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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...

1990 Kenner Snare Arm Swamp Thing captures the Evil Un-Men "Skinman!"  In 1990, Kenner teamed up again with DC Comics (Kenner and DC had a huge hit with the Super Powers collection from 1984 - 1986).  Unfortunately, despite numerous tie-ins and making it to a second wave of figures (if you want to call two new re-paints a second wave), the Swamp Thing line wasn't much of a hit. 1990 Kenner Swamp Thing "Skinman" action figure 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.  As in the comic books, movies, and TV shows, the villains of the line consisted of the evil scientist Anton Arcane and his Un-Men monsters.  Each of the Un-Men figures came with an accessory and a monster Bio-Mask which was supposed to represent the transformation from man to Un-Men monster.  All of the Un-Men had glow-in-the-dark eyes and all of t...