Samenvatting
Defenders of the Planets
77 pages of background information and numerous unique photographs.
Includes all variants, an interview with a fellow collector, and wrestlers of the world
Language: English
Paperback
Earth’s solar system is being threatened by evildoers of star systems far away!
Orion and the Defenders of the Planets must stop Zaardoom and his Evildoers from entering the galaxy of Earth and her sister planets!
In the golden age of 1980s action figures, countless heroes and villains battled for control of distant worlds. Among them was the mysterious and often overlooked Defenders of the Planets — a knock-off toy line filled with bold designs, strange creatures, and an incredible variety of variants.
Inspired by the success of fantasy giants like Masters of the Universe, this series carved out its own identity through unique characters, unusual packaging, and an almost unpredictable mix of parts and colours.
In this unofficial collector’s guide, Michel Korthouwer takes you deep into the universe of Defenders of the Planets. From figures and beasts to packaging, variants, and rare discoveries, this book uncovers the hidden story behind one of the most fascinating knock-off toy lines of the 1980s.
Packed with detailed photography, research, and years of collecting experience, this guide is essential for both new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts.
Because in the world of Defenders of the Planets…
there is always more than meets the eye.