 Mattel Masters of the Universe) I know he was just an astroturf covered, pine-scented Beast Man repaint, but he was like no other figure we had seen before. Joe: ARAH) Urban camouflage, classic character, some awesome accessories. Solid Snake (1998 McFarlane Toys Metal Gear Solid) McFarlane Toys produced this line of 7 inch scale action figures based on the hit Konami video game Metal Gear Solid. Check out Joe A Day’s excellent write up of this figure – and while you’re at it, add that site to your favorites or subscribe to the daily updates. Modulok (1985 Mattel Masters of the Universe) Mattel’s response to Hasbro’s Transformers line taking away their fans & toy revenue. This figure is “THE” Luke Skywalker to me. Luckily, Egg Brain had a device that accentuated the very traits that made them rejects in the first place, giving them “Exagapowers,” so now they are gross freaks and proud of it. These are ones you can argue are the best toys and action figures of all time, like the following three. (2007 Hasbro International G.I.Joe Convention Exclusive). 60. Super-solid figure whose sculpt was strikingly true to the movie. You couldn’t have one without the other, so they stand together on our list. Their leader was Ace McCloud, an aerial assault specialist. I wanted to choose the 100 best action figures in history. 74. We just knew he was a big honkin’ badass jet that towered over most of the other Transformers. Squeeze his legs together for ring thrust action! The sheer detail and artistry of the post-apocolyptic World War Robot toyline is what makes it standout. 53. The trenchcoat look was a great update to the classic 80’s villain. Pretty good assortment of accessories. 71. (Dr. Zaius is up there, though.). If you take just the Kenner line from 1978 to 1985, you’re dealing with a product that easily deserves consideration as one of the best selling toys of all time. I’m talking about the large scale one produced for the first film. Palisades Sweetums (2004 Palisades Muppets) Another Muppet, this time an oversize representation. M.U.S.C.L.E. Robots have been a staple of toy culture since they were conceived. Joe ARAH) Cobra’s troops were in dire need of hand-to-hand combat training. He took 7 wickets for only 1 run against Australia at WACA 1992/93 season. Check, check, check. Vampire (1991 Ertl Socket Poppers) Just as the name implies, these figures have interchangeable parts. 42. Toys and action figures are as popular as ever. In 2000, Toy Biz created a line of six inch action figures under the Spider-Man Classics banner. Star Wars Action Figure History S Best Toys All Time 100 Greatest. Wolf Breath (1986 AmToy Head Popping Madballs) These 4 inch figures have spring-loaded heads/necks. I think kids could really relate to him because of his size. 32. 86. Honestly, I think this may be what I consider the best small scale figure ever. Firefly was a perfect example of everything done right in the 80s. Snake Eyes (1982 Hasbro G.I. The slight edge went to Trakker over Piper here – Hasbro had already demonstrated a working relationship with the world of WWF/WWE in the form of Sgt. So many accessories for a vintage MOTU figure! LJN manufactured the Thundercats action figures for only two years, spanning 1985 to 1987. The Toy Fair has expanded this year in an attempt to accommodate the record number of companies anxious to be added to the world-renowned tradeshow’s wait list. This figure was a fantastic likeness of Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne, complete with the batsuit and accessories. She-Ra (1985 Mattel She-Ra Princess of Power) Mattel’s attempt to rope girls into the boy-targeted Masters of the Universe mythos, She-Ra was a successful cartoon, comic and toy line of the mid-80s. Big-ass gatling guns, bowie knives and rocket launchers? The 101 best action movies ever made. Wait, Matt Trakker was already on this list! If G.I.Joe’s Sky Striker was a Transformer, it’d be Jetfire. Joe. As leader of the Dark Avengers, he stole Stark technology and created an armor that crossed the Iron Man and Captain America look. 30 Attack Armor Batman: ($300-$500) crossover was unexpected. I used it to slide him down a zipline into Castle Grayskull. Check. 10 best rapper toys and hip-hop action figures of all time December 25, 2020 by drbyos This year, the hype for rapper toys reached an all-time high when rumors that Travis Scott’s McDonald’s meal included him as a tiny action figure began to surface. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon … For one reason or another these figures either aren’t well known, did not sell well, or some combination of the two. The sculpt detail is the best you’ll find of any Slave Leia. 25) Slimer, Ghostbusters. Cobra brought in Serpentor to usurp Cobra Commander, Megatron was recreated as Galvatron, and MOTU was no different. Man-E-Faces (1983 Mattel Masters of the Universe) In a toy line that sported some of the most inventive and sometimes odd play features, this guy had one of the best. But there’s always time to start collecting toys now and begin the patient wait. Bruce Wayne (1992 Kenner Batman Returns) It can sometimes be difficult for toy companies to attain the rights to actors’ likenesses with regard to producing movie-based action figures. 62. Joe: Pursuit of Cobra Wave 3). The Ecto-1 vehicle from this line was so cool. A human centipede well before its time (sorry). Stay in the comfort of your own home and take this stroll with us down action figure memory lane. Rapper toys like Madvillain figures by Kidrobot and Travis Scott 'Rodeo' action figures are highly sought after. Considering how long the comic book was out there, I’m surprised more of us didn’t have this early electronic figure. Our boy Man-E started out as a human, but turn the knob on his head and he became a robot! Regardless of the involvement of Rocky rumors, the design of the character was a bit odd, but it’s undeniable that this figure’s unique set of accessories was awesome. It also didn’t hurt that he was one of the few Star Wars figures to get more than one accessory. Find the Top Adventure Time Action Figures Of All Times with the MSN Buying Guides >> Compare Products and Brands by Quality, Popularity and Pricing >> Updated 2021 I was the kid that got woozy in biology, though. Low Light (2010 Hasbro G.I. Robots that can shoot the bird? 97. I just wish the line had lasted longer. That being said, we would love for you to tell us and share what you think is underrated as well! Ambrose was 6ft 7in and he could release the ball from almost 10ft high. Ick! Kirk (1974)  The mod 70’s Mego style was a good match for 60’s Shatner. 17. A pretty solid military figure. To me, accuracy when making a Top 10/Top 100 all time list is extremely important. It was done in this manner, to prevent the smell from wearing off over time.”. Big Boa (1987 Hasbro G.I. 44. That’s why you rarely see figures based on the unmasked actor’s character. Great stuff. 46. Check. 81 & 80. A perfect mix of mech and wildlife. The Zartan of Eternia? So much cool interactability. Buck Rogers – Twiki (1979 Mego) Buck’s little robot guide to the future, he even had a sticker for Dr. Theopolis. “Now that modern technology is giving us products like the RX-78-2 Gundam, with its high-quality manufacturing, we felt it was time … We asked our favourite action filmmakers to help us create a explosive list of the best action movies of all time. Not only was this figure is a spot-on likeness of the cartoon character, but he has tons of the same action features and accessories that give true meaning to the word “gadget”. Six Million Dollar Man (1973) Any action figure that has interchangable arm and leg accessory packs, is tops in my book. Not alone, but it plays a part. 8 inches tall. The sheer hugeness and Lovecraftian style of the property’s villains made the line memorable. 34. He was a Luke made for action. Inevitably, we’ve left someone’s all-time favorite figure off the list, or ranked a stinker way too high, and we welcome your comments. You can “pop” their heads, arms and legs from their “sockets” and pop them into place somewhere else. Here are the best rapper toys of all time. Another crazy recent figure with awesome detail, some insanely well detailed weapons (removable sniper rifle FTW!) Perfection. 61. toyline. 91. Generally speaking, Shenzhen Meiyan Technology Co., Ltd.'s regular goods are readily available for free samples. Really, a pretty good representation for the time, Cornelius is a standout of the line. "The list covers three decades of action figures," said editor Douglas Goldstein. Here are twenty-five awesome action figures of days past, ranked by value. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), See the 50 Coolest Action Figures of All Time>>>, UnderScoopFire Podcast #21 – Toy Fair 2012 & the Top 10 Action Figures of All Time. Inspector Gadget (1983 Galoob) Go Go Gadget playability! Joe collecting. Joe, the show was produced by Sunbow and Marvel Productions. Adam Power (1983 Revell Power Lords) Extra-Terrestrial Warriors that each had an action figure. ToyFare Magazine has published their list of the top 25 action figures ever in their October issue. The chrome faceplate, the baby blue uniform with red stripes, and the very cool removable pistol on his integrated backpack. His large array of stowable gear is amazing. The first Joe whose accessories all snapped to his backpack. Hordak was more ruthless, less bumbling, and his face was at least 18% scarier. Slave Leia (2004 Hasbro Star Wars Unleashed) Still available at a relatively affordable price, this is the best rendering of Princess Leia in her most popular form (according to fanboys everywhere). The recent update makes my list as well because of my love for the original. Well, maybe not that different.. Supplied with little to no backstory or names, these toys allowed us to employ our imagination to its fullest! These would never it make to pegs today. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Pocket Heroes Mini articulated Marvel & DC heroes (1979 Mego) To this day, I suspect this why I can’t keep the two comic book compainies straight. Dubbed the “World’s First Action Figure”, we wouldn’t be doing this list today if it wasn’t for this guy. I never knew anbody that had one, but I know tons of kids drooled over the Christmas catalog with this in it. Previous post: The 2012 DVR Cleanup Project, Next post: UnderScoopFire Podcast #21 – Toy Fair 2012 & the Top 10 Action Figures of All Time. The Centurions were a group of special operatives assembled to thwart the evil Dr. Terror and his army of drones. Then again, I also had him defend his green weight belt against my LJN WWF Superstars, so maybe I’m not the best authority on Trap-Jaw. I know. Matt Trakker (1985 Kenner M.A.S.K.) 85. (Courtesy of Will’s World of Wonder). Oven Mitt Gloves. Perfectly suited to the modern era design. Metal Men Astronaut (1976 Zee Toys) I had some of these as a kid. A bit subjective, and sure to spark debate – but that’s what the internet is for. ToyBiz Flipping Beast (1995 Toy Biz Marvel X-Men Classics) Odd oversize sculpt and cheesy action features were hallmarks of the early Toy Biz X-men line, Beast with “Mutant Flipping Power” is a perfect example of why this line had kids and collectors following it. 72. With the flick of a trigger on their backs, their heads go flying. Joe 25th Anniversary) I will be honest, I don’t consider many of the 25th Anniversary figures to be very high on the list of toys, especially all time, but the BAT is definitely one of the best. Daggit (1978 Mattel Battlestar Galactica) What an odd figure! 43. He terrorized every other toy I had. Add in the fact that it transformed into a wicked cool Decepticon vying for Megatron’s positon? I recently had the honor of being a juror in an awesome list, The 100 Best Action Figures of All Time, over at UnderScoopFIRE – a blog dedicated to the children of the 80s. I loved him. Honorable mention here to the 30th Anniversary G.I.Joe Sci-Fi – a great update on this figure with fantastic accessories. GL Batman, me. The best thing about collectible action figures is that there are also a wide range of variants that are available. Joe line, but the Cobra Commander is probably my favorite. Love is a wonderful thing, and we know what it’s like to be passionate about action figures. 100. “The list covers three decades of action figures,” said editor Douglas Goldstein. 47. 55. Have you ever found yourself staring at a restaurant menu thinking “Man, there’s just way too much to choose from. 51. Later lines provided larger and more functional adversaries. Removable boxing gloves, a ‘Joe’ labeled punching bag, and his breathing apparatus (?) 66. A huge, extremely well articulated figure, I was stunned to see just how much raw plastic could fit in a single package. Basic military design that has since become iconic, great shotgun and backpack as well. The Movie Masters line from Mattel is really geared toward the adult collector. 89. Joe ARAH Wave 1) One of the original 12, Flash had that 10 minutes into the future look. 59. ToyFare, a leading magazine about action figure collectibles, has put together a list of the best individual action figures of all-time. 35. Standing at 12″ tall, Hasbro had a wildly popular toy on its hands- and the action figure phenomenon has grown ever since. The paint, likeness and articulation are darn near flawlessly executed. He’s a dude that time travels in a mummy case! Limited to 1,000 pieces and packaged on a 25th Anniversary card, the figure typically goes for $250 – $1000. Turn it again- a monster! Came with clip-on Tally Hawk. Everyone knows the vehicles were the real stars of this franchise, but in a time where 5 points of articulation dominated the market, having bendable knees made your figure damn cool. In the fall of 2011 I commissioned a handful of my most trusted action figure aficionados and collectors for an ambitious project. Nightcrawler even had a poseable tail! He wasn’t wearing the wussy farmboy outfit, this was warrior Luke. Besides both being 3 3/4″ Joes, both are crossover delights based on characters not indigenous to G.I. Slaughter, but the M.A.S.K. But he had a laser cannon that connected to his backpack (very Ghostbusters to a 10 year old kid). Came with a golf bag full of weaponized sports equipment. Ghosts of historical warriors (but they look more like ghosts of the Village People)… and they glow in the dark. Joe: A Real American Hero, I put together a list of "The Top 10 Greatest G.I. Max Jones in his great camouflage uniform was one of the best of the line. Joe) It’s hard to make a diver design cool, but Hasbro did it in ’85, and it hasn’t been topped since. 65. Joe) A striking repaint of an already great mold. Love is a wonderful thing, and we know what it’s like to be passionate about action figures. Figures like this are why I’m hooked on G.I. Working eyelids and mouth? 31. 39. All rights reserved. They look this cool AND their heads pop off? The sculpt of the figure was amazing and true to Ethan Van Sciver’s rendering in the comic book. Favorite Food: Shake n’ Break Chicken. The Avengers Infinity War Action Figure Buy Online At Best Prices. Bulletproof with his suitcase and handcuffs, great machine gun, removable coat, and insanely well detailed cybernetic parts was the best of that line. 26) Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors. Here are the 30 rarest action figures and how much they’re worth. Over 4 billion Lego Minifigures have been produced since their inception, a staggering number that speaks to their overall appeal to children of all ages. Once we’ve tested a sufficient number we’ll start to compile lists of the Top Rated Action Figures Of All Time. Joe ARAH) Give me Flint over Duke any day, and this figure was a perfect representation of the cocky Warrant Officer. Variants are essentially actions figures that don’t follow the canon of the Anime or Manga that the characters are based on, or feature uncommon outfits by the characters. (1984 Mattel Masters of the Universe Wave 4). Flint v.1 (1985 Hasbro G.I. Joe for the 21st Century. 52. The astronauts were fairly NASA-esqe from what I remember. Flash (1982 Hasbro G.I. 84. Quicksilver (1987 Kenner Silverhawks) Another Kenner figure who sprung into action when you squeezed his legs together. Witterquick had a great design, very sleek mold and was a lot of fun. Stay in the comfort of your own home and take this stroll with us down action figure memory lane. The figure that started it all (after the 1982 Mail-Away straight arm version). 83. By Rob Bricken January 7, 2009 Daily Lists, Toys 0 Comment. They’re the bane of many an action figure collector’s existence–repaints. Egon, Peter, Ray, Winston (1986 Kenner Real Ghostbusters) Take your pick. 69. Fozzie Bear (2002 Palisades Muppets) Groucho Glasses and a rubber chicken. 87. Grimlock (1985 Hasbro Transformers G1). Sci-Fi (1986 Hasbro G.I. The 10 Best Repainted Action Figures Of All Time Topless Robot. Seriously, a Joe that looks like the love child of Robocop and a highlighter? Panthro (1985 LJN Thundercats) with Battle-Matic Action and nunchuks! Godzilla (1979 Shogun Warriors) Another piece of my childhood I wish I still had. Pulsar (Mattel 1976) This figure creeped me out as a kid. He-Man.org notes: “The figure’s unique ‘foul’ odor was achieved by mixing the plastic used in the mold with patchouli oil. What a great decade to grow up in. Radioactive Homer Simpson (2000 Playmates – ToyFare #37 Exclusive) The woefully dificult to obtain ToyFare version of Nuclear Power Plant Homer. 37. Listed on GeneralsJoes’ Most Underrated Modern G.I. Combine that with the sheer coolness of the figure design, the improved articulation, removable silencer, elastic webgear, and swappable heads. Cobra B.A.T. What a novel idea! Best Movie Action Figures Of All Times on February 2020 - Find Best TOP 10 Movie Action Figures Of All Times - Shop Online For Sale Price (1985 Mattel) I realize I risk all credibility by categorizing these as “action figures”, but I had a hell of a time creating storylines and epic wrestling matches with these guys. 63. Not this Matt Trakker. Sigma 6 is one of my favorite toylines of all time, and Lt. Stone is the best figure of that series. Who was this guy? And these five figurines are at the very top of the heap—fetching thousands of dollars each at auction. One of the first exclusives I remember folks going crazy for. It’s like a ray of sunshine in your inbox everyday. Well articulated, great accessories, a cool disguise who can double as a Cobra Trooper. The 10 Best Repainted Action Figures of All Time. Joe Figures, Lt. Stone is the best figure of that series, Click here for the 10 Coolest Action Figures of All Time —>. 78. Did we ever figure out what the loop on top of his helmet was for? For us boys, most of us had our favorite action figures and that is what we are here to look at today. 56. 45. Lt. Max Jones (Tonka 1986 Spiral Zone). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), spot-on likeness of the cartoon character, GeneralsJoes’ Most Underrated Modern G.I. Tomart's Encyclopedia of Action Figures The 1001 Most Popular Collectibles of All Time Some best-selling action figures of all time items online are marked "Free Sample" and could be ordered as such. Classic vintage figure. The recent Mattel update of this figure is excellent as well. Joe ARAH) Had to lead off with a Joe! 82. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Wow! Low Light pushed it over the top. The stylized Sigma 6 sculpting and a Cobra Trooper disguise combined with a new original character and background to create the best figure in the line. Firefly v.1 (1984 Hasbro G.I. Sigma Six kept G.I. 76. 73. The 2012 Toy Fair is coming up February 12-15 in New York City, and that has gotten us thinking (not that we need a Toy Fair to get us thinking about action figures, that pretty much happens everyday). We spend 91 hours on researching and comparing 42 of popular models to determine the Best Action Figures Of All Time 2020 you can buy. and this was one I never had, although I did own her fellow Jabba’s Palace-mate Lando Calrissian in Skiff Guard disguise. 79. Joe ARAH) I had to sneak my boy Sci-Fi in here! Sideshow Collectibles has been doing some impressive stuff with their 12” G.I. (1985 Mattel Masters of the Universe) Water squirting fun with Skeletor’s pet dragon chained in a baby carrier. This year the hype for rapper toys reached an all time high when rumors that Travis Scott’s McDonald’s meal would include him as a tiny action figure starte Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I remember as a kid liking the articulation of these figures better than Star Wars figures. Punisher (Toy Biz 1995) Mike Zeck’s art in 3 dimensions–nuff said! Milla Jovovich’s breakout role in the 1997 sci-fi action flick The Fifth Element was one of best action films to ... of Alice stands as one of the most iconic female action stars of all time. He can actually sit in a vehicle! Like many toys, action figures often have a thriving second life on the collectors' market. Privacy Policy   |   Copyright © 2021 UnderScoopFire. Can’t make it to New York for Toy Fair? Fantastic. Cobra Frogmen – Codename: Eels (1985 Hasbro G.I. In a seven-year period, Kenner sold more than 300-million action figures. But which figures have earned a spot at the front of our toy shelves? Excellent sculpt. 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