ACTION MAN SOLDIERS OF THE WORLD 1973

In 1973 Palitoy released the Soldiers of the World outfits into the Action Man range replacing the previous Soldiers of the Century.
The five outfits available in 1973 were: The British Infantryman,
French Resistance Fighter, German Storm trooper, Australian Jungle Fighter and French Foreign Legion. The first three were carried over from Soldiers of the Century and featured identical uniforms and equipment but manufactured from more economical materials. The Australian Jungle Fighter was an update on the 1960's release featuring new uniform and Sterling Sub-machine Gun but still retained the flamethrower and machete.
The French Foreign Legion was a completely new outfit and featured Kepi/Cap, Greatcoat, plastic webbing, Shirt, Trousers, sash, Lebel Rifle, bayonet with scabbard and Water Bottle.
In 1974 The German Staff Officer was added to the range and featured German officers Cap, Jacket, Riding Breech Trousers, Jack Boots, Waist Belt, Luger Pistol with Holster, Iron Cross Medal, Goggles, Binoculars and Map with Map Case.
Certain Images courtesy Action Man HQ:www.actionmanh...
British Infantryman:www.actionmanh...
Cat Numbers 1974
Full Set Uniform and Equipment: 34142
Half Card Equipment: 34249
Half Card Uniform: 34254
French Foreign Legion:www.actionmanh...
Cat Numbers 1974
Full Set Uniform and Equipment: 34143
Half Card Equipment: 34250
Half Card Uniform: 34255
German Storm Trooper: www.actionmanh...
Cat Numbers 1974
Full Set Uniform and Equipment: 34140
Uniform Half Card: 34252
Equipment Half Card: 34247
French Resistance Fighter:www.actionmanh...
Cat Numbers
Full set Uniform and Equipment: 34141
Uniform Half Card: 34253
Equipment Half Card: 34248
German Staff Officer: www.actionmanh...
Full Set Uniform and Equipment: 34153
Uniform Half Card: 34265
Equipment Half Card: 34260
Australian Jungle Fighter: www.actionmanh...
Full Set Uniform and Equipment: 34307
Uniform Half Card:
Equipment Half Card:

[@henry9406]

To think these are 50 now , another great video thanks 🎄🍻

[@awgroom]

Great channel and great presentation. Thank you for the effort you put into these. Have a happy new year

[@lorenzbroll101]

I had a lot of uniforms for this manikin from the 60's and without doubt the quality was far higher.

[@phatcat7263]

cool to see the original packaging for these toys. I inherited some of these from an uncle and spent many hours playing with them growing up but never had any of them new

[@diegoferreiro9478]

In Spain these Action Men were commercialized by local brand Geyper as 'Geyperman'; I don't recall the Foreign French Legion though, and the French Resistance was listed as a Commando if I am not mistaken. The rest of them were all available, medals included.

[@haroldellis9721]

Happy Boxing Day.

[@harryhumstone3149]

These guys look like they’re ready for war

[@snacklofter]

👍👍

[@dollbaseinfo]

Great presentation! Did the gear changed significant in the different editions? For example a color of a belt changed or a gear discontinued or was exchanged?

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

When toys were awsome and not pandering

[@Madmedic6073]

I had some many Action Man figures with more uniforms than the Quarter Masters stores then spent the next 31 years in uniform 🥴

[@j.4332]

The Russian was great with the furry hat etc.But i think the uniform was the guards dress and not the actual combat uniform.

[@keinkein510]

i had a US Bomber Pilot