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Action Man is an action figure launched in Britain in 1966 by Palitoy as a licensed copy of Hasbro's American "movable fighting man", G.I. Joe. Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd of Coalville , Leicestershire from 1966 until 1984.
The basic doll depicted a British infantry soldier of the time complete with Sterling submachine gun but was also available in World War II dress carrying a Sten gun. The figure was in direct competition with Action Man by Palitoy and in the same manner as the competing product, offered a variety of alternative outfits and accessories.
The Hasbro Action Man: 40th Anniversary Nostalgic Collection 2006-2010 were reproductions of the early period (1960s to 1970s) Palitoy Action Man figures, sold in collectors sets released in 2006. Four different boxed uniform sets and a boxed figure were released in each successive wave.
The "Best of the West" was the generic series name used by toy manufacturer, Louis Marx and Company, from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s to market a line of articulated 12-inch action figures featuring a western play theme. The focal character in the series was the iconic cowboy action figure named Johnny West.
Though the King Seeley "Yellow Submarine" lunchbox from 1968, is worth up to $1,300, an original Smokey Bear lunchbox from the early 1970s can go for over $700 on eBay. The most valuable ...
A notable absence in G.I. Joe's early days was an antagonist (although a case can be made for the German, Japanese and Russian figures). In 1976, G.I. Joe and the Adventure Team met new foes from outer space, when The Intruders: Strong Men from Another World were introduced.
The iconic dolls are still a hot commodity in 2016, with some versions currently selling for up to $5,000. From the original 1959 Barbie to the spunky 1992 Rollerblading Barbie , we've got the ...
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