Power Lords

Power Lords – The Extra-Terrestrial Warriors is a science fiction-themed action figure line produced by Revell in 1983.[1] Revell hired Wayne Barlowe (author/artist of Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials) to design the toys.[2]

Power Lords - The Extra-Terrestrial Warriors
TypeAction figure
Inventor(s)Wayne Barlowe
CompanyRevell (1983-1985)
Four Horsemen Studios (2012-2017)
The Nacelle Company (2021-present)
CountryUnited States
Availability1983–present
Materialsplastic

Each figure has an action feature.[3] Adam Power can change into Lord Power by pushing a button to turn his torso around to reveal the Lord Power side; Shaya is a two-sided figure who is changed by turning her cape around and removing her helmet; Arkus's wings flap.

The figurines were unique in that they were not based on an existing comic book series.[3] DC Comics published a 3-issue Power Lords comic book series beginning in December 1983. A video game, board game, jigsaw puzzle and coloring book based on the characters were also released that same year.

In September of 2021, The Nacelle Company, known for their documentary series The Toys That Made Us, acquired the Power Lords brand with their intention to make new toys, comic books and animated series in the foreseeable future.

Relaunch

In late 2012, toy sculptors Four Horsemen Studios announced they had acquired the license to produce new Power Lords action figures. Using the Glyos joints created by Onell Design, the new Power Lords figures were first released at SDCC in 2013[4] but were cancelled after failing to reach preorder targets. Another version was announced in 2017 and debuted at ComicCon,[5] however their current status is unknown.

References
  1. Marshall, John (1998). Action Figures of the 1980s. Schiffer Pub. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-7643-0494-1. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  2. "Four Horsemen Studios And The Figures We Love". Den of Geek. 2016-07-05. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  3. Magner, Dylan (2018-10-11). "25 Superhero Action Figures That Are Worth A Fortune Now". TheGamer. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  4. "16bit.com: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage of Power Lords Glyos Action Figures from Adam Pawlus". www.16bit.com. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  5. "Four Horsemen Studios announce the return of Power Lords". Action Figure Insider. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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