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Action Man: The Official Dossier

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You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. saw the introduction of two new Action Force teammates for Action Man: Native American archer, Redwolf, and the Australian extreme sportsman, Flynt. This book is in very good condition and the inside looks unread, the book was printed in the year 2000, it is a hardback book with its original jacket, book size approx 12 inches by 8. We would recommend the Ultimate Collector series by Alan Hall for the most comprehensive list of vintage Action Man figures. This richly illustrated book will appeal not only to the new generation of Action Man fans but also to collectors and to those who remember the original, for whom this will be a nostalgic look back at the life and times of one of Britain’s best-loved toys.

The central plot for this story arc centred on the new villain 'No-Face' creating an army of 'X Robots', built in the late Dr. This section had various character-themed names over the comic's course, including 'Action Stations', 'Gangrene's Gunk Mail', 'Antifreezes Cool Mail' and 'Dr X's Hate Mail'. This richly illustrated book will appeal not only to the new generation of Action Man fans but also to collectors and to those who remember the original, for whom this will be a nostalgic look back at the life and times of one of our best-loved toys. Several new characters, both enemies and allies of Action Man, were introduced over the title's run.

Some X-Robots were also upgraded to become 'Toxic Robots' which had large blades in place of their hands.

Action Man: The Official Dossier is much more than just a catalogue of features, uniforms and accessories; it is the biography of a hero. Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd of Salisbury Road in Leicester, and printed by Butler and Tanner Ltd of Frome, Somerset. Under Pugh’s guidance Action Man went from strength to strength, with the development of realistic hair, gripping hands and eagle eyes supported by an ever-growing array of equipment, uniforms, vehicles and weapons. The images were a mixture of colour and black and white photography, and bespoke line drawings and illustrations. Action Man: The Official Illustrated History is more than just a catalogue of features, uniforms and accessories; it is the biography of a hero.Action Man: The Official Dossier is an entertaining and comprehensive tribute to one of the most enduring icons of boyhood. The comic strip was the main feature for each issue, with the narratives invariably focusing on Action Man's efforts to thwart the evil plans of his arch enemy, the mad scientist Dr. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged.

When Action Man first landed on our shores in 1966 he instantly captured the imaginations of British children. Richly illustrated with photography and advertisements of Action Man in all his various guises, this book is perfect for both the new generation of Action Man fans and those who loved the originals. It should appeal not only to the new generation of Action Man fans but also to collectors and to those who remember the original, for whom this will be a nostalgic look back at the life and times of a much-loved toy. Panini had obtained the Marvel UK licence in 1995, with Marvel UK having themselves previously published an Action Force comic during the 1980s.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The 2004 direct-to-DVD film Action Man: Robot Atak adapted this story arc, with the DVD being given away as a cover gift with the comic. The first full-colour illustrated book to chart Action Man's rise through the ranks from 1960s American GI to 21st-century hero. Further to the regular monthly issues, Panini would occasionally publish additional issues, including a 'Christmas Special' in 2000. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

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