Melf / Peralay
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Good Fighter Mage Elf
About This Vintage Toy
In the world of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Melf / Peralay comes from a lineage of magical forest-dwelling beings. The elf fighter can combine all the best traits of many inhabitants of the D&D realm. With the ability to use magic spells and weapons, this fighter is a powerful enemy to all creatures that would harm the forests and those who love nature. The action figure comes equipped with a bow, sword, shield, and medieval-style cloak. This particular action figure was packaged under two different names Melf and Peralay. On the current collectors market, identifying the character with both names has become common practice to collectors.
Melf / Peralay is also a skilled mage, a spell-casting magician who uses or practices magic derived from mystic and supernatural sources. Within the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, more specifically in the World of Greyhawk campaign, Melf is also commonly known as Prince Brightflame. The elf character is native to the kingdom of Celene and often serves as the leader of the devoted Knights of Luna. In the novel Artifact of Evil written by Gary Gygax in 1986, Melf is also known as “Melf of the Arrow.”
Many LJN Advanced Dungeons & Dragons action figures featured a three and three-quarter-inch format similar to other competitors’ popular toy lines of the 80s. However, a small number of produced action figures in this toyline were disproportionate in standard consistent action figure size to represent the accuracy of the DND roleplaying game. The LJN Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Strongheart action figure offered 5 points of articulation with the hips, shoulders, and neck. The Melf / Peralay action figure featured a three and three-quarter-inch size format, however, was slightly smaller due to the elvish nature of his character.
Included Accessories
Original Packaging
The 1983 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons TV Commercial
Collector’s Price Guide
| Image | Product Name | Alliance | Type | Series | Year | MLC | MIB / MWC | MISB / MOC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Strongheart-THUMB.jpg | Strongheart | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $45 | $60 | $110 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-strongheart-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Warduke-THUMB.jpg | Warduke | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $65 | $85 | $285 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-warduke-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Melf-Peralay-THUMB.jpg | Melf/Peralay | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $65 | $80 | $210 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-melf-peralay-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mercion-THUMB.jpg | Mercion | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $90 | $120 | $215 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-mercion-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Zarak-THUMB.jpg | Zarak | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $35 | $45 | $140 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-zarak-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Elkhorn-THUMB.jpg | Elkhorn | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $40 | $55 | $120 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-elkhorn-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ringlerun-THUMB.jpg | Ringlerun | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $40 | $50 | $155 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-ringlerun-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kelek-THUMB.jpg | Kelek | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $25 | $35 | $120 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-kelek-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Young-Male-Titan-THUMB.jpg | Young Male Titan | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $65 | $80 | $215 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-young-male-titan-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ogre-King-THUMB.jpg | Ogre King | Evil | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $85 | $100 | $295 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-ogre-king-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Northlord-THUMB.jpg | Northlord | Hero | Action Figure | 1 | 1983 | $65 | $80 | $195 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-northlord-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Destrier-THUMB.jpg | Destrier | Hero | Action Mount | 1 | 1983 | $90 | $160 | $350 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-destrier-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Nightmare-THUMB.jpg | Nightmare | Evil | Action Mount | 1 | 1983 | $90 | $160 | $325 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-nightmare-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bronze-Dragon-THUMB.jpg | Bronze Dragon | Hero | Action Mount | 1 | 1983 | $100 | $125 | $300 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-bronze-dragon-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983/ |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Dragonne-THUMB.jpg | Dragonne | Hero | Action Monster | 1 | 1983 | $75 | $125 | $220 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-dragonne-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hook-Horror-THUMB.jpg | Hook Horror | Evil | Action Monster | 1 | 1983 | $40 | $75 | $190 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-hook-horror-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Fortress-of-Fangs-THUMB.jpg | Fortress of Fangs | Evil | Playset | 1 | 1983 | $500 | $650 | $900 | https://retrotoyquest.com/playset-fortress-of-fangs-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1983 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tiamat-Dragon-THUMBb.jpg | Tiamat Dragon | Evil | Action Monster | 2 | 1984 | $750 | $1,400 | $5,000 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-tiamat-dragon-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Grimsword-THIMBa.jpg | Grimsword | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $55 | $160 | $450 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-monster-grimsword-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Drex-THUMB.jpg | Drex | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $75 | $110 | $200 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-drex-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Zorgar-THUMB.jpg | Zorgar | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $90 | $140 | $325 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-zorgar-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Deeth-THUMB.jpg | Deeth | Hero | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $65 | $115 | $250 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-deeth-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bowmarc-THUMB.jpg | Bowmarc | Hero | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $50 | $80 | $280 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-bowmarc-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hawkler-THUMBa.jpg | Hawkler | Hero | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $90 | $160 | $350 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-hawkler-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mandoom-THUMB.jpg | Mandoom Shield Shooter | Hero | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $130 | $160 | $350 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-mandoom-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mettaflame-THUMB.jpg | Mettaflame Shield Shooter | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $90 | $120 | $275 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-figure-mettaflame-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-ljn-1984 |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Young Male Titan Shield Shooter | Hero | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $280 | $310 | $445 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-thunderhawk-matt-trakker-kenner-1985-mask/ |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Ogre King Shield Shooter | Evil | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $280 | $310 | $445 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-thunderhawk-matt-trakker-kenner-1985-mask/ |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | Northlord Shield Shooter | Hero | Action Figure | 2 | 1984 | $280 | $310 | $445 | https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-thunderhawk-matt-trakker-kenner-1985-mask/ |
| https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpg | The Whole Collection | NA | SERIES 1&2 TOTAL | 1 | 1983 | $3,750 | $5,460 | $13,160 |
How To Use This Price Guide
MLC = “Mint Loose Condition” This is when the action figure or Vehicle is in excellent condition, and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories, but without the packaging and original included paperwork.
MIB = “Mint in box” This is when the collectible is in excellent condition, and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories and original included paperwork.
MWC = “Mint with Card Back” This is when an action figure os is excellent condition, and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories, however included the original card back fully intact. If the original blister bubble is intact, It can bring additional value depending on the condition of the blister bubble.
MISB = “Mint in Sealed Box” This is when the Collectible is in excellent condition, and is factory sealed and was never opened or used.
MOC = “Mint on card” This Is when the action figure is in excellent condition and is factory sealed and it’s original blister bubble and was never opened or used.
COMPLETE = “Complete” This is when the collectible is 100% complete with all of its accessories. Additional paperwork included with the original package does increase the overall value but does not necessarily consider the item complete
DISCLAIMER: All values are estimated by Retro Toy Quest and subject to change and discrepancy, depending on the advanced nature of any collector.
