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In 1993, Kenner met with [[Greg Weisman]] and pointed out their main concerns for the toy line included (among others) that there was a lack of significant vehicles for both the protagonists and antagonists, that the [[Trio]] and [[Bronx]] didn't look heroic (i.e. aggressive) enough, and that the key human ally ([[Elisa Maza|Elisa]]) and key evil gargoyle ([[Demona]]) were, in fact, both female. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=296] | In 1993, Kenner met with [[Greg Weisman]] and pointed out their main concerns for the toy line included (among others) that there was a lack of significant vehicles for both the protagonists and antagonists, that the [[Trio]] and [[Bronx]] didn't look heroic (i.e. aggressive) enough, and that the key human ally ([[Elisa Maza|Elisa]]) and key evil gargoyle ([[Demona]]) were, in fact, both female. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=296] | ||
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+ | Characters from the [[Avalon World Tour]] weren't given figures as Kenner preferred to focus on characters appearing in a larger percentage of the series.[https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=2845] [[Goliath]]'s [[Eye of Odin]] induced form from [[Eye of the Storm|"Eye of the Storm"]] was implemented to provide them with another toy, but Kenner didn't use the concept.[https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=58] | ||
Greg Weisman has personally wished that Kenner had also made an [[Angela]] figure. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6084] | Greg Weisman has personally wished that Kenner had also made an [[Angela]] figure. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6084] | ||
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===Demona=== | ===Demona=== | ||
− | [[Image:Kenner_Demona.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Demona action figure... out to slay those she loved but did betray]] | + | [[Image:Kenner_Demona.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Demona action figure... out to slay those she loved but did betray! That commercial jingle, by the way... was written by Dan Slott... before he eventually moved on to ruining Spider-Man!]] |
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===Hudson=== | ===Hudson=== | ||
[[Image:Kenner_Hudson.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Hudson action figure... lets his big sword fly!]] | [[Image:Kenner_Hudson.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Hudson action figure... lets his big sword fly!]] | ||
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===Power Wing Goliath=== | ===Power Wing Goliath=== | ||
− | [[Image:Kenner_Power-Wing_Goliath.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Power Wing Goliath... impressive wingspan? Twenty-six years later, NECA would say "hold my beer!"]] | + | [[Image:Kenner_Power-Wing_Goliath.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Power Wing Goliath... impressive wingspan? Twenty-six years later, [[NECA Action Figures|NECA]] would say "hold my beer!"]] |
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===Griffin Goliath=== | ===Griffin Goliath=== | ||
− | [[Image:Kenner_Griffin_Goliath.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Griffin Goliath action figure... | + | [[Image:Kenner_Griffin_Goliath.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Griffin Goliath action figure... Goliath, why are you wearing a pelt made from Griff?]] |
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===Icestorm Brooklyn=== | ===Icestorm Brooklyn=== | ||
[[Image:Kenner_Icestorm_Brooklyn.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Icestorm Brooklyn... now with a 100% more neck and 100% more hypothermia]] | [[Image:Kenner_Icestorm_Brooklyn.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Icestorm Brooklyn... now with a 100% more neck and 100% more hypothermia]] | ||
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===Hardwired Xanatos=== | ===Hardwired Xanatos=== | ||
− | [[Image:Kenner_Hardwired_Xanatos.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner | + | [[Image:Kenner_Hardwired_Xanatos.jpg|thumb|300px|Kenner Hardwired Xanatos action figure.... someone at Kenner really liked ''"Legion"'']] |
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Revision as of 15:56, 15 August 2023
The Kenner Action Figures were series of action figures based on Gargoyles released by Kenner in 1995 before being discontinued in 1997.
In 1993, Kenner met with Greg Weisman and pointed out their main concerns for the toy line included (among others) that there was a lack of significant vehicles for both the protagonists and antagonists, that the Trio and Bronx didn't look heroic (i.e. aggressive) enough, and that the key human ally (Elisa) and key evil gargoyle (Demona) were, in fact, both female. [1]
Characters from the Avalon World Tour weren't given figures as Kenner preferred to focus on characters appearing in a larger percentage of the series.[2] Goliath's Eye of Odin induced form from "Eye of the Storm" was implemented to provide them with another toy, but Kenner didn't use the concept.[3]
Greg Weisman has personally wished that Kenner had also made an Angela figure. [4]
All four commercials can be found here.
Contents
- 1 Series One
- 1.1 Battle Goliath
- 1.2 Broadway
- 1.3 Bronx
- 1.4 Brooklyn
- 1.5 Claw Climber Goliath
- 1.6 Demona
- 1.7 Hudson
- 1.8 Lexington
- 1.9 Strike Hammer Macbeth
- 1.10 Mighty Roar Goliath
- 1.11 Night Striker (vehicle)
- 1.12 Power Wing Goliath
- 1.13 Quick Strike Goliath
- 1.14 Rippin' Rider Cycle (Vehicle)
- 1.15 Steel Clan Robot
- 1.16 Stone Armor Goliath
- 1.17 Xanatos
- 2 Series Two
- 3 Series Three
Series One
Battle Goliath
Broadway
Bronx
Brooklyn
According to Greg Weisman, Brooklyn was supposed to have a special feature inside his jaw, which distorted his head and neck. Ultimately, the special feature was considered too expensive, but the figure's head and neck remained off-model. [5]
Claw Climber Goliath
Demona
Hudson
Lexington
Strike Hammer Macbeth
Mighty Roar Goliath
Night Striker (vehicle)
Power Wing Goliath
Quick Strike Goliath
Rippin' Rider Cycle (Vehicle)
Steel Clan Robot
Stone Armor Goliath
Xanatos
Series Two
Castle Playset (Playset)
Elisa Maza
Flamestorm Goliath
Griffin Goliath
Icestorm Brooklyn
Lion Bronx
Minotaur Goliath
Rainstorm Hudson
Steel Clan Xanatos
Stone Camo Broadway
Stone Camo Lexington
Ultimate Goliath
Xanatos XI-44 Roadster (Vehicle)
Series Three
Hardwired Broadway
Hardwired Coldstone
Hardwired Goliath
Hardwired Lexington
Hardwired Xanatos