Fortress of Fangs
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Evil Dungeon
About This Vintage Toy
The Fortress of Fangs is packed with exciting fantasy-based play features, and being the only playset in the series, it was the centerpiece for the LJN Advanced Dungeons & Dragons toy line. The set featured a “Flying Evil Creature Throne” that would take flight over top the fortress to engage oncoming fortress invaders or treasure seekers. Once inside the fortress, an arsenal of traps was set to challenge any who dared to enter. A secret trap door, moving wall of spikes, falling hatchet, lava pit, dungeon cage, and catapult platform provided strong defenses against any who dared to penetrate the evil fortress. Additional features like a hidden pull-out ladder, weapons rack to store unused accessories, and hidden slide leading the stronghold’s treasure room makes for the perfect reward to anyone brave enough to advance the treacherous keep.
The Fortress of Fangs stood about 16 inches tall and was a 14-inch x 14-inch square-shaped set. The set did not include any action figures and required detail of assembly. The epic packaging art was reminiscent of the classic artwork found in TSR’s Dungeons & Dragons publications making it highly appropriate to all D&D expectations. A second “Snake Cave Playset” playset/caring case was rumored to be prototyped; however, it was never manufactured and available for retail.
Included Parts & 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.
