ACTION MAN 1966 - 1969

MOUNTAIN EXPLORER





This 1st issue Mountain Explorer has caused some debate there was several versions with moleskin trousers and a rare brown anorak as well as the green anorak and later orange.





1st issue which everyone agrees on (lol) consists of





White Helmet


Green Goggles (White Rim)


Green Anorak


Green Jumper


Brown Cords


Green Socks


Brown Boots


Blue Ruck sack


Ice Hammer


Ice Pick


Crampons


Pitons


Karbiners


Rope


Suckers


Also issued was the extremely delicate hence extremely rare High Altitude Equipment.





Technically should be a painted head figure but he looks great with a bearded figure too

FOOTBALLER


There were a few Sportsman figures issued between these years and they consisted of a 1st issue footballer the very same outfit style used later in the 70's except the 1st issue was much thinner and had little elasticity therefore went out of shape after being stretched which subsenquently led to them being disgarded in favour of the later more durable issues.


These also saw for the first time the Green Stands at this point with no astro turf.

OLYMPIAN





This 1st issue was orange and also came with a Green Stand





Track Suit (Orange)


Running Shoes


Blue Shorts


White Vest (Plain)


Medal (Blue Ribbon)


Discus


Olympic Torch


Javelin


Shot

CRICKETER





Another sportsman issued with a Green Stand





Outfit is Extremely Rare not just because of the Whites being clean after all these years or the Jumper being free of catches but because of the little pieces that came with it.





Blue Cap and Badge


White Shirt


White trousers


White Socks


White Shoes


Sweater


Pads


Bat


Ball


Stumps


Bails

JUDO





A few say this was not issued untill 1970 but i think its safe to say that it has been proved that this outfit was available in 1969 and what a rare suit this is too or is it ?? I must admit i find this suit more expensive than rare as its often available on the internet and collectors circles but seldom under £200 so rare or expensive ill leave that decision to you.





Judo Gi


Grading Belts (7)

JUNGLE EXPLORER


The last two uniforms before i cover the SOLDIER OF THE CENTURY UNIFORMS are the Jungle Explorer which consists of


Tropical Hat
Tropical Jacket
Tropical Trousers
Bandanna (Orange)
Snake Skin Belt
Rifle (with sight)
Pistol and Holster
Machete and Sheath
Jungle Knife and Scabbard
Small Pack (With Hypodermic Darts)


There was also a river craft but again this is a vehicle and may be covered in a later thread
Again should be a Painted Head figure but looks great on a later bearded figure. The pith helmet though not issued with this uniforms fits great

STAR SCHEME MOUNTED POLICE





tHIS OUTFIT WAS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STAR SCHEME THAT WAS SET UP ALMOST IMMEDIATELY BY PALITOY AND ALSO AVAILABLE WAS HIS TRUSTY DOG BRUTUS FROM MEMORY 18 STARS WOULD HAVE BAGGED YOU THE UNIFORM AND 10 THE GUARD DOG.





Hat


Jacket


Trousers


Jack Boots


Shoulder cross strap and belt


Revolver and Lanyard


Dog had collar and gold chain lead

GERMAN STORMTROOPER





SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY





One of the most popular uniforms in the Action Man range. As with all the first issues it has thicker material. It also has rounded pockets and fur on its back pack.





Helmet


Tunic


Trousers


Jack Boots


Luger,Holster


Belt and 2 Cartridges


Field Pack


Grenades (2)


9mm Schmeisser


Iron Cross Medal








The figure displayed is a GI Joe foreign Head figure released in all colours for their Soldiers of the World Range.

AUSTRALIA JUNGLE FIGHTER





SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY





This figure had a Victoria Cross Medal included and came on 3 seperate cards Australian jungle fighter set,Australian jungle fighter equipment and Australian Jungle Fighter Uniform. All this put together consisted of....








Campaign Hat


Jacket


Shorts


Socks


Boots


Flame Thrower


Jungle Knife (Gold Handle)


Entrenching Tool (Brown)


Machete and Sheath


Grenades


Victoria Cross

BRITISH INFANTRY





SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY





This is probably my favourite outfit looks superb this is actually my childhood figure and uniform (Except the medal) but he deserves it 100%





Helmet


Tunic


Trousers


Gaiters


Boots (Lace up)


Gas Mask (with middle filter)


Gas Mask Bag


Belt


Canteen and Cover


Sten Gun and Clip


Victoria Cross

FRENCH RESISTANCE FIGHTER





SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY





There is furious debate on just how the beret should be worn ??? i still dont know to this day as its one way in the manuals and another on the box ???





Beret


Sweater


Trousers


Boots


Radio Set (Camoflage)


7.65 Machine Gun


Lebel Revolver


Shoulder Holster


Knife


Grenades


Croix de Guerre

RUSSIAN





SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY





This outfit was issued with the fur hat but also availible was a green material hat on a later accessorie card. I have included this under his arm.





Fur Lined Hat


Jacket


Trousers


Belt


Field Glasses and case


D.P Light Machine Gun


Bipod


Magazine (Round)


Ammo Box


Anti Tank Grenades


Order of Lenin Medal

GREEN BERET





SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY





All the way from the usa came the Green Beret. This uniform came without the Bazooka but he always seems to be displayed with it so who am i to change things.





Beret (Green)


Jacket


Trousers


Camoflage Scarf


Boots (Tall Brown)


M16 Rifle


Pistol


Belt


Holster


Green Radio (camoflage)


Silver Star Medal

There were two other Uniforms released between this time but i have ommitted them as they were issued later in the ranges too and have subtle differences and i will point them out to you as we come across them.




The issues ommitted are the


Spaceman
Talking Commander
Also i have ended this particular thread on the


SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY RANGE.




These came about after the popular US release that was called



SOLDIERS OF THE WORLD

These uniforms were accompanied by the foreign faced head sculpt figures issued in Blonde,Brown,Black and Ginger (Red) these were never produced in the UK but all the uniforms bar one was produced and in my opinion it was one of the best uniforms and figures that was issued in the GI Joe Range so as my way of a tribute i give you the


Japanese Imperial Soldier




Helmet
Jacket
Trousers
Boots (Brown)
Back Pack
Belt
Cartridges (Brown)
Holster (brown)
Japanese Gun
Rifle
Bayonet
Order of Kite Medal

Here are the boxes released around this time there were only three coffin boxes as they are known the rest were carded items.





I believe the rarest to find is the Action Pilot.