Greatest Action Figure Lines of All Time - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Hasbro) or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Playmates, 1988–present)

Ask yourself: Can the radical, pizza-loving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles outshine the quintessentially American heroes, the G.I. Joes, in the annals of action figure glory? Here lies a clash not merely of figures, but of eras and ethos. G.I. Joe, with its roots deep in patriotic fervor, contrasts sharply against the irreverent, sewer-dwelling turtles brought to life in the late '80s. This battle is about more than nostalgia; it’s a referendum on what defines greatness in our beloved collectibles. Do you champion the traditional valor of the Joes, or the cheeky charm of the Turtles? Choose wisely, the soul of your childhood is at stake.