Action Man Classic Edition

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Realistic hair!

Life begins at 40. Well it does in the case of Action Man because he's back to his best and reporting for duty in the shape of this 40th anniversary re-issue. Forget the quasi-superhuman meathead currently masquerading as Action Man. This authentic military man is modelled on the definitive, British-as-beans-on-toast posable figure that caught the imagination of millions in the sixties and seventies.

Footballer uniforms

We guarantee the memories will come flooding back the second you clap eyes on this square-jawed jack-of-all-trades. From those gripping hands that once clung to ravine-traversing ropes (okay, your mum's washing line) to that jauntily angled scar and bristly hair, this golden-era Action Man is a proper geezer - well hard and up for a scrap, even in the politically correct noughties.

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Whether you're buying one for the kids (liar) or for your own amusement, you'll be unable to resist making your Action Man strike a few poses. You might even be tempted to provide a few gruff voices for your re-issued icon as he wrestles with danger in your office/imagination.

Speaking of various models, we're currently selling the Footballer (choose from Chelsea, Arsenal or Man Utd.) with classic team strip and training outfit.

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We really can't stress quite how nostalgic holding a 40th Anniversary Edition Action Man makes you feel. And dressing him up is enough to make a grown man cry. So it goes without saying that actually playing with him could tip you over the edge. And you can forget all that 'I'm buying mine as a display piece' nonsense. Besides, it takes a real man to play with an Action Man. So hurry up and get ordering before our entire squad marches out the warehouse.

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Please Note:

Not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking hazard

Footballer Contents:

1x Action Man
Playing uniform:
1x Football shirt
1x Shorts
2x Socks
2x Boots
1x Ball
Training uniform:
1x Tracksuit top
1x Shirt and numbers
1x Shorts
2x Socks
2x Boots
1x Ball
1x Lapel badge
1x Club history leaflet

Dimensions:

Action Man approximately 30cm(H) x 12cm(W) x 5cm(D)

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This is a video of my action man collection. My dad used to have action men when he was young and he sort of got me into it all. I hope to have more action man and make more videos soon.
Daniel Foster, St.helens, Merseyside, England - 26th Jan 2009

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Press Reviews...

Knocking on for 40 now, the 'Man is still kicking about. The classic edition gives you all the gear to get him ready for the big game.
Loaded - Apr '09

"It's the ultimate toy for unreconstructed lads of all ages."
T3 Magazine - Jun '07

Visitor Reviews...

Got the tottenham action man from my wife for my 40th birthday. Best present ever.
Morty, Northern Ireland - 5th November 2009

I have to agree with Fraser - the original had flat painted on hair - the 'real hair' didn't comae along for a few years after he was introduced, just like the gripping hands. I had a dog too which I got by collecting stars and a couple of extra men. My brother had a jeep too. I played with mine for years - I wish I knew what had happened to them. For some reason all I have is one man in a brown box that was a star collection gift and I keep him out of nostalgia.
Alan, Edinburgh - 6th February 2009

Hi, in reply to fraser james review, what a kill joy!!! action man may have been a copy of gi joe, but action man has become as british as beans on toast. I had my first actionman in 1970 and he had the same hair as these retros and he could even talk. I am sure I speak for most when I say this retro action man is what we kids of the late 60s and 70s would call the real action man, so if u had one then don't hesitate in getting one of these and re-live your childhood lol.
Richard, Cornwall - 2nd December 2008

I bought the Lifeguard Action man for my partner Martin. And he loves it!!! He plays with it none stop! I have to try and stop him taking it in the bath with him, pretending its "deep sea diver" Action Man!!!.... . "your 36 for christs sake!!!".
Vicki, St.Helens - 18th December 2007

Bought this little guy for my big brother's 40th birthday, a 'for the man that has everything' pressie, he thought it was totally great and has forgiven me for decapitating the original all those years ago .......
Cat Shayler, Hastings, East Sussex - 28th July 2007

What can I say, bought him for my 5 year old nephew, kept him for myself! Oh well, I guess he can make do with a fiver in a card this year. Just like you remember from your childhood, no blue plastic pants on this chap though!
Darran Taylor, Reading, Berks - 1st June 2007

Just a couple of points chaps. This is not the original action man- the original had flat painted on hair, not the rather suspect Afro your guys are sporting. And Action is not as British as beans on toast, he is a version of GI Joe, an identical figure marketed in the States from 1964 by Hasbro, while Action man was not sold here until 1966. The 'Gripping hands' were not introduced till the seventies. The deep sea divers kit was superb though, as was the fact you could get extra action men by collecting action stars of the packaging of accessories. Hours of murderous fun- and no it wasn't playing with dolls.
Fraser James, Tankerton - 16th May 2007

Firebox says: Wow - you know your stuff Fraser - thanks for the info!

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