Action Man 1966 - 2016

Action Man 1966 - 2016
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The Story of the popular boy's toys by Palitoy.
Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd of Coalville, Leicestershire from 1966 until 1984 (Palitoy also offered sub-licences to various toy manufacturers in various markets).
The figure and accessories were originally based on the Hasbro (US) 1964 G.I. Joe figure (for 1966-1969 production). Hasbro's G.I. Joe figure was patented in 1966.[1] Even the specific method of attaching the appendages was patented as a "Connection for Use in Toy Figures".The first Action Man figures were Action Soldier, Action Sailor and Action Pilot. All were available in the four original hair colours: Blonde, Auburn, Brown and Black. They were accompanied by outfits depicting United States Forces of WWII and the Korean War. In later years, the figures and accompanying uniforms and accessories would reflect the forces of the United Kingdom rather than the USA. Action Man was subsequently reintroduced in 1993, based on the G.I. Joe Hall of Fame figure of that time.
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[@Sgt-lott10]

Action man and gi joe aren’t just toys, they’re friends!

[@RobCharles]

Absolutely 👍

[@Sgt-lott10]

Rob Charles also great animation

[@Romin.777]

Indeed comrad. :))

[@pillowcitizen4325]

Your that guy from discord

[@metromaniac6871]

Your right

[@Mr_pizzbruh]

"Two words, Star Wars. Soon as the movie went on big screen, children only wanted to play with space toys."

[@tomaslopez2940]

Bravocado B. Stinky Pete?

[@Mr_pizzbruh]

@@tomaslopez2940 Yep.

[@asutoshmishra9024]

This reference was also used in toy story

[@aaron50snickers79]

Well yea but actually no. They want stuff on tablets/phones instead

[@nicholsjoshua15]

Now you can't force a kid to buy a Admiral Holdo or Rey toy.

[@theking-nz1ut]

I was a kid of the 70's and i loved action man. I loved all the uniforms. My favourite was all the german uniforms. Great times great memorys. It was sad that star wars killed of action man. Rip

[@RobCharles]

Robert Forward I too was a child of the 70s. I remember having s helicopter for action man. Great memories.

[@gunner678]

It was OPEC that really killed action man. Palitoy had the licence to produce star wars. Why didn't they produce star wars action man? Price of oil was so high in the early 80s that plastic was at a premium and you could get 4 or 5 star wars figures for 1 action man. Sad.

[@halo_odst2616]

In time you will know what its like to lose. To feel so desperate you are right, but fail all the same

[@jnotlog7040]

When I couldn't get action man anymore, I started buying real uniforms for myself. Just British MTP DPM, Swedish M90 and German Schneetarn.

[@halo_odst2616]

@@jnotlog7040 improvise, adapt, overcome

[@cream_pieluver]

PTSD action man Who's there! 👀

[@RobinSwede]

Only you can stop the pain!

[@MatthewLewisMJ]

A Skeleton

[@DarwinskiYT]

Yup this appeared in my recommended after I watched that

[@Mjk10957]

Funny

[@astrochaos4182]

*C R I M I N A L C R I M I N A L C R I M I N A L*

[@nicholsjoshua15]

Okay I cried unashamedly at this. It's like giving my childhood a hug and tell it "I love you."

[@RobCharles]

👍 Memories are great & sad at the same time.

[@waverider8549]

Boys of Britain haven't abandoned us! I guess as a Russian born, South African raised female I am the exception but my 1970s Action Man is special to me. Battered and missing his hands he is the most precious toy in my collection. I got him second hand and well loved. He is retired now, on a wine farm with a new Barbie friend. Having well earned rest but still getting an odd itch to get back into action. Your video is amazing.

[@RobCharles]

Wave Rider Thank you for the comment and say hello to the retired boy from me. 👍

[@moremerry57]

Wave Rider 60 year old female here. Great work!

[@Romin.777]

46 year old Dutch guy here, My childhood friends the legionaire and the british officer been on my bookcase sharing a drink al these years. ;))

[@Emohawk707]

I swear they used to sell action man toys in the 2000’s, because it was only 20 years ago and I swear they were new ones

[@herusolares5320]

same. The whole new line with Dr. X, professor gangrene and the bunch.

[@MrStickman1997]

@@herusolares5320 This video was how I found out about the original Action Man, when he was more of a realistic soldier character

[@johnmathston2945]

Peace keepers is probably what you are thinking of

[@jimmylincoln4082]

Numbskull2602 ....they released 40th anniversary models , identical to the original ones . They had to mark them on the back of action man so people knew they were not the ones from the 1960s and 70s 👍

[@johnmainwaring6556]

they must have re-released them in the 80s and 90s because we bought our kids action men, including a lunar rover and a Stealth plane.

[@Gallboynarossan]

No way was action man discontinued in the 80s, I'm only 21 and I remeber having a few ones when I was young

[@lookforjoe]

That was the 90's-00's version that was not the original body. Doesn't count :)

[@nicholsjoshua15]

It was the late 1990s reboot. I loved the heck out of them.

[@masterwizard8090]

Same here, my man. And I'm not even from english-speaking country

[@oliverthackeray7578]

reproduction it was a reproduction

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Original Palitoy Action man started 1966 and 100% discontinued in 1985. Hasbro brought him back in 1992 and was discontinued in 2006. The same year Modellers loft got the licence from hasbro and released a huge selection of 40th Anniversary reproduction Action Man figures and unform sets from the 66-85 Palitoy line. 2016 saw the licence get taken by Art & Science who released a small selection of 50th Anniversary figures and also released an actual new line of Action Man figures to toy stores in 2018, unfortunately they were a bit disappointing!

[@sanchitkalhan2964]

man I grew up playing with these figures, these were dope back then.

[@RobCharles]

Part of yours & my life. All the best

[@harold5337]

Action Man deserves a Victoria Cross. Dudes been through millions of battles, on land, sea, space, air and wherever the kid owner's imaginations took them. He even did Judo and Football in his time off, and like an old soldier, he will never die. LONG LIVE ACTION MAN!

[@KidThomsonMediaProductions]

I played with Action man growing up and now my son plays with action man. It’s the ultimate boys toy

[@KidThomsonMediaProductions]

Beautiful film

[@KidThomsonMediaProductions]

Fucking hell im actually crying here it’s so sad

[@RobCharles]

The Creepiest Of Pasta Your absolutely right.

[@kurtshastany1945]

I am this action man.... an unwanted toy, thats not gonna sit around waiting to be recycled. I felt this story. The confusion, the desire to persevere, the aspect of being a man out of his time n place, but one still with a mission to complete..., the disenchantment.... n finally the hope, triumph n pride. This video is a masterwork of stop motion, voice acting, pop culture history and emotional rollercoasting. Bravo. Cheers from NY USA :)

[@RobCharles]

Glad you liked it & thank you for the comments. 👍

[@princevelkan295]

British version to Small Soldiers?? "Commando ELITE!!" ~Tommy Lee Jones~

[@xblxxdlxrdx6968]

Prince Velkan respect to you m8 💯

[@jhkiom]

Don’t know why this suddenly showed up in my recommended videos in 2023 but what a treat. It brought back a wave of nostalgia for this eternal man child born in 58. My best friend and I both had collections though his was definitely better than mine, complete with jeep and bearded frogman. We used to set up really elaborate forts and scenarios and borrow my dads 120 camera and slides of the action, truly living up to the name. Not too bad for 10 year olds! Watching your film I can hear the tune and words of the action man tv advert, not even thought about this for nearly 50 years, it went something like: Action man is here, Action man is there, On land and sea and in the air, You’ll find him everywhere. Brave and fearless, he’s a fighter, No assignment ever troubles him. Action man is here, Action man is there.

[@RobCharles]

I’m glad it bought back some nostalgia it’s done it’s job. Thank you for watching. I was born in 1963 (soon be 60, Sept 17th) Action Man was a big part of my childhood along with Tonka Toys & my Raleigh Chopper bike. All the best 👍

[@ducomaritiem7160]

I love this video. I'm 53 now, and still own my collection of my youth Action men, even expanded it a bit some years ago. I still love them, allways making some of them guard my living room, one of them is looking right now from the bookshelf to me, wearing camo and an Australian bush hat, armed with an Lee Enfield... A bit out of work and money right now, but looking forward to buy more stuff.

[@RobCharles]

Same age as me and it bought back great memories for people this video. Glad you liked it.

[@waverider8549]

Duco Maritiem I was born in 1982 and my Action Man is at least a decade older than me.

[@davidneal9368]

Action man should have never discontinued. Better than those little star war figures. They should bring them back

[@RobCharles]

Yes, you are so right, but at least they were a part of my Childhood. Thank you for the comment.

[@Xel_games]

Only action man i know is the show from the 2000's.

[@RobCharles]

The video explains all👍

[@junethefox5834]

About the most interesting history lesson I've had.

[@mrsuperger5429]

I was 5 years old in the late 1960's and was given an Action Man who wore an orange jumpsuit, blue hat and had black boots. I was later sent the Victorian deep-sea diver outfit after collecting cut-out stars on the box, which was amazing. Happy times !

[@RobCharles]

Absolutely great times 👍

[@mrsuperger5429]

@@RobCharles I ran to the front door every morning to see if the postman finally had my deep-sea diver outfit for my Action Man. lol I've seen a shark in some diver AM editions, but I can't recall one in the package that I received. Oh,well. ha-ha !

[@sidowninc]

Love this! Action Man was very prevalent during my childhood, and I believe was part of what set me in motion with training...as well as Rocky of course!

[@RobCharles]

sidowninc Thankyou for your comment & glad it bought. Ack some memories. All the best 👍

[@nickmee4617]

This is epic! Got my action men late 60s. Still got them…..

[@RobCharles]

At the time when I was growing up Action Man was my go to Toy. In 1977 when Star Wars came I had left my toys behind & moved on in age.

[@UG-cw3fh]

new film, Small Soldier Toys Story made me happy😭

[@RobCharles]

That sounds like a great idea.

[@jameshaury2716]

that was so cool seen through Action Mans eyes.

[@cansitpanton6174]

You are here because of the youtube recommended

[@beanofficial6456]

How... Did u know?

[@Zephyr-lp2mi]

Dude...

[@lordvucic5148]

No, i replayed that action man PTSD video like 5 times, probably because of that

[@doctorchesse7440]

It's obvious What other reason I will be here

[@aaron50snickers79]

Yep

[@maxwelljw8400]

This was actually made me feel better after watching the battlefield casualties video.

[@RobCharles]

I'm glad it did after watching that video.

[@Yubl10]

I'm 6 years late here. I'm too young to have had the original Gi joe myself, but my dad had one as a child. My dad's disappeared at some point. A few years ago, I bought a 40th anniversary action soldier and have enjoyed him since. I didn't know about Action Man, but it's really interesting.

[@RobCharles]

I love the advert. Sad they longer make them anymore. 😕

[@user-fb3nu1ds9n]

"Sad they no longer make them anymore"

[@thomasplouffe326]

50 years after this toy was made a little boy is still playing with them, my 9 year old cousin absolutely loves these old toys and is constantly on the lookout for them

[@haijin7484]

I remember I had a G.I Joe figure. I stop playing with it when my older brother introduce me to half-life and PC gaming.

[@larsandersen8120]

😂😂😂yes most of us who had an action man, or more in our childhood, has past the age of 50😂, but still we have some very good memories of the era of the outstanding action man ❤

[@RobCharles]

They were great times with no worries in the World when playing with them.

[@thedumbone7786]

Who else wants all of the figures.

[@hanleysoloway7965]

I'm working on it

[@sagitta98]

After watching this. Yeah...

[@evan5649]

Yeah I wish

[@conan1465]

I still love action men

[@juanj3442]

Now even Star Wars toys dont sell that well thanks to the sequels

[@MarkMichalowski]

Sheer genius! I'm repairing an old Action Man from my childhood, cos it seemed like a fun thing to do, and came across this video. The video - the documentary, really - is beautifully made, and the two-second reaction shot at 8'33" is absolutely perfect. The whole thing has left me with a daft old lump in my throat. Thanks, Rob. *applause*

[@RobCharles]

Hi Mark, memories of great times & a happy childhood. Glad you liked it.

[@kevinmothers904]

Christmas 1967 and I unwrapped a 1st edition Tommy Gunn. Still have him, he's highly collectable and thanks to ebay he's getting all the bits of kit that I wanted but we couldn't afford back then. I would spend hours with my mates and their 'Action Men' creating scenarios by rigging up zip wires with string or attaching them to home made parachutes and then dropping them from a bedroom window. They were happy days in the world of a young boys imagination.

[@RobCharles]

A great memory Kevin, I did the same playing in my mum & dads coal bunker with my action man exploring in his armoured tank. Stay Safe 🙏

[@jeffholt9437]

Apologies for being 5 years late to the party but "absolutely brilliant"!!!!!

[@steveww1507]

I had about 8 GI Joe s as a kid and the jeep would set them up at night before I went to bed . best toys ever .

[@providertheoneonyoutube]

I Want Action Man And Any WW2 Toys Bc Its All I Want Its Litterallly My Whole Dream

[@RobCharles]

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[@alecblower7338]

They were the key to your child hood 😢😢

[@thesasgaming832]

As a youngster i would love someone to just mass producing this kinda toy, i actually want these cool toys tho.

[@theheavenlyfb4071]

I remember having Action Man when I was a kid back in the 2000s, there were still VHS tapes of him and he was still kicking. It's a bitter sweet end as well, absolutely loved this.

[@RobCharles]

That's good to hear.

[@theheavenlyfb4071]

@@RobCharles I was a bit confused when I heard in the video they'd be discontinued, because of the fact I grew up on Action Man at the time that I did. Maybe a different company? Still had toys and such in the same vain as the old ones, I remember him having all sorts of stuff.

[@sdone7672]

Excellent video, brought a smile to my face.

[@RobCharles]

SD one Memories of my childhood. Great times. 👍

[@Cobra-Commander83]

Action Man is a literal product of the times. He went from a Soldier, to an Extreme Sports Star, to a Spy.

[@regiluthfi]

PTSD action man is my favourite

[@SupesMe]

I love this… What a happy ending.

[@RobCharles]

It did in the end.

[@YOELCOMANDANTE]

A good video friend. I liked this stopmotion you made. Excellent the adventures and misadventures of Action Man. I subscribe, because I expect more Stopmotion videos from Action Man. Receive a greeting, my friend.

[@RobCharles]

Thank you.

[@INVERNESSROSSIE]

ok rob, i will save up moneys and buy him in feb when i get paid.

[@magpieludum2728]

Getting some major Team America vibes watching him ride the bike.

[@frontporchmint]

I'm american and I had one, great hand down!

[@martinbritt6945]

Love it! Good job Rob Charles. I just learned about Action Man last month. Had GI Joe over here when I was a kid. Got rid of him like an idiot when I turned 20. Last month I decided to buy one and bring him back into my life. There was always something missing...like an old friend I had forgotten. Then I ordered a 40th Anniversary Action Man German Storm Trooper from over there in the UK. They make a nice pair.

[@RobCharles]

Martin Britt Glad you liked the video. Thank you for your comments. It's such a shame that the company that made them closed down as times have moved on but as you mention in the States you had GI Joe & we had Action Man. Look after them both. All the very best. 👍✋️

[@robertoacevedo6247]

I'm 52 live in los Angeles California an still collect the American version g I joe, I have about 100 of them old and new.

[@RobCharles]

roberto acevedo Thank you for the info & thanks for watching 👍

[@SV-vb4pu]

Action man was great as a kid, he was huge in the 90's in britan

[@RobCharles]

Absolutely 👍

[@chubchub1307]

"And men, over 50!" LMFAO

[@RobCharles]

Maybe when you reach 50 you will understand the meaning of Nostalgia!

[@terrygrehan3210]

Great video, loved it, I was a kid in the sixties and early seventies and loved these things, shame they are not around today in affordable prices, I have got a few of the 40th and 50th for my grandson, you could make your imagination run wild with these figures, unlike the computer game generation of today.

[@RobCharles]

Funny you should say about computer games now with kids. I used to play outside with my action man In armoured vehicles. Great days & memories. Glad you liked the video.

[@acrodave9287]

Star Wars didn't kill Action Man, Palitoy was marketing Action Man and Star Wars and found itself in competition with itself! Eventually the fashion headed towards smaller figures and a greater range of vehicles and accessories at a cheaper price. Sad, but true. Action Man isn't dead, he's just enjoying a comfortable retirement with his loved ones, those who grew up with him... Great video, impressively animated!

[@shadowthesun8209]

Haha pretty strangely accurate, I just picked one up out of a bunch of them displayed in a charity shop. It’s sad kids don’t play with actual toys anymore, maybe a few rare cases. Action man is awesome, I love the details in the accessories

[@charleszammit7301]

After watching this i went to look up the 4 i had , had them restringed , they came brand new again and started to do adventures with them in the garden.... remember i am turniing 56

[@arinamiruna3621]

I still got my old Action Man i still love them.

[@ChapMeifan]

This was awesome.I grew up in the 70's in Canada and had the Adventure Team. By the time I found out about Action Man they were sadly already disappearing.Doing my best to add more and more to the ranks, though.This video was exceptional. You really captured so much emotion.

[@RobCharles]

Thank you, they were a BIG part of my life👍

[@davidguy209]

I've still got 2. One from my childhood, and an S.A.S. figure I picked up mid-eighties. We'll never part :-D

[@RobCharles]

Keep the memory’s alive 👍

[@wayne39]

Action man was ace- great video

[@reviathan3524]

I never grew up with these toys. But when I see something sentimental, I'll know :)

[@RobCharles]

They were a big part of my childhood Reviathan.

[@Shivermetimbers420]

Same I never grew up with these but when I see these toys I get nostalgic for something I nevered played with

[@renguney]

I love you in a manly way Action Man.

[@craigbrown3870]

Action man is always my best toy as a kid and it will always be. Action man for live

[@RobCharles]

Craig Brown 👍

[@TerminatorTheory]

*Every soldier needs backup.*

[@RobCharles]

Exactly 👍

[@cdadd426]

Got Tall versions of Han Solo and Chewbacca for Christmas when I was a kid, and only use I had for them was throwin a Tag Team on Barbi in her Dream house a girl down the street had.... Til I wasn't allowed to come over and play anymore😔 gotta love 70's/80's

[@RobCharles]

A great story &! the 70s & 80s were great👍

[@TheSaintStream]

This deserves more views.

[@RobCharles]

Glad you like it but over the past few days it seems to have had a surge in views.

[@wolfadusse2640]

I am from México, and we had action man from 90's, but My dad played with this versión, but here was called action adventurers and they were distributed by Lily Ledy

[@RobCharles]

Thank you for the information, really interesting to know they were called Action Adventures.👍

[@wolfadusse2640]

@@RobCharles yes, if You don't believe me, just watch this vídeo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poOofHSEhNmHf6M Is a mexican youtuber called madhunter channel, but it has English subtitles

[@CassiusDX]

Great work, really enjoyed this.

[@thomasplouffe1363]

Now there is a new generation of boys playing with action man, I bought one a year ago in its box, it was made in 1996 so not the original, I sent it to my little cousin after we watched a Netflix documentary on popular toys and he became excited. (I had already posted a comment telling this story but my grammar was so tragic I had to delete it.)

[@RobCharles]

Thank you Thomas for the info. A great story and your cousin is keeping the dream alive👍

[@dalegatte9048]

I want an action man. Good to see him again.

[@RAMDOG38]

Love it! Well Done! Thank You!

[@HushtheMag]

The first one my parents bought me was Crime buster and Raid (I don't remember raid, I think my dog might have ate it) I was 4 years old, I played with him so much I ended up having a collection of like 14 action men ;]

[@pocket_historian1807]

Section man and ji joe were both good toys till they were discontinued but from how I see ji joes although I’m young I am still buying my self a ji joe because my dad used to play with them when he was younger

[@RichardBois]

Great video! Thanks!

[@kubabryczynski6653]

Imagine for a CG from Toy Story 3

[@helloiamcrap2105]

Yay action man is back

[@kevinfarley7732]

I dream of seeing a collection of Action Men in a charity shop like this! The only one I've seen is a beaten up bearded figure, that I saved!

[@MG-id7hl]

You're lucky Kevin...never found one.

[@dylangardner110]

The most unexpectedly heartwarming thing I’ve seen

[@RobCharles]

Thank you Dylan 👍

[@hellou667thesequel5]

Toy Story 9 looks great

[@gunner678]

Great! I still have my Action Man troops and I add to them when I can, 45 years later!

[@RobCharles]

It was the best. Thank you Mathew👍

[@gunner678]

@@RobCharles even up against these highly detailed dragon figures, there is just something quite special about action man.

[@justpyro3136]

The modern day equivalent of action man is probably call of duty and battlefield

[@RobCharles]

In a way yes!

[@nurglemonkie]

Still have my G.I. Joes

[@RobCharles]

Keep hold of them they will be collectors items one day. Can you still buy them in the States?

[@irvinelawrence2733]

Is it just me or did anybody else notice our Man of Action had a left cheek scar vs the trademark right cheek scar...clever reverse camera..."Action Man!"

[@gijoedaredevilstevesjourne4251]

DAAAMN YOU STAR WARS

[@RobCharles]

They were the ones that ruined it! 😕

[@gijoedaredevilstevesjourne4251]

Well ye i love star wars but they took over action man and there hard to find cause collectors buy all of them i miss them i only got my hands on a vintage one and a military one im trying to fine more but its hard

[@Dragonrider1227]

I like the presentation here

[@jamesgraham6796]

You stop motion animation is superb.

[@RobCharles]

👍

[@walterheinen5298]

Great video

[@RobCharles]

Thank you Walter. Very much appreciate the comment 👍

[@explorer806]

Good to see the (non-Palitoy) Cherilea motorcycle and sidecar at the start. I still have mine, it appears to be indestructible! I think that is because it is made of PE and is as tough as old boots. The official Palitoy one, I recall, was made of rather brittle plastic and parts were prone to snap...

[@theant9821]

Like the landrover, the plastic was hard brittle crap, it needed to be a softer tougher plastic to actually be fit for purpose.

[@DENORTHBEARFISHING]

I want one now I NEED ONE NOW

[@RobCharles]

Try the link below the video to the Amazon page.

[@DENORTHBEARFISHING]

Rob Charles thank you my good sir

[@RobCharles]

DE NORTH Your welcome & Stay Safe 🙏

[@meathead6155]

If only wish more people would remember more military Micro-Machines. But this video talking about Action Man.

[@StarlightEater]

Makin the two dolls kiss @ the end was nice

[@seawaterwitch]

Cool videos. I just found out there is Toy called Action Man. My big brother's wife gave it to me. I love it. I need muscles man for my Barbie dolls 😍😍😍😍

[@RobCharles]

Seawaterwitch Mira That’s nice👍

[@xxxod]

Action Man looks like Ken if he was a soldier

[@stevehd9170]

I kinda like the soldier action man

[@RobCharles]

That’s great👍

[@mikier1964]

Excellent.

[@absolute_aero]

F for PTSD Action Man...

[@AndrewBoundy]

That was great. 70's kid looking for where AM went - found this. Great vid gave me a smile - thanks!

[@RobCharles]

Hi Andrew, from one 70s kid to another. Thank you for your comment & its incredible how this doll bought back great memories.

[@Romin.777]

Awesome! :)) I had playmobil, lego and trains but my ActionMan got the most playtime of all. Combined the best with me as an outdoors person too.

[@RobCharles]

Great times👍

[@Pops-1977]

Well put together 👍 thanks for sharing buddy 👍

[@LucasA84]

That was a great video. Good job.

[@jorgepablolopezmola4684]

Excellent video, it makes me feel sad about my old toys... my old friends... :c