You knew your parents loved you if you owned one of these.
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons - Fortess of Fang
Year released: 1983
Why it was cool: The Fortress of Fangs was the only playset made for the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons toyline. Inside were cool features like a sliding tunnel, moving spike wall, a treasure chest, secret trap door and a hidden catapult floorboard.
Via: monsterbrains.blogspot.com
G.I. Joe - Headquarters Command Center
Year released: 1983
Why it was cool: Well aside from it’s badass intimidating military look, the playset had a cool design concept. It was designed to incorporate additional vehicles (the MOBAT & VAMP jeep) to be placed inside (on either end), as a part of the defense.
Via: yojoe.com
M.A.S.K. - Boulder Hill
Year released: 1985
Why it was cool: Boulder Hill transformed from a gas station, into the heavily armed M.A.S.K. headquarters.
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The Return of the Jedi - Ewok Village Action Playset
Year released: 1983
Why it was cool: Well it was seemingly simple looking, the Ewok Village was actually a well designed playset. Large in size, it included an elevator, a net trap, a swinging boulder and a rotisserie/fire pit to place Han Solo in.
Via: vectis.co.uk
