The History of McFarlane Toys’ Shrek Action Figures

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Ай бұрын

Take a journey back to the Swamp of 2001 with onion-y layers of information and facts about McFarlane Toys' original Shrek toyline.
HUGE Thanks to the following websites for their great wealth of information:
MCFARLANE TOYS OFFICIAL SHREK ARCHIVE
mcfarlane.com/toys/brands/shrek/
TOY FAIR 2001 PHOTOS
www.ign.com/articles/2001/02/...
"SECRETS OF SHREK MCFARLANE TOYS"
icv2.com/articles/merch/view/...
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@Brianna-eo8nu Ай бұрын

The Mcfarlyne toys really reflect how Shrek was perceived back in the early 2000s: Dreamworks’s edgy bad boy franchise with a more teen/adult oriented sensibility that challenged Disney’s sanitised kid friendly image. These figures definitely captured that teen/adult market the first Shrek was going for before the franchise pivoted into marketing solely to young kids.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Yes! I 100% agree! 👍

@Spaceserenade Ай бұрын

“Shrek marvel legends” nearly made me spit my drink ahaha

@caramelcandys 23 күн бұрын

I would pay those crazy haslab prices for that ngl

@RoseCuarzo Ай бұрын

as a shrek collector, these videos are amazing. finally finding someone who has my same hobby lol!

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Lots of great Shrek collecting content planned! I wanted to watch videos just like these and got tired of waiting…so I’m making them myself 😉

@RoseCuarzo Ай бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone wonderful!! i wish to show you my collection one day.

@LochNessHamster Ай бұрын

I had no idea McFarlane did Shrek figures. If you asked me, I would probably never had said that would be something I'd want, but these are all so good. I think I at least need to track down Knight Shrek. I don't need a whole display of characters, but that one is calling to me.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

That’s definitely the best Shrek figure. The detail on that knight armor is nuts. He would look sick next to some Toy Biz LOTR figures.

@LochNessHamster Ай бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone He would! He's got that similar 2000s level of detail that you just don't see much on figures under $40 anymore. If I pick him up I might have to take some pics of him trying to blend in with the Fellowship.

@pivotalpancake5454 24 күн бұрын

When McDonald's released their (I don't know if it's the 1st or 2nd wave) of Shrek toys. I remember having one of their talking Shrek and Donkey figures (they're pretty much lost now and I can't find them), which looks quite similar to the deluxe talking Mcfarlene ones, especially the posing of the torso. I never realized these McFarlane toys exist, and never did I ever want a toy so badly again.

@austin_the_brimstone 24 күн бұрын

I don't think the McDonalds toys used the McFarlane sculpts directly but I could've seen them used as reference. Those toys, by the way, were REALLY impressive for a kids' meal. The detail on those, especially the Shrek the Third wave of toys, is incredible and even comparable to the McFarlane figures.

@rimac2727 18 күн бұрын

I don't even think there's someone so enthusiastic about Shrek's merch, but here you are. Pretty impressive collection and very informative about your hobby as well. Also, I think it's good that you understand and praise the spirit of Mcfarlane and his approach to toys compared to other corps.

@austin_the_brimstone 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! It’s true I’m pretty passionate about this topic lol. These figures are just SO good and the fact they’re not often talked about is a real shame.

@rimac2727 18 күн бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone I would say that they are niche, and not everyone is passionate about Shrek merch on collector's level, but you're doing a very good job at covering these collectibles, and you have good understanding of them, so keep up with what you're doing as long as you enjoy it.

@xCanadensis Ай бұрын

This is a FANTASTIC video!! Everything I didn’t know I wanted to know about Shrek toys

@thespookymage6294 28 күн бұрын

One of the rare times a youtube recommendation turned out to be something I would be interesting. Great video, man!

@dumbjakeworld Ай бұрын

Take me back to the shrek section in the toy aisle

@41dn Ай бұрын

the shrektion

@zillauniverse7208 23 күн бұрын

Since Pixar has done their own 6inch possible collectible line called Pixar Spotlight their is so much potential to see Dreamworks work with a big toy company and have their own 6in line figures of iconic Dreamworks characters.

@QuintonReviews 29 күн бұрын

I've always thought it was a shame that we never got a proper, posable and in-scale Ogre Fiona. For the first film, I get it - major spoilers for the actual film. But for the second? There's no good excuse for it honestly.

@austin_the_brimstone 29 күн бұрын

It’s really bizarre epically when you consider that Shrek 2 AND Shrek the Third had 6” figure lines. The fourth and final movie, Shrek Forever After, even gave us a much more action-oriented Fiona design in the form of Ogre Warrior that would’ve made an excellent action figure. Where’s our Ogress Fiona??

@Esgles 25 күн бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstoneI guess the only one is ogre Fiona prototype from Shrek 2 which you covered in your shrek 2 video

@_Mike23 Ай бұрын

I remember begging my parents to buy me the donkey figure at Kroger back in the day. And they did lol

@rayvenkman2087 Ай бұрын

That 3 inch Shrek would go well with his Sense of Right Alliance teammates by Mattel, Bandai, Hasbro and maybe Super7. You gotta have the whole crew.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

A knock-off classic! Now I want to re-create this display.😂

@rayvenkman2087 Ай бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone Gotta do it with the official figures and exactly ones based on the figures seen on the red card package including the SPD Ranger and a colour matching Lightning McQueen. Maybe the Yellow SPD Ranger to avoid it being a sasuage fest.

@ramonefett2638 7 күн бұрын

Great job on the reviews, I never knew Todd had made those.

@candyjack839 Ай бұрын

That was a lot more informative than expected. This actually reminded me I used to have that Gingy plush.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

That’s such a great plush. I didn’t mention it but there’s actually two versions: one with an angry face and one with a happy face.

@legend_oflouis9813 Ай бұрын

Super nostalgic for this line, I can remember the weird smell of the plastic to this day! When my grandma died I remember finding a whole stash of boxed figures in her house when we were sorting out her stuff, that she must have got for us as gifts and forgotten about… I work for a company that has the Dreamworks license and within the asset bank I found all the first movie packaging assets, that classic purple background and image of Shrek…even the hands as separate PNGS!

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

That’s really cool. I love that branding a lot. My nostalgia will always be for the orange branding of Shrek 2, but honestly the royal purple and large Shrek hands are much more appropriate. I sure hope whatever licensee you work sees the value in Shrek. So many companies have the Dreamworks license and only produce Gabby’s Dollhouse and Trolls. We need new Shrek merch!

@ievmotron669 Ай бұрын

You my friend just got me to subscribe!! Showing mcfarlane the respect he deserves means a lot to me to hear! Love the video!

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 Todd McFarlane is a total legend. His contributions to the toy industry can’t be understated. I’ve also met him at SDCC many years ago and he’s a very nice and chill dude.

@MSlacker578 Ай бұрын

Man i remember these from when i was young its like being hit with a brick of nostalgia

@quilldelgado4211 Ай бұрын

I almost skimmed this video but you my friend got my attention keep it up man and I'm now a proud subscriber

@jasontheredfox 20 күн бұрын

I never knew McFarland made shrek figures, man these things look amazing

@austin_the_brimstone 20 күн бұрын

They’re awesome! You’ll be even more impressed when you hold them. They’re very hefty and weighty. They just don’t make them like this anymore.

@jasontheredfox 20 күн бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone it definitely seems that way, I only have two McFarland figures in my collection and they're pretty high quality from my understanding, Paul McCartney from yellow submarine (the variant that came with captain fred figure, and the Austin Powers in the striped blue shirt. After watching the rest of your video it only made me wish they were able to require the license to make Shrek 2 figures, if that were the case I'm sure I would have heard of them then. I can picture what they'd look like in my head lol

@austin_the_brimstone 20 күн бұрын

@@jasontheredfox Sadly they didn’t McFarlane’s last Shrek figures were four NASCAR themed variants lol. Would’ve loved to have seen a McFarlane Puss in Boots, Charming or Fairy Godmother.

@mgadapatpigilan620 Ай бұрын

You have no idea how much I needed this video. This is EXACTLY my niche. Thank you! Subscription earned.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Stay tuned because I’ll be doing the toy history on all four films! 👍

@GarbageDayProductions Ай бұрын

this was super informative and entertaining, love these types of vids. and your enthusiasm for shrek and this line is very charming! wonderful vid

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Thank you! This line was definitely made with passion and I am quite passionate myself about collecting Shrek 😊

@HalfMoonstudios469 Ай бұрын

I just found your channel as the algorithm willed it. Subbed.

@Astrognat7 Ай бұрын

Great vid man! Never did I think I would watch 25 minutes on Shrek toys but here I am. And it was really well paced and put together too

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I probably could’ve filled another hour lol 😅

@FlamingoRadio_ Ай бұрын

I had absolutely no idea these existed, I also adore the Shrek set. Instant like and subscribe!

@blackdragon5274 20 күн бұрын

Nice Shrek collection

@blackdragon5274 20 күн бұрын

One thing to note though, and I might have misunderstood, I don't think Todd sculpts any of his company's figures. He employed people like David Silva around that time, who sculpted a lot of his monsters and dragons.

@mikerios1065 Ай бұрын

I like the micro-jabs on making fun of his name: "Mike My-ohs"

@nothog 29 күн бұрын

That's just how he talks lol

@butters3063 Ай бұрын

the algowithm hits again, subbed

@_MECHA_ Ай бұрын

Finally someone covers these

@ScribblestoScreen Ай бұрын

Love this video! Always thought the figures looked great but never knew the true passion behind them! I’ve got a Shrek bootleg based on the Micro toy line! still mint on the card and unusually comes with a dwarf 👀 it’s been my favourite find on eBay 😂

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! There are some incredible bootlegs of this line. I’m not sure why but the molds for these figures seem to be somewhat commonplace, giving us some TRULY “unique” bootlegs 😂 That up-sized dwarf sounds awesome. (Especially since he’s voiced by future-Shrek 4 director Mike Mitchell. He even has a canon name….Walt!)

@ScribblestoScreen Ай бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone Now I'd love to see a video all about the bootlegs from Shrek 😂

@LSSJTHOR Ай бұрын

Great Video man, as a 90s/2000s kid I love videos on McFarlane toys!

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

McFarlane was PEAK during that era.

@Shlumbus69 18 күн бұрын

15:25 I HAD THAT WHEN I WAS 5 OMG!!! i vividly remember going to see Shrek and the next day I saw that in Kroger and my mom got it for me 😭😭😭 I also got a plush of the dragon that had a bag of candy in it

@austin_the_brimstone 18 күн бұрын

I think it’s super interesting that so many people remember seeing these figures at Kroger. They definitely were all-in for Shrek. Oh and that candy Dragon plush was made by Toysite. A very small company who is more infamously known for their cancelled Nintendo toys. Thanks for sharing!

@benjimartinez3464 21 күн бұрын

I just picked up a “Shrek pack.” Someone was selling it for $50 in my area and I was able to get Shrek, Fiona, donkey, and furquadd 🙏🏽

@austin_the_brimstone 21 күн бұрын

Great score!

@brandonlevine4694 23 күн бұрын

I had those magnets as a kid! I believe I got them through a promotion at Ralphs Grocery store? There was a promotion where you get a coloring sheet and you brought it back to the store and they gave the magnets for free?

@austin_the_brimstone 23 күн бұрын

I 100% believe this was the case. Somebody else actually reached out to me and described a similar promotion. So that definitely was the case! Very cool, and a great promotional item too.

@GobLavignex Ай бұрын

For my birthday, my parents tried so hard to get me the shrek and donkey figures at toys r us, but they were always sold out of everything! So I got the Farquaad mascot set because it’s all that was left lol. It’s a super nostalgic piece to me now

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Not the most exciting character but a fun figure for sure. I bet a lot of stores sold out Shreks and Donkeys quickly. It may explain why the Shrek 2 figure line was mostly Shrek and Donkeys. Thanks for sharing the great memories. I love hearing childhood stories like these. 👍

@Ace_of_Horns Ай бұрын

Incredible video man. I love Shrek myself and own all of the films and some of the games. However I never even heard of these figurines before. Thanks for teaching us something new.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! 👍

@PizzaTime-Studios54 Ай бұрын

I didn't know Shrek has the biggest merchandise! But they're cool to see.

@Mr_G_Daddy 29 күн бұрын

I think you may be my spirit animal. You have me hooked right now....HOOKED ON A FEELIN!

@austin_the_brimstone 29 күн бұрын

I’m your spirit Ogre! Also nice Far Far Away Idol reference. 😉

@Mr_G_Daddy 28 күн бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone Only the best references from the best franchise!

@Esgles 24 күн бұрын

Nice joke at video opening. I expected you to start talking about Shrek immediately only to hear the Powers theme and toyline. That made my day

@austin_the_brimstone 24 күн бұрын

I'm also pretty nostalgic for those figures too. I remember my Dad having them displayed near my family's kitchen haha. Classic McFarlane was something else!

@Esgles 23 күн бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone one day you should review the Powers line. I still have my talking fat man from the 2nd movie from the year 2000

@ballbagchris6920 Ай бұрын

I still remember seeing the play sets at Kroger of all places and wanted them so bad but never got them until now as an adult lol

@BBall-dq9mt Ай бұрын

You from Rhode Island?

@jking14-80 Ай бұрын

I'm am a Huge SPAWN fanboy and Todd's toys are great..BUT I'm not really a Shrek fan at all..but I'm str8 diggin your love for the fandom so...subscribed

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@stjimmy_45gingy31 Ай бұрын

Holy crap im a mcfarlane toys collector and had no clue how he did shrek stuff. Im off to ebay thanks pal!

@beastmanreview009 Ай бұрын

Went to watch Shrek when it first came out. I remember seeing these at Toys R Us and KB Toys

@reinaldothecringemaster3728 Ай бұрын

Hello I have subscribed to your KZfaq channel

@McFarlaneDragonClan Ай бұрын

This video made my day. I hate when people try to crap on Todd McFarlane and talk smack. The appreciation you have for the details and attention of details from Mcfarlane Toys themselves is unmatched. Giving these figures the proper review they all well deserve. You did awesome and good job. Thank you and i couldn't agree more with everything you say💯 Dragon is my personal favorite from the line😎

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! It’s true, no other company matches McFarlane with the detail on these. There have been many collector friendly Shrek figures and statues over the years yet none compare to the Todd McFarlane original.

@nathanforester5993 Ай бұрын

I seriously wanted the duloc dungeon playset with Farquad and the gingerbread man. There was also a bean bag plush of him I kept seeing but I wanted to get so badly and Farquaad was the figure I always wanted to get because of the scene in the dungeon and also because John Lithgow is an amazing actor. I had the mascot, I did not know that was the director in the costume.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

That playset is truly awesome. I’ve seen it but don’t have own one. Those aftermarket prices…yikes!

@akshaytrayner1960 26 күн бұрын

Awesome vid

@karlluigi1987 Ай бұрын

Shrek is Love

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Shrek is Life

@boywithanearring Ай бұрын

Awesomesauce of a video.:]

@bandicootcollector 24 күн бұрын

What was the website you used to check how they were sold? Entertainment Earth? How can I see historical information there?

@austin_the_brimstone 24 күн бұрын

Yep Entertainment Earth. They keep listings up via their "archive" and sadly while you can't search for them on their website directly you can use Google to track them down. Just google "Entertainment Earth Shrek" and you'll find lots of old listings for McFarlane, Hasbro and Playmates Shrek toys. Interesting stuff for sure!

@PiratePyroFilms Ай бұрын

You there! Ogre!

@mitchfletcher2386 Күн бұрын

Aye?

@GoliathAngelus Ай бұрын

I have them too still with the boxes!! Details are very nice,,his vest is almost leather like.. Price was almost the same as a Buzz Lightyear

@aliteralchad7128 Ай бұрын

“Miek mieos”… I’m on board

@pcvtv2430 Ай бұрын

Got the Shrek and Donkey magnets at Ralph’s in 2001. Pretty sure they were giveaways in their in-store coloring page contest.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Very interesting! What a cool giveaway. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like quite a few people remember seeing Shrek figures at Kroger grocery stores. They definitely were all-in for Shrek.

@mikewzowske Ай бұрын

Now I want a shrek figure

@Ring_Unit643 Ай бұрын

This is what Mcfarlane was like back then.nowadays they dont feel the same anymore. Edit: SHREK IS LOVE,SHREK IS LIFE

@OhJoGeneric Ай бұрын

I LOVE that Fiona beanie plush!

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

She’s one of my favorite pieces. That headsculpt is just so damn good. No other Fiona figure ever came close to matching that detail.

@BugsyFoga Ай бұрын

Still amazing to think Todd designed characters for the Xbox game

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Yeah! That game is a total trip. In a weird way, Todd created the Shrek incarnation of Humpty Dumpty, who would later go on to become a major character.

@victorvonvoid1938 Ай бұрын

I have the original plsuh, found it in a hotel gift shop back in 2006, and even I wasn´t a huge Shrek fan I have to get it because of that detail head sculpture, It was until today I found out it is a Mc Farlane toy... that makes sence

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

I believe this was McFarlane’s only plush line. He did such an amazing job on those.

@michelesamuelian4644 Ай бұрын

The only Shrek McFarlane figure I have is Dragon. I didn't have any luck finding it in the stores when it was first released, but came across an eBay auction and got it at a reasonable price. I had a very nice Dragon plush from Universal Studios, but the scales on the plush had phthalate in them and the toy became very sticky. I regret getting rid of it, but I didn't have a lot options to keep it.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

The Dragon is really the best figure of the line. Incredible toy for sure, especially for the time. 👍

@pnelad14 29 күн бұрын

We can get some of harder to find figures in the UK if you want to sort something out dude. Help grow that amazing collection

@roydekock656 Ай бұрын

I have the duloq mascot! I saw it at comicstore once and it was so funny and random to me that I immediately had to get it. (Got it for like €14,95 and it was in like 2020 or something)

@jcrizzle Ай бұрын

Right on, man

@LPOband 20 күн бұрын

Yeah this checks out

@maxmiller5619 Ай бұрын

Say that again...a what? A wetail excwoosive? I

@ianscollectiblesreviews1543 Ай бұрын

I wonder if the shrek holding packaging was mocking disney for how much they license merch?

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

I didn't even consider that but there's definitely a cheeky ironic undertone to all the merch. Great catch.

@derekknowles5805 Ай бұрын

My brother had the Shrek 2 toy with the potion and sunflower the stuffed animal Shrek Donkey and puss and we had playdough dental thing and remember the green and purple ketchup

@Crazy-np9zv 20 күн бұрын

Do you know where I could get one of those Shrek figures from?

@bionabot Ай бұрын

Shroink

@jaxsonmilanoski1082 Ай бұрын

0:08 whats that music? I heard it play in Mind Pulp Videos

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

“Super Bossa Nova!” It’s the theme song to the Austin Powers films. It’s a total banger.

@GoliathAngelus Ай бұрын

Dreamworks created the movie Shrek in 2001 but the character was created much sooner in 1990 by writer and artist William Steig.!

@walkingnote1090 Ай бұрын

Mcfarlane has made everything st this point.

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

No corner of the earth Todd won’t touch! 🤣

@nick-il9jd Ай бұрын

The Puss in boots figure he did he destroyed it I don’t remember why, my friend told me because he used to work with Mcfarlane in the factory when it was in New Jersey

@cristianojeda2418 Ай бұрын

I messed mine up as kid cut off his vest to try on other figures wish kid me took better care :(

@nerdgasm5949 Ай бұрын

My cousin had one

@huntertomlin3523 Ай бұрын

I had princess fiona action figure

@lordofthegames6601 Ай бұрын

HOW THE HELL DID I JUST FIND OUT ABOUT THIS TOY LINE?!?!?

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

Everyone always talks about the regular Spawn or musician McFarlane figures but this one is a total gem! 💎

@clairbeeguitar 28 күн бұрын

you didnt mention the xbox game! i know its not a toy but has a bunch of mcfarlane character designs

@clearlyblurry508 16 күн бұрын

Mort Goldman ahh voice.

@arthuramazons2406 Ай бұрын

in the movie the mastic falls over

@Crazy-np9zv 20 күн бұрын

Do you know where I can find a Shrek figure for I’m too late world and I have to learn disabilities

@OtisLePoOtis Ай бұрын

PLEASE look up "Shrekin N Wreckin"

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

I did but I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be looking for 😅

@OtisLePoOtis Ай бұрын

@@austin_the_brimstone It's a video with this little cartoon guy named Austin, and he also likes Shrek, insane coincidence! 🤯

@BetoZayasGaoking Ай бұрын

14:54 wtf happen to pinocchio hair

@babysinclairfan Ай бұрын

The small scale figures were pretty awful. I remember them breaking right away

@austin_the_brimstone Ай бұрын

They definitely were brittle. One thing that didn’t help was the glue that used for some of the figures. Namely the Three Pigs and Blind Mice. They are almost always detached from their bases.