Mattel's 1984 Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars KANG toy design art by Bob Layton - turnaround / action figure
Artist: Bob Layton (Penciller)
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DescriptionThis is Bob Layton's original toy design artwork for Mattel's 1984 Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars Kang action figure!!I'm thrilled to stumble upon this artwork as I never imagined I'd own anything Secret Wars related, especially after some of the recent auctions. I'm so happy to find this design art from a CLASSIC toy line and I've loved seeing Jonathan Majors on screen as Kang invading the MCU in the Loki TV series, Ant-Man movie, and the potential longer term role of Kang in the MCU. I bought this piece from the original owner who bought this piece in 1986. They recently showed this to Layton who said this was the original art that he did for the Kang action figure design for the original Secret Wars toy line. As far as I know this was the first Kang figure. Social/Sharing |
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George H 
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/16/2023
Amir E wrote:
Very cool. Loved these toys growing up!
Thanks, Amir! It was such a classic toy set.
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/16/2023
Way ta go grabbing a piece of history, George!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/16/2023
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
Way ta go grabbing a piece of history, George!
Thanks my friend! This one checked a lot of boxes for me and is such a special piece.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/16/2023
James S wrote:
Oh wow, yeah, I had that toy! That's fun!
It was such a classic toy line!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/17/2023
Jason D'Ambrosio wrote:
Wowza!! This is incredible!
Thanks, Jason! It's such a treat to see Layton's design for the Kang action figure.
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 3/17/2023
Pretty sure the Secret Wars from Mattel is the first time Kang was an action figure. He wasn't part of the original Mego line.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/17/2023
Derek Crabbe wrote:
Pretty sure the Secret Wars from Mattel is the first time Kang was an action figure. He wasn't part of the original Mego line.
Thanks, Derek! I figured if anyone would know it would be you or Michael.
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/17/2023
What a score. Such a nostalgic story arc. Great piece
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/17/2023
JN 80 wrote:
What a score. Such a nostalgic story arc. Great piece
Definitely a nostalgic line! I discovered them a few years after they originally came out but this piece inspired me to pull out my Wolverine and Kang figures.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/17/2023
This is a series one figure and done early on in the development of the entire line. Maybe even before the comic was written to support the line. The Spidey black costume may have started as a toy concept before its comic debut showing how important Marvel took this toy line.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/17/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
This is a series one figure and done early on in the development of the entire line. Maybe even before the comic was written to support the line. The Spidey black costume may have started as a toy concept before its comic debut showing how important Marvel took this toy line.
Great call outs! It's my understanding that this was drawn in '83 or earlier before the comics were released. I wonder if Marvel has or will publish a book on the creation of the line and series. I'd love to see one.
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
Posted on 3/17/2023
Oh this is awesome! That figure was my introduction to Kang! Congrats!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/20/2023
I never had that toy, but now I want one, because I LOVE the design. Great piece of Secret Wars history!
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
Posted on 3/22/2023
It's amazing that pages like this were kept and not discarded. These aren't just pieces of comic history, but toys thats millions of kids grew up playing with. I still have mine!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/24/2023
Ha ha, yes! No better way to mix childhood nostalgia with comics AND toys AND great OA! You are well on your way to CONQUERING the OA design world ;) Sincere congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/24/2023
So cool to see that they got Layton to do this instead of an in-house Mattel artist!
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