Begin your journey through the 1983 Toy Fair Catalog from LJN, where they never stop growing up. This catalog includes exciting previews of the 1983 line-up. So, continue exploring to see some of the first previews that retailers saw of the newest action figures.
The 1983 LJN Toy Fair Catalog advertised multiple Advanced Dungeons & Dragons action figures, monsters, and playsets. After TSR Hobbies, Inc. introduced the role-playing game in 1974, players loved to delve into the fanciful world. Thus, LJN proudly presented the first toys that brought these characters to life. This line included a wide array of toys, from action figures and monsters to a gigantic dungeon playset.
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Saving the best for last, LJN presented #1490, the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons “Fortress of Fangs Playset. This playset was impressive in size and menacing to look at. As a multi-level dungeon, it provided an exciting adventure with perilous obstacles at every level. So, those who tackled the series of obstacles rightfully earned the hidden treasure.
Adventures could reach the upper dungeon level by climbing the “stone” staircase with a falling skull hatchet. Otherwise, they could scale the secret ladder. They entered the “Torture Chamber” with sliding spiked walls and a hidden escape door. Elsewhere, the playset featured a “Weapons Room” that contained a deadly arsenal of spears and swords. Then, the dungeon had an “Evil Throne Room” with a trap door, flying dragon throne, and treasure slide. Below, the subterranean level housed the glimmering treasure. However, treasure hunters must then brave the “Sea of Fire” and unlock the stalagmite barriers.
We are glad to present these exciting, exclusive 1983 LJN Toy Fair Catalog scans. Check out even more of our scans to see the exciting promotional images that LJN provided to retailers and other trade representatives.
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About Our LJN Toy Fair Catalog Scans
LJN handed out catalogs to attendees of toy fairs and other events to promote their upcoming slate of products. Each catalog was filled with information about their newest toys, even ones still in development. Thus, they often provided the first looks at action figures, playsets, vehicles, and more from their lines. Therefore, they have become valuable and rare collector’s items.
These LJN Toy Fair Catalogs featured toys from their beloved lines. For instance, the company introduced the world to the heroic ThunderCats. They also competed in the motorized 4×4 vehicle market with the Rough Riders. Otherwise, the company created the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons toy line.
LJN used in-production prototypes in their images, as these catalogs were prepared before the lines were released. This meant that the featured toys often differed from the retail releases. Moreover, toys sometimes appeared only on these catalog pages, as they were canceled or never hit retail store shelves.
While LJN only handed these booklets out to trade professionals, we have now made them available to all. You can explore the toys featured in these catalogs with our LJN Toy Fair Catalog Scans. This is a rare treat since catalogs like these have become increasingly difficult to locate with each passing year.