Why Captain Power & The Soldiers Of The Future Was Not a Kid’s Show

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Captain Power & The Soldiers Of The Future was aimed squarely at children. After all, it was a merchandising phenomenon that sold a ton of kid’s toys, including action figures and vehicles. The show’s biggest draw was a basic level of interactivity between the toys and the special lighting effects used on-screen in each episode. Despite the focus on moving a lot of merchandise, Captain Power’s story was very mature both in tone, and subject matter. Here are 10 reasons why Captain Power was not actually a kid’s show, but one better suited for older audiences… read more >

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future 1987 Vintage Men's T-Shirt

 

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