Action Figure Overview: Swamp Thing - Anton Arcane (Kenner, 1990)
Swamp Thing's nemesis; Anton Arcane (Kenner, 1990) In 1990, Kenner teamed up again with DC Comics in an attempt to recreate the magic they found with the Super Powers collection (a very successful line of Superhero action figures that ran from 1984 to 1986). Unfortunately, despite a great comic book series, two movies, a live-action TV show, and a Swamp Thing cartoon that tied in directly with the specific characters from the toy line, the Swamp Thing action figures weren't much of a hit. It's a shame because they're actually pretty cool! Anton Arcane: Evil master of the Un-Men and enemy of Swamp Thing! The total line consisted of 12 figures: six different Swamp Thing figures, two "hero" figures, and four Evil Un-Men Villains. There were also two playsets and three vehicles. In keeping with the comic books, movies, and TV shows, the villains of the line consisted of the evil Anton Arcane and his Un-Men monsters. Anton Arcane complete with S...