Northlord
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Great Barbarian
About This Vintage Toy
Barbarians are known to be strong, fast, and healthy, robust humans. Specializing in northern terrain, barbarians are skilled trackackers in the forest or mountain regions and are competent mighty warriors. Far different from most other beings of the realm, barbarians instinctively fear and distrust all things magical and will avoid anything or anyone showing evidence of magic. The wildland they dwell in makes the barbarian civilization brave from moment birth. The barbarian known as Northlord can be counted on to be in the forefront of any battle and first to fight an evil dragon or giant sea monster when others cower in fear and for their lives. In Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Northlord is a Great Barbarian.
A variation of Northlord with a spring-activated “shield shooter” feature was released in the 1984 series two-wave. The “shield shooter” functioned as a trigger-operated projectile where the emblem of the shield would shoot out when engaging the enemy. The Northlord action figure included a removable helmet, battle-ax, shield, and sword with a belt loop hook to holster his sword.
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 giants in the DND role-playing game. Northlord was one of 3 action figures released in series one that innovatively increased the figure size to 5 inches tall. The LJN Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Northlord action figure offered 5 points of articulation with the hips, shoulders, and neck.
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.
