Mighty Muggs - Indiana Jones (Hasbro)

Mighty Muggs - Indiana Jones
Hasbro
2008

We've covered a fair amount of Indiana Jones toys "HERE" at The Toy Box, so there's not a whole lot we can say about the franchise in general at this point - So we won't.

Around 2008 (or so), the world of collectibles went crazy with the inception of mini distorted figures. Funko and Hasbro have been cashing in on that craze for years now, and there's no signs that it's slowing down any time soon - Though Funko has certainly made more of a killing at it than Hasbro.

2008's Indiana Jones Mighty Muggs line helped to cement that craze with popular iterations of everyone's favorite whip wielding archeologist. Hasbro unfortunately didn't cover a lot of ground before they were off to more popular licenses, but they still managed to produce a fun assortment of mini figures.

 Cairo Swordsman*Dr. Henry Jones

 Indiana Jones*Mola Ram

 Monkey Man*Mutt Williams

 Sallah*Short Round

Fertility Idol

Though numerous key players didn't get the chance to be imagined in vinyl, it was fairly exciting to see Hasbro give just a little bit of love to every Indiana Jones film.

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Mighty Muggs - G.I. Joe (Hasbro)

Mighty Muggs - G.I. Joe
Hasbro
2008

Ah, the Mighty Mugg. It's the ship that made the Kessel run in...No, wait, that was something else.

Much like it's biggest competition, the Funko Pop, there is a special place in collector's hearts for this over exaggerated, tiny plastic caricatures of some of today's most highly recognizable pop culture characters. Several iterations of series have come and gone over the years from Star Wars to Transformers, the massive waves based on Marvel Comic characters, and others. Today, we're taking a look at the very small, but incredibly fun G.I. Joe line.

The Joe line leapt out of the starting gate with a great lineup of Muggs. We of course got the two opposing leaders, Cobra Commander and Duke, as well as the rivaling duo of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. The first wave took off among collectors who swooped them up.

SERIES 1

Cobra Commander

 

SERIES 1

Duke

 

SERIES 1

SERIES 1

Snake Eyes

 

SERIES 1

Storm Shadow

 

Sadly, the second series of Muggs didn't strike with the same hot iron as the first series. Despite the wave offering two additional great "figures" to the line up, Destro and Baroness, it seemed as if collector's took a step back and asked, "Is that it?"

 

SERIES 2

Baroness

 

SERIES 2

Destro

As a result of the lack of sales, Hasbro cancelled their third series of Joe based Muggs which would have included Serpentor, Cobra Trooper, Shipwreck and Zartan. The news disappointed many fans who supported the line, and were looking forward to the series blooming well beyond six "figures".

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Mighty Muggs - Transformers Universe (Hasbro)

Mighty Muggs - Transformers Universe
Hasbro
2008-2010

In 2008, Hasbro brought a new style of Transformers to toy isles - The Mighty Muggs.   Vinyl–plastic collectible toy series made by Hasbro.  The toys resemble super deformed versions of characters from the hit animated series as well as a couple from Michael Bay's live action film.

Each figure stands approximately four inches high, and comes in a white window box with fantastic artwork.  In total, there were three series with a combined total of ten figures, as well as two addition San Diego Comic Con exclusives.  Though he series was never officially cancelled by Hasbro, there haven't been any new figures since 2010.

SERIES ONE

Bumblebee*Megatron

Optimus Prime*Soundwave

 

SERIES TWO

Starscream

Grimlock

 

SERIES THREE

Autobot Jazz*Optimus Prime (Movie Version)

Shockwave*Bumblebee (Movie Version)

 

SAN DIEGO COMIC CON EXCLUSIVES

Optimus Prime (2009) - Metallic

Prowl (2010)

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