I have found that when you see something 
announced online or at Toy Fair there is a chance the toy you want may never go into production. There were some items I had seen over the years that I fell in love with and sadly they never made it past the prototype phase. It is frustrating as a fan to have that happen and I am sure it is worse for the toy company. Well regarding the Lost in Space figures the figures the wait is over…the figures are coming!
When the Netflix Lost in Space figures were shown at New York Toy Fair back in 2019 I could barely contain my excitement and if remember correctly the display was cardboard cut-outs. The following year at Toy Fair the folks at Well Played Toys had actual prototypes but what they didn’t have was a release date. Sadly we all know that there wasn’t a Toy Fair for 2021, also we still didn’t have a release date.
Now it is July of 2021 and after two years of hoping, Well Played Toys has announced the first release from the Lost in Space line. This first release is a 2-pack featuring Will Robinson (played by Maxwell Jenkins) and the Robot (played by Brian Steele). This set is available for pre-order on the Walmart website and was part of their Walmart Collector Con which began yesterday.
The product description from the Walmart website is as follows:
“Danger! Will Robinson. Create your own action-packed space adventure with the Netflix Original Series Lost in Space action figure collector’s 2 pack – available exclusively at Walmart. Will Robinson and the Alien Robot share an iconic friendship that will endure any danger put in their way! This exclusive collector’s 2 pack is the perfect addition to the collection of die-hard Lost in Space fans or sci-fi enthusiasts. These 6-inch scale collectible action figures feature premium design, realistic detail and multiple points of articulation. Bend them into the perfect pose for display or take them on adventures of your own imagining. Includes the iconic Humanoid Robot and Will Robinson in parka. Suitable for ages 8 and up. At Well Played Toys, we are Fans First! Our mission is to make innovative, cool, and exciting toy products for fans of all ages…because we play too. Founded in 2014 by two toy industry gurus, our team consists of pop culture enthusiasts, gamers, and just cool people that love what they do. We specialize in toy design, sourcing development and manufacturing with a portfolio of properties that entertain and inspire from film to gaming and more.
FRIEND. WILL ROBINSON: The Lost in Space 6-inch action figure collector’s 2 pack features Robot and Will Robinson – the iconic alien robot/human friendship that will endure any danger put in their way!
PERFECT FOR DISPLAY: Standing at 6 inches tall, these premium action figures are a perfect fit for your desktop, shelf or display case.
ARTICULATED & DETAILED: Premium design and realistic detail. Featuring multiple points of articulation, display these figures in a variety of poses or use them to create your own space adventures.
BASED ON THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Lost in Space: The iconic Robinson family bands together to survive on a dangerous alien planet with the help of the humanoid Robot befriended by Will Robinson.
WALMART EXCLUSIVE COLLECTOR’S 2 PACK: The Lost in Space Robot and Will Robinson collector’s 2 pack is available exclusively at Walmart.
GREAT GIFT FOR ALL: These Lost in Space action figures are the perfect addition to the collection of die-hard Lost in Space fans and sci-fi enthusiasts. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY Well Played ToysTM © 2021 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. It’s our mission to make innovative, cool and exciting toy products for fans of all ages…because we play too!”
As for the rest of the line, as soon as we know we will pass the information along. The Lost in Space two-pack retails for 49.99 USD and is intended for collectors ages 8 and up. Will Robinson and the Robot are scheduled to be released this December. Hopefully the rest of the Jupiter-2’s crew will be on store shelves in the not too distant future!
