I didn't even know the dude's name. I just knew and I owned that figure, there was something that Drew me towards the design, colour scheme and overall badass look.
Always wanted it, technically never got it Though I do own the Bandai Macross Roy Focker Super Valkyrie (and only just managed to grab it when Bandai ended the re-release)
One of your best videos ever! For me Optimus stands as the greatest fictional hero of all time. Wise, powerful, fearless, and compassionate. And a badass truck.
Optimus' red white and blue immediately make me think "Murica," and his patriarchal leadership vibe immediately makes me think of Reagan and the 80s. Love your channel, it is just so great for us 80s kids.
Fantastic video, fellas. I had a feeling Optimus would take the top spot handily but thought Snake Eyes v2 was a lock for 2nd or 3rd. Jericho was right... Wolf is best upgrade.
@@JanetStarChild Actually no, that's not correct. The possessive apostrophe takes precedence over the decade omission apostrophe, since Dan is theoretically being possessed by the 80s. Wordplay unintended but still, very funny.
@@user-si9fx4xb6v Awesome! I seen him in the store around 1989 and forgot to hide him in the back of the bunch. Actually I think I did hid him but some smarter kid found him before I came back with money a few days later, lol.
This is straight up memory lane for me. I had all of these and all the obscure ones too. I played out every episode from every cartoon I was into with those same toys.It was pure magic to be a kid in the 80’s.It was a golden age of cartoons and toys. I may not have those toys anymore but the memories and content like this are priceless. Thank you so much Dan and company.
its a great list! i am a little surprised jetfire didn't make the list seeing as how he fills both the TF fan-base and the Macross/robotech one as well. Also I am pretty sure his design was called "perfect" in some fashion in japan.
My top pick wouldn't even crack the top 100, mostly because of his scarcity: Mattel's Clash of the Titans The Kraken. This giant sized rendition of Ray Harryhausen's masterpiece was the Holy Grail of my childhood and much in the same way remained elusive. Because of the size and cost of the figure production was low so few toy stores carried it and those that did often had it out of stock. Normally depicted as a giant squid, this version of the Nordic sea monster was a more stylized hulking humanoid with 4 arms, fins for legs, and a foot long tail which extended from his derrière. Ironically in the 1981 film "Clash of the Titans" there were no complete body shots of The Kraken. This toy was based on Harryhousen's original maquette and for the longest time was the only way to get a complete view of the creature in all its glory. Although coming from an era when articulation was still in its infancy, The Kraken did have a 360 degree swivel waist, all 4 arms on ball joints, and a detachable tail which swung back & forth on a hinge. Although I never did get this incredible figure as a child, The Kraken now sits proudly on my shelf thanks to our friends the internet and eBay. To whoever holds the license for this toy line I say: Re-release The Kraken! =)
Wow! Boba Fett was first made in late 1979 and is considered an 80's icon. That's a lot like Gary Nueman's song Cars. And they came out with a new model every year, just like cars. And he had to be recalled, just like cars! What a long and lonely journey he is on down the long and dusty road, just like ... IDK a horse or something that travels down roads. I can't really think of what that could be right now.
I’m just glad that my top 3 made the list and I’m also happy that the Matchbox Voltron made the list as well. Out of all of toys from the 80’s I think Voltron and Optimus Prime were my favorites. As always great video and Toy Galaxy Rocks!
This. channel makes me so proud to have fellow 1980's Toy Addict from fellow New England shop just north of where I grew up and started my true passion that seemed to follow me right until my present age (41). It seems like my oldest friends all have families of their own to buy new age toys that I couldn't care less for. I'm confident that some of my Joes will make this list. But I'm secretly hoping that Micheal Knight with Kit will appear or at least maybe an additional top 15-20 list coming soon?
Not surprised Optimus Prime would be #1. It's a great figure of an iconic character which is why I have an entire book case dedicated to him in my collection.
I agree with a lot of your list especially the top four. Out of all the Snake Eyes figures made in the 1980s and early to mid 1990s the Snake Eyes version 2 is the one that got away. I owned back in the day the original Soundwave and the He-Man figure. But my Holy Grail is finding a mint in box 1984 Optimus Prime
Loved Warduke so happy he made the list. Also happy to see snake-eyes 1985 version. Surprised no Megatron or anyone from the super powers collection though.
Great list I don't have much to complain about it really and am glad Warduke got his respect, a very fun figure back in the day. My personal favorite figure of the 80s was Storm Shadow I had 7 of them at one point.
Yowza! I can’t believe kid me owned seven of those ten. Eight now if I can count the retro Optimus Prime I picked up last month! (Which leaves the two Snake-Eyes as the only figures I didn’t have, though I’m pretty sure I had Snake-Eyes 3) Great list! Great phone gag!
You realize that you've now set the bar pretty high. Gonna have to try hard to top things like this! Excellent work! (I'm only at 9 and that cell phone and had to leave this comment already!)
I missed out on contributing my own votes (I honestly couldn't wrap my head around the question as a list like that is hard for me to narrow) but I did have Optimus Prime, and sadly he passed while flying through my friend's backyard as I was running along clutching him by his legs and I tripped... and one of his legs broke clean off. My Megatron lorded over him from that day forth as he just couldn't drive away anymore.
Great, like radically awesome video. Kudos on your cleverly nostalgic (as usual) writing and presentation. I'm glad Soundwave placed as high as he did...he was my first Transformer I ever had (Thanx dad!) and thus was my sentimental favorite. Cheers!
Storm Shadow and Spirit vintage figures are still my favourites because they are in combat many times in the 80´s animated series and also Snake eyes with Timber. Maybe my top ten was like this #1. Optimus Prime and Megatron. #2 Storm Shadow and snake Eyes. #3 He Man and Skeletor. etc . Thanks to share your greate top :D
You guys have reached a new level with this one...good/bad...low/high... doesn't matter! It's a new level and I love you. Also, Soundwave? You complete me... only one on the list that makes my heart flutter with excitement. ❤️
I had most of these. I remember getting at least two Wardukes and the knight guy with the blue cape. I think Warduke was popular because he looked like the Jud herd bad guy from the Beastmaster movie, which coincidentally was popular at the time.
Used to love the little cut out info cards on the back of the action force figures (in the UK ) nice memories ..I used to buy one about every two weeks ..at Xmas it was that and M.A.S.K , thunder cats , Transformers, etc .wish I'd have looked after em more 😉...but wicked toys back then ...
Excellent list. Grew up in that era, had every single one of those toys except for snake eyes. LOL. I was always a color man. All black just seemed kind of lazy to me. But really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for the time warp 👍
Mix of all great figures from the 80’s...Man I miss the 80’s! 🤔 at least the toys... I’m surprised no M.A.S.K. no Thundercats? 🤨 Great video Don Johnson...I mean Mr Larson, Producer Greg 👍🏽✌🏽
Great list Dan I absolutely love channel you and Pixel Dan have the most entertaining and informative toy channels on you tube imo, keep up the great work Mr. Dan Larson!!!!
Man I was thinking about Pixel Dan when he mentioned He-Man as number #2 on the list. That ought to make Dan smile in his bed as he doses off to sleep to night. Good night (Little Nemo) Dan.
I'm reminded of one of my favorite versions of He-man the denting chest damage He-man and Skeletor or the Hot Wheels that had parts that could be damaged/dented for a slightly more realistic crash damage.
“Yeah... a wolf.” Best toy galaxy video ever and that line killed me!
Megatron was the best 80s toy for bank robberies and liquor store hold ups!!
Lol
Half my childhood friends were shot by cops while playing with Megatron in gun mode.
I would argue the best one was the other gun figure which wasn't in transformers, Browning.
Shockwave = discount Megatron
Megatron probably wasn’t populair with black parents
Wait, how’d you guys afford Don Johnson as a one-off host for this video?
to be fair Don will do anything now for a ham sandwich :D
Sandra Snow-Balvert LOL!!
I thought that was Kenny Loggins.
@@scockery Maybe it was Kenny Johnson?
It's Stefon's dad.
By far my favorite UA-cam channel right now.
Dirty autobot. Decepticons forever!
Agreed!
Kevin Peoples Same!
Why can I only subscribe once?!
That is the smallest 80s phone that I've ever seen.
so glad warduke made the list, i hated D&D but for some reason as a kid i loved warduke, maybe he just reminded me of the villin in the Beastmaster
Ha ha. Beastmaster.... That's what HBO used to stand for, Hey, Beastmasters On.
@@johnmiddleton4291 Lol. Never heard that one, but it's definitely true.
I didn't even know the dude's name. I just knew and I owned that figure, there was something that Drew me towards the design, colour scheme and overall badass look.
Jetfire was my Favorite toy of my childhood in the 80's
He was both an Autobot and a Veritech. The best of both worlds!
My brother was sooo pissed when I got Jetfire.
Always wanted it, technically never got it
Though I do own the Bandai Macross Roy Focker Super Valkyrie (and only just managed to grab it when Bandai ended the re-release)
One of your best videos ever! For me Optimus stands as the greatest fictional hero of all time. Wise, powerful, fearless, and compassionate. And a badass truck.
The staff meeting had me rolling. Love ya, you silly boys.
I can't believe you got Bruce Campbell to guest star for the Snake Eyes/Wolf bit!!! Well done!!!
Switching out He-Mans arms brings back memories of the days when it was ok to be a kid.
Transformers Toys ( high pitched screaming )
Could one consider Boba Fett a space ninja from a galaxy far away? Also, how did Dan get his hair so feathery? It's stunning... I can't look away.
Optimus' red white and blue immediately make me think "Murica," and his patriarchal leadership vibe immediately makes me think of Reagan and the 80s. Love your channel, it is just so great for us 80s kids.
He-Man action figures were not too big, not too small, and very durable and relatable. My favorite.
Well said
very relatable cus I was just as buff at 8 years old!
I was born n the 70's I had every toy on this list except the turtle's and a watched tmnt everyday after school
Fantastic video, fellas. I had a feeling Optimus would take the top spot handily but thought Snake Eyes v2 was a lock for 2nd or 3rd. Jericho was right... Wolf is best upgrade.
80's Dan needs to be new character for Toy Galaxy.
He would be labeled as '80s Dan, because the apostrophe actually goes before the 8, not after the 0.
@@JanetStarChild Actually no, that's not correct. The possessive apostrophe takes precedence over the decade omission apostrophe, since Dan is theoretically being possessed by the 80s. Wordplay unintended but still, very funny.
He's actually dressed exactly like a skin in Fortnite.
You added Storm Shadow! You are TRULY a legit child of the 80s! I always wanted the the white camouflage version. But I think he came out much later.
@ Wis Dom, yes that would be Storm Shadow version 2 from 1988. Like the 1984 original he is quite popular with G.I. Joe collectors. I have one myself.
@@user-si9fx4xb6v Awesome! I seen him in the store around 1989 and forgot to hide him in the back of the bunch. Actually I think I did hid him but some smarter kid found him before I came back with money a few days later, lol.
Optimus Prime number one immediately
Autobot Convoy himself.
yung senpi Optimus Prime is my favorite!
@@sagetan1353 I know right mine too😁😁😁👍💯💯👍🔥🔥I have a g1 optimus prime
yung senpi cool!
I'm surprised the 1/55 scale VF-1 figure didn't get any love. That was a landmark in toy design.
FRAG YES WARDUKE! He was my vote and he made it on the list. We didn't get Fortress of Fangs on best playsets, but we got Warduke on best figures!
This is straight up memory lane for me. I had all of these and all the obscure ones too. I played out every episode from every cartoon I was into with those same toys.It was pure magic to be a kid in the 80’s.It was a golden age of cartoons and toys. I may not have those toys anymore but the memories and content like this are priceless. Thank you so much Dan and company.
Another great list...
I bet Mrs. Toy Galaxy couldn't keep her hands off of you dressed in that get-up!
its a great list! i am a little surprised jetfire didn't make the list seeing as how he fills both the TF fan-base and the Macross/robotech one as well. Also I am pretty sure his design was called "perfect" in some fashion in japan.
My top pick wouldn't even crack the top 100, mostly because of his scarcity: Mattel's Clash of the Titans The Kraken.
This giant sized rendition of Ray Harryhausen's masterpiece was the Holy Grail of my childhood and much in the same way remained elusive. Because of the size and cost of the figure production was low so few toy stores carried it and those that did often had it out of stock. Normally depicted as a giant squid, this version of the Nordic sea monster was a more stylized hulking humanoid with 4 arms, fins for legs, and a foot long tail which extended from his derrière. Ironically in the 1981 film "Clash of the Titans" there were no complete body shots of The Kraken. This toy was based on Harryhousen's original maquette and for the longest time was the only way to get a complete view of the creature in all its glory. Although coming from an era when articulation was still in its infancy, The Kraken did have a 360 degree swivel waist, all 4 arms on ball joints, and a detachable tail which swung back & forth on a hinge.
Although I never did get this incredible figure as a child, The Kraken now sits proudly on my shelf thanks to our friends the internet and eBay. To whoever holds the license for this toy line I say: Re-release The Kraken! =)
You can have a Kraken reissue if I can have the DnD Fortress of Fangs. And Tiamat.
@@CaptainRufus I still have my FoF, loved that thing as a kid, one of the best playsets EVER.
It does my heart good to see my Transforming Mac Daddy leading the group, just goes to show you that Transformers are forever!!!
I absolutely must know where you got that turbo stylin' jacket dude.
Wow! Boba Fett was first made in late 1979 and is considered an 80's icon. That's a lot like Gary Nueman's song Cars. And they came out with a new model every year, just like cars. And he had to be recalled, just like cars!
What a long and lonely journey he is on down the long and dusty road, just like ... IDK a horse or something that travels down roads. I can't really think of what that could be right now.
‘Is that legal?’
Was anyone else besides me expecting Dan to growl: ‘I will make it legal!’
He actually looks like either a lawyer or stock broker from the 80s
This really is the best channel on UA-cam! Hands down! And I'm crushed that Crystar didnt make a showing...(sniff, sniff)
Dan looks like he fell right off my Trapper Keeper from 1989.
More like 1985/6 with that attire!
Omg hahaha
The fact that He-Man's 40th anniversary is coming up is mad. Remember getting the figure for Xmas as a kid. Glorious times!
I’m just glad that my top 3 made the list and I’m also happy that the Matchbox Voltron made the list as well. Out of all of toys from the 80’s I think Voltron and Optimus Prime were my favorites. As always great video and Toy Galaxy Rocks!
truly lucky to live through the golden age of action figures and enjoy every bit of it.
i was listening to this episode for the first few seconds THEN noticed the outfit and yelled WOW. already my fave episode. haha well done sir
This. channel makes me so proud to have fellow 1980's Toy Addict from fellow New England shop just north of where I grew up and started my true passion that seemed to follow me right until my present age (41). It seems like my oldest friends all have families of their own to buy new age toys that I couldn't care less for. I'm confident that some of my Joes will make this list. But I'm secretly hoping that Micheal Knight with Kit will appear or at least maybe an additional top 15-20 list coming soon?
Only thing cooler than sunglasses over sunglasses: sunglasses on a wolf.
As a man hurtling towards fifty so fast I have started to redshift, I adore this list.
Not surprised Optimus Prime would be #1. It's a great figure of an iconic character which is why I have an entire book case dedicated to him in my collection.
Oh Dan, when I’m having a bad day, I watch this video. It always cheers me up. I love the board meeting. Thanks bro. Totally.
I was Blessed to have version 2 Snake Eyes, one of my favourite toys growing up for sure!!
I didn't guess the best figure of the 80's,
but i do know the best youtube toy video of 2019...
Youre looking at it -to the max.
I had no idea how much you resemble Kenny Loggins !!! That HIGHWAY TO THE DANGER ZONE HAIR IS RAD !!!
I agree with a lot of your list especially the top four. Out of all the Snake Eyes figures made in the 1980s and early to mid 1990s the Snake Eyes version 2 is the one that got away. I owned back in the day the original Soundwave and the He-Man figure. But my Holy Grail is finding a mint in box 1984 Optimus Prime
Thanks for making this list, it was great seeing some old toys, some of which I had even forgotten that I once owned.
This channel needs like a million subs
My brother and I had every single one of these except Voltron and I remember really wanting those as a kid.
Loved Warduke so happy he made the list. Also happy to see snake-eyes 1985 version. Surprised no Megatron or anyone from the super powers collection though.
Glad my favourite, Jynx, got a cameo. Thank you Toy Galaxy!
Great list I don't have much to complain about it really and am glad Warduke got his respect, a very fun figure back in the day. My personal favorite figure of the 80s was Storm Shadow I had 7 of them at one point.
Yowza! I can’t believe kid me owned seven of those ten. Eight now if I can count the retro Optimus Prime I picked up last month! (Which leaves the two Snake-Eyes as the only figures I didn’t have, though I’m pretty sure I had Snake-Eyes 3)
Great list! Great phone gag!
I loved my toys growing up in the 80's. I've went back and got them and still search for more. 😂
I had that Voltron! Also had Snake Eyes v3 and Storm Shadow v2. Memories...
I enjoyed this immensely. So did my wolf. 🐺 👍
You realize that you've now set the bar pretty high. Gonna have to try hard to top things like this! Excellent work! (I'm only at 9 and that cell phone and had to leave this comment already!)
04:04 Check "The Fridge" hanging there in the background. TIGHT. Nice cameo.
I missed out on contributing my own votes (I honestly couldn't wrap my head around the question as a list like that is hard for me to narrow) but I did have Optimus Prime, and sadly he passed while flying through my friend's backyard as I was running along clutching him by his legs and I tripped... and one of his legs broke clean off. My Megatron lorded over him from that day forth as he just couldn't drive away anymore.
Great, like radically awesome video. Kudos on your cleverly nostalgic (as usual) writing and presentation. I'm glad Soundwave placed as high as he did...he was my first Transformer I ever had (Thanx dad!) and thus was my sentimental favorite. Cheers!
Storm Shadow and Spirit vintage figures are still my favourites because they are in combat many times in the 80´s animated series and also Snake eyes with Timber. Maybe my top ten was like this #1. Optimus Prime and Megatron. #2 Storm Shadow and snake Eyes. #3 He Man and Skeletor. etc . Thanks to share your greate top :D
Awesome list! I had a few of these. The only one I thought was odd was number 10. I would've thought the Gobots would have been on the list
I really appreciate the way you brake down history of 80's cartoons...thanks for all the cool info....lots of fun and lots to learn....
SO stonked to see Warduke. As a kid in the UK I am surprised I had so many of these; Boba, He-Man, Prime, Warduke and Soundwave (superior)
Gotta roll them sleves up more with the sweet jacket! The 80s had a tad more forearm to arm ratio. Shoutout to thr Rambo toyline Ninjas.
Excellent list! I’m really surprised that The Real Ghostbusters didn’t make the top ten. That and TMNT were my “must have” 80’s toys.
I never did manage to find that stormshadow (or snake eyes). He was literally impossible to find in stores.
You guys have reached a new level with this one...good/bad...low/high... doesn't matter! It's a new level and I love you.
Also, Soundwave? You complete me... only one on the list that makes my heart flutter with excitement. ❤️
That get-up is ON POINT!
Great video Dan! I owned every toy on it except for Warduke and the Turtles.
I am now making a shirt with Lipstick Jetpack 1979. No joke.
Loved this, especially for the shout outs at the end
Just wow!!! Fantastic job as always! Thank you!!!
I love how fab '80s Dan is in this video.
I had most of these. I remember getting at least two Wardukes and the knight guy with the blue cape. I think Warduke was popular because he looked like the Jud herd bad guy from the Beastmaster movie, which coincidentally was popular at the time.
Had Boba Fett actually been an 80's action figure he would have easily taken the top spot.
Wicked gnarly, broski! Totally tubular top ten tally!
That was an awesome list!! Not surprised they were all must haves in the 80s
Used to love the little cut out info cards on the back of the action force figures (in the UK ) nice memories ..I used to buy one about every two weeks ..at Xmas it was that and M.A.S.K , thunder cats , Transformers, etc .wish I'd have looked after em more 😉...but wicked toys back then ...
This channel deserves all the subscribers
PLEASE! Someone make a looping gif of - Yes - pulls off sunglasses to show more sunglasses. - A Wolf
This is a really good list! You’re spot on! Great content, thanks!
Transformers movie and TV shows with He-man/She-ra and voltron rules the 80's for me !
He man and thundercats were my favourite 80s toys still are today, but still a cool list 👍😎
Can you do the top 10 Batman figures from Kenner?
I'd like that.
#1 Combat Belt Batman
Nice work, Dan. One of your best!
I didn’t expect Warduke to break the top 10 but I’m happy he did.
Okay. Dan, that costume is why I love this channel and you as the host.
Excellent list. Grew up in that era, had every single one of those toys except for snake eyes. LOL. I was always a color man. All black just seemed kind of lazy to me. But really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for the time warp 👍
Surprised Jetfire (Macross Robotech Valkyrie) didn’t make the list 🤷🏻♂️
Yeah.bummer
I imagine it got voted. Probably just missed it.
My thoughts exactly.
Mix of all great figures from the 80’s...Man I miss the 80’s! 🤔 at least the toys...
I’m surprised no M.A.S.K. no Thundercats? 🤨
Great video Don Johnson...I mean Mr Larson, Producer Greg 👍🏽✌🏽
That's George Michael... not Sonny Crockett.
T Hawk yeah...you can tell it’s been a long time ago 😂👍🏽
Great list Dan I absolutely love channel you and Pixel Dan have the most entertaining and informative toy channels on you tube imo, keep up the great work Mr. Dan Larson!!!!
Man I was thinking about Pixel Dan when he mentioned He-Man as number #2 on the list. That ought to make Dan smile in his bed as he doses off to sleep to night. Good night (Little Nemo) Dan.
So happy to see 2 Transformers on there. I should have voted harder for Secret Wars Baron Zemo
That jacket is so flashy and perfectly 80s it must have come with a pair of parachute pants and a fanny pack. That mullet is pretty radical too.
I love that Boba Wall so damn much. It's so damn impressive.
I'm glad to see the three of my 5 Picks made it on the list. I'm also glad to hear that Centurions got some votes.
1. He-Man
2. Optimus Prime
3. Boba Fett
I loved the Transformers, but they weren't as easy to play with or as versatile as MotU.
Fantastic episode. Loved it!
As a child I preferred v2 Snake Eyes for the visor, but approaching middle age I appreciate v1's turtleneck
You got the touch!
You got the power!
Yeah!!!!
That was awesome Dan!
This was an awesome video. A blast from my childhood past.
It's been shared before, but I LOVE that Dan had Storm Shadow kicking a Gummi Bear w/ Ewoks looking on 😂👍👍
I'm reminded of one of my favorite versions of He-man the denting chest damage He-man and Skeletor or the Hot Wheels that had parts that could be damaged/dented for a slightly more realistic crash damage.