Abstract: A power unit and battery pack for toys, which power unit is characterized by an electric motor mounted in a housing and adapted for gripping by a figure toy or character and driving various accessories. The power unit is powered by one or more batteries located in a battery pack strapped to the back of the figure toy and the battery is connected to the power unit by means of an electric cord. Both "on-off" and pressure switches are provided, with the "on-off" switch preferably located in the battery pack and the pressure switch positioned on the power unit for selectively activating the power unit motor and operating the selected accessory. Alternative wiring arrangements are disclosed. A shaft adaptor is fitted to the shaft of the electric motor in the power unit, in order to accommodate a wide variety of accessories such as blades, fans and other rotating implements used in connection with the toy figure toy.