Launchpad McQuack - the action figure!
Launchpad was released as part of the short-lived
Darkwing Duck action figure toyline and manufactured by the same company that brought the world the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Playmates Toys.
A solid action figure to be sure, but the Darkwing Duck line doesn't come close to the original TMNT toys in level of detail. I imagine that is due in large part to the owner of the characters - Disney - wanting them to stay as true to their cartoon appearances as possible. Still, Launchpad's pose could have been a bit more dynamic.
That said, there is no mistaking that profile. This IS Launchpad McQuack! As a fan of Ducktales first and only marginally of Darkwing Duck, I couldn't be happier to have added Launchpad to my meager collection of what is now a whopping three
'Darkwing Duck' action figures!
And getting him for fifty cents? Priceless!
Well, not exactly priceless...I mean fifty cents isn't 'nothing', but it's pretty darn close!
Like all toys in the Darkwing Duck action figure line, Mr. McQuack does have a silly action feature. You spin this wheel on his back and his head spins 'round and 'round.
Ummm...just like in the cartoon?
I guess so, maybe after a crash or something. Whatever, at least it's unobtrusive and not terribly obnoxious. Unlike Launchpad himself. ZING!
DuckTales - WooOOOooo!
