Most Controversial 1970s Action Figures You Never Knew Existed

Remember when toys were built from wild ideas and zero safety rules? Today we crack open the time-capsule and count down “25 Weirdest and Most Controversial 1970s Action Figures You Never Knew Existed.” From Mego misfires to mail-away mishaps, you’ll relive the retro rush—and maybe spot that forbidden figure you begged for back in the day! 🔎 What’s inside? Rare 70s action figures once yanked off shelves for being too edgy. Dangerous 1970s toys whose spring-loaded missiles (looking at you, Shogun Warriors 1970s) turned living rooms into war zones. 1970s celebrity dolls and TV tie-ins—like the Evel Knievel action figure that really crashed and the Six Million Dollar Man toy with “bionic” x-ray eyes. From Star Wars 1970s toys to Planet of the Apes action figures, discover why some collectibles skyrocketed while others vanished overnight. Vintage commercials, trivia, and behind-the-scenes scandals that made these bizarre 70s action figures legendary. 📺 Watch to the end for the jaw-dropping price tag on today’s most valuable 70s toys and see which forgotten plastic oddity is now worth more than your first car. 👍 Enjoy the ride? Smash that Like, hit Subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss our next deep dive into retro toys 70s style. Share your own memories—or nightmares—in the comments! ⏰ Chapters 00:00 - intro 00:52 - J.J. Armes (Ideal, 1976) 02:30 - Suckerman (Mattel, 1978) 04:00 - Growing Up Skipper (Mattel, 1975) 05:35 - Japanese Imperial Soldier – G.I. Joe “Soldiers of the World” (Hasbro, 1966) 06:45 - Rocket-Firing Boba Fett (Kenner, advertised 1979) 08:13 - 18-inch Alien (Kenner, 1979) 09:31 - G.I. Nurse “Action Girl” (Hasbro, 1967) 10:44 - Shogun Warriors – Missile-Firing Robots (Mattel, 1978-80) 12:16 - Hugo: Man of a Thousand Faces (Kenner, 1975) 13:37 - Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle (Ideal, 1973) 15:07 - Stretch Monster (Kenner, 1978) 16:20 - Major Matt Mason (Mattel, 1966) 17:41 - Mike Power – Atomic Man (Hasbro, 1975) 19:08 - Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper & Cylon Raider (Mattel, 1978) 20:42 - Moonraker Jaws (Mego, 1979) 21:54 - Fembot (Kenner, 1977) 23:03 - Dr. Steel (Big Jim line, Mattel, 1974) 24:17 - Maskatron (Kenner, 1976) 25:32 - Nomad (Rambo – Coleco, 1986) 26:51 - Lawn Darts (Jarts, 1970s) 28:10 - Six Million Dollar Man with Bionic Eye (Kenner, 1975) 29:28 - Weebles Haunted House (Hasbro, 1976) 30:41 - Escape from Colditz (Action Man, 1974) 31:59 - Stretch Armstrong (Kenner, 1976) 33:23- outro Keywords: 1970s action figures, weird 1970s toys, controversial toys 1970s, rare 70s action figures, vintage action figures, retro toys 70s, collectible 1970s toys, bizarre 70s action figures, forgotten 1970s toys, most valuable 70s toys, dangerous 1970s toys, 70s toy commercials, 1970s celebrity dolls, mego action figures, star wars 1970s toys, evil knievel action figure, shogun warriors 1970s, big jim action figure, six million dollar man toy, planet of the apes action figures