From the Archives: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Arthur (Armored version)

Recommended music: Dragonbard – Stage 1 Main Theme (From Ghosts ‘n Goblins)

On this #WhateverWednesday post from the archives, we’ve got something familiar. It’s the Super7 ReAction Ghosts ‘n Goblins Arthur (Armored version)!

This variant of our hero character also comes with a repack of the lance weapon from the game. However, this version of Arthur is still at full strength in his armor. He is careful to avoid zombies and other baddies. Yes, this really (yes, really) is one of the hardest games ever!

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From the Archives: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Zombie

Recommended music: Daniel Tidwell – Stage 1 (From “Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins”)

So on this #SomethingElseSunday post from the archives, we’ve got something familiar. It’s the Super7 ReAction Ghosts ‘n Goblins Zombie!

This figure is perfect for army building as it is the first enemy you encounter in the game, and there are a lot of them. If you somehow succeed in escaping a couple, you’re met with more in addition to airborne enemies. The zombies have, in fact, taken me out within 10 seconds of the start of the game. Yes, this really is one of the hardest games ever!

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From the Archives: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Arthur (Underwear version)

Recommended music: Game & Sound Remix – Ghosts ‘n Goblins – Haunted Graveyard (Arthur’s Theme)

On this #WhateverWednesday post from the archives, we’ve got something more familiar. It’s the Super7 ReAction Ghosts ‘n Goblins Arthur (Underwear version)!

This variant of our hero character not only comes with a lance accessory (the starter weapon in the game), but Arthur also comes decked out in heart-covered boxer shorts, as if he has just taken a single bit of damage, and must now have a perfect run to avoid certain death due to mere contact with any enemy character. Yes, this is one of the hardest games ever!

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From the Archives: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Skeleton

Recommended music: The OneUps – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts ‘n Goblins ‘n Gypsies

So on this #WhateverWednesday post from the archives, we’ve got something completely different. It’s the Super7 ReAction Ghosts ‘n Goblins Skeleton!

The ReAction line is perfect for these low-resolution video game sprite-based characters. I was glad to find these on store shelves in a 3-pack with our hero, Arthur, and a pair of enemies from the game.

Originally released to arcades in 1985 before being ported to many different home consoles and getting sequels, the game featured skeletons as a common enemy. While they start as a simple skull on the ground, when Arthur approaches, they leap out and jump impressively high, one of the countless ways to die in one of the hardest games ever.

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From the Archives: 2023 Top action figures

There you have it, my Top 10 Action Figure releases for 2023 and also some honorable mentions, including:

Saurozoic Warriors Triax Skiver
Saurozoic Warriors Ceratopsian Guard
EPIC H.A.C.K.S. Pirate Skeleton
EPIC H.A.C.K.S. Gladiator Skeleton
EPIC H.A.C.K.S. Grim Spectre Skeleton
EPIC H.A.C.K.S. Barbarian Skeleton
Mythic Legions Lord Bushotee / Pelvicus
Mythic Legions Peteorionn / Uuwitt
Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Marvel’s Mantis
Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Star-Lord
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Bespin Security Guard Isdam Edian
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Bespin Security Guard Helder Spinoza
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Saelt-Marae (Yak Face)
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Admiral Piett
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Court Denizens (Ree-Yees, Taym Dren-Garen, Tessek, Velken Tezeri)
Star Wars The Vintage Collection Boba Fett’s Throne Room
Star Wars The Vintage Collection The Modal Nodes
Plunderlings Plunderlong Cursed Cayo
Plunderlings Plunderlong Tinker Rusty
Masters of the Universe Masterverse Motherboard (Revolution)
Masters Of The Universe Masterverse Man-at-Arms 2.0 Duncan (Revelation)
Masters of the Universe Masterverse Sorceress (Revelation)
Back to the Future Ultimate Doc Brown (Hazmat Suit)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cartoon Ultimate April O’Neil
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cartoon Accessory Set
Sesame Street ReAction Bert
Sesame Street ReAction Count Von Count
Sesame Street ReAction Ernie
Sesame Street ReAction Yip Yip Martians

From the Archives: Yip Yip Martians

Coming in at my #6 action figure release of 2023 are the Sesame Street ReAction Yip Yip Martians from Super7.

This is the first time these characters have been made in articulated action figure form. A lever on the back lets you move the jaw for a yipping action, and the included display stand gives them a floating appearance. Fun stuff!