Reviewing my Mighty Max Pick-ups, plus Knock-offs! Doom Zones, Magus, Body Wars, Sammy Steel & More!
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- My Mighty Max collection is exploding and in today's episode I'm reviewing all of the latest sets I've added to my collection, from creepy Doom Zones like Mighty Max Crushes the Hand, to the epic battle fortress Mighty Max Blasts Magus, a Happy Meal toy and even copy cat line Body Wars and the dodgy knock-off Sammy Steel vs The Micro Mob!
I was super into creepy monster and other macabre stuff as a kid but somehow no one told me about Mighty Max! Yet despite the lack of any nostalgic connection I am all in on these wicked little playsets. Bluebird Toys, take a bow!!
If you're a fan or collector of Mighty Max definitely check out my buddy Leigh (@fomotoys) on Instagram and give him a follow. Not only is he a knowledgeable collector and creative dude who posts rad content, but you can get more info about how to get your hands on his awesome book, The Toys of Mighty Max:
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If you're a collector here in Australia, definitely follow my man Carl from Retro Cartel Collectables, he's a stand-up guy and always reps the toy scene here with awesome items he sells online and at toy fairs.
www.ebay.com.au/str/retrocartelcollectables
/ retro_cartel_collectables
Hopefully some of you watching this were enlightened on the awesomeness of Mighty Max as a kid and you had an absolute ball in these little worlds. If so, I'd love to hear some of your memories in the comments or on Instagram (@crushercollects).
Thank you for watching🙏
This video is aimed at nostalgic adult toy collectors and enthusiasts over the age of 13.
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
#MightyMax #VintageToys #90sToys #BodyWars
I love that when you’re describing the play sets, you sound like a wine connoisseur! “The teal overtones with the vertical play base tickle the pallet with modest yet robust features” 😂
My palette is highly sophisticated when it comes to Mighty Max😂 I forget to mention the aromas though, wonderfully playful scents, especially when you swirl them!🧐😂
The blast magus was one of my favorite toys growing up. ❤ This is nostalgic to me. Hits me right in the feels. Got that thing for Christmas 96 or 97. I miss it.
I wasn't sold on Magus until I had it in my hand but it is a work of toy art! Incredible piece! You must have had a blast with it (no pun intended😆)
To think these things were on a production line and the paint on every toy is perfect painted, mighty max is amazing!
You're right, McDonalds toys aside, these Mighty Max sets are perfect, from sculpt, to paint to engineering!
I recently picked up 2 mighty max sets this year, I never purchased them in the 90's but after watching friends like you showing your collection I needed to add a few sets to my collection. 💪😉 I definitely want a few more.
Dude! I actually spotted those Mighty Max sets in one of your recent videos. Are they complete? Definitely fun additions to the collection, they certainly pop on the shelf👌
Growing up my little brother was a big mighty max fan. I was a little too old for it. Now as an adult collector I’m appreciating them more. Watching your mighty max collection and pickups has me wanting some lol If I see a great deal I might have to give in. For now I’m enjoying them in your videos.
Thanks Socal! That's the cool thing about this ToyTube community... it's not possible to collect everything, but it's cool to share in the joy through other collectors on here. If you have the chance to find a good deal on a couple of complete sets I'd definitely grab them, and maybe once you have them in your hand that will convert you to a fully fledged MM collector!
Another great MightyMax video Scott! 🍻So cool to get a close up look at all those details. Sammy Steel on the belt, oh yeah what a look 😆
Cheers Phil! Haha rolling up on the neighbourhood kids playing with their Mighty Max sets and you've got the Sammy Steel proudly hanging on the belt😂😂
I had that yeti toy as a kid. Looking at it now, it doesn't look like much, but I remember having a blast with it back in the day. I think that's the main draw of MM: it has enough features to facilitate play and still leave enough room for the child to work in imagination and creativity. Thanks for sharing.
I believe it! It was that same childhood imagination that let me have a ball using a crumpled up blanket as a playset for my action figures back in the day. Mighty Max was definitely an incredible platform to act out all those play scenarios and let the imagination and creativity go wild. Thanks for watching mate :)
@@ScottCrusher ahaha yeah I can relate to that. Even the sculpted details were enough to get the imagination rolling. You could easily pretend the characters make use of these even when they're really not. You're welcome bro. Again, thanks for sharing :)
@DarkROSkull013 For sure! That's why articulation never bothered me as a kid, you imagine the characters fighting and doing crazy stuff even if the figure's movement was limited!
Mighty max sets are so cool and now I’m dangerously close to start collecting them!😂 I always wanted one when I was a kid, I never got myself a brand name one but I did manage to save my allowance and get myself a cheap knockoff from the local general store. I’m pretty sure it was some kind of skull shaped pirate island. Thanks for sharing Scott!
Cheers Nate! Oh man, I highly recommend you pick up a couple of these sets (at least). They're fun to play around with and display great on the shelf. That actually sounds really cool, now I must track down this knock-off skull island pirate set!🔍
I didn't know someone created a book all about the toyline's history. I'm definitely going to pick it up!
Definitely worth picking it up! Cheers mate!👊😎
Hi Scott awesome video 👏 love Mighty Max playsets they are very cool 😎 love collecting them 🤗
Thanks heaps Jul, glad you enjoyed and I appreciate you support! 😁👍
Another great episode mate on the mighty max sets and also cool to see some more body wars and mighty max knocks offs in there aswell mate great job 😎👌🏻
I appreciate it dude, glad you enjoyed! Hopefully I can keep adding to the Mighty Max collection but it's starting to get a little tricky now!😅
Awesome vid! My favourite vintage toy channel second to none. Keep ‘em coming Crush
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High praise brother, I appreciate the support always! 👊🍻
Good job finding those new additions to MM. The search and money for complete sets you're missing is going to be harder! I know that feeling! Especially the rare ones.
For so far i got:
Doom zones series 1 til 3 complete
Dreadheads complete
Horrorheads: only missing Freako!
Monster Heads: need them all
Shrunken heads: only need the 6 rare ones.
Battle Masters: only needs 4 of them
Magus, Dragon Island, Skull Master/mountain
Dude! You're killing it with the MM collecting! Yes indeed, no cheap Doom Zones from here on out, but fingers crossed. Why is it that the scarcer ones are some of the coolest, like Nautilus and Freako... Thanks for watching and supporting, and good luck on the hunt to complete your collection!
Mighty cool video man, wish i still had mine from back then💯😎🤙
Cheers Shane, I appreciate it brother! Do you remember which one you had back in the day?🤙
@@ScottCrusher iv still been thinking about this and i have thought long and hard and i nearly sure i had the stings scorpion and ice alien and my little brother had the fly and Arachnoid.
Cheers for asking😎👍
That's awesome bro, love the creepy crawly themed sets! You boys must have had a ball playing with em!
Great job Scott these mighty max toys look really cool
Thanks dude! Indeed they are, the more you look at them, the more awesome little details you notice👀
Once again Scott you are taking me to school as I’ve never seen any of these mini playsets, and the knock of one was cool as hell too!
Always enjoy Crusher Collects because I always learn something 😃👍
Great episode as always Scotty, flawless presentation once again 👍
Thanks heaps Luke, I always appreciate your support and kind feedback mate! I'm more than happy to shine a light on these awesome 90s toys that don't quite get the shine that Star Wars, MOTU, TMNT, etc enjoy! Cheers buddy🍻
just ordered the book from your buddy, thanks for the video!
Enjoy the book dude! Most welcome mate, thanks for watching!
Can we please get a short with you hanging Sammy Steel on you belt walkin around the neighborhood? GOLD! Brainface's name made me audibly giggle 😂 Im thinking i might get a MM book from Leigh. Im loving your love for these sets and i love watching this collection expand ❤ so Im feeling the love too 👍😍
Hahaha I might have to "wear" Sammy Steel and the Dome of Doom to the next Collector Con😂
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Matt, and I definitely think The Toys of Mighty Max would make an awesome addition to the KOC Library😁
Another Great video on these small playsets. Such an underdog line that deserves that spotlight. 👍
I appreciate that Chris! I agree mate, definitely an underdog toy line that deserves a bit more love in my opinion👍
Mate that was a absolutely awesome episode great detail in those playset. You got my nostalgia going for these now. Thank you 😂
I appreciate that mate, glad I could dial up the nostalgia for the line!😆
Yea I had the brain aliens set with the set was a space ship with foldout wings and a rattlesnake where the main villains were a mummy inside and the rattle was a giant scorpion tail
Wolfship 7 and the Palace of Poison, two killer sets right there with great mini-figures!
Great video. These are a lot of fun to look at. My son and I were playing with the four i had growing up the other day. Too bad most of the mini figs are broken. Still fun tho.
I appreciate that! Oh that's awesome, broken mini-figures isn't ideal, but it's great you still have them, I'm sure many fell victim to the vacuum cleaner in the 90s😂
Dude, the nostalgia is so strong for MM. Thanks for another great video, Scott.
It's weird mate, somehow I didn't know about these as a kid, but even still they feel like a perfect embodiment of 90s toys, so I can imagine the nostalgia would be off the chart if I had them back in the day! Thanks heaps dude👊
@@ScottCrusher yeah it’s interesting how we just miss some lines hey!
@Seraphim-re7ht For sure! I wasn't lucky to have a large Toys 'r' Us sized store in my area, so maybe I didn't see it, but I could have been blinded by my love of wrestling and Nintendo! It's definitely interesting though...
@@ScottCrusher ahh yep that would make sense!
God i miss those, had the original wave. Lost to a move. Now i gotta subscribe
Mighty Max is the best! Definitely one of my favourite toy lines in terms of creativity, ingenuity and damn cool theming! Appreciate the sub🙏👊
Incredible sets 🤜🤛 great video
Thanks Deano, hopefully a few more sets for you to look out for 👀
Lol, I remembered 'the hand', my classmate uses it to tap on some girls' shoulders causes them to scream like mad... Lol that was fun.... Radical 'vacuum cleaner' s best friend sets ya got 😁👍🔥🔥🔥
If I had that zombie hand as a kid, I'd be wearing long sleeves so I could pretend it was my hand and freak people out!😆 Haha keep the vacuum cleaners away😂😂
Mighty Max Squishes Fly is my fav. I use Velcro to stick my sets to the wall so the fly works great for that. Not sure how underrated the sets are tho the prices are going up by the day it seems!
Yeah you raise a good point there, I remember picking up the Maneater complete for like $18 Aussie dollars a few years ago, now I'm generally having to pay double that or more for these doom zones, so the line seems to be getting more love nowadays. Squishes the Fly is a wicked set, definitely one of my favourites!👌
Great video. I just found you because of this video and subbed.
Thanks man, I appreciate it! I'm actually picking up a new Mighty Max set for the collection today, so a couple more after that and I can do another one of these Mighty Max vids!
My childhood! ❤
That's a childhood well spent! 😁
@ScottCrusher just a q, I live in the UK and I am interested in the book you mentioned but cannot find it anywhere? Is it out of print?
I would shoot a message to Leigh (@fomotoys) on Instagram and he'll be able to advise if they're still available and if so, how to get your hands on one. If you're having any trouble getting in touch with him, let me know!👌
@@ScottCrusher cheers buddy that is really helpful, loved the video by the way
Appreciate it mate!
Sick video
Cheers bro!🤙
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I must have never owned a older generation I only know the teenage looking max
Yeah, unless you've had the series 1 Doom Zone Max figures, they will be the older looking Max, which, personally I think looks better anyway! I like how the more teenage looking Max always had the red cap. I'm not a huge fan of the blue and green caps that you see on the older generation figures.
@@ScottCrusher perhaps it was a long time ago now lol, but yes the young one looks spooked
Definitely!
We really need to hear from the designers and creators 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Hell yeah we do, I would love to track down one of the designers and have a chat with them, learn about the process and the inspiration, or at least give them a standing ovation for being legends at what they do🙌