The Hero Collection

Est. 2001 🦸🏻‍♂️Distributor of Action Figures in Southern Africa and Middle East. Facilitator and Artist Representative. Avid fan and collector

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Super Mario Bros. opened in theatres 33 years ago

‘This Ain’t No Game!’

“Super Mario Bros.” was released in theatres on 28 May 1993.

#TheHeroCollection #SuperMarioBros #Gaming #90s #Nostalgia

@SuperShowHQ @JohnLeguizamo @supermariomovie @SuperMarioFact

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Return of the Jedi premiered in cinemas 43 years ago.

When were you first introduced to “Jedi”? Cinemas? TV? VHS? Re-release?

@starwars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi was released in cinemas on 25 May 1983

#TheHeroCollection #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #80s @MarkHamill

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@NinjaTurtleLair I am - PSN HeroCollection

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Ten years ago, @DOOM (2016) kicked the gates of Hell clean off their hinges.

Fast, furious, and fueled by enough heavy metal energy to melt a BFG, it reminded the gaming world that sometimes the best strategy is simple: rip & tear until it is done.

#TheHeroCollection #Doom

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@CISCOGI3 Thank you for sharing the @starwars love!!!

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Mortal Kombat II (1993) – by Midway

ROUMD TWO, and it hits harder

“Mortal Kombat II” stormed the arcade as the sequel that didn’t just level up, it uppercutted expectations

MK2 released in November 1993

#TheHeroCollection #MortalKombatII #Gaming #90s #MK2

@noobde

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Previously On... Bionic Six (1987)

“Bionic Six” (バイオニックシックス, Baionikku Shikkusu) is a 1987 Japanese–American animated television series.

“Bionic Six” aired on 19 April 1987

©️ Universal Television ©️ Comcast

#TheHeroCollection #BionicSix #80s
#Nostalgia

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I just entered the third monthly giveaway of 2026 from @limitedrungames!

This month, it's a chance to win a copy of MARVEL MaXimum Collection!

Check it out 👉 https://t.co/0Bgc5eN5DT

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Chuck Norris
March 10 1940 – March 19 2026

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris was an American martial artist and actor.

Sadly, on 19th March 2026, after suffering a medical emergency, Chuck passed away at the age of 86.

#ChuckNorris #RIP #InMemoriam #TheHeroCollection

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Wishing you all a pot of gold, and all the joy your hearts can hold!

May the luck of the Irish be with you… always!

🍀 ~ @TheHeroCollect

#TheHeroCollection #StPatricksDay #stpatricksday2026 #luckoftheirish #ireland

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@TMNTMovie II: The Secret of the Ooze is sliding back into cinemas to celebrate its 35th anniversary, giving fans the chance to experience the ooze-filled chaos on the big screen once again, from @FathomEnt

Tickets available now at https://t.co/pnxadyngSz

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HAPPY MAR10 DAY!

“Mario Day” (MAR10 Day) is celebrated annually on March 10 because the date “Mar10” resembles the name “Mario”.

#TheHeroCollection #SuperMarioDay #SuperMario #gaming #marioday

@supermariomovie @SuperMario_UK @Nintendo @NintendoAmerica @VideoGameHstry

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The Pirates of Dark Water aired 35 years ago

#ThePiratesofDarkWater is an animated fantasy television series created by David Kirschner and produced by @HannaBarbera_TV

“The Pirates of Dark Water” aired from 25 February 1991 till 23 May 1993

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Character Showcase: War Machine

Veteran Avenger and Air Force Colonel “James Rhodes” is “War Machine”

🔫 Vintage “Iron Man” (1994) from Toy Biz
🔫 Marvel Legends Retro Series “Iron Man” (2023) from @Hasbro

#TheHeroCollection #IronMan #90s #WarMachine #Nostalgia

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Eric Dane
November 9 1972 – February 19 2026

Eric William Dane was an American actor, and best remembered for his portrayal of “Dr. Mark Sloan / McSteamy” on the medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy”

Sadly, on 19th February 2026, Eric passed away due to complications with ALS

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY 💘

We trust that your day is full of love!

Every Player 1 could do with a Player 2 in the game of life!

Team HC ❤️

‘All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt!’
~ Charles M. Schulz

#TheHeroCollection #ValentinesDay

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Super Mario Bros. 3 was released in the US 36 years ago!

“Super Mario Bros. 3” is a platform video game released in Japan on 23 October 1988, in North America on 12 February 1990, and in Europe on 29 August 1991.

#TheHeroCollection #SuperMarioBros #SuperMarioBros3 #gaming #90s

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James Van Der Beek
March 8 1977 – February 11 2026

Sadly, on 11th February 2026, after a long battle with cancer, James passed away at the age of 48.

Rest in POWER

#JamesVanDerBeek #RIP #InMemoriam #TheHeroCollection

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Previously On…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 - 2009)

A faithful representation of the original Mirage series - dark but still family friendly.

@TMNT aired from 8 February 2003 till 28 February 2009

© Nickelodeon © Viacom International © Paramount Media Networks

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first aired 23 years ago

‘TURTLES count it off!’

“Teenage Murant Ninja Turtles” aired from 8 February 2003 till 28 February 2009

© Nickelodeon © Viacom International © Paramount Media Networks All Rights Reserved

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