The Lost John Wayne Gacy Action Figure Commercial of the 1980s

Unearthed from the archives, this rare footage showcases a controversial 1980s commercial for "A Series of Serial Killers," an infamous line of action figures. Produced by Namur Toys between 1983 and 1987, the collection featured detailed figures of some of history’s most notorious serial killers, including The Zodiac, Ted Bundy, and John Wayne Gacy. The toy line quickly ignited public outrage, sparking a media firestorm that ultimately led to Namur Toys’ bankruptcy in 1988—just before the company could unveil its next provocative creation, the "Friendly Dictators" series.