With the trend of transforming toys in the 1980s and 90s, Mattel toy company released these Computer Warrior action figures and playsets. From 1989 to 1990, Mattel’s transforming virus and anti-virus toys hit store shelves. These toys preceded an animated pilot episode titled Computer Warriors: The Adventure Begins. Since the toys only released for 2 years and only one episode of the animated film released, these characters may not be as familiar as other transforming toys during the same time. Mattel’s release of these toys featured four figures and eight playsets. These toys can be difficult to find today and hold high values. The transforming figures, playsets, and vehicles resembled objects found in a kid’s room based off the film.
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Join us as we journey through the Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors toys. We will go through the figures, playsets, and vehicles released by Mattel that still hold value and bring joy to fans today.
10. Asynk
At number 10 on our Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors list, we have the Asynk action figure. This toy released in 1989 along with three other figures. The Asynk Evil Expert Booby-trapper figure also comes with a PC board that turns into an evil attack flight interceptor. The figure still stands in it’s original bubble packaging with it’s cardboard back. The toy also still remains in good condition with little to no scratches or yellowing. Asynk acts as one of the evil virus characters that try to destroy the Computer Warriors from the film. Asynk’s design includes bright purple paint as well as red, yellow, and grey details to resemble wiring. The PC board shows detail in all the grooves and pieces placed on the wings and center. This Asynk Computer Warriors action figure sold on eBay for $42.50 on February 21, 2017.
9. Calculator Techno-Tank
This Computer Warriors vehicle transforms from a working calculator into a Techno-tank. This calculator vehicle also comes with a 2 inch action figure, Dekodar. Both the figure and the vehicle remain in it’s original packaging. With little damage to the original sealed box, this toy’s value still rises. This techno-tank toy, along with the other vehicles and playsets, takes the form of a calculator resembling something typically found in a child’s bedroom. As found in the animated pilot episode, the characters ruin the kid’s math homework when escaping the computer into the real world. Because of this, the calculator techno-tank made for a fitting release when watching the show along side playing with the toys. The Techno-Tank Computer Warriors Calculator vehicle takes 9th place on our list with it’s selling on September 7, 2023 for $89.99.
8. Clock Syncro-Blaster
Here, at 8th place on our Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors toys list, we have the Clock Syncro-Blaster Computer Warriors playset. This toy transforms from a working clock into a syncro-blaster defense station. The playset also comes with a two inch figure, Micronn, who takes cover in the clock ready to defend and fight against the evil virus creatures. This toy and figure still remain in the original sealed packaging and appears in good condition with little wear to the box.
The front of the box shows the transformation from clock to syncro-blaster as well as the plastic window which shows the figure. The back of the box shows some of the other toys from the series to collect. It also shows the transformation on the back with more detail with the figure name and description. This Clock to Syncro-Blaster Computer Warriors playset sold through eBay on August 17, 2018 for $100.
7. Soccer Trophy Radar Rover
This Computer Warriors Soccer Trophy transforms into a radar rover. It also comes with a 2 inch figure, Null, an evil virus character. The virus figures appear more abstract and viscous than the Computer Warriors who appear more human-like and fierce. These qualities show the difference between the evil characters and the good characters well with detail in design. This box also remains in good condition with little wear to the box from storage.
Like the other vehicle and playset toys, this one also shows the transformation from the original trophy to the radar rover on the front of the box. On the back of the box, the transformation is also clearly shown along with the character’s name and description. This Computer Warriors Soccer Trophy to Radar Rover toy sold through eBay on January 22, 2017 for $100, sealing it’s spot at number 7 on our Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors toys list.
6. Pencil Sharpener Techno-Jet
Released by Mattel in 1989, this Pencil Sharpener to Techno-Jet transforming vehicle takes 6th place on our list. Along with the previous ones, this toy also remains sealed in original packaging still in good condition. The 2 inch figure included with this toy, Minus, takes the role as an evil pilot virus. The Computer Warriors catchphrase, “Expect the Unexpected” also appears on all figures and boxes of these toys. Although the virus figure stands at only 2 inches tall, it still shows detail and character through the design. The big crooked smile and dark green paint show the mischievous personality of these virus characters.
When transformed from a pencil sharpener into a techno-jet, the sides of the sharpener turn into the jet’s wings with intricate technological wire-like detailing on the inside. The front of the sharpener also comes off and turns into the back of the jet with the place to insert a pencil turning into the missile launcher. This transforming toy sold for $119.99 on Jan 12, 2024.
5. Invasion of the Viruses Book Playset
Next, on our Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors list, we have the Invasion of the Viruses Book playset. This toy resembles a typical book but then transforms and opens to reveal an evil rocket base playset. This playset still holds a high value even though it no longer remains sealed in it’s packaging. The front of the book showcases the title, “Invasion of the Viruses”, with a detailed and colorful cover. The book then opens up to reveal platforms connected by neon green staircases- perfect for taking cover during attack or for planning out their next move. The groves and extra detail on the walls shows the technological background very well. This Invasion of the Viruses Book Playset sold for $122.50 on November 2, 2019.
4. Pepsi Can Hyper Hoverjet
This Computer Warriors transforming Pepsi Can first appears as a regular can of Pepsi then reveals a hyper hoverjet and figure. Since the figure stands at only 2 inches tall, it fits perfectly inside ready to attack the evil viruses at any given moment. The can itself transforms by splitting vertically down the center to then split apart and reveal the jet. The character featured here, Gridd, takes on the role of the Computer Warrior’s electrical engineer and mechanic specialist. Gridd, knowing everything about the mechanics of any object, plays an important role within the Computer Warriors. The silver armor, purple skin, and yellow accents on Gridd show the uniqueness of the figure with each of them designed differently.
Since this toy still stands in good condition in it’s original sealed packaging, the value rises which makes it’s place at number 4 on our list. This Computer Warriors Pepsi Can sold through eBay on July 3, 2018 for $129.
3. Flashlight Flash Craft
Reaching the top of our Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors toys list, we have the Computer Warriors Flashlight toy. This toy by Mattel transforms first from a typical looking flashlight and then into a flash craft flying vehicle. The figure featured here, Skannar, takes the role of the heroic explorer. Skannar not only has silver details painted to demonstrate armor but he also has orange, black, and yellowish green paint. The flashlight even works as shown on the front of the box, adding another great feature to the toy. The front also features images of the flashlight then transforming. It shows the title at the top of the box with the figure at the bottom through a clear plastic. Along with the other boxes, this one also shows images of the toy transforming at the bottom and a description of the specific figure.
This toy remains sealed in original packaging and sold on January 27, 2023 through eBay for $129.99.
2. Megahert
Next up, the Megahert Mattel Computer Warriors action figure takes the number 2 spot. The Computer Warriors figures released all included a PC board that transforms into a sort of flying transportation and this one is no different. Here, Megahert comes with a purple PC board with red, black, and yellow attached pieces that turns into an attack flight interceptor. The figure itself shows uniqueness through abstract design from the figure’s face to it’s armor. The front of the figure appears painted a brownish copper shade while the back appears painted a dark purple shade. Megahert holds the role as the Evil Virus Commander which clearly shows through the figure’s intimidating design.
The PC board and figure stay sealed in original bubble packaging with the cardboard back. The back of the cardboard features an action figure description, listing the qualities and roles of the character. The back also shows the transformation from PC board to attack flight interceptor. This Megahert Computer Warriors action figure sold for $133 on January 9, 2021.
1. Computer Playset
Reaching number 1 on this Top 10 Expensive Computer Warriors list is the Computer Warriors Computer playset. This playset starts out looking like a typical, useable computer but then transforms and opens up to be a strategic weapons base. This playset features three “CDs”, a hover jet, a giant digitalizer weapon, radar station, control station, as well as many other bases for the characters to both develop weapons and attack. The computer playset also comes with two different figures, a Computer Warriors heroic figure and a virus figure. The Computer Warriors heroic figure, Chip, takes the control station found in this weapons base to try to beat and capture the viruses. The virus figure, Cursor, unfortunately got captured by the Computer Warriors according to the story found in the figure descriptions on the back of the box.
The back also shows the computer all opened up as the weapons base playset and describes each individual part. This playset, in original sealed packaging, makes it’s appearance as first on this list rising high in value. It sold through eBay on February 21, 2019 for $575.
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