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Remember SilverHawks and Bionic Six? These two underrated 1980s action figure lines from the golden age of animated toy tie-ins still spark nostalgia among collectors today. In this video, we take a deep dive into both the SilverHawks toy line by Kenner and the Bionic Six toy line by LJN, exploring their unique designs, the incredible sculpts and gimmicks, and why they’ve stood the test of time despite having relatively short runs. Whether you were a fan of the shows or just loved the chrome, metalized finishes and articulation, this is your ultimate retro toy throwback.

🦅 SilverHawks Toys by Kenner (1986)
Created by the same team behind ThunderCats, the SilverHawks toy line hit shelves in 1986 as part of a coordinated media and merchandising blitz. Produced by Kenner, the toys were based on the animated series that featured a team of partly metal, partly real heroes battling the villainous Mon*Star in deep space.

What made the SilverHawks figures so iconic were their vac-metalized bodies—that shiny chrome finish on characters like Quicksilver, Steelheart, and Bluegrass made them instantly stand out on toy store shelves. Each figure came with action features, usually in the form of wing-activated mechanisms, and included a companion bird that doubled as a weapon or accessory.

Despite their amazing look, SilverHawks toys never achieved the success of ThunderCats and were discontinued after a relatively short run. Still, their rarity and unique aesthetics make them highly collectible today.

💥 Bionic Six Toys by LJN (1986-1987)
Another line that didn’t last long but left a big impression was Bionic Six from LJN Toys. Also debuting in the mid-80s, the Bionic Six cartoon followed a family of superheroes enhanced with bionic powers after an accident. The toy line reflected this concept with die-cast metal figures—a rarity in American action figures at the time—and bright, semi-transparent plastic limbs that emphasized each character’s unique bionic abilities.

What set the Bionic Six toys apart was their hefty build and colorful, chrome-like detailing. Characters like Bionic-1, Sport-1, Karate-1, and Rock-1 had distinct personalities, and their figures reflected that with great articulation and stylized accessories. Vehicles like the Quadrunner and the M.U.L.E.S. Van added even more play value.

LJN’s Bionic Six line was ambitious, but suffered from poor distribution and high production costs. Like SilverHawks, the toys were discontinued quickly, but they’ve remained cult classics with a dedicated fan base.

🎯 Why Collectors Still Love Them
Both SilverHawks and Bionic Six occupy a unique space in the world of vintage toys. Their combination of metallic finishes, die-cast parts, and sci-fi superhero storytelling make them stand out from more mainstream lines like G.I. Joe, He-Man, or Transformers.

For collectors, they represent the pinnacle of 1980s toy design—when companies took big risks and produced truly unique figures. We’ll show you close-ups of the figures, compare original packaging, and talk about which figures are most sought-after today.

So whether you're a vintage toy hunter, an '80s nostalgia junkie, or a modern collector looking to discover new lines to chase—this video is for you!

👉 Drop a comment if you had any of these growing up—or if you're still on the hunt for your grails.

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