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Virtual Toy Chest's Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Archive |
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Dungeons and Dragons was the first of a new breed of game known as a role playing game, or R.P.G. for short. The game takes the form of an interactive story. Each player is put in the position of acting out the role of a character. The Dungeon Master moderated the story and acted as the characters eyes and ears. The game incorporated aspects of simulation gaming to handle such events as encounters and combat outcomes. By the early 80s D&D was immensely popular. It spawned an advanced version of the game called Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, a saturday morning cartoon, as well as a series of toys. The toys were produced by LJN in 1983 and 1984. The series consisted of small and large action figures, articulated and rubber monsters, and playsets. Many of the figures used G.I. Joe type articulation at the hips and arms. It is with great sadness that I report that Gary Gygax, the Father of Dungeons and Dragons, passed away on March 4th 2008. He left behind an incredible body of work. One of his early efforts was a miniature game called Chainmail. An updated version was released by TSR in the early 00s. He was the author of all of the major Dungeons and Dragons books such as the Players Guide and Monster Manual. This ground breaking game system challenged its players to be as creative as its author. He also wrote Dungeons and Dragons novels, and produced the animated cartoon. The world has lost one of its great gamemasters. He inspired an entire generation with his stories. He will be missed. |
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Playsets
Fortress of Fangs pic 1
Fortress of Fangs pic 2
Snake Cave Playset: unproduced
Player Character Action Figures
Series 1 (1983)
Strongheart
Ringlerun
Elkhorn
Mercion
Melf
Peralay
Warduke
Kelek
Zarak
Skylla: Unproduced
Northlord
Young Male Titan
Ogre King
Series 2 (1984 Battle Matic)
Strongheart
Elkhorn: no pic
Deeth
Bowmarc
Hawkler
Valkeer: Unproduced
Warduke
Kelek
Zarak
Grimsword
Drex
Zorgar
Metta Flame
Mandoom
Pulvereye: Unproduced
Northlord: pic 1
Northlord: pic 2
Young Male Titan
Ogre King
Steeds
Nightmare
Destrider
Bronze Dragon
Adventure Figures: Monsters
Articulated
Tiamat pic 1
Tiamat pic 2
Hook Horror
Dragonne
Bulette: Unproduced
Behir: Unproduced (serpent with 12 legs)
Bendy
Raging Roper
Chimera
courtesy of an anonymous donor
Chimera
courtesy of an anonymous donor
Chimera
courtesy of an anonymous donor
Neo Otyugh
Five Headed Hydra
Carrion Crawler
Deadly Grell
Solid
Shambling Mound
Terrible Troll and Goblin
Bullywugs of the bog
Skeleton Soldier of the Sith
Dwarves of the Mountain King
Troglodyte and Goblin
Steadfast Men at Arms
Stalwart Men at Arms
Heroic Men at Arms
Sinister Spectre and Lich
Umber Hulk and dungeon treasure
Bugbear and Goblin
Odius Ogre and Book of Magic
Fire Elemental and Crystal Ball
Sarken Mercenaries
Elves of the Woodland
Orcs of the Broken Bone
Minotaur and Crown Treasures
Wind up
Cave Fisher
Pernicon
Terrasque