MINOTAURS

These half-bull, half-human creatures are based on the Minotaur that lived in the labyrinth built by King Minos in Greek mythology. Like centaurs, there aren't many minotaur toys.

Action Figures

Minotaur (Advanced Dungeons and Dragons; LJN/TSR, 1983)
Minotaur (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys; Toy Biz, 1995)
Minotaur (Yu-Gi-Oh; Bandai [Japan], 1999?; this line has a larger figure [5"?] that comes separately, as well as a 3" figure that comes in a set)
Talruum Minotaur (Magic: The Gathering; Resaurus, 2000; not out yet but should be any day now. This will come in a standard version, and at least one variant [Minotaur Shaman])

As I mentioned in the centaur category, there is a small centaur or minotaur (four-legged, but with horns like a bull) that came with a Medieval Knights set from Zellers. I also have a 6" tall old brittle plastic minotaur that I found at a flea market. I'll have more info and a scan of that when I get back to Victoria in the spring.

Other Toys

Minotaur (Monster in My Pocket [series 2]; late 1980s?)
Minotaur and Crown Treasure (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons; LJN/TSR, 1983)

I think the Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh line from Bandai may also have a 2", non-articulated rubber toy in a series that are randomly packed, but I'm not certain of that. (I don't own any of this line yet, but they look cool)

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