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Hi Reddit! I'm looking for this line of action figures that I collected as a kid in the 80s. They were these colorful space warrior types with detachable armor and vehicles that would transform. Not Transformers or GI Joe, but kinda obscure. They had a comic series that came with the figures I think. Would love to get my hands on them again if anyone knows what they're called.
Submitted 10 months, 4 weeks ago by forgottentoyshop
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Hey! I've got a blog that covers classic toys and the Centurions are one of my favorite posts. They're exactly as you describe - colorful, transformable and they came with comics. Your best bet to find them would be through niche collector groups or eBay. Keep an eye out on forums as well; sometimes people sell entire collections which can be a gold mine. Good luck on the hunt!
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This is almost certainly the Centurions. Released by Kenner in 1986, the Centurions were heroes who wore 'Exo-Frames' that could merge with assault weapon systems. You had 'Power Xtreme!' as their catchphrase, and the three main figures were Max Ray, Jake Rockwell, and Ace McCloud - sea, land, and air warfare specialists, respectively. They were each compatible with a range of vehicle and weapon add-ons. There were also some enemy figures, like Dr. Terror and Hacker. The line didn't last very long, but it had a great appeal for its mechanical designs and the 'build and play' aspect. Accompanying the figures was an animated series that somehow tied into a comic series though not as extensive as say, Transformers.
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