- Power Lords
Power Lords - The Extra-Terrestrial Warriors is a
science fiction themedaction figure line produced byRevell in 1983. Revell hiredWayne Barlowe (author of "Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials ") to design the toys.Each figure has an action feature. Adam Power can change into Lord Power by pushing a button to turn his torso around to reveal the Lord Power side; Shaya is a 2-sided figure who is changed by turning her cape around and removing her helmet; Arkus' wings flap. Each figure also includes a file card, which provides a brief dossier on the character and demonstrates how to initiate its special feature.
DC Comics published a 3-issue "Power Lords"comic book series beginning in December 1983. Aboard game based on the characters was also released that same year.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.
The characters
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.
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 TwearthTork 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.
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.
Vehicles, creatures, etc.
*Beast Machines - Evol, Savor, Thrash, and Warbot.
*Power Ship - Features 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 which looks like an active volcano on the outside.
External links
* [http://www.comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2720] Cover Art of DC's Power Lords
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