Honestly, I wouldn’t have about half the comic knowledge that I know if it wasn’t for this channel and I would have none of the action figure knowledge
I started collecting Marvel figures (X-Men first) as a fun hobby as a kid about 2 years after this Thor came out. I would’ve killed to get him because I really wanted to have a Thor in my collection
I love seeing the old-school stuff! It's fun to look back at how far toys have come! I had some old-school keener batmans floating around in my toybox as a kid as well as some tlybiz marvel stuff!
One of my favorite action figure lines. I always had a soft spot for unfortunate looking figures. I loved how they were designed to be like Kenner's Super Powers figures but without the artistic talent.
The opening is exactly why I watch this channel. I love the good withe the bad. Even at the time I was excited when I got that TB Scarlet Witch but maybe not so much the Emma Frost. Thank goodness they made a diamond form for her to put on the shelf lol. Maybe a little hard on the Thor fig but I would never had picked this up back in the day. Still a great vid.
I find this era of toys fascinating. Marvel's current dominance of the action figure market comes from this era when they allied with Toy Biz, who would eventually go on to create Marvel Legends which of course is still going strong today. The legacy these - objectively kind of crappy - little figures have is amazing. The weirdest part is that it was DC who first allowed Toy Biz to take a shot at their characters, but their Batman Movie line had only 3 figures in it and their comic-based line was a blatant knock-off of Super Powers but with much lower grade materials and engineering. DC snatching the licence and handing it back to Kenner was objectively the right decision for them at the time - Kenner's movie figures and their animated series stuff was great - but if they'd just given Toy Biz more time, we could have had DC Legends selling by the truckload today while Marvel was the one flopping around playing catch-up. You can't blame DC for not being able to predict the future but they must have kicked themselves for that since.
One of my most hated action figure is Attuma from the 1990s Fantastic Four cartoon. The right arm was supposed to have a kind of swing action but barely moved , just disappointing, at least it looks like the comic character
I had all of them, and hated the way they looked, but there weren’t any Secret Wars figures available anymore. So. I had no other choice. I actually thought in my kid brain the Thor figure was one of the best ones out of all that line. Still do. There should’ve been a cape tho. Also I cut, and shaved the hammer, and fixed it. It still threw the hammer too.
The new marvel legends Kenner style figures from last year gave us, a perfect 3 inch Thor. From the hammer, the cape, and costume details. I got one at Ollie's for 3 dollars along with a green goblin
Thanks for this, i remember having all of them. Even a taller Spiderman with giant suction cup palms. And a short Ben Grimm with a boulder. Good times!
I have a hard time judging toys that came after my time (I was a Mego big and pocket heroes kid). Secret Wars line never looked as good as Super Powers line to me, but to my 70s inner kid its still an impressive line. The more modern hyper articulated and hyper detailed (and darker colors) just don't look good to me. However, the amount of characters that DC and Marvel lines come out with would've blown my kid's selfs mind.
You hit on something I notice down in my Secret Lounge - my action figure display room - the COLORS - they were so much brighter in the 70s 80s and 90s - it is really striking when you look at the different shelves
I may actually have this Figure. I started Collecting April 2nd, 1994 and I was buying reissued Toy Biz Super Powers, as there was still a lot of them at Toys R Us despite being discontinued for a few years, and the early Marvel. I grew up in the 1960s and didn't have any kind of Super Heroes back then. By the time Megos came out I was 14 and long out of Toys. It's 30 years later and I still Collect. I think I'll probably throw this old Thor in a toy bin and try to get 50 cents out of him. I have much better Thor's now.
I remember seeing this toy as a kid on the peg and got so angry that he didn't have a cape that I refused to get him, I always thought he should've had cloth cape like the old super powers figures.
4:53 ok i kinda hate to be that guy but......that actually appears to be the Neo-Classic armor that Tony built at the end of the original Armor Wars after the Silver Centurion was destroyed and he made everyone believe Iron Man was dead
I have been traveling across India for the past couple of weeks, but I did get these videos prepared in advance so I could enjoy my trip but still keep the content coming
@@CarbonScoring l started carving him up this week, but due to other projects pending,and toy hunting, it's going to be a while 'til l get to finish it.
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Honestly, I wouldn’t have about half the comic knowledge that I know if it wasn’t for this channel and I would have none of the action figure knowledge
That means I’m doing my job!
I started collecting Marvel figures (X-Men first) as a fun hobby as a kid about 2 years after this Thor came out. I would’ve killed to get him because I really wanted to have a Thor in my collection
The X-Men figures were when Toy Biz really started figuring things out and began producing some of the definitive Marvel figures!
Just the joy in your videos makes me so happy, I was sick and needed a happy channel to watch and you are perfect thank you
That is always what I’m going for - hope you are feeling better!
For Secret Wars I only had Kang from Children’s Palace as they were going out of business for next to free
We never had those where I grew up
It’s always a good day when we get a carbon scoring vid, I started collecting in ‘93 with the toybiz x-men so I’m kinda glad I missed this one lol
Thanks for making me a part of your Saturday morning!
I love seeing the old-school stuff! It's fun to look back at how far toys have come! I had some old-school keener batmans floating around in my toybox as a kid as well as some tlybiz marvel stuff!
Yeah - these still have a certain charm!
One of my favorite action figure lines. I always had a soft spot for unfortunate looking figures. I loved how they were designed to be like Kenner's Super Powers figures but without the artistic talent.
They filled a gaping hole in our Marvel Collections at the time - and stand as the foundation of everythign we have now!
These make a great in box display. The card art is amazing . I still have some hanging on my wall
That's a great idea! I agree the card art is spectacular!
I still have the Ironman, Captain America and Green Goblin from that line in my collection never knew about this Thor thanks for the great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
1:38 that can’t be real 😭
Oh. It’s real all right
That Punisher is a great figure and I also had that as a kid.
Yes - it is pretty classic!
The opening is exactly why I watch this channel. I love the good withe the bad. Even at the time I was excited when I got that TB Scarlet Witch but maybe not so much the Emma Frost. Thank goodness they made a diamond form for her to put on the shelf lol. Maybe a little hard on the Thor fig but I would never had picked this up back in the day. Still a great vid.
Thanks my friend - I pretty much know what I’m about at this point
Wow i totally forgot about this Thor figure.🤯 The missing black paint on upper body really does ruin the figure for me.
Just one of numerous missteps…
I find this era of toys fascinating. Marvel's current dominance of the action figure market comes from this era when they allied with Toy Biz, who would eventually go on to create Marvel Legends which of course is still going strong today. The legacy these - objectively kind of crappy - little figures have is amazing.
The weirdest part is that it was DC who first allowed Toy Biz to take a shot at their characters, but their Batman Movie line had only 3 figures in it and their comic-based line was a blatant knock-off of Super Powers but with much lower grade materials and engineering. DC snatching the licence and handing it back to Kenner was objectively the right decision for them at the time - Kenner's movie figures and their animated series stuff was great - but if they'd just given Toy Biz more time, we could have had DC Legends selling by the truckload today while Marvel was the one flopping around playing catch-up. You can't blame DC for not being able to predict the future but they must have kicked themselves for that since.
Great point and an angle I never really considered! Thanks for the excellent comment
One of my most hated action figure is Attuma from the 1990s Fantastic Four cartoon. The right arm was supposed to have a kind of swing action but barely moved , just disappointing, at least it looks like the comic character
I’m thinking of doing an FF 90’s mysterybox
I had that Thor figure as a kid. 😆
It’s nostalgic!
And nostalgia always wins!
I had all of them, and hated the way they looked, but there weren’t any Secret Wars figures available anymore. So. I had no other choice. I actually thought in my kid brain the Thor figure was one of the best ones out of all that line. Still do. There should’ve been a cape tho. Also I cut, and shaved the hammer, and fixed it. It still threw the hammer too.
Great memories - thanks for sharing!
The new marvel legends Kenner style figures from last year gave us, a perfect 3 inch Thor. From the hammer, the cape, and costume details. I got one at Ollie's for 3 dollars along with a green goblin
Nicely done on those scores! The Marvel Retro 3.75 is one of my all time favorite lines - I think I have done 3 videos on it!
1:38 when youre step sister says "Help me im stuck!":
That…is a different video…
Thanks for this, i remember having all of them. Even a taller Spiderman with giant suction cup palms. And a short Ben Grimm with a boulder. Good times!
Yes - those you mentioned were from the same line!
1:48 Carbon Scoring out for blood 😭
Better watch out…
Sometimes you need to see bad toys to appreciate the good ones better.
I agree!
Funniest part, when you compare them with other figures.
Yeah - I was laughing while doing it!
Thank you for taking it out of the package and to do the review and comparison.
Oh yeah! Gotta set them free!
I have a hard time judging toys that came after my time (I was a Mego big and pocket heroes kid). Secret Wars line never looked as good as Super Powers line to me, but to my 70s inner kid its still an impressive line. The more modern hyper articulated and hyper detailed (and darker colors) just don't look good to me. However, the amount of characters that DC and Marvel lines come out with would've blown my kid's selfs mind.
You hit on something I notice down in my Secret Lounge - my action figure display room - the COLORS - they were so much brighter in the 70s 80s and 90s - it is really striking when you look at the different shelves
This dude practically has every figure and finally found the worst😂😂😂
Took me a while!
the actual face sculpt is not terrible, could have been worse ;p.
I suppose…
I may actually have this Figure. I started Collecting April 2nd, 1994 and I was buying reissued Toy Biz Super Powers, as there was still a lot of them at Toys R Us despite being discontinued for a few years, and the early Marvel. I grew up in the 1960s and didn't have any kind of Super Heroes back then. By the time Megos came out I was 14 and long out of Toys. It's 30 years later and I still Collect. I think I'll probably throw this old Thor in a toy bin and try to get 50 cents out of him. I have much better Thor's now.
I remember seeing this toy as a kid on the peg and got so angry that he didn't have a cape that I refused to get him, I always thought he should've had cloth cape like the old super powers figures.
Would be 1000% better with a cloth cape!
Toy Biz Famous Covers Aunt May is not only the worst official Marvel figure, it might be the worst action figure ever.
You know, that is a pretty solid call. I gotta give it to ya!
Damn,there have been some bad Thor figures over the years but that induces nightmares especially the face/head sculpt ....brrrrr,lol
Pretty bad, huh?
typa shi you pull out a goodie bag at a birthday party lol😂
Or from a Happy Meal!
4:53 ok i kinda hate to be that guy but......that actually appears to be the Neo-Classic armor that Tony built at the end of the original Armor Wars after the Silver Centurion was destroyed and he made everyone believe Iron Man was dead
Yes - started that way, then evolved to closer to the action figure look
The trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine released and I am freaking out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get ready cause that is the video for this week!
I give your attempt at negativity a 2/10.
Excellent! It is good to know I just don’t have it in me! I love this hobby too much!
How does that Thor stand up against the new 3.75 retro Thor?
slightly taller, significantly crappier
Woody Allen as Dock Oc😅
brilliant!
I don't think that Wanda or Emma Frost are so bad Toy Biz did some terrible Punisher's
There were some stinkers in there
Come on man another stream missed!😭 When you upload nowadays?
I have been traveling across India for the past couple of weeks, but I did get these videos prepared in advance so I could enjoy my trip but still keep the content coming
Btw man how is India trip going on?
@@syedshafiulhuda4951 fantastic so far!!!
I've been searching for this figure for several months now so l can customize it.
I’d love to see what you come up with!
@@CarbonScoring l started carving him up this week, but due to other projects pending,and toy hunting, it's going to be a while 'til l get to finish it.
I like the intro 👍
Thanks. That is the cartoon theme from the 1960’s!
Make a Batman beyond misery box please 🙏
That might be a small box in my collection
Can I buy one of your mystery boxes
Thank you but they are not for sale
First
Glad you made it!
Can I buy one of your mystery boxes
I'm sorry, none of my figures are for sale