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CHIP’S 1980 -1981

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The CHIP’s television show began in 1977 and ran until 1983. Mego released their line of CHIP’S action figures in 1980, and proved to be a big hit until the line discontinued in 1981. The CHIP’S line actually featured two action figure lines, with an 8 Inch and 3.75 Inch series. The 8 inch series included only three figures, along with a motorcycle. The 3.75 inch line included five figures, and two vehicles.

For more information about Mego’s CHIP’s line, see bottom of page for a complete summary.

Mego released only three new figures for their 8 Inch series of action figures for the CHIP’S line from 1980-1981.

CHIP’S (1980-1981): 8 Inch Playsets

Mego did not release any large scale playsets for their 8 Inch CHIP’S action figure series.

CHIP’S (1980-1981): 8 Inch Vehicles / Accessories

We got only one vehicle for the CHIP’S 8 Inch action figure line from 1980 – 1981, and it’s the essential CHIP’S Motorcycle that could be used with any of the three 8 Inch figures.

Motorcycle

Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $250
Loose $35 – $55

Motorcycle
Accessories: Motorcycle Frame, Engine, Handlebars, Seat, Headlight, Support Wheel, Decals
Years Released: 1980, 1981
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The CHIP’S Motorcycle was the only accessory released for the CHIP’S 8″ line, but it was the essential piece that you must have if you are a collector or fan. This was not easily found back when the line was released during the early 1980’s and is really tough to find nowadays, especially in its original box.

CHIP’S (1980-1981): 3.75 Inch Figures

In addition to the three 8 Inch figures, Mego also released five figures in their 3.75 Inch format for the CHIP’S line from 1980-1981.

CHIP’S (1980-1981): 3.75 Inch Playsets

Mego did not release any large scale playsets for their 3.75 Inch CHIP’S action figure series.

CHIP’S (1980-1981): 3.75 Inch Vehicles / Accessories

In addition to the 8 Inch format version of the CHIP’S motorcycle, Mego also released a 3.75 Inch version for that line, as well as a Police Chase Car Set. A combo motorcycle and figure set was also released but only available in Canada.

By 1976, Mego toys had gained quite the reputation as one of the top action figure producers in the world. With such iconic and ultra successful lines such as the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, Star Trek and Planet of the Apes, Mego was truly making all the right moves. Even with their success with their big signature lines, Mego was always looking for more to add diversity to their brand. Since Mego now had some real clout in the toy industry and were boasting massive toy sale numbers, they now had some extra capital to go out and grab bigger licenses, and they did exactly that with CHIP’S, one of the most popular shows on television at the time. The show, about the adventures of two California Highway Patrol officers, began in 1977 and ran until 1983. The CHIP’S line of figures proved to be a big seller for Mego until it was discontinued in 1981.

The CHIP’S Series toy line actually featured two different action figure lines with a classic 8 Inch series, along with a new 3.75 Inch series as well. The 8 Inch series featured only three basic characters, with the iconic Ponch and Jon figures, along with their supervisor, just called Sarge. A motorcycle was also produced for the 8 Inch figures. For the 3.75 Inch line, Mego produced three new characters (Ponch, Jon and Sarge), along with two re-purposed figures from the CB McHaul line, Wheels Willy and Jimmy Squeaks. A motorcycle and Police chase car were also released for the 3.75 Inch line as well. Mego’s head sculpts for the 8 inch figures are actually quite nice with a lot of attention to likeness details but the 3.75 Inch line suffered the typical paint jobs that other Mego lines endured at the time with a lot of paint fading.

The packaging for the CHIP’S line of action figures definitely fit the theme of the line with a bright blue color design. It was the basic blister pack carded Mego design with the figure inside of a bubble on the right side of the package and a couple of portraits of Ponch and Jon on the left. The classic CHIP’S logo sat at the top of the actual card flap. The name of the each character sits directly above the blister pack bubble in bold yellow letters. The CHIP’S action figure packaging was fairly simple and was definitely catered towards the two main characters, but still remained attractive.