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In 1987 Hasbro produced a set of figures after the cartoon series ended; the toy line actually lasted somewhat longer than the cartoon series itself. The figures had hologram stickers on both their chests and staffs, which resulted in their being expensive to produce. The toy line only lasted one year, with 12 figures (all the male Spectral Knights and the male Darkling Lords complete with weapons and power staffs) and 4 vehicles produced. Each of the vehicles was packaged with an exclusive figure.
Spectral Knights
Leoric
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Cryotec
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Witterquick
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Arzon
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Feryl
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Ectar
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Lancer Cycle
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Capture Chariot
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Darkling Lords
Darkstorm
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Lexor
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Mortdredd
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Reekon
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Cindarr
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Cravex
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Dagger Assault
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Sky Claw
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Visionaries - The Toy Commercials
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The Ill Fated Second Series
A second series of figures, slated to be released in 1988 and discontinued the following year, was never produced. It would have included 18 figures, 6 Sun Imps, 6 vehicles and the Iron Mountain playset. It is unknown the exact reason this series went unreleased, but it is assumed that it was that Hasbro didn't want to continue with the first set after the thirteenth and last episode 'Dawn of the Sun Imps' which brought the cartoon series to an end at the same time the Transformers cartoon came to its demise after Headmasters: The Rebirth and when the G.I. Joe cartoon ceased production after the movie when Sunbow lost its contract to keep its cartoons running. The two female Knights - Galadria (Spectral Knights) and Virulina (Darkling Lords) were never made due to Hasbro feeling dubious at the idea of female figures in a boy's toy line.
There are very few images of the second series and those there are, aren't of the best quality(well it was 25 years ago). Lets hope along with those images we know to exist we can get our hands on others in the future. These images are from various sources but what iusedtolovethat is interested in is the original location. which catalogue was this taken from? Does anyone have a copy? Even better - were you involved in the design, prototype manufacture or marketing department. If so get in touch.
There are very few images of the second series and those there are, aren't of the best quality(well it was 25 years ago). Lets hope along with those images we know to exist we can get our hands on others in the future. These images are from various sources but what iusedtolovethat is interested in is the original location. which catalogue was this taken from? Does anyone have a copy? Even better - were you involved in the design, prototype manufacture or marketing department. If so get in touch.
Iron Mountain Playset - The Holodrome
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The Action Figures
There were eighteen characters in this unreleased set, eight Spectral Knights and ten Darkling Lords. They were:
Spectral Knights : Lazorslash, Slywire, Malitor, Ramazon, Hydron, Craggor, Ramak & Cybron.
Darkling Lords : Kabor, Braxe, Cerator, Cyclor, Lizar, Pyrok, Croil, Aquarrior, Draculan & Osteon.
It is possible Cerator is incorrectly identified as a Darkling Lord. Although he is shown with accessories in the standard Darkling Lord gold, his chest hologram shows the Spectral Knights' faction totem of the unicorn. One of these is likely a mistake, but it's unknown which.
Spectral Knights : Lazorslash, Slywire, Malitor, Ramazon, Hydron, Craggor, Ramak & Cybron.
Darkling Lords : Kabor, Braxe, Cerator, Cyclor, Lizar, Pyrok, Croil, Aquarrior, Draculan & Osteon.
It is possible Cerator is incorrectly identified as a Darkling Lord. Although he is shown with accessories in the standard Darkling Lord gold, his chest hologram shows the Spectral Knights' faction totem of the unicorn. One of these is likely a mistake, but it's unknown which.
Spectral Knights
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Darkling Lords
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Sun Imp - Shaggy
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The Vehicles
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