This toy line started the 3.75 inch standard for action figures.
- G.I. Joe
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
- Star Wars
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Star Wars. In 1977 Kenner Toys was licensed to make the toys based on the movies. Bernard Loomis, head of Kenner literally held his fingers apart to decide the size of the new toys.
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