I had this play set. It was amazing. Unfortunately my parents sold all my stuff at their garage sale to pay for medical bills. Had I known this was so rare, I may have tried better to keep it. I'm getting chills watching this video.
It's truly a tragedy that modern day Kenner, i.e. Hasbro, seems to have no interest in doing action-playsets. These were just as important to us as any action-figures & w/today's more sophisticated sculpting technology & better paint apps would be awesome for us adult collectors to own.
AWESOME video! I had the entire line as a kid and loved all of them. I recently sold them off. Sad to see them go, but hopefully it went to someone who will appreciate it as I did all those years ago.
There were 3 Indy's per case and one Marion. The cases mostly were made up of Toht's and Cairo Swordsman. I was only able to find Indy and Marion because I happened to be at the store the morning they put the figures on the shelf. I never saw an Indy or Marion again in the store.
BCibroski - Thanks for sharing. The toy line is only as popular as it’s least popular figure. And beyond Indy and his friends... they were all “least”.
Such a cool playset. Would have adored that as a kid. The ark itself is insane. One of those snakes looks the same as the one around Yoda’s neck? Very, very cool.
I had this as a kid! It was about 1982,I was 7. I remember Indy figure, the ark its cover, the play set with snakes, and frog and the bald headed guy that died fighting Indy airplane propeler.I had indy. My dad threw everything out 1988..I was 13 as he trash bagged everything,saying I was to old for them.
the C3PO and R2D2 were actually very intentional, not just a Kenner thing. Watch closely in those scenes in the movie and you can see hieroglyphics of them on the walls, a special Easter egg for fans of the Star Wars from Steven and George. They go by fast, but that is REALLY cool that the toy also incorporates that, wow.
Great video! I had this, but sold it some years ago, but not with a loose Indy figure (LOL!)…I didn’t realize the Indy figures were so rare and it makes sense that the unavailability of him caused the failure of the entire toy line….how sad….they should have ramped up the Indy figure production!
I had these. It was short-lived as far as what they produced but I actually think Kenner pushed these out again when Temple of Doom came out; I bought mine after seeing Temple so that means they were in stores in the summer of 1984. This is a great review! Great production values! I recently did a review of a carded vintage Indie on my channel.
This was a really cool toy. I had this. Wish I still did. I got it for Christmas 1982, along with a ton of G.I. Joe stiff. The Indy figure doubled as Doctor Who, I had to use a bread tie for a scarf. Lol.
Actually it did continue in 2008 with the 4 original movies because of the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull film figures were made for all 4 films by Hasbro lol plus Disney had some made for their theme parks as well, Hope they make some for Indiana Jones 5 too! 🤠 Thank you for sharing your collection memories sir! 🏆 🔟👍
Those aren't snakes... Asps, very dangerous Indy! Playsets as these would be almost, almost, as hard to find nowadays as the real Ark! I'm just glad I got to see it here.
I had this play set. It was amazing. Unfortunately my parents sold all my stuff at their garage sale to pay for medical bills. Had I known this was so rare, I may have tried better to keep it. I'm getting chills watching this video.
It's truly a tragedy that modern day Kenner, i.e. Hasbro, seems to have no interest in doing action-playsets. These were just as important to us as any action-figures & w/today's more sophisticated sculpting technology & better paint apps would be awesome for us adult collectors to own.
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I just stumbled upon this. Really great review. Good job, sir.
+Charlou27 Thanks for watching!
This video is phenomenal! Thanks for documenting this for us :)
Yo dude what are you doin here? 😅
@@TheLEGOStud77 He's a massive Indiana Jones fan
Dare I say it, this may be the best player Kenner ever made. Great review!
Awesome video amigo, love your enthusiasm and camera work here.
Very nice review! Brought back memories of owning that toy. Congrats on that bonus Indy figure!
I had this playset with Indy, Salah, Toht, the german mechanic, Marion, and the special edition Belloq.
It was a blast.
I still have this playset. Never had Indy though. I always used a Han Solo figure.
Wish I had saved this stuff. I was the only kid in the neighborhood lucky enough to have everything Kenner made for Raiders.
Another great toy review! Thanks for the upload!
AWESOME video! I had the entire line as a kid and loved all of them. I recently sold them off. Sad to see them go, but hopefully it went to someone who will appreciate it as I did all those years ago.
Your videos are great man, awsome work
I had this place set back 80’s . My favorite was the convoy truck Indy could under it and drag behind, great video man
That's perfection. Great video RetroToyReview!
Ive probably seen this video about 20 times
So glad you like it!
There were 3 Indy's per case and one Marion. The cases mostly were made up of Toht's and Cairo Swordsman. I was only able to find Indy and Marion because I happened to be at the store the morning they put the figures on the shelf. I never saw an Indy or Marion again in the store.
BCibroski - Thanks for sharing. The toy line is only as popular as it’s least popular figure. And beyond Indy and his friends... they were all “least”.
Very well put together video dude great work
Such a cool playset. Would have adored that as a kid. The ark itself is insane. One of those snakes looks the same as the one around Yoda’s neck? Very, very cool.
Great review. Quality fan videos are why I predominantly watch TH-cam 👍🏻
Good review i watched this 2 years ago and stumbled upon it again
Thanks for watching (both times).
I had this as a kid! It was about 1982,I was 7. I remember Indy figure, the ark its cover, the play set with snakes, and frog and the bald headed guy that died fighting Indy airplane propeler.I had indy. My dad threw everything out 1988..I was 13 as he trash bagged everything,saying I was to old for them.
Omg that is the greatest thing ever, the ark looks amazing.
Awesome review! This is truly the “Holy Grail” for me. And the fact that you got an Indy with it?! Color me jealous.
Alter Ego Comics - Thanks! Hope you find one too.
Wow, that was an excellent video! You really put a lot of time into this and you look like you had a good time making it! Plus, bonus Indy? Wow!
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
the C3PO and R2D2 were actually very intentional, not just a Kenner thing. Watch closely in those scenes in the movie and you can see hieroglyphics of them on the walls, a special Easter egg for fans of the Star Wars from Steven and George. They go by fast, but that is REALLY cool that the toy also incorporates that, wow.
Great video! I had this, but sold it some years ago, but not with a loose Indy figure (LOL!)…I didn’t realize the Indy figures were so rare and it makes sense that the unavailability of him caused the failure of the entire toy line….how sad….they should have ramped up the Indy figure production!
Man, your awesome! I had one of those action figures.
Excellent review, marvelous set, thanks for sharing it!!!!!!!!
I got this for Christmas one year. Didn't get any figures to go with it, but I had this.
This was a great video 👌
holy shit!!! I knew it was in the film, but I never new it would make it on a toy!!! r2 d2 and c3p0 rule!!!
I had the German Deuce and a half truck, the Gestapo guy and the Indiana Jones in the Afrika Korps uniform...which I used as a German Soldier.
I had these. It was short-lived as far as what they produced but I actually think Kenner pushed these out again when Temple of Doom came out; I bought mine after seeing Temple so that means they were in stores in the summer of 1984. This is a great review! Great production values! I recently did a review of a carded vintage Indie on my channel.
This was a really cool toy. I had this. Wish I still did. I got it for Christmas 1982, along with a ton of G.I. Joe stiff. The Indy figure doubled as Doctor Who, I had to use a bread tie for a scarf. Lol.
Kenner made awesome shit!
I wish you would have shown the back of the break away wall, that is where I always kept the mummy.
Dang, now I wish I had one of these!
Plus the toy line came out an entire year after the movie was in theaters. The enthusiasm of the marketplace had died down.
Actually it did continue in 2008 with the 4 original movies because of the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull film figures were made for all 4 films by Hasbro lol plus Disney had some made for their theme parks as well, Hope they make some for Indiana Jones 5 too! 🤠 Thank you for sharing your collection memories sir! 🏆 🔟👍
The R2D2 and C3PO are a reference to the movie, in which they appear in the hieroglyphics
Was that figure really a surprise when u opened it.
UnorthdoxCleric - Sure was! Wasn’t listed as having a figure when purchased and was a total surprise when he rolled out.
Really awesome vid buddy!!!!
Those aren't snakes... Asps, very dangerous Indy! Playsets as these would be almost, almost, as hard to find nowadays as the real Ark! I'm just glad I got to see it here.
What about the 12 inch indy,a redone han solo,i loved it as a kid!
I still have the Ark of the covenant from this set. Now I've gotta try to find this set again on EBay!
DUDE YOU ROCK! MAKE MORE VIDS AND MAKE A COMEBACK!
The hyroglphics of R2 and 3P0 appear in the movie. If you freeze frame the scene, you can see it.
I remember buying these and the clash of the titans at odd lots.
Cool review
Technically there was dust in the Ark, likely remnants of the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments.
Can you review the 90s stargate toys?
LEGOStudios9083 Stargate funny I found one of my Stargate action figures yesterday
Imagine though if only the Indiana Jones Figure was released...
Had it but no figures. Used SW figures. It was cool.
The soundtrack is 80% of the movie for sure.
great score.
Well back in 2008 hasbro re-issue the Indiana jones toys just as you know!
Who else looked away when he opened the arc?
why would you do that when..."IT'S BEAUTIFUL"!!!!
6:10 😂😂😂😂
What is a set like this worth today in 2024?
Lol, that's no shit. I only had Beloq, Toht, Nazi Indy, and Cairo Swordsman, lol
My holy grail: Marion Ravenwood carded
Schush - Marion is indeed the most valuable. You just can’t play with a carded figure, though. ;)
I would imagine if they continued to make playsets they would have made the German airplane that exploded and submarine.
I had it!
Make more!!!
Great please do star wars
Harold Tan - I have done Star Wars. A few times. Please go check out my other vids.
6:56.....IF YOU DARE !!!
Why did you add in click effects
Oh yeah if you are wanting to buy this Indy is not in the set. :)
JosephProductions - Yeah. The set is nothing without Indy!
don't open the ark we all know what happened to all of them
I have this one forsale if anybody wants it let me know
can you send me it?
can you you 97th.
can you send me
I hate sneks