Super Powers: Part 2 - Vintage Toy Review Kenner 1984 Action Figures

RetroBlasting concludes its Super Powers feature with a look back at the Kenner action figure line from 1984-1986!
#RetroBlasting #SuperPowers #SuperFriends #Kenner

[@isaiahchapman7660]

I wish they made figures like these again. You don't always have to be dark and brooding, Just bright and colorful fun!

[@turtleanton6539]

Yup

[@twotonedearly]

yup and McFarline toys did just that, only these ones don't have the old action features the original ones do, they do have a lot of characters that weren't in the original line or were canceled in the original line such as Robin (Jason Todd), Nightwing, Deathstroke, Peacemaker, Green Lantern (John Stewart), and a few others I can't think of

[@Robyn_iz_Here]

They still do just not the collectors ones which are supposed to be comic accurate they are gonna be more dark cause comics nowadays are more dark

[@JLvatron]

The superman vehicles do make sense, as he uses them when he's weakened by kryptonite. In that tv era, there were few other ways to weaken the man of steel, so these vehicles could get alot of mileage in your family room!

[@jasonknight8581]

I owned the Lex-Soar 7 and I remember being pretty impressed with it. As a bonus, you get a hunk of Kryptonite with it that you could probably put in the Hall of Justice play set.

[@maybetoby]

Jose Garcia-Lopez's artwork is some of the best produced by DC.

[@burntvirtue]

Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez is the greatest comic book artist of all time.

[@maybetoby]

@@burntvirtue facts

[@Grindhead_Jim]

I had the full first run of the '84 line in December of that year, including the HoJ and vehicles. My parents had a penchant for display, and it was MAGICAL. A year later, my folks managed to get a huge chunk of the '85 line, including the Darkseid vehicle, which gave me my very first muscle cramp ever. I loved that collection, and I took very good care of them. We went looking for that later figures everywhere we went. I'll never forget the coup of nabbing Martian Manhunter at a bowling event, of all things. At the time, he was really hard to find where I was. Of all my toys, the loss of those is the one that hurts the most.

[@andrewquick4176]

Having coffee and watching this in bed HEAVEN THE NEED TO REDO THIS LINE WITH MODERN ACTION FIGURE TECH

[@claymontgomery3168]

Oh man the 80s dance bit was hilarious! Thanks for another great video! Well done!

[@retroblasting]

+Clay Montgomery thanks Clay!

[@jedislayer9751]

The super powers line will always be on my favorite toy line list growing as an 80s kid.

[@OshaWottTheMemer]

the invisible jet should have been made out of clear plastic but it was not made at all and i was disappointed

[@retroblasting]

Likewise

[@catfishcooler1566]

The Invisible Jet would have been just cool enough to make boys want the Wonder Woman figure too.

[@mitchfletcher2386]

@Kolton Aiden Shut up.

[@dewaynekittrell9109]

This brings back so many wonderful memories my parents bought me the entire super powers action figures including the Hall of Justice for Christmas 1985 one of the best Christmas I ever had.

[@domingogomez9030]

Oh man! You has been lucky! I would love have all that collection nowaday! My favorites superhéroes forever!

[@jch417]

Mike and Melinda, great video! I remember getting a new Super Powers figure every time I went with my mom to K-Mart. A Super Powers figure and a Slurpee from the snack bar. Great memories.

[@retroblasting]

+Jason Hester thanks Jason!

[@davidelpenho]

I played so much with mine. I was lucky and had so many of them. When I grew up, I gifted them to my little cousin and he also played just as much. I am glad they brought joy to so many kids

[@altrightknight7661]

every single time i watch this video... it reminds me of exactly what i love about comic book heroes AND toys.

[@morsoirl]

I'm sure the exclusion of the Invisible Jet was because... Well... It's invisible. Whenever I needed a way for her to get around I'd just pose her as though she was sitting down and my imagination would do the rest

[@art-n-filmsam3844]

Not to mention, if they did make it, it'd be mostly clear plastic, which would yellow like hell

[@CorbCorbin]

I actually cut apart, and glued pieces of plastic containers together to make an "Invisible Jet" like the Superfriends one.

[@SuperSaiyanGuyver]

George Goldsmith THATS WHAT I DID THANK YOU

[@ybrix101]

🤣

[@AJSSPACEPLACE]

Super Super Hero also translucent plastic absolutely sucks under stress. Rest in pieces, my transformers animated jet fire.

[@vintagetoykid9682]

I just rematched this video again. It is still one of the very best. I will never forget that visit to K-Mart with my mom many moons ago. I found a Flash comic I liked and she let me get it. As we walked around the store to complete our shopping, I kept admiring the ad on the back cover of the comic. It was for the Kenner Super Powers Collection. It was so captivating, and really made me want to get the figures. It wasn’t until a short time after this and another visit to K-Mart when I finally found the figures on the shelf. The first one I grabbed was Aquaman and the rest is history. Such great memories, rekindled in such a positive manner thanks in part to RetroBlasting and these wonderful videos. Thank you, Michael and Melinda!

[@JamesKenobi1138]

I've never owned any of these figures. Now I want to find the entire line. Awesome video.

[@kevinhogan1108]

What a fun trip down memory lane. I’ve never forgotten the figures, but the memories brought back by stringing Green Arrows bow…good stuff.

[@vintagetoykid9682]

This is my favourite RetroBlasting video ever! I love the Super Powers Collection and the folks at RetroBlasting did an amazing job with this video as they do with all of their videos. Michael and Melinda are the best!

[@SteelbeastsCavalry]

The opening..... brilliant.

[@retroblasting]

+SteelbeastsCavalry thanks!

[@Meihuar2006]

I couldn't afford Super Powers (GI Joe maxed the budget) so reinvented the line via the Fisher Price Adventure people with small party balloons draped over their heads for masks and various tricks for capes and wings. My neighbor had the Super Powers line, and we intermingled them by calling my line the JSA (the Earth 2 Justice Society of America).

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Tim Hammack Sounds cool

[@mr.j1104]

Tim Hammack that's awesome, brother.

[@Kamandi1971]

nice imagination with our generation will never be topped

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

Hahaha! That’s awesome Tim! No toy in the world will ever match the imagination of a child.

[@redbengal2864]

Thank you for ripping the Supermobile. NEVER understood how they thought we'd believe Supe needed a flying bumper car to save the day.

[@ShadowWingTronix]

On the show (well before the toyline, so they used the Corgi toy car design) he needed it when creatures from the Sun working with Luthor turned the Sun red. I think there was another episode where Superman needed it because he lost his powers, too, but I can't remember it. Not sure what the comic reason was but I think it showed up there, and was homaged in the excellent Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures In The 8th Grade miniseries.

[@redbengal2864]

I just remember it having these stupid hands that came out of the side. It seemed like they sent a pair of 1st-graders out for an hour to work on it and that's what they came back with. I just never bought the idea of Superman needing a vehicle to do anything because of his seemingly unlimited power.

[@ShadowWingTronix]

RedBengal That was the point (at least in stories). Superman LOST his powers and the threat was big enough that he needed a vehicle. I didn't say it was good but that was the reasoning. I think it looks cool, but I agree that it's odd for Superman to need a vehicle, especially Golden/Bronze Age Superman.

[@GeekpinEnt]

Superman was powerless in the comics and had to fight Amazo.

[@donmasholie8462]

Great review! I just subscribed. I just found the ITW Super Powers figures on EBay. They have the characters that Kenner Super Powers did not create. They have Batgirl, Catwoman, Man Bat, Santana, Huntress, and many more.

[@edwardbeaty8899]

I started collecting Action Figures in 1994 when my son turned 4 with Super Powers! Despite the line ending in 1992 our local Toys R Us still had quite a selection of Super Powers and, surprisingly, even a few leftover Secret Wars figures. I still have maybe 3 of each left. About 2002-2004 the Action Figures became my hobby.

[@eightnickel1513]

4:19 “Redbull gives this Robin wings! Oh yeah!” Me:😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@missboozehound]

I loved this video! Your dance had me screaming! Got the WW 1984 Super Powers and she is so much fun.

[@funnypicturescomics]

SUPER POWERS and FILMATION GHOSTBUSTERS are the episodes that made me love RETROBLASTING......I have revisited these episodes so many times!!!

[@MoteofLobross]

Man, I totally missed out on these guys in my youth. These are amazing! Also I can understand Superman with a space transport. While he can fly through space by himself, I could imagine a pressurized cabin would be far more comfortable.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Yes, I'm watching this again. I think I like to see videos of you diggin' in boxes. Dig in more boxes. It makes me want to dig in boxes. Also I recommend watching kids diggin' in boxes. I Love watching them light up with joys.

[@theambivalentps2bloke60]

The Penguin & The Joker figures from this set are beautiful

[@ToyKennections]

Still a great video 4 years later! Thanks for this.

[@bud9450]

I had and loved these as a kid. Still have a bunch but in worn out shape. Play to this day

[@ptonfire1]

this vid man....sweeeet!!!! I had bats the car & somone else.the b.mobiles power punch bumper broke on me & the cement glue melted it. Fun times!!

[@BlackieNuff]

"Holy Re-Boot, Batman!" I seriously laffed out loud at that one... that pun was so bad it was awesome! Well now every time I make my Braniac figure kick, I'm gonna be compelled to say "this is how THIS computer boots and re-boots".

[@harbinger1861]

I love this channel. Thanks Retroblasting

[@retroblasting]

Sure thing. Thanks for watching!

[@mrvloginson6286]

This is one of the greatest videos on KZbin about the gbest action figure line of all time. Thank You for making this video.

[@mammothfilms]

Great video. Most of my childhood toys of the 80s were given away or sold. My Super Powers figures will be with me for life.

[@primusvsunicron1]

It is said that Broken Darth Vader still stands near the fence to this very day

[@jerryparks3706]

Loved this video! SUPER FUN! I'll be watching this one over, and over again!

[@retroblasting]

Thanks Jerry!

[@RealHectorCanales]

I watched this video back when it was released. GUYS... it still gives me that Christmas commercial feeling watching it now. Great job 👏🏼

[@pixelcreatures]

The intro and that dance are freaking hilarious!! This is definitely one of the BEST episodes ever. I'm going to re-watch it 100 times.

[@baltimorebigman5999]

This was awesome me and my friends would sit on the front porch every Saturday morning and play with our figures brings back great memories

[@ParentsNightIn]

I absolutely loved these toys and the Marvel Secret Wars figures.

[@thekillermanmurphyshow4410]

Can you review the batman 1989 action figures ?

[@jeanemlicar27]

The Killerman Murphy Show He needs to do a review on the Ruby Spears Superman animated series from 1988-89.

[@ghostbusterguy20011]

The Killerman Murphy Show unfortunately he can't due to the fact that there is just too many projects in the works at this time he would like to do it at some point but to be honest he just doesn't have the complete set right now but be assured that as soon as he does it is on the list of reviews he wants to do although it's very long down the list so for now you will just have to do with the super powers reviews sorry hope that answers your question and as always have a great retro day

[@legojesus8473]

The Killerman Murphy Show yeah, that would be amazing.

[@toyhuntershollow6049]

Love this. Superpowers was my big thing when I was a kid. Still have them. Lol. Too bad we never got the darkseid tower of darkness

[@Miakel]

Oh Thank you. I finally know more about the Blue Bat Mobile! I loved playing with the switches and catching figures with the rear catcher. But it was my dad's and I was only allowed to play with it a little. Good news it's still in great condition because it was barely played with.

[@PhilAJones77]

Amazing - great memories! I had the Supermobile as a kid. Can vividly remember getting the Joker figure and taking it with me to local hotel that night as we went for a family meal. Good times.

[@80sfreak42]

Kenner was the best...genius line...my favorite as a kid..

[@tlaloc92]

Very nice. It's obvious both of you (let's not forget Kirby and Sasha) are really enjoying what you are doing. And that's a pleasure to watch each time.

[@RoyalKnightVIII]

While I didn't grow up with these This history of the show and toy line is still super interesting Poor poor Cy, dc just never knows what to do with him. I do love his interchangeable cannons, it's a feature every Cy figure should have

[@Sharksleep]

Michael, those dance moves are the new hotness.

[@retroblasting]

+Sharksleep hahahahaha

[@BrainPollution]

I absolutely love this feature. Sometimes, I still wish I had collected these when I was a kid (Darkseid was the only one I was able to get my hands on), but I am fortunate and happy DC Universe Classics came along. These videos are a great tribute to that era of DC.

[@alucard624]

Me too. The Dc Universe Classics line enabled to me to more or less complete my Super Powers collection with the figures that I had been missing for a long time. Also, DC Universe Classics are cheaper and that helps. Granted they're not the same scale, but getting them with better articulation and better paint jobs is excellent IMO.

[@johnnycage2722]

Joshua Obershaw I had quite a few my mom & Dad got me some for Christmas 1 year so I had Superman Martian Manhunter Flash Batman Hawkman Aquaman

[@maximpact24]

Another wonderful episode you guys! I remember borrowing my friend's Superman figure once. After about a week of playing I gave it back to him at school. He went on to say "Oh thanks! I forgot that I lent him out." He proceeded to throw him as high as he could in the air screaming "SUPERMAN!", and as the toy came down he missed catching it and the head broke off. I just shook my head and walked away.

[@retroblasting]

+maximpact24 wow. How's Sid doing these days?

[@ShadowcasterZero]

Nicely done, but a bittersweet ending there with the Crisis storyline tag. Poor Supergirl...

[@benpogi4ever]

12:39-- I swear I did see an invisible jet toy within the Kenner/SP toy lineup sometime in the year 1986-- it was in the catalogue behind WW's action figure pack, along with the Supermobile and Bat Mobile although the Bat Copter was not shown at all. That much I still recall then as a 9-year old kid.

[@icedeep3885]

I disagree on the Lex Soar 7 it was awesome, with the grabby claw feet and the kryptonite was the macguffin for many of my own play times. Super well made. LOVED IT!!!

[@StockRoom209]

so nice to have watched yet another classic toy line review from your channel again..will binge watch more all rainy day today.

[@retroblasting]

+Victorman thanks Victor! We've got more in the works

[@mivida4809]

Thank u for the blast from the past! Loving this video.. and figures. Too cool!😎🙌

[@philb2166]

Awesome part 2!! Both parts are a perfect set. I am truly impressed. Love those figures.

[@jordandallen]

Another fantastic video review. I have to say though, as a 4 year-old who received the Supermobile for my birthday, I was ecstatic. It meant that you could use the front to punch through lego walls and the underside could grab villains. I just figured Superman wanted a break from flying through space. Same goes for when Superman flys in the Javelin during Justice League TAS.

[@mattleuty5285]

I think this was the most entertaining video so far!! Firstly, poor Vader not even being able to "thumb" a ride and then the dancing Mike! Please tell me Melinda was filming and in fits of giggles. Finally, more Brainiac as previously promised to me. Thanks a million for a fantastic video.

[@retroblasting]

+Matt Leuty sure thing Matt!!!!

[@ricosauve5]

I had the Superman mobile. I totally forgot about that. Wow memories

[@sfighter0085]

Great video, I used to have a few of the "Super Powers" figures, well technically from Toy Biz's line "DC Comics Superheroes" line. I had Superman, The Flash, Lex Luthor, Mister Freeze, The Riddler, and The Penguin. I had a Wonder Woman for a little bit, but it broke to easily. They were pretty cool figures for the time. There was also a similar line with the 1989 Batman movie as well as a line of Marvel Superheroes. Action Figures were so simple back then. Also kudos for that dance scene, those figure sure looked like they were getting jiggy with it.

[@stevegrisby]

Totally the best channel on KZbin! Big thanks for all your work

[@retroblasting]

+bingobongo33 thanks!

[@jamalsoward8404]

These were some of the best looking figures!

[@keithallen151]

Another awesome RetroBlasting video. Looking foreword to the next one.

[@Gibbypastrami]

I've had the judo chop Robin (where you pinch his legs not hit the yellow switch) When I got him he was missing his arm that doesn't chop, so I made one of out clay and baked it, then did a clear coat of nail polish, and that's how he's sat on a shelf for over 15 years :) one of my favorite pieces I've done even though it looks like he stuck his left arm shoulder deep in a hornets nest XD just nostalgic of my middle school customizing days

[@codymcclainbrown7494]

You guys are my favorite 'show',' period. Great job.

[@retroblasting]

Thanks Cody!

[@alucard624]

Watching this was a good trip down memory lane. I still have the majority of the Super Powers line of figures and vehicles in storage (heavily played with though, like they should be IMO). The only ones I'm missing is a few of the third series of figures like Golden Pharaoh, Samurai, and Cyclotron. I have no desire to try and get Cyborg considering he goes for ridiculous prices still to this day complete or loose no less. The bit you did with Brainaic and his "Computer Kick" cracked me up.

[@diegoaguinaga9583]

Love that dance lol

[@skippybeerman4984]

you are hilarious! thank you for posting these great old school toys!

[@alucard624]

Glad you mentioned the wear and tear the action mechanism in these figures can go through. Unfortunately the majority of the figures I have still from this line suffer the issue of no longer working and the paint has worn in some parts on most of them. However, these figures still rock to this day and I'm always on the look out for getting the figures and vehicles I never have owned, the Batmobile being one of them. I did have the Hall of Justice a long time ago but sold it as it was cumbersome and my parents thought it took up too much space in my room at the time.

[@yvonnerogers6429]

Boy, if those are the toys you grew up with, you certainly did a fantastic job of maintaining them. Either you or somebody was one careful little kid! Thanks for the video.

[@michaelramova]

Thank you so much for this amazing review of the Super Powers. Loved it.

[@1980Triumph]

Super Powers rocked my world as a kid and I love my collection to this day. Keep up the good work, I love your channel.

[@retroblasting]

+1980Triumph thanks Triumph!

[@Zulu-Lemon]

They even made darkseid size scaled appropriately. Great line. They re did the green lantern figure later for the Robin Hood Kevin Costner toy line. It would be cool if Kenner did an updated version of this

[@billcow3455]

Great video! I still have much of these toys including the Clark Kent mail in figure and the badass bat-mobile. Had the superman jet although at 8 years old had no idea why he needed it. Have the Hall of Justice too. Remember spending more time fiddling with it that actually playing with it.

[@luisgarcia-km4se]

Congratulations Michael it's an excellent video, I'm a fan of yours! I'm from México and I have five 80's vintage collections. Great video

[@chrisingram4209]

Bat mobile was killer!! This takes me way back!!

[@80sfreak42]

Love your take on the history

[@christiansmith9306]

Please never change the theme song. God I love it!

[@chasingtreasurecollectables]

Love this video! I always love seeing a fellow collector do their thing! :)

[@TJCampbell78]

My brother and I had Green Lantern and Aquaman. We had loads of GIJoe, Transformers, Star wars, some gobots, MASK, HeMan and various others (voltron etc). All of our toys fought "Christmas wars" against each other in our basement. The 2 lone Super Powers guys were the leaders of each army: "Lantern Force" and "Aqua Force"

[@SteveNigglechunks]

Loved it! This one had me laughing out loud a few times! Thanks!!!

[@retroblasting]

You're welcome Eric!

[@mattgeorge1277]

That rivals the Indiana Jones video as the best you've ever done. Simply outstanding. (slow clapping)

[@GAMERDANKAR]

Great video guys, you really make me go back in time.

[@retroblasting]

+GAMERDANKAR thanks!!!

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

We're always "super friends" when we reconnect with our unstoppable and intergalactic Justice "articulating" team. Stay safe everyone!

[@KJ-tz7vc]

LOL at the unimpressed cat.

[@RichardDickGrayson]

Great episode as always Michael, very informative and entertaining. Super Powers is my all time favorite toyline, their Robin and Superman being my all time favorite action figures. I have been a long time viewer of your videos, but after these two episodes I have decided to join your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@Jedi3671]

Pure awesomeness!!! Damn I loved the superfriends!

[@torquetheprisoner]

the incredible hulk banner piano theam was going through my head when armless vader was beside the road.

[@happiaxxident]

Great vid! I remember going to a weekly saturday bowling kids event and at the end if each event there was a ticket raffle. If you won the lottery, you got a Super Powers toy! I won Braniac and the Flash! Loat Braniac but still have The Flash! Good times.

[@jasonshannon8708]

Retroblasting part Two's are always worth the wait! Great work as usual. :)

[@retroblasting]

+Jason Shannon thanks Jason!

[@tieuelium]

This is a great review! You went over the good and the bad aspects of the line! Good job, fact based and awesome! I’m looking for Cyborg!

[@PCGamer77]

The Supermobile and the Lex-Soar were awesome!

[@Farstarbuck]

It might have taken a while to produce but the editing and image drop were first class in this video. Good work

[@retroblasting]

thanks

[@gregoryreed4866]

I love the videos u and Melinda do!!!! So informative and funny. Watch and rewatch every morning before work. Lol

[@retroblasting]

Thanks Gregory!

[@teamstone4639]

That line was my jam. Still have a bunch of them.

[@thanostheeetitan9876]

I'm giving you props on your shirt alone, and that is it.

[@grandmoffpuppeteer]

I was disheartened to learn the Tower of Darkness prototype meet its demise during Hurricane Sandy, in the basement of its designer Rich Roland. It was one of those 80s toy prototypes I had always hoped would be found.

[@skinc4rver]

Red Bull gives Robin wingz! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO