Starting with the 1970's, pick ONE figure from each decade...70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, and explain why you feel it's the best, whether it's just a personal favorite, nostalgia, design wise, etc.
Here are my picks...
1970's
Kenner's Six Million Dollar Man. This figure sums up the entire decade of the 70's IMO. Unlike Star Wars which has had toys forever now, Steve Austin in his red jogging suit perfectly captures 1970's nostalgia and pop culture like no other. It's a well made, instantly recognizable icon of action figures.
1980's
Mattel's Skeletor. He-Man was the phenomenon of the 80's, and I'll never forget the first Masters of the Universe figure I ever saw. HUGE compared to the Star Wars figures of the time, this bright blue colored, ripped dude with a skull for a head was just about the coolest thing ever.
1990's
McFarlane's Spawn. There's no denying, this company changed action figures forever, taking them from simple playthings to beautifully sculpted and painted works of art. I feel Spawn was at least partly responsible for the explosion of toy collectors in the 90's.
2000's
Toy Biz Marvel Legends face off Hulk. Marvel Legends have been around for over a decade now, cause they're awesome. Within the line Toy Biz had some real winners. They went out on top with their face off series which contained what most everyone agrees is the definitive Hulk figure.
2010's
Hot Toys Christopher Reeve Superman. This is the first figure that ever brought a tear to my eye. This figure is absolute perfection in design and execution, and really shows what modern manufacturing and design can achieve.
Here are my picks...
1970's
Kenner's Six Million Dollar Man. This figure sums up the entire decade of the 70's IMO. Unlike Star Wars which has had toys forever now, Steve Austin in his red jogging suit perfectly captures 1970's nostalgia and pop culture like no other. It's a well made, instantly recognizable icon of action figures.
1980's
Mattel's Skeletor. He-Man was the phenomenon of the 80's, and I'll never forget the first Masters of the Universe figure I ever saw. HUGE compared to the Star Wars figures of the time, this bright blue colored, ripped dude with a skull for a head was just about the coolest thing ever.
1990's
McFarlane's Spawn. There's no denying, this company changed action figures forever, taking them from simple playthings to beautifully sculpted and painted works of art. I feel Spawn was at least partly responsible for the explosion of toy collectors in the 90's.
2000's
Toy Biz Marvel Legends face off Hulk. Marvel Legends have been around for over a decade now, cause they're awesome. Within the line Toy Biz had some real winners. They went out on top with their face off series which contained what most everyone agrees is the definitive Hulk figure.
2010's
Hot Toys Christopher Reeve Superman. This is the first figure that ever brought a tear to my eye. This figure is absolute perfection in design and execution, and really shows what modern manufacturing and design can achieve.
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