Vintage Palitoy Action Man 1973-84: For Sale

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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Vintage Palitoy Action Man 1973-1984

Action Figures, Outfits, Vehicles and Small Arms

DRESSED ACTION FIGURES

Tank Commander

Tank Commander - Vintage 1973-76 doll and outfit (never used & mint) - Tank Commander leaflet included. Doll has black realistic hair and gripping hands. Sidearm is Colt .45 automatic pistol. Binoculars (plastic strap), flare gun/Verey pistol and headphones/microphone included.

Tank Commander leaflet.

Inside the fold-out Tank Commander leaflet.

Military Police (Private)

Military Police (Private) - Vintage 1973-76 doll wearing vintage 1977-84 late issue outfit (never used & mint) - This is an unusual outfit not referenced in Kevin King’s ‘Action Man The Real Story’ which describes two vintage versions of a Military Police uniform with sergeant’s arm stripes. This outfit is for rank of Private. Doll has blonde realistic hair and gripping hands. Sidearm is a Colt .45 automatic pistol.

Commando

Commando - Vintage 1973-76 doll and outfit (never used & mint) - included. Doll has black realistic hair and gripping hands. Ammunition belt/bandolier, Sten Gun (with clip), four hand grenades and M60 Machine Gun included. Cap is black plastic.

Red Devils Parachutist

Red Devils Parachutist - Vintage 1977-84 Eagle-Eyes ‘Suntan’ doll wearing vintage 1977-84 outfit (never used & mint except for back flap which is detached). The Doll has brown realistic hair and gripping hands. New elastic band to head and torso.