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  • Vortigern99
    Scholar/Gentleman/Weirdo
    • Jul 2, 2006
    • 1539

    The Gabriel Lone Ranger line!

    I'm astonished that no one has put up a thread in honor of this terrific 10" line! With their removeable clothes, hats, boots, guns and other accessories, they're at least as play-friendly as Megos, and when coupled with the awesome, fully-articulated 12" horses, they're pure Western adventure and fun!

    When I was about 6 years old (in 1976) my friend Craig LeFevre (who also had Megos galore) introduced me to the wonders of the Lone Ranger. Craig had a number of horses and figures, and also the little comic book inserts that told us the origins of the Ranger and Tonto. I soon began collecting the figures myself, though they were pricier than Megos or Star Wars, so my cache was limited. My sister and I combined her Barbie's with my Lone Ranger and Butch Cavendish, and an endless variation of the classic capture-and-rescue story was born!

    Last year, from a collector in England I bought a glorious collection of LR figures, disguises and accessories. Since most of the figures were Lone Ranger heads and bodies -- which are cheap to obtain on ebay -- I have painted and customized almost all of them to create different characters. I now have 31 figures and 12 horses, the latter of which I've also painted and customized to create different breeds, such as a Golden Palomino, a gunmetal gray Morgan, an ebony Arabian, various shades and patterns of Pinto, etc. At a later date I'll post pics of all of my Western friends and their steeds, but for now here's a breakdown of the basic Gabriel figures:

    The Lone Ranger
    Tonto
    Danny Reid (8" kid sidekick)
    Butch Cavendish
    Red Sleeves (Apache villain)
    Tex Dawson (Sheriff of Carson City)
    El Lobo (Mexican no-goodnik)

    Silver
    Scout (Pinto)
    Banjo (Palomino)
    Smoke (black Mustang)
    Bandit (same as Smoke with different name?)

    Forthcoming will be a list of all the disguises and playsets. How many do YOU have, and what's your Lone Ranger story???
  • toys2cool
    Ultimate Mego Warrior
    • Nov 27, 2006
    • 28605

    #2
    I use to love that set,I had almost all of them
    "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

    http://ultimatewarriorcollection.webs.com/
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    • EmergencyIan
      Museum Paramedic
      • Aug 31, 2005
      • 5470

      #3
      I loved this line too! It was a heckuva lot of fun to play with.

      - Ian
      Rampart, this is Squad 51. How do you read?

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      • Marvelmania
        A Ray of Sunshine
        • Jun 17, 2001
        • 10392

        #4
        Another wonderful toy. I recently won a Lone Ranger and Silver CHEAP but am getting screwed by the seller because he's not answering any of my emails. AAARRGGG!

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        • SlipperyLilSuckers
          MeGoing
          • May 14, 2003
          • 9031

          #5
          I had the Lone Ranger, Silver, Tonto and Scout and a few outfits. I loved them very much and got a few when I got an adult body ...will post a pic shortly...

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          • saildog
            Permanent Member
            • Apr 9, 2006
            • 2270

            #6
            When I was 5, I had my tonsils taken out and the first thing I saw as I emerged from the anesthesia was The Lone Ranger astride Silver. Almost 33 years later, I can remember who was in the room, how the room was arranged, and how Silver was set on the little hospital meal table in a somewhat-reared up pose. Awesome memory of something that should have otherwise been (somewhat) traumatic.

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            • toys2cool
              Ultimate Mego Warrior
              • Nov 27, 2006
              • 28605

              #7
              I had kept my original Tonto with Horse in the box and never played with it,I got my brother to trade me his.This was actually one of the 1st things I sold on ebay to buy the modern star wars in 98 & 99

              D'OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
              "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

              http://ultimatewarriorcollection.webs.com/
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              • brannon86
                Museum Super Collector
                • Jul 20, 2007
                • 244

                #8
                LR

                Cool, I had the Long Ranger figure, Silver, Tonto, and a couple of play sets...
                __________________________________________

                I meant Lone Ranger. My typing SUCKS...
                Last edited by brannon86; Aug 10, '07, 1:56 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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                • batmanmc
                  mego batman collector
                  • Jun 22, 2004
                  • 6227

                  #9
                  i have the lone ranger and tonto roday. love the line.

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                  • Bizarro Amy
                    Formerly known as Del
                    • Dec 12, 2004
                    • 3336

                    #10
                    I remember watching Lone Ranger programs on TV. I never realized how many characters they made toys for. I've never had any of the figures, but I must admit, I'm getting tempted. Maybe once my Mego collection is a little closer to complete...
                    Hey! Where's the waiter with the water for my daughter?

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                    • HardyGirl
                      Mego Museum's Poster Girl
                      • Apr 3, 2007
                      • 13933

                      #11
                      My cousins had The Lone Ranger and Butch Cavendish. We used to call him Black Bart. I don't think they had the posable horses, but I do remember a plastic horse. Lincoln Logs provided the town.
                      "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
                      'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
                      Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
                      If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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                      • FastDog40
                        New Member
                        • Mar 3, 2007
                        • 37

                        #12
                        lone ranger

                        Had these when little.I still have my loose figures.bought tonto in the box afew years back at a toy show for $20.00.I had all of these toys when i was little.this line had cool playsets.fire pit with skull.

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                        • MIB41
                          Eloquent Member
                          • Sep 25, 2005
                          • 15631

                          #13
                          Great line! I had such wonderful memories of playing with these figures. I currently have Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Butch Cavendish in their respective boxes. LR and Tonto are both bagged with all accessories. I've also got the Lone Ranger/Silver box set complete as well. I would love to see the pics of your collection! Sounds awesome.

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                          • kresge1
                            Museum_Bozo
                            • Jun 20, 2001
                            • 5134

                            #14
                            Being someone who dabbles in the Lone Ranger line,i have to agree with the concensus here.This is a great line of figures.The best posable horses made IMO
                            Looking for Remco Phantom. Mego mailer boxed figures

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                            • batmanmc
                              mego batman collector
                              • Jun 22, 2004
                              • 6227

                              #15
                              i realy like them because they are posable like mego and i think thats why many of us love them. the hands gabrile made were better and more workable to hold the accessories then megos . horses ive never seen so i cant say but they sound cool. mike

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