Power Lords

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Power Lords - The Extra-Terrestrial Warriors, were a science fiction themed toy line made by Revell in 1983. Revell hired Wayne Barlowe (author of Barlowe's guide to Extra Terrestrials) to design the toys.

Each figure had an action feature. Adam Power could change into Lord Power by pushing a button to turn his torso around to reveal the Lord Power side. Shaya was a 2-sided figure who you changed by turning her cape around and removing her helmet. Arkus' wings flapped. Each figure also came with a file card, which provided a brief dossier on the character and demonstrated how to initiate it’s special feature.

DC Comics published a 3 issue comic book series the same year.


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[edit] The Story

Adam Power is an earthling, given the cosmic Power Jewel to protect the galaxy from the evil dictator, Arkus. Arkus is a nigh invincible foe, determined to take the Power Jewel as well as, Volcan Rock, Adam Power’s secret stronghold, in his quest to conquer the galaxy.

Two heroes join Adam Power in the war against Arkus. They are Shaya, the Queen of Power and Sydot the Supreme.

But evil Arkus also has helpers.


[edit] The Characters

[edit] The Heroes

  • Lord Adam Power - Leader of the Power Lords

Origin: Planet Earth

Weapon: Power Jewel, Lazer Rifle

The Power Jewel, an item of vast cosmic might, allows Adam Power to become Lord Power, a blue-skinned, red veined humanoid.

  • Shaya - The Queen of Power

Origin: The Ancient Planet Meru

Weapon: Laser Whip

A humanoid with a third eye and cosmic might that equals Adam Power. She can change into a red alien form that gives off an intense heat.

  • Sydot - The Supreme

Origin: Rana, The Water Planet

Accessory: Binoculars

An alien scientific genius that looks like a man-sized Tyrannosaur.

[edit] Arkus And His Warriors

  • Arkus - The Evil Dictator

Origin: Hatched at the center of an unknown red sun

Weapon: Wrist lasers

A purple insectoid-like creature with crab-like claws and red wings. Arkus is nigh invincible - never needing to eat or sleep.

  • Raygoth - The Goon of Doom

Origin: Flozar VIII, the Frozen Planet

Weapon: Laser Gun

  • Ggripptogg - The Four Fisted Brute

Origin: The Planet Ferrikon

Weapon: The Super Mace (laser weapon)

Ggripptogg used to rule the galaxy before Arkus took over. Now Ggripptogg is reduced to being Arkus' servant, about which, Ggripptogg is most resentful.

  • Tork - The Turning Terror

Origin: The Planet Twearth

Tork could spin his torso and use the natural spikes, which covered it as a weapon.

  • Disguyzor - The Deadly Deceiver

Origin: The Planet Growton

Weapon: Cosmic War Club

Could change it's face four times and alter itself in height.

  • Trigore

A creature with crushing jaws. Trigore functions as a starship as well as a sort of cosmic bloodhound.

[edit] Unaffiliated Villains

  • Bakatak - The Brutal Backstabber

Origin: Militron, the War Planet

Could shoot quills from his back. Longs to be as formidable a threat as Arkus.

  • Drrench - The Savage Soaker

Origin: The Planet Frigidor.

A long time enemy of Arkus. Once freezing Arkus' wings when demonstrating his ability to shoot icy cold water out of his chest. Drrench is feared throughout the galaxy.

[edit] Vehicles, Creatures, etc.

  • Beast Machines - Evol, Savor, Thrash and Warbot.
  • Power Ship - Featured pop out blades as well as a deflector shield.
  • Power Patroller – a small one-man ship for Adam Power.
  • Adam Smasher - a small one-man ship made for Arkus.
  • The Power Transporter - spacecraft/carrying case. (shown in the 1984 Revell catalog but never produced)
  • Boulder Blaster - mini playset. (shown in the 1984 Revell catalog but never produced)
  • The Exploder - mini playset. (shown in the 1984 Revell catalog but never produced)
  • Trap Rock - mini playset. (shown in the 1984 Revell catalog but never produced)
  • Volcan Rock - Adam Power’s headquarters. It looked like an active volcano on the outside.

[edit] External links

  • [1] Cover Art of DC's Power Lords