Toyhiti is bringing one of the strangest toy lines of the 1990s back to life, with Stone Protectors receiving an all-new collection of action figures that puts the franchise’s big-haired rock warriors back in the spotlight.
Originally introduced in the early ’90s, Stone Protectors built a multimedia presence spanning action figures, an animated television series, video games, and comic books. Now, more than three decades later, the colourful characters are making their return with a new line of premium collectibles, with the first wave available for preorder.
Stone Protectors Series 1 features Chester the Wrestler, Cornelius the Samurai, and Zok the Evil Leader. Each character has been recreated as a 6-inch action figure featuring 20 points of articulation, detailed sculpting and paintwork, real fibre hair, and light-up chest gems. The figures will also include a selection of accessories inspired by their respective characters.
The original Stone Protectors emerged during an era when toy manufacturers were eager to capture the success of properties like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the colourful collectible craze surrounding Troll dolls. Developed by Ace Novelty, the franchise stood out with its unusual combination of rock-and-roll aesthetics, oversized hairstyles, muscular characters, and glowing gems. It eventually expanded beyond the toy aisle, although it never reached the same level of mainstream recognition as some of its contemporaries.
Toyhiti is also offering some additional incentives for collectors who preorder. Every individual figure comes with two exclusive bonuses: a Stone Protect-Os cereal box-themed slipcover featuring original artwork by Dave Perillo, and a limited-edition weapon in a matching gem colour. Those purchasing the discounted three-figure Wave 1 bundle will receive six free exclusives in total.
With its combination of nostalgic character designs and updated collectible features, Stone Protectors is getting another opportunity to find an audience among both longtime fans and collectors discovering the franchise for the first time. Toyhiti also promises additional surprises as the new collection develops.
The Stone Protectors Series 1 action figures are available to preorder now through Toyhiti’s official website.