With 2nd series, Ljn produced 8 new 3 3/4" & 5" figures. All of these new figures had a Battle Matic lever which can push there arm down, a idea that all Thunercats would later have. Bowmarc and Grimsword had a waist lever though, which can rotate their waist. The re-issue 1st series figures also had the addition of Battle Mattic action. They also had a partial re-sculpt of their legs. They could now only move their legs up and down, instead of side to side and back. There were also some more minor varations on the 1st series of how the toy was molded and where the seams were placed.
The 5" figures also ran through the leg resculpt (Picture Below). But they also had the Battle Matic action added, as well as a Sheild Shooting action. The Sheild Shooters, as they were called, could launch their shield emblem like a rocket at their evil foes. With this new addition, LJN also brought out Mettaflame and Mandoom to the 5" figures making the 5 total in the large series. Another side is that the Ogre King was released in Orange Highlights, unlike the first series one which was a Turquoise color.
Of the action figures, most of these are real tough to locate. The tougher figures would be figures like the black haired female Deeth & the muscle bound archer Hawkler. While others like Bowmarc & Grimsword seem to be a bit more common. This could be due to case count or just being produced late in the year. For the 5" figures, they all seem to be equally tough. But the Ogre King with the Orange Highlights seems to be the toughest of the 5" set. Again this could be due to Case Count or being produced late in the year.
As for the new 2nd series monsters, not many where produced. Only Timat from the Dungeons & Dragons cartoon series which aired on CBS was produced. This 5-headed dragon is still one magnificent toy, but had limited poseability. For more info on Timat, go to the Creatures section
Other monsters and playsets were sculpted for second series, but were never produced. For more information, skim down to the Unproduced part.
Varations:Alot of packaging varations took place in 2nd series. Just about every character could be found on 2 different color background cards. This error probably happened during a switch of the usual colors. The backers now ranged from Blue, Purple and Red. Blue was for Good guys, Red was for Evil guys and Good guys....and Purple was for Evil guys only. This is my guess, but it seems LJN was going to phase out the red backers mid way into production, and make all the Evil on Purple, and all the Good on Blue. But I have never seen a Purple backer for the 5" figures, so this may not apply to them.
Varations:I beleive that the "Mounts" Destrier, Bronze Dragon & Nightmare were relased in 2nd series. But this time they had their warrior companion MISB with them. Strongheart came MISB with Destrier as well as Bronze Dragon, and Warduke came MISB with Nightmare.
Unproduced:2nd series saw alot of unproduced action figures. Most of them were complete and almost ready to be produced. For the 5" series, a new Sheild Shooter named Pulvereye was never produced. For the 3 3/4" figures, the Viking Valkeer was never produced. A first series figures was also reculpted, but never prdouced. Kelek was resculpted in new colors, and looked much fatter. For more infortmaion and pictures, go to Prototypes
Unproduced:Two monsters named Behir and Bulette were extremely close to being produced. They would have been in the same series as Dragonne and Hook Horror. More infortmaion and pictures, go to Prototypes
Unproduced:Another grand playset was going to be made. The Snake Cave playset though was also cancelled as you guessed. Being a playset, as well as a Carrying case. For more information and pictures, visit Playsets
Unproduced:if you locate or see any Unproduced or Prototype Dungeons & Dragons, please contatced me. I'm constatntly searching for these to be in my collection.
Fun Facts:Valkeer was actually known to Dungeons & Dragons collectors, but they didn't know his name. The artwork for the 5" figures always showed the charachter pitted against a foe. The artwork for Mettaflame showed Mettflame blocking Valkeer's swift attack. How many kids out there kept searching back in 84' for this guy?
Fun Facts:Hawkler's original named was Falken. But was changed before he was produced. No one is sure why, but it my involve with name rights with another D&D character or another character out there. So the changes were last minute, causing Hawkler to be relased late. The reasons why are all speculation. There might be some proof cards out there though...
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Name: Bowmarc
Type: Good Crusader
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a swing action with his waist which is controlled by a button on his waist. He comes a long blue cloak, a Yellow/Silver axe, a blue/silver "Holy Sword" and a shield in white, red, blue and yellow. It depicts a coat of arms with a lion. The lion also appears on his chest. Bowmarc came both on red and blue cards.
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Name: Deeth
Type: Good Fighter
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D she is extremely detailed. She is poseable in the arms and legs. She has a "battle mattic" action with her arm. She comes with a long maroon cloak, a Yellow morning star, a silver/yellow light sword with eagle claw hilt, and a silver/maroon/yellow shield with her coat of arms of a hawk. The hawk also appears on her waist. Deeth came both on red and blue cards.
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Name: Drex
Type: Evil Warrior
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm. He comes with a huge double eged sword with red hilt and a shield with a skull and snakes crawling over it. Drex came on both orange and purple cards.
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Name: Elkhorn (BM)
Type: Good Dwarf Fighter
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms and legs. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm. He comes with a small sheild and a red & yellow sword. The hilt of the sword has a skull on it. Elkhorn only came on a blue card, but possibly a red.
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Name: Grimsword
Type: Evil Knight
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a swing action with his waist which is controlled by a button on his waist. He comes with a sleak sword with brown hilt, a morning star with a snake hilt handle, and a shield with a snake head. Grimsword came on both orange and purple cards.
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Name: Hawkler
Type: Good Ranger
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm. He comes with a brown bow and quiver. He also carries a tan harness for his quiver and has a small silver/yellow dagger. He also has a hawk figure which can stand on his arm. Hawkler came on both blue and orange cards.
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Name: Strongheart (BM)
Type: Good Paladin
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms and legs. He has a "Battle Mattic" action with his arm. He comes with a glittering blue cape and a silver sword. Strongheart only came on a blue card, but possibly a red.
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Name: Warduke (BM)
Type: Evil Fighter
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms and legs. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm. He comes with a shield with a monster's skull on it, and a silver/yellow magical sword. Warduke only came on a red card, but possibly a purple.
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Name: Zarak (BM)
Type: Evil Half-Orc Assassin
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D Zarak is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms and legs. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm. He comes only with a small yellow dagger. Zarak only came on a red card, but possibly a purple.
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Name: Zorgar
Type: Evil Barbarian
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm. He comes with a brown club and a silver/brown dagger. Zorgar can be found on red and purple cards.
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Name: Mandoom
Type:Good Warrior
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm, and the "shield shooting" action. He comes with a orange/brown hammer, a orange/brown sword, a waist hanging armor in tan and a Roman like helmet that is brown and white. His shield is bronze with a emblem of a lion. Mandoom only came on a blue backer card.
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Name: Mettaflame
Type: Evil Fire Giant
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm, and the "shield shooting" action. He comes with a black hanging waist armor, a huge red/black club, a red and black double edged sword and a black helmet with yellow trim. His shield is purple with a emblem of a fire cat head on it. Mettaflame only came on a red backer card. His card art shows the unproduced Valkeer fighting Mettaflame.
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Name: Northlord "SS"
Type: Great Barbarian
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm, and the "shield shooting" action. He has a blue Axe, a blue broad sword, a belt, and a huge Nortic helmet with wings. His shield is blue with a emblem of a eagle on it. Northlord only came on a blue backer card.
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Name: Ogre King "SS"
Type: Ogre Leader
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm, and the "shield shooting" action. He has a Orange sword, a orange mace, a belt, and a plated helmet. His shield is orange with a emblem of a sea monster on it. Ogre King only came on a purple backer card? He is the only figure in 2nd series to be full recolored from turqouise to orange.
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Name: Young Male Titan "SS"
Type: Good Titan
Bio: Action Figure: Like all other D&D he is extremely detailed. He is poseable in the arms, legs and head. He has a "battle mattic" action with his arm, and the "shield shooting" action. He has a spear, a Roman sword, and his helmet with red reef. His shield is silver with a emblem of a lion with claws facing outwards on it. Ogre King only came on a purple backer card? He is the only figure in 2nd series to be full recolored from turqouise to orange.
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