In the 1990s, Disney Afternoon programming was the primary after-school entertainment source. After the Gargoyles show gained popularity with Disney Channel, action figures became available. Understanding the chronology of a toy line’s history can help us better appreciate them. So, without further ado, let’s explore the history of the first Gargoyles action figures. Gargoyles: Disney’s […]
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The Top Ten Characters from Gargoyles, The Hit Disney Afternoon Cartoon
In 1994, Disney took risks when they introduced the world to their new, darker cartoon series, Gargoyles, to the Disney Afternoon line-up. Before this cartoon, Disney kept their cartoons to a light tone, friendly to all ages. While Gargoyles is not the darkest or most adult-themed cartoon that modern viewers can find, it helped change […]
The Top Ten Kenner’s Gargoyles Toys from the Disney Afternoon Cartoon
Even before Gargoyles debuted on the Disney Afternoon programming block, Greg Weisman, the main creator of Gargoyles, and Kenner began talks for a new toy line. Both saw the potential for a successful series of toys from the concepts of the series. However, Kenner expressed concerns about the lack of vehicles present in the cartoon […]
Retrospective on Gargoyles: Disney’s Defenders of the Night
Beginning in 1990, Disney gave their cartoons a home on network television with the Disney Afternoon, a two-hour block dedicated to their cartoon series. Originally, the Disney afternoon featured the first cartoons that Disney successfully created for television, including Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers and DuckTales. With the addition of new hit cartoons like Darkwing […]