Novembers Interview action-johnny

Name ?
John South

Online name ?
action-johnny

Location ?
King’s Lynn

First Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figure ?
Probably the 2nd Issue Soldier around 1971

What was your favourite figure as a kid, and do you still own him?
Lifeguard with horse. Don’t own that actual one but did manage to get a complete vintage one with horse a few years back

Favourite figure now ?
Ooh, that is a tough question! Probably my First Issue PH Talking Commander, pristine and talks really clear.

Most desired item ?
I’d love an original Joe Talking Astronaut

What will you do with your collection as you get older ?
Keep it! I never get rid of anything! I’m such a hoarder.

What does your wife/girlfriend/partner think of your collection/hobby?
I sometimes get funny looks off her, especially if she hears me talking to them LOL! I remember once, she came home from work and caught me ironing some VAM clothes, she had a disgusted look on her face and sarcastically said “the only time you ever iron and it’s dolls clothes!”. She’s ok about it really, especially now they’ve been moved up to the loft. She has her collection of Pipa dolls so she can’t really say much!

Do you set yourself a budget ?
Yes, never spend more than you can afford. I’d hate to get into debt over the little guys, I think it would cause some resentment towards them. I’ve basically stopped buying now anyway as I feel my collection has reached its max. Just looking for small bits to complete the odd sets.

Worst Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figure ?
A lot of the later MAM guys with skateboards etc. Vintage wise, probably that Intruder thingy.

Views on 40th reproductions ?
It’s great, the uniforms are brilliant and it helps to complete some very hard sets. I don’t like the UK figures though, they are very poor quality. The US Joe figures are much better.

Worst item of the Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 range ?
MAM with moulded on clothes.

Best thing about collecting Vam/Joe/Mam or 1/6 figures ?
They conjure up so many happy childhood memories. They are definitely very therapeutic, if you are feeling a bit down get the guys out or just sit and view the collection.

Do you think your collection will be collectible in the future ?
Yes, almost definitely.

If you did not collect Vam/Joe/Mam what would you collect ?
Old records & 1960’s USA comic books

What AM/Joe outfit or set would you like to have seen released?
A UK AM Combat Marine/1st camo Paratrooper in a box like the Joe one.

Do you have a/What is your favourite section of AMMO?
Members collections

Why do you like AMMO ?
Very, very friendly with some knowledgeable members willing to help

smashing interview John, always great to learn more about fellow collectors. We seem to share a lot in common my friend. Thanks for being our 1st year anniversary interview  

Thang or taking the time to do the I yet view John. I'd love a ph talker and you have a mint one :-)

Great interview  

  Dollies clothes     

Great interview John, thanks for taking the time mate.

You have good taste in music and comics too mate  

And what's wrong with ironing AM clothes lol

great interview

Great interview mate
I understand the point about ironing the Action man kit, The Missus does give me an ear full if I leave any stains on the iron and also the third degree on where I learnt how to use the device in the first place  

Great interview!

I'd never DARE to exhibit any ironing skills

Thanks guys, yes it does seem that a lot of us have the same sort of interests, I guess we grew up in a time when toys and comics were king.

Fantastic interview John, me old mate. It made me smile!

Yes we're all far to alike and have way too much in common!  
If we ever all went on that 'Wife swap' programme our other halves would take it in their stride as they are so used to us!

Great interview good to hear your views on collecting AM

great interview , top bloke , I got a pile of ironing for you ,vam of course    

Ha, I am absolutely rubbish at ironing, I even struggled to do the AM bits  

I had to laugh the other week, I put an AM boiler suit in with the washing, when she pulled it out of the washing machine she said "what the hell is this?"
To see it hanging over the radiator with her knickers was a joy to behold  

   

Great interview, John, nice to get to know you better.

I never got rumbled using the iron, but I think my wife sometimes wonders why I wanted her old hair dryer and what I'm using it for in the basement, (mostly heating up boots and heads for removal) but she hasn't asked.  

Brian
 

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I learned to iron on my dollie's clothes....   



Good interview!

Top interview - great to read a bit more about you    


Yes, a talking Astro nut would be a bit special wouldn't it?!!!! Good choice!

Nice interview!  

AManfromcoalville wrote:

Top interview - great to read a bit more about you    


Yes, a talking Astro nut would be a bit special wouldn't it?!!!!  Good choice!

I managed to get the G I Joe Club Edition repro Talking Astronaut in the box...that was no mean feat, hard to get and only from the USA...
http://www.actionfigureuniverse.com/gijoe_astronaut.html

Love that figure John, I managed to pick one up a few years back.

GREAT INTERVIEW , keep on keeping on KTF

Superb Interview John excellent read   theres nothing wrong with The Intruder

he`s just Misunderstood