Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon Classics: Presto The Magician

“My hocus-pocus is out of focus!”

If anyone on the classic Dungeons & Dragons cartoon was the perfect embodiment of low self-esteem, high intelligence, and a heaping dose of awkwardness, it was Presto the Magician. Presto was a typical 1980s nerd and most viewers of the cartoon likely identified with him. I did somewhat, but I believe that I have more of Eric the Cavalier in me than Presto. Presto would bungle his magic most of the time, but he also did some pretty amazing things that saved him, his friends, and their allies.

Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon Classics: Presto The Magician action figure is pretty good. The likeness to Presto from the cartoon is okay, but not as good as the Sheila figure from the same wave. The colors on the figure, especially Presto’s green robe and hat, are brilliant.

Presto comes with quite possibly the most accessories. He’s packed with four accessories and a four-sided die. Included are a small purple magic “burst,” a larger purple burst with a trail of energy, a second hairpiece, and Presto’s signature floppy hat. Presto’s hair can be removed and replaced with the second hairpiece. This allows you to put the floppy hat on Presto. Both magic bursts can be attached to the hat as well to mimic Presto casting a spell. The burst with the energy trail can also be connected to Presto’s wrist.

Like every other figure in this series, Presto is maligned with stiff joints and limited articulation. Presto may have the most hindered articulation of all of the figures, as his robe, despite have slits on the side, prevent his legs from moving around very much. Despite this, Presto still looks great on a shelf.

In what appears to be a trend with all of these figures acquired from Amazon, Presto arrived in a damaged box. Thankfully, no parts were missing and the figure was intact. The box features excellent artwork on the front and side and a photo of Presto and his accessories on the back along with photos of Eric and Sheila.

I really like this Presto figure. I love the colors and the accessories. I also love how Presto looks on a shelf. He really draws your attention when you walk into a room. I hope that you’ve enjoyed this look at Presto, and I thank you for checking out my review.