90s toys collectors can snag another dose of retro fix with Mattel’s new line of Street Sharks action figures.
Mattel Creations will launch six new action figures to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Street Sharks, the hit animated series and toy line from the 90s. The Street Sharks are crimefighting shark and human hybrids developed in the same vein as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa, Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron, and Biker Mice from Mars. Street Sharks fans can expect the same retro design from the new toy line – top-heavy action figures with fully poseable limbs and outrageously comical expressions. The toys are now available for preorders at Walmart Collector Con, Amazon, Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth, and Diamond Collectibles.
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The Street Sharks toys are 6 to 6.5 inches tall and feature contoured skin, full articulation, and chomping jaws. Each action figure also comes with a modular shark cage that can be connected to others to create a larger enclosure. Mattel confirms it will also launch more Street Sharks merchandise through third-party tie-ins. “In addition to new toys, Mattel is amplifying this moment by releasing exclusive Street Sharks apparel available at MattelCreations, and throughout the year, Mattel will be partnering with industry leaders on fashion collabs, comic books, collectibles and more,” the company told Bloody Disgusting. “Street Sharks fandom encapsulates the resurgence of 90’s nostalgia, and we believe now is the time to inspire the next generation of fans.”
Vin Diesel Was an Early Street Shark Endorser
Mattel has so far released six sets (series) of Street Sharks action figures in addition to vehicles and exclusive-release toys. The first Street Sharks toy advertisements were also one of Vin Diesel’s earliest works; the actor was filmed making detailed play-presentations of each action figure using his signature Dominic Toretto voice. Steel Sharks co-creator Joe Galliani pitched the toy in 1994 to Mattel executives, who were immediately sold out to the idea. The initial plan was to create variations of characters out of a single mold, with the resulting cast painted in different color combinations. The design was fortunately expanded to other shark species like hammerheads, as well as other ocean creatures.
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The Street Sharks animated series ran for 40 episodes from 1994 to 1997; A crossover spinoff with Extreme Dinosaurs was released in 1996 titled Dino Vengers Featuring Street Sharks. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remains one of the most successful toy franchises spawned by that era; the first TMNT comic launched in 1984, and the franchise endures 40 years later in toys, video games, and TV series, as well as live-action and animated film adaptations.
Street Sharks is currently streaming on Peacock.
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- Release Date
- September 1, 1994
- Cast
- Andrew Rannells , Lee Tockar , Matt Hill , D. Kevin Williams
- Seasons
- 3
- Creator
- David Siegel, Joe Galliani
- Producer
- Robby London, Michael Maliani, Ron Harris, Ron Myrick
- Production Company
- DIC Entertainment
- Number of Episodes
- 40 Episodes
