Sunday, January 27, 2013

Boxed Figures & Outfits

Vintage Palitoy Action Man 1973-1984
Action Figures, Outfits, Vehicles, Small Arms and Equipment


BOXED FIGURES AND OUTFITS
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Secret Mission to Dragon Island (Boxed)
Secret Mission to Dragon Island & Box - Vintage 1973-76 doll and equipment (never used & mint) - map (unique to this outfit and rare), ‘Secret Mission to Dragon Island’ leaflet, ‘Soldiers of the World’ intelligence manual, ‘Hands That Really Grip!’ L487 leaflet and Palitoy Equipment Manual 8 included (all mint). All of the backpack (plastic) equipment is present and correct including the elusive gold pliers. Box minus stars. Doll has brown realistic hair and gripping hands and plastic hand dressing cup also included. The box cover has an ‘Eason’ price sticker.



Box Cover



The ‘Secret Mission to Dragon Island’ map - a rare item, especially in mint condition as shown here.

Palitoy Equipment Manual 8


 ‘Soldiers of the World’ Intelligence Manual

‘Soldiers of the World’ Intelligence Manual - back cover

‘Secret Mission to Dragon Island’ leaflet - front cover

‘Secret Mission to Dragon Island’ leaflet - back cover

‘Secret Mission to Dragon Island’ leaflet - inside triple fold-out

‘Hands That Really Grip!’ L487 leaflet


A fantastic outfit.



Field Commander & Radio (Boxed)
Field Commander, Radio & Box - Vintage 1973-76 doll and equipment (never used & mint) The radio doesn't play the records (which is not unusual). Field Commander leaflet, folding red stars collecting card, ‘Soldiers of the world’ intelligence manual, ‘Hands That Really Grip!’ L487 leaflet and plastic hand dressing cup included. Box minus stars. Doll has blonde realistic hair and gripping hands. ‘National Association of Toy Retailers Golden Award’ sticker attached to front of box.

I found a long, thin metal rod with a handle beneath the cardboad packing (see photo on the right). I've no idea what this is and if it's part of the kit. I'd welcome suggestions.








A sliding panel reveals the inner workings of the field radio.





Field Commander leaflet cover.

The inside of the Field Commander leaflet.








Soldier (Boxed)
Boxed Soldier and Box - Vintage 1977-84 ‘Eagle Eyes’ doll wearing vintage 1977-84 outfit (never used & mint). FN SLR rifle has a plastic strap. Includes ‘Hands That Really Grip!’ L575 folded leaflet, ‘Eagle Eyes’ leaflet L406 and plastic hand dressing cup. This box has an ‘Arnotts’ price sticker.




‘Eagle Eyes’ leaflet L406







 Helicopter Pilot (Boxed)

Helicopter Pilot & Box - Vintage 1973-76 boxed doll and outfit (never used & mint). Doll has blonde realistic hair and gripping hands. Includes folded gripping hands leaflet and plastic hands protection cup. Includes folded gripping hands leaflet L487 and plastic hands protection cup. ‘National Association of Toy Retailers Golden Award’ sticker attached to front of box. Box has ‘Eason’ price sticker.


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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Dressed Action Figures 1

Vintage Palitoy Action Man 1973-1984
Action Figures, Outfits, Vehicles and Small Arms

DRESSED ACTION FIGURES

 WW2 British Infantryman
Vintage 1977-84 ‘Eagle-Eyes’
British WW2 Infantryman – Vintage 1977-84 Eagle-Eyes ‘Suntan’ action figure wearing vintage 1977-84 late issue outfit (never used & mint). Doll has brown realistic hair and gripping hands. Victoria Cross included.










German Stormtrooper
German Stormtrooper - Vintage 1973-76 doll wearing vintage 1977-84 late issue outfit (never used & mint). Doll has blonde realistic hair and gripping hands. Luger pistol in holster and Machine Gun has plastic strap. Iron Cross included.


The backpack (mint condition) is also included.






German Staff Officer
German Staff Officer - Vintage 1973-76 doll wearing vintage 1977-84 late issue outfit (never used & mint). Doll has brown realistic hair and gripping hands. Binoculars, goggles (plastic strap), Iron Cross, map and map case included.








Jungle Explorer
Jungle Explorer - Vintage 1973-76 doll wearing vintage 1977-84 late issue outfit (never used & mint). Doll has blonde realistic hair and gripping hands. Both Lee Enfield rifle and telescopic rifle included together with earlier issue canteen and cloth canteen belt pouch. Also included is the knuckle knife (gold coloured handle) and sheathed blade.


This outfit also has the first issue canteen bottle and soft canteen cover.

Jungle Explorer's rifle with telescopic sights.

Jungle Explorer's Lee Enfield Rifle.