Inspector Gadget - Vintage Action Figure Toy Review - Bandai - Galoob

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[@johnwild8336]

I was a closet watcher of Inspector Gadget. My friends gave up cartoons and I still watched. Inspector Gadget was a fun show that had some genuinely funny moments. I think its the first time that I remember the kids being smarter than the adult characters. Now it is the standard.

[@johnwild8336]

Thanks for the invite. Will do.

[@vincentfranklin17]

I didn't know there were any Inspector Gadget action figures! Interesting!

[@retroblasting]

This video just gave me a wealth of information AND saved my bacon

[@AnalogToys]

Cool, how did it save your bacon?

[@timothyward8695]

I could go for some bacon... I don't think that's what you mean.

[@FEARisCOLD]

I always wanted this figure.

[@Stallone7484]

I had the galoob version ,they bought it for me on a Saturday at Circus World ,at the mall ,I played with it so much it broke ,a couple of years back I found one on ebay and got him again I'm so happy he's next to.my Bravestarr and marxx loneranger

[@Ksknight100]

Way back in ye olden days when I was a London copper, we got into a foot chase one night duty. There were about four of us chasing this suspect who was much quicker than us and so the PC at the front of the chase suddenly shouted out "Go Go Gadget torch" and threw his torch at chummy. I had already started laughing at this point, but then his torch hit a wall and just disintegrated. Basically, four out of breath Bobbies are now wetting ourselves laughing. Chummy got away. PC was forever onwards known as PC Gadget. Chummy was arrested some days later. PC "Gadget" eventually got promoted to Sergeant and our paths never crossed again. I often wondered if he ever made it to Inspector and if he still had the nickname. True story. Thanks for reminding of that one mate.

[@themysteriouscatperson9483]

I got this for Christmas yesterday, it wasn’t easy to find a cheap one, but I love it

[@mistermort77]

I still have my French version, complete and in box. Very fun toy

[@Th3Xp3rt]

YES! I found him and a ARAH Zartan in a toys R us in Alabama in the 80s, a few years after both should have been long gone. This is a solid figure, if only he had a nemesis.

[@grotezakhooi]

haha Inspector Gadget !! Loved that cartoon !! i wonder how a Doc.Claw figure would look like :) awesome that you review this .

[@marcobettencourturbina1107]

This was my favorite toys when I was a kid. Receiving it for Christmas is a very fond memory of mine. Id like to buy another one, but they're so expensive..

[@Ashmoleon2006]

oh my god i remember having this figure..

[@grinchycrumpet]

loved the show as a kid, I never knew about this toy, looks great, thanks for sharing

[@maverickslb80]

I have this one! Great figure!

[@MrJrbowes45]

So weird I saw this without looking it up...I was just telling my 6 year old daughter about this toy. How excited I was to own it, how I saved my money, and ultimately how I broke it nearly immediately after I opened it. Haven't seen this toy since that day.

[@johntaylor1981]

Wowsers! I didn’t know there was a Inspector Gadget toy!

[@monicamason3414]

My brother had the narrow box one bought in Western Canada. So much fun. I wanted there to be a Penny

[@YourOldUncleNoongah]

I had one of the bandai versions, infact, it may still be in a box in an old house on my grandparents farm thats all but abandoned now. ill have to go for a drive out there one day and do some searching.

[@toypolloi]

That's a new one on me. I have never seen that toy before. Looks amazing. And the sort of toy that will be hard to find complete.

[@theatlasproductions1]

I watch both your channels. I think it is safe to say that I'm super nerding out that Im excited to see you two guys communicating. Keep up the great work guys.

[@AnalogToys]

Big shout out to Toy Polloi

[@monicamason3414]

My brother kept his in a the beat up box. He might still have, though he's moved lots in 40 years

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Loved all those cartoons, never seen this inspector gadget figure myself until now, very cool!

[@MadMark2006]

I remember the series was aired on the sky channel back in 1985/86, fun cartoon that I loved to watch back then. A neighbourhood mate in the same street as me, had this quirky cool figure, one of his american relatives brought it over for him, from the states, as a present. I think it was the more better sculpted & technical Bandai, but can't recall exactly if it was the Bandai or the Galoob Version.Still an awsome figure, that probably was short lived With a limited market, & with the cartoon series being more popular than the toys themselves..

[@hatandbeardmedia5925]

This was one of my favourite toys as a kid. I wanted it sooooo badly and it was so worth the wait when I got it. That projectile hand though... 😂 I can remember losing it so often that I can't even recall if the one it had in the end was a replacement or the original. Alas, it's long gone now but I have fond memories of it.

[@MisterEye1975]

Had that figure. just sold it, complete, a few years back.

[@SamenSpelen]

That toy actually looks amazing. I had never seen this particular toy before. Loved the cartoon as a kid :)

[@kumachan9311]

I remember one of the Childrens ITV presenters having one as a competiton prize, know I'm way late but thanks for doing this YT, watched your collection tour and thought "Poor old Gadget stuck in the wardrobe" [Also did you know theres a Dr Claw figure but its from one of the newer versions of the show]

[@aussiecoastie72]

I had this toy when I was a kid , and I remember it very well . Nice video review

[@steveandamandahoy8061]

Thanks for the review, I had this toy as a child and was a favourite. Great trip down memory lane.

[@halfbakedfantasy266]

There was a whole toy line for this show in the US. They were about 5" tall. Each figure had a gimmick or theme to highlight a couple of Gadget's gadgets. Even his transforming car was made, I believe. While they are collectible, this larger figure is the most desired.

[@zhenwang4108]

Wonder if you would give the newly released Blitzway 1/12 Inspector Gadget a shot :)

[@gazz_N7]

I always wanted a Gadget action figure, and like you I never knew there was one up until this video!! That is so cool. Definitely would go with the Bandai version. I would've also loved a Danger Mouse toy line as well! Thanks for the review!!

[@Joe.Rogan.]

I remember having this toy when I was young. Inspector Gadget was one of my favorite shows growing up. I asked my Old Man about this and he remembers getting it for me because apparently this toy was the hottest release around Christmas time when it came out. He ended up traveling 5 hours to a larger city and having to fight his way into the store to get one when it released.

[@dinomonzon8853]

Enjoyed Inspector Gadget as a kid. Its said he was based as a cross between Inspector Clouseau & Max Smart. His nemesis, the Claw seems to have inspired Ernst Stavro Blofeld of SPECTRE, the nemesis of James Bond 007.

[@TheSkullReviews]

Solid review, my friend had that figure, it sure is cool, I enjoyed the cartoon series as a kid, wouldn't mind having that on my retro toy shelf.

[@TheSkullReviews]

Just subbed:) I also do a toy review channel, feel free to check it out!

[@McPatoLQ]

GizmoDuck

[@MichaelAlexKawa]

Awesome review, and I didn't even know about this figure either till a few years ago, but this is the first time I have ever seen it clearly. Also thanks for all the info on the variants of the figure.

[@r.cjones1515]

Gave for the toy review, stayed for the hat. 🤠😎 You're right at the end there, it'd would've been great to have had a Penny figure complete with bike & computer book

[@tootyuk]

Never even knew there was a figure Tony, great stuff mate, really enjoyed that

[@salud7432]

just found your channel. Great content! We must be kind of the same Age. Great Nostalgia.

[@shavanzar]

Owned one of these figures myself, the North American release. Cool figure.

[@oddpodshow]

Oh wow that's great, never seen that before. Love it :)

[@steveharvey2102]

OMG I knew I should stick with your channel, this is crazy cool! I feel like a doofus. I'm born and raised in Montreal. Essentially, French Canada. I was a huge fan of the show and still remember my father, hooking up a pirated "First Choice" , Canadian movie channel. It's how I got to see Cannonball run, over 100 times. LoL Anyway, as soon as my Dad attached the box to the T.V. Inspecror Gadget was the first thing I saw!! It was mid episode, so I watched it again later.but I remember my Father telling my about Get Smart and Don Adams, the comedic genius! So I landed up seeing every episode and was just starting to have my interest wane , when I saw a commercial for the figure in your video. I got it for Christmas that year and still remember opening and playing with it all night. Everyone of be siblings and cousins wanted to play with it! It was an amazing toy, with so many cool features!! But like you said, there were no enemy figures, to fight with. As I'm sure you know, the main adversary was Dr. Claw, who we never got to see, in full profile. He had a cat, like a Bond villian and may have been a robot Cat but they never told us :( So without any enemies and being too young, to realise future value. He went in the toybox and I haven't seen him, since the early 90's. Maybe I'll find him at a boot sale one day. Incomplete I'm assuming. Lol But seriously, thanks for bringing back some memories and teaching me that the show was created in my home city! Wowzers, Indeed!! This message may selfdestruct, in ten years. So no worries, you'll be fine :) Merci encore. Thanks again, you rock, my friend.

[@greenlanternhg5141]

I remember seeing this as a kid but since I wasn’t a big fan never got it, it’s a great figure doe. Great review ✌🏽👍🏼

[@TheDuke013]

I always wanted one, but never got one. I love me some danger mouse.

[@jimbowers1693]

Brilliant Tony...new subscriber...watchin back old videos

[@bear740able]

Great video Tony. i never knew there was a toy either. would've loved to have one as a kid.

[@RageONTv]

Wow I didnt know this action figure existed and I was a huge fan of the cartoon show~... i thought Young Chevy Chase would have been a great gadget! (likei n his fletch years) lol! Did not care for Mathew Broderick's version! Great review!

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

Great video and indepf review whitch makes joy to watch and great see you back .did u put sas one back on twice it still was great to watch

[@NANONilsWORLD]

?? Never heard & saw this toy!!

[@bpo1975]

Did you get the new Blitzway 1:12 Inspector Gadget figure? I'd love to see you review a modern IG action figure.

[@jazzman782000]

We stopped at a Toys r Us after I got out of the hospital when I was about 4 or 5. I was allowed to pick any one toy (within reason). I narrowed it down to Inspector Gadget and Optimus Prime. I chose Prime and that started a huge Transformers collection. No regrets on that, but it I’d still love to track down one of these.

[@ToySurprisevintage]

This toy was always one that eluded me in the 80s.

[@brianford8493]

The Bandai 1/48th kits were brilliant!!

[@earthad666]

I had this! Pretty sure we got the ban dai version in Australia. The orange box looks familiar. But it was a long time ago and I am not 100%

[@earthad666]

Yep released by hasbro in Australia

[@markiegreen5214]

IT WAS A COOL DOLL...MAYBE THE BEST EVER, BASED ON A CARTOON

[@TheStgmp44]

you could buy the Super Ted Teddy Bear back in the 80's. it looked like an ordinary Teddy Bear with a zip going down his chest. you undid the zip and peeled of the bears fur to reveal the Super Ted outfit underneath.

[@mrlurchAU]

I do remember this toy, here in Australia, it never owned it. Not sure if was Bandai or Galoob that we got. It yeah, the lack of Penny, Brain, and Dr Claw was a real downer.

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

I think I would rather collect the toys from the line that showed Claw's face

[@The_There_Man_Show]

Really, 3 dislikes? 2 of them have to be from Dr Claw and his cat.

[@fnl4eva269]

I miss the 80s lol

[@triggawoods6888]

I had one as a kid. Unfortunately I also thought trading toys with my older brothers friends was temporary....smh never got it back and at 36 I regret it to this day...

[@tessjess1]

Bandia looks great ...going to go on the hunt....

[@toyfederation]

This is such a cool figure

[@RealHectorCanales]

This was a great video. It took me back, WAY back as my older brother and I had the Galoob version. I broke it real easy as I was only about 5. Now I know which to go after: Bandai. Thanks mate!!!

[@AnalogToys]

My pleasure mate!

[@RealHectorCanales]

THE TOY TIME MACHINE 👍🏽 I’ll check your channel out.! I also do retro toy reviews with my daughter. I also do other wrestling related videos. I love watching other guys & see how other channels do their videos.

[@mattdotsko]

4/5? Just curious what would make it a 5? I mean for like 1983 this was the best

[@EdsRetroGeekOut]

Awesome review! loved the cartoon and this toy looks amazing! Damn dude now I want it! Gonna keep an extra eye out for it when I'm toyhunting :D Oh it's from Canada that's why it's in france :) I do some toyhunting vids on my channel feel free to check it out

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

Just too good

[@cwfilbert]

The only inspector gadget action figure that I knew that existed was the one made for the movie version and sold By McDonald’s piece by piece in happy meals.

[@treyjohnson82]

Love to see a die cast line of the vehicled

[@AlexaLexy]

Awesome Great info Have one soon ill upload a video but the arms wont move Just subscribed

[@1977Eelco]

The cartoonshows I loved when watching "Fun Factory" on Sky Channel or Super Channel were: Ghostbusters (with the monkey), Inspector Gadget, Jayce & The Wheeled Warriors, Transformers, Blackstarr, SuperTed, C.O.P.S., Roger Ramjet, He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe, M.A.S.K., The Care Bears, She-Ra. Don't know anymore where I saw G.I. Joe, Thundercats or The Real Ghostbusters. Anyhow, do you also collect for: Transformers, Jayce & The Wheeled Warriors?!

[@bradygreensides6495]

I love the franchise

[@HryHoudini52]

Do you know how the Hasbro version from 1989 compares to the Galoob?

[@bradcollins1460]

Had this figure and the mad mobile. Which ones where released in Australia?

[@AnalogToys]

Brad Collins I’m not sure mate, I was living in England when these toys were released

[@TONYRENDE]

all I have left of this toy from when I was a child is the pop out fist lol. Shouldn't it be that the fist would be the first thing I lose? Weird

[@tiffysespinel2727]

Donde se lo consigue

[@christisrisen6774]

Hey, Did you see the BLITZWAY STUDIOS INSPECTOR GADGET!? If you haven't check it out

[@danielferstendig]

the us galoob inspector gadget figure is high demand low supply.

[@KinnArchimedes]

Saw one of these today on eBay, 15,000AUD. Seems a bit pricey. :-( How much did you get the ones in your video for?

[@AnalogToys]

100AUD

[@ricosauve5]

I always wanted that toy as a kid but never got it 😢

[@SkyCharger001]

Why not call gadget a type 1.5 cartoon?

[@treyjohnson82]

There was a Dr claw made..but mad cat didn't come with him

[@treyjohnson4035]

Still waiting on the gadget vehicles

[@brynjones3481]

The manufacturer put all the effort into the Inspector Gadget toy and overlooked the toyline with no bad guy figures made or vehicles in the set so instant fail 3/10

[@trevorthomason2077]

The real Ghostbusters was NOT based on a toy line it was based on the 1984 movie ghostbusters with bill Murray dan aykroyd and the late great harold ramis

[@treyjohnson4035]

I so wanted one it was 25 dollars