ACTION MAN

Basic Action Sailor 2018 (Age 3+)

Period: Current

Dates: November 2018 -

Cat No: AM729

Action Man Basic Sailor (Age 3+) Description:

"Action Man is the genuine movable action figure and we are celebrating three of the most popular figures of all time; the Soldier, the Sailor and the Pilot. Each of the limited edition figures has a new body, new uniform and a vintage style head with detailed features. Every figure still has the distinctive scar and a new life-size version of the iconic dog tag.

Enjoy dusting off your current collection and visiting the loft to see what Action Man treasures it holds.

It’s time to introduce a new generation to the all new Action Man."

In November 2018 a new kiddies Action Man Action Sailor was introduced in the UK. This child-oriented limited articulation figure is low cost and intended to compete with other franchise kid's action figures. RRP on launch was £15. He is produced by Art + Science International, the current licence holders.

Go to official website for more information on this figure: actionman.com

Action Man (kids) Action Sailor:

ACTION SAILOR BOX CONTENTS:

Action Man basic figure (brown hair)

Black Boots

Blue Plastic Cap

Royal Navy Shirt and trousers

Dog Tags

Notes:

The new 'kiddies' (age 3+) Action Man (or KAM as it has been suggested by a collector on AMHQ Forum) has the hallmark classic style headsculpt with his distinctive right cheek scar. The new body is of the 'Ken' type with more limited articulation than has been seen before - reminiscent of the 'Hasbro' type of the nineties period. All limbs swivel fully in sockets, and the knees bend and click. The figure sits well - in fact better than the original figure. Head revolves 360˚ and his hands are fixed but slightly supple.

Each of the new figures in this 'standard' range - Soldier (Blond), Sailor (Brown) and Pilot (Black) have a particular hair colour.

His uniform is basically tailored and accurately resembles a current No4 dress (working) uniform of the Royal Navy. A version with the No1 dress uniform is available with accessories. The shirt has a Velcro fastening like its real counterpart. Action Man has a simple plastic beret with space for a badge customisation, and highly detailed left and right boots of the contemporary military style. His dog tags are to scale for the first time in Action Man's illustrious history, and have a pair of metal Action Man logo tags on a miniature chain with familiar ball and canoe fastening. Collectors will note the outfit will fit a classic Action Man 1966 figure.

A deluxe version of the Sailor with different uniform and accessories was also launched.

It is expected that an advanced super articulated is likely to surface soon aimed at the adult collector.

2018 Action Man Action Sailor Age 3+