In Search of.... The Worst Movie Action Figure Line: HOOK

[@tommybenefield1480]

I remember all the kids getting Rufio action figures. I was a bit jealous at first until I saw them up close. I instantly went back to my Dreadnoks

[@redroversk]

How about Coneheads? I wanted those when they came out, when I was a kid, and they were already at the dollar store.

[@ThatJunkman]

I got the whole set some pace

[@dreamlandnightmare]

5:01 - actually, it was a Winter blockbuster! It came out around Christmas! Maybe it was because I loved the movie so much as a young boy, but even if they lacked in quality, I enjoyed them as a young boy. Also, I actually thought the card art was awesome. It was what attracted to me to the toys in the first place. (I hadn't even heard of the movie yet when I first saw the figures. Never knew they had a Smee, Thud Butt or Croc figure. Certainly didn't see them in stores as a little boy, or I would have made sure my mom got them for me. Rufio's accessory wasn't a sail boat - it was a "sail board", a skateboard with a sail attached to it.

[@Stiffkittens01]

it makes perfect sense, business wise - to put the weapons in a tray. There will be just the one mold, not to mention no labour involved in snapping them separately (I imagine that is done mechanically now) plus no additional painting required

[@scottandrewhutchins]

1 seems pretty low for the packaging.

[@thefonzkiss]

6:20 the figure you show that squirts water is the same that a Batman Dark Knight Collection figure did, it “climbs” via a string in the backpack. And the Rufio one you show next doesn’t come with a sailboat that’s those skateboard things with a sail they ride around. Also the red Hook (which is the best looking figure) isn’t articulated at all, it has a gimmick where the legs stretch to make him taller. The figure itself is static.

[@raydonahue1978]

No Phil Collins? David Crosby? Glenn Close?

[@k-trashradio5163]

The accessories thing was also what the teenage mutant ninja turtles did so maybe Mattel was ripping them off

[@johannesmakila2459]

90's G.I. Joe figures also had those but it was far worse because they were re-using accessories from other figures in line. But then again at least figures were actually good so I can forgive it with vintage G.I. Joe line.

[@DeadWeather4u]

Way off base. I loved playing with these

[@bobastu]

I love these. You are so serious about the process. One thing to remember about movie figures, and action figures in general, minimum 12 months from concept to store for a quantity figure. I highly doubt they gave Mattel 12 months to provide a finished product. Before Star Wars, likeness rights didn't matter much. The 80s were full of cartoon characters as toys, some live action, but the 90s saw every big action, movies kids might see, wanting a toy line. I would like to see you compare ARAH 1983 to ARAH 93 figures. Make an honest comparison. Then do the same with Star Wars. 1979 figures with the final wave of POTF coin figures. In the 90s, Gen X was working, buying what they like, and the younger kids were playing SNES, N64, Playstation, computers, etc.

[@Tr0nzoid]

I had that raft in my house, but don't remember any figures with it. The movie actually came out in December. I've noticed the millennial generation seems to regard it as more of a classic kids film. Being a reader of magazines at the time, I was aware of the reception. In the entertainment media, it was touted for the extravagant sets that were built for it, and such fantasy adventure movies were a rarity in the early '90s. I remember Roger Ebert asking "why didn't Spielberg just remake Peter Pan?" but the idea did seem intriguing. That said, I have not been motivated to watch any of the Peter Pan movies that have come out since then

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

Your video length is 11:38. George Lucas would be proud.

[@ThatJunkman]

Damn didn’t see that. I’m good

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

The Force is strong with you

[@brianstephenson984]

I had some of the best times of my life playing with these toys! I loved these so much as a little kid! Thanks for the nostalgia trip, Junkman! 🙌

[@WARPATH-sr5ci]

i liked hook and thought it was a good move

[@electricundead7706]

Play value should be a 4 I had them as kids and loved the features

[@DoctorWhyDesigns]

Those figures look like a 2nd rate toy company's attempt to make a pirate-themed action figure line based around Peter Pan. They don't look like a movie toy line at all.

[@porko882]

The first series of Ninja turtles had those weapon tree things as well.

[@thefonzkiss]

You can use scissors or nail clippers on the weapons. Same as the TMNT line.

[@jessecowled5764]

There used to be a discount store in my area that had Hook toys up until 2002

[@Stiffkittens01]

just a thought but you should maybe go back & add another category: Source material. were these fiures worthy of getting action figures made? just how good were the films? For some, that would definitely have been a big part on whether or not to get these or not

[@dennissmith5807]

I only say Hook once in the theater and that’s it. I did have all of the action figures which either have been lost to time or have been sold. I can’t remember.

[@EverydayMusician]

Personally, I had a lot of fun playing with these...

[@otolith5]

The alligator figure is actually quite good.

[@daviddegner5414]

I remember having the toys from Hook... what I don't remember are the weapons and accessories being attached to the plastic holders.... maybe my mom dealt with them... either way, that would get me mad today, it's like the never ending twist ties on toys today.

[@bigbob0042]

Peter Pan looked like Sloth from the Goonies , LOL

[@coltgay4570]

toys i remember but never had

[@horrorfan1455]

I loved this movie growing up so much I made my mom make me a costume and played hook in the backyard RIP robin Williams and I love the updates to the junk room

[@jtszabo1691]

My parents got me some as a kid as a gift, the McDonald’s toys were a lot better

[@nickmanzo8459]

I never even saw a single action figure from this line, but at the time, I was super into a show called Pirates of Dark Water. For that reason, my brother and I bought the sword and captain hook’s hook arm toys to play with, and that was fun. The movie was meh.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Pirates of dark water ruled!!!!!

[@nickmanzo8459]

Juan Diego Serna yeah talk about a show with limitless potential that for some reason didn’t hit it off with audiences.

[@KardboardKenny]

i loved the film and never knew these existed.

[@portland-182]

Take a look at the Mad Max and The Matrix toys...and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

[@scottandrewhutchins]

2:43 What did you say?

[@CrystalMk6]

Hi a question, captain hook the one with the weapons has a purple suit and blue trousers and hat... But he doesn't exist in the movie dressed like that, where did that colouring come from?

[@ThatJunkman]

most of the time figures are made long before the movie starts filming, to get them in stores on time. Probably based on concert art for the movie

[@sgf129]

The one thing I have noticed is, I really have hated the figures but have oddly loved the vehicles, Dick Tracey, id4, even ones you haven't done yet like the shadow, or water world, Robin hood had amazing vehicles or playsets. Even the float for hook looked kind of interesting.

[@skippermatt7939]

Heh, nice runtime on the video!

[@voctur]

5:32 The figure on the right looks like a character from Jojo Part 1

[@raydonahue1978]

Gotta have Maggie Smith with sword and Nana's great grandchild.

[@mross8991]

Hasbro also did the spruw trees for G.I. Joe at the end. It did look cheap and was a reason to not buy the figures.

[@giantguy1321]

I agree the figures weren't great and that the Hook figure was the most visually appealing in the line. However I have to disagree about the packaging. Sure it's pretty standard in design and layout, but that original character artwork (for me) was always a treat back in the day. Almost all the Kenner movie tie-in sets had either a painted interpretation of the figure, vehicle or playset on the pack or included some kind of collector card within. I love that aspect of most 80's/90's figure lines

[@thatguysstuff15]

They were supposed to release a huge treehouse playset but it never got released . Im sure if it had, the line would have sold quite well . Same with the captain planet action figures . They never gave us a hope island playset. They showed it . But no release . 90s were a very interesting time for action figures . Overly bright neon colors and no playsets. But way better plastic then todays .

[@raydonahue1978]

George Lucas and Carrie Fisher with magnets in faces.

[@briguy_81]

I had that hook figure and I loved it. It really was the best in the line.

[@larissadiniz2782]

I always hated looking at this line in KB! It gets my vote for sure!

[@lighthope6985]

WHAT!! This is one of the best movie based figure lines ever 🤓 the only one that is better is the Robin hood prince of thieves figures 😁

[@livininHiFi]

Junkman! The best sculpted image of Robin Williams was from The Mork And Mindy toys Another toyline that faltered. I have a loose Mork packed away somewhere as well as A Boss Hogg figure with Cigar. Thinking of using his toy for a Boamarr Monk sculpt.

[@matthewboreham2001]

jurassic park had a figure/toy line should do a video on that

[@SuperMutant2099]

I love the movie. One of my favorite robin robin williams movies but toys looked bad. I never had them thankfully. Fun fact: Rufio actor went on to voice Prince Zuko in Avatar The Last Airbender.

[@airxtream2139]

Have you've done Super Mario Brothers movie action figures?

[@ThatJunkman]

Nope

[@MoteofLobross]

Robin Hood: Prince of Theives Friar Tuck figure is the worst in my opinion. Gammorean Guard with a dude's head instead of the pig head.

[@solofett7222]

I remember the clash of the titans figures I still have Pegasus white horse with the wings and the hero can’t member his name don’t think the line lasted long Also the original Knickerbocker Lord of the rings figures I have a few of those I think they were pretty cool

[@nickmanzo8459]

The hero was named Perseus.

[@NickBartolo]

Crappy movies make for crappy toys. This is what we've learned so far.

[@paulb3476]

Hey Junkman, is Robin Hood Prince of Thieves coming soon ?

[@ThatJunkman]

Nope :)

[@paulb3476]

@@ThatJunkman No? That had a toy line with a lot of recycled Kenner figures from Star Wars to Super Powers figures I have a Friar Tuck minus his robe, in the corner of my Jabba palace display. He shares the same mold as the vintage Gammorean Guard.

[@ThatJunkman]

Paul B yep. Did a video on that. But over all it’s not a bad line.

[@paulb3476]

@@ThatJunkman Oh ok I must have missed that one Sorry Thanks

[@Stampistuta]

I loved these toys, especially the raft.

[@TheRamrod3001]

You should do Swampthing next

[@mikemoore7297]

Why dose yoda have a he man figure?

[@adultmoshifan87]

Is this worse than Mission: Impossible? I will let you decide.

[@ThatJunkman]

I think so, only cause it has more figures

[@aranbuzzas8000]

You are all clearly quite young. This line is pretty par for the course for movie toys back then. You see, they were for KIDS. Likeness and film accurate accessories were not a thing in 1991.

[@ThatJunkman]

Kids deserve better

[@thefonzkiss]

These figures were absolutely garbage.

[@fatfoxclown]

blame the ninja turtles for the weapon tree and hey this was the early 90s and a small line I loved it and pirates of dark water still do but add one piece to it

[@moviereviews541]

I didn't want them because they were lame! My friend got me the stupid Hooks "tri hook" toy for my birthday and it was gawd awful to be honest! It had a hook, a saw, and some kind of weird other tool. It wasn't anything like Capt. Jas Hook had in the movie at all. Loved the movie but not the toys!

[@Andrew-el8xi]

The astrix figures were amazing from the cartoon but a bit expensive. ET was real cool I liked the little wined up toy posh kid at school had one that had its extendable neck lucky shit bag the hook figures look like something you get free with a bloody big Mac the hook one looks quite good

[@ia5662]

As far as likenesses, fine, maybe not even close to Robin Williams. But Hook looks like Dustin in the outfit and the line itself was INCREDIBLY diverse and cool. The vehicles were awesome, their role play toys are awesome. Demolition Man absolutely takes the cake. The play value with the Hook toys is definitely there and fantastic. Captain Hook had alternative looks with fun accessories as did Pan. POTF2 figures had awful stances too and machismo to the max. HOOK was a great toy line! Adults hate HOOK, kids love it. You have to look at it all from the eyes of a kid. I still love the movie. A lot of magical and really cool unproduced toys as well. Check out the European releases, some really rare stuff that goes for crazy amounts. You also say the figures look NOTHING like the characters. YES they did. You're using the heads as evidence for their crappiness? The head sculpt is certainly the worst part, but the entire outfits are practically perfect. A lot of the figures DO have features. You really blew through these ignorantly. The Tall Terror Hook actually grows, you pull his legs out. The Swashbuckling Peter Pan has the MOTU feature with spring loaded torso. Ace has the spraying water backpack. Bill Jukes has a spring-loaded arm for his whip accessory. The packaging is great - it's got pirate adventure written all over it! If the accessories are the dumbest thing you've ever seen, go look at TMNT. Every single character had their weapons on a whole sheet. Ditto with a lot of GI JOES, this is NOTHING new for 90s figures. You really have to judge these in the era they were in. These were extremely creative and fun for me to play with as a kid, my brother loved it too, they had great quality and still hold up today. I demand a re:review lol!

[@kingharley7713]

Heyyy nice vid my dddduuuudde

[@korbendallas71]

Jeez those were bad.

[@candacecherry2846]

They hade acshon figet i never kew that

[@retrotv8565]

😉 great video

[@johnalucard7860]

Oh god this horrible travesty of a film.so 90s.so cheesy.so nauseating.

[@bigbob0042]

Men In Black, LOL

[@Stiffkittens01]

As bad as thdse figures are, they are still better than the film. hook & ID4 win thd award for worst film so far

[@hondorockz]

This is pretty bad, bad as in horrible, lol!

[@chrisnelmes7180]

I was around when the movie came out. Some folks loved it, while others loathed it. I watched it once Key word: once. I also notice the accessories are still on the sprue. Says to me cheap out.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Wasn’t really a fan of neither the movie or the figures.

[@indigoyarkindell968]

wow, you are more angry at this line than a Targarian fan about the ending of GoT. (I thought these were horrible as well and am glad my nephew never wanted any and stuck with TMNT.)

[@manko8852]

They look like generic dollar store figures, real junk, Junkman.