The Kraken figure isn't so much a rarity as it is an oddity. How this monster came to be included in the Action Force line isn't know and he's as out of place as the Lunartix aliens from the end of the Joe line. At the same time, he is also a perfect fit for the Action Force mythos. Why wouldn't this team of super-baddies who have some mad scientist type characters also have a monster? It's not a question a kid would have asked back in the '80's. You were just happy to acquire a really cool and fun toy.
Being a 5 points of articulation figure, Kraken is a natural fit for any Kenner Cantina or Jabba's Palace diorama. You'll see his Walrus Man inspired webbed feet. He's the type of weirdo who fits into this scene in both design and figure construction. The green, black and red coloring is eye catching and vibrant. (It will appear on a factory custom Eel in 2026.) He's that perfect combination where the weird design allows for colors that would be, otherwise, out of place for a Red Shadows figure.
Kraken figures are surprisingly common. Even complete versions aren't all that expensive. But, like most '80's toys, these days, supply has gotten tighter. And, the figure has gotten fairly popular in recent years. So, you'll pay more than you would have a few years ago. The upside is that he's available. And, since he's one of the more famous designs, lots of collectors have them and European collectors were keen to pluck him out of the huge lots of Action Force figures that used to be common at boot sales and second hand shops.
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