Durham Kung Fu!

Durham Kung Fu!


The Durham Kung Fu figure seemed to be everywhere in the early 1970s, not based on the David Carradine series it simply captured the culture’s then obsession with martial arts.

I really wanted one of these as a kid but they’re pretty cheaply made and I’ve heard no end of stories about how his hands flew off in mid chop.


Still that display box is pretty sexy,….

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Mantooth
AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

2 Comments

  • Seventiesfan on December 14, 2017

    I found this Kung Fu figure mint in box on Ebay for $1.00, and the hands are fine. I have him karate chop the Big Jim karate board, and it works very well.

  • dylanio21 on June 3, 2018

    I want one!

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