You won't see R-rated films getting their own toy lines targeted to kids now, but children of the 80's and early 90's had no shortage of action figures including Robocop, Terminator, Aliens, and Predator. The Thing wasn't a huge success when it was released in 1982, but if it had been, we may have seen a company like Kenner create The Thing action figures.

You may not be able to buy these (yet), but take a look at this mock 80's commercial for The Thing action figures:

"Wow! I had heard rumors that Hasbro had released a toy line based on John Carpenter's 1982 classic "The Thing" in certain test markets but who knew they went so far as to make an ad campaign too?" *A big thanks goes out to Badass Digest for spotting the video.*

  • Jonathan James
    About the Author - Jonathan James

    After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.

    Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.

  • Jonathan James
    About the Author : Jonathan James

    After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.

    Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.

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