50. Hawkman *
Superman/Batman, DC Direct, 2007
Fans practically revolted that this Ed McGuinness-based Hawkman was so huge. But it reminds us of the days when toys were giant pieces of plastic with removable gauntlets, and for that we love it.
49. Juggernaut *
Marvel legends, ToyBiz, 2004
When it comes to the 'naut, go big or go home. The Biz stepped to the challenge, crafting a ripped Cain Marko that looks like it could separate you from consciousness.
48. "Piper's Pit" Rowdy Roddy Piper
WWE Classic Superstars, JAKKS Pacific, 2005 (E: ToyFare)
Biased? Don't mind if we do. This mag-exclusive Piper rocks his trademark kilt and leather jacket. The only things missing? Jimmy Snuka and a coconut. (We're working on it.)
47. Helm's Deep Legolas
Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers, ToyBiz, 2003
In addition to a creepy-perfect likeness of Orlando Bloom, this Elven archer has a crazy acticulation and a terrific arrow-shooting action. Buy it for Rivendell!
46. Devastator *
Transformers Classics, Hasbro, 2007 (E: Wal*Mart)
This Devastator has enormous meat hooks, all the better to strangle Optimus Prime with. This repaint of a previous version looks much better - arguably even better than the 1980s original.
45. VF-1A Veritech Fighter (1/60-Scale)
Macross do you remember love, Yamato, 2002
Jetfire this ain't. This Robotech offering features the same three distinct forms: fighter plane, gun-toting robot and a plane with legs, but with a ton more detail and articulation.
44. Quick Slinger
Xevoz, Hasbro, 2004
Xevoz may have been the most fun toy line ever. It featured great articulation, total interchangeability and great design on crazy characters like this stylish cowboy with comically large guns. We mourn its demise daily.
43. Soundwave MP3 Player *
Transformers music label, Takara, 2007 $95/$50
Proof that Decepticons read Wired magazine: Soundwave - who previously became a fake cassette player - now actually plays digital audio files and has transforming headphones to boot. Let's see the RIAA get up in his grill.
42. Sweetums *
The Muppets, Palisades Toys, 2004 (E: omgcnfo.com) $32/$16
This big ball of shower-drain hair towers over the other Muppets in the line and features ingenious articulation, like eyelids that can droop to make him look either angry or sleepy.
41. "Graduation Day" Buffy *
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Deluxe Series, Diamond Select Toys, 2007
Simply the best Buffy figure ever. With a spot-on likeness, extreme articulation and great accessories like a removable jacket, it's the only Slayer you need.
40. Kwik-E-Mart w/Apu
World of Springfield, Playmates, 2000
Thank you, come again! The Simpsons' talking playsets were the heart of the line, and this intricately detailed store, with its magazine rack and Squishee machine, is our favorite.
39. Robocop
Hot Toys, 2006
Just about every Hot Toys 1/6-scale "model kit" is mind-blowingly excellent, and that definitely goes for their Robocop. His thigh holster actually works, and he comes with an alternate "Hey, up yours" spike hand.
38. Fozzie Bear *
The Muppets, Palisades Toys, 2002
He's funnier than the average bear, and better sculpted, too. Plus, Fozzy exemplifies Palisades' attention to detail and fantastic accessories for their Muppets - he comes with a mic stand and a friggin' rubber chicken!
37. EVA-01 *
Revoltech, Kaiyodo, 2006
Think robots are just clunky, stupid masses of steel and bolts? You, sir, are robotist. This import is the sleekest, sexiest bag o' nuts in the history of killer computers, and Revoltech joints are the bomb-diggity.
36. Predator the Hunter *
Alien & Predator, McFarlane, 2003
If ever anything could be beautifully ugly, this is it. This Predator packs awesome articulation, a removable helmet and a removable forearm! Green blood has never looked so pretty.
35. Hyper Guardian
Xevoz, Hasbro, 2004
This hyper-exaggerated superhero from the Xevoz line has a color scheme that'll practically blind you and amazing accessories - over-sized power hands and a base that makes it look like he's blasting off from the ground!
34. Alien Queen *
Movie Maniacs, McFarlane Toys, 2003
Possibly the scariest piece of plastic ever conceived, the matriarch from the Alien saga hovers over a captured human host, an embryonic alien baby already emerging from its chest. Hold us.
33. Bela Lugosi as Dracula
Flatt World Figures, 1998
No figure has come as elegantly attired as this homage to the classic Dracula actor from our original Mego customizer. With eleven different kinds of fabric and a spreading cape, he cuts quite the imposing figure.
32. Mecha Hulk *
Incredible Hulk, ToyBiz, 2004
Argh, Hulk's autoexec.bat file failing to execute successfully! An original creation designed by Art Adams, this mainframed rendition of Banner comes with chest-firing missiles and a li'l Gremlin that hides in his back.
31. Gundam RX-78-2
Gundam Perfect Grade Kits, Bandai, 1998
At nearly two feet tall, this massive model kit takes forever to put together, but once he's done, you've got a highly articulated, awesome-looking robot with a lightsaber - er, beam sword. Best Gundam ever.
30. First Appearance Batman
Hasbro, 2000 (w/Batman masterpiece edition book)
Based on his original costume by Bob Kane, this cloth-costumed Batman with a wire-poseable cape is the one that threw scumbags from roofs and smacked women around.
29. Lex Luthor *
DC Superheroes, Mattel, 2006
Nostalgia time: Super Powers was an awesome '80s line, and this armored Luthor is an excellent throwback. Why leave your head exposed, though? What an ego.
28. Wetsuit Lara Croft *
Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life, SOTA Toys, 2003
Kid-toting Angelina Jolie is less sexy than this skin-tight-wetsuit Angelina Jolie. SOTA's great sculpt and articulation make this the closest we'll ever get to spending quality time with Mrs. Pitt.
27. Millennium Falcon Han Solo & Chewbacca *
Star Wars Transformers, Hasbro, 2006
Sure, it makes no sense, but it's seriously fun. Each half-a-Falcon robot has sounds - including Harrison saying, "I've got a bad feeling about this."
26. Ultimate Bruce Lee
Art Asylum, 2001
At a foot and a half tall, this tribute to the Little Dragon is as well-muscled and flexible as the real thing. Two sets of ass-kicking duds included.
