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Raiders of the Lost Ark - German Mechanic (Kenner, 1983) Egypt, 1936: Indiana Jones has had a rough day.  He and Marion were just trapped in the Well of Souls with hundreds of snakes.  After managing to escape, he tries to take the airplane that's scheduled to transport the Ark when he's noticed by a mechanic wielding a huge wrench.  After successfully knocking out the 1st mechanic, a 2nd bigger & stronger mechanic (who witnessed the fight) approaches Indy and the biggest fight scene in the entire movie ensues!  Of course this fight scene is memorable enough that the German Mechanic was made into an action figure as part of "The Adventures of Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark" toy line!  As a side note, I'm pretty sure these figures hold the record for longest title of any toy line ...ever! German Mechanic from Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark was the highest grossing film of 1981 and kids loved it!  Since Kenner's 3.75" Star War...

Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark: Cairo Swordsman (Kenner, 1982) Cairo, 1936: Indiana Jones is having a bad day.  After being attacked by a bunch of Cairo street thugs and getting separated from his lady friend, Marion, the crowd in front of him opens and he finds himself face to face with a clearly skilled swordsman.  This potentially thrilling fight scene turns into a comedic moment of the film when, after a display of amazing swordsmanship, Indy dispatches this villain with a single shot from his revolver.  As most fans of the movie know, the scene was going to be a much more involved fight sequence and include some whip action, but actor Harrison Ford (and much of the crew) was suffering from dysentery.  As a result, his suggestion that he just shoot the guy was accepted.  Still, this character's 15 seconds of screen time was enough to earn him a slot in the first wave of four figures released in "The Adventures of Indiana Jones in Raiders of th...

1982 Kenner "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Indiana Jones Action Figure The movie Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in theaters on June 12, 1981.  At just under $390 million, it was the highest grossing film of the 1981.  Audiences loved it.  Critics loved it.  Kids wanted action figures!  Kenner was already a well known toy manufacturer thanks to their gigantic hit with their line of 3 3/4" Star Wars figures and toys, so it was no surprise that they were the company to release 3 3/4" action figures for Raiders of the Lost Ark as well.  However, kids would have to wait until 1982 for the figures to hit the shelves. 1982 Kenner "Raiders of the Lost Ark" figures: Toht, Indiana Jones, and the Cairo Swordsman The first wave of four figures included Indiana Jones, Toht, the Cairo Swordsman, and Marion Ravenwood.  There was a second Indiana Jones in a "Desert Disguise" that came with the Map Room playset and a mail-away Belloq in his cere...