We invite you to explore the pages of the 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog with our high-definition scans. This catalog was handed out to retailers and other vendors. It helped the company promote its new toy selection and sign up vendors to sell their toys. It also gave some exclusive first looks at its upcoming toys from the year.
The 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog included multiple pages dedicated to Disney’s Gargoyles cartoon series, a part of the Disney Afternoon. These guardians of the night turned into stone statues during the day; thus, they blended in with gargoyle decorations on buildings worldwide. Their adventures began airing on the Disney Afternoon programming block in 1994. Still, the show remained popular enough for Hasbro to continue producing action figures in 1996.
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This 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog page began with the 65515 Gargoyles Deluxe Figure Assortment. This assortment included Gargoyles heroes from the hit TV series who took on evil villains throughout the world. Each action figure came with unique body armor attached to bodies to form different figures. Fans could convert Goliath figures into a mythical griffin and minotaur. Meanwhile, the Bronx figure converted into a mythical lion. Each action figure also included specialized weapon accessories.
Then, there was the 65545 Gargoyles Large Vehicle Assortment. The evil Xanatos’ radical roadster converted into an armed getaway vehicle. This assortment also included the Night Striker vehicle.
The following product on this page was the 65541 Gargoyles Ultimate Goliath Figure. This toy had a massive 15” wingspan. The figure’s arms, head, and legs were movable for fearsome poses. Meanwhile, fans could position the wings to prepare for flight.
The final item on this page was the 65514 Gargoyles Castle Playset. This playset allowed players to put themselves into action with the Gargoyles’ medieval home. They could fire the crossbow launcher at enemy intruders. It also featured a trap door, a secret panel, and a revolving wall.
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About Our Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog Scans
To promote their upcoming slate of products, Hasbro handed out catalogs to attendees of toy fairs and other events. 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 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalogs featured toys from their beloved lines. For instance, the company was responsible for one of the most popular action figures of all time: G.I. Joe. They also partnered with Takara to bring the Transformers to the Western market. The company also dipped into the fantastical worlds of Air Raiders, Inhumanoids, and Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light. After Hasbro acquired Kenner, they also became the home of toy lines like Jurassic Park and Star Wars.
Hasbro 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 Hasbro 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 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog Scans. This is a rare treat since catalogs like these have become increasingly difficult to locate with each passing year.