The Helicopters of G.I. Joe & Action Man

[@jimmyBside]

One of my earliest childhood memories… 1972, pulled weeds, in the stone driveway…For my reward mom took me to the local department store.… And I got the “search for the Idol” playset. Still have some of the parts and pieces. I was able to get a helicopter ATV combo set, when I started collecting. I always get a little choked up when I see it. Thanks for all the great videos…..

[@Chasing80sToys]

Great video, love the commercials used and excellent repairs by Joseph. Love that 70's nostalgia vibe this toy has going.

[@jimgardner5129]

Thanks for this great video! I owned the original yellow copter and yes, I broke it. I'm pushing 60 and my GI Joe toys are long gone. I miss them. One of the coolest sets I had may have been a Sears exclusive. Included was a jeep, hard plastic "rubber" raft, a campfire and an alligator. Can't remember if there was a tent. Likely was a net for the gator. I think there was also a footlocker or chest. The gator wasn't the rubbery and flexible kind of toy. Rather, it was hard plastic with a hinged head and tail. On the underside was a geared wheel. As you rolled the gator across the floor, the head and tail wagged from left to right. I think it was about 8" long and proved to be a well made toy. Wish I still had it. Good times.

[@TheToyBoy1978]

I have all four of the Action Man helicopters, but i have a love hate relationship with them..... love owning them..... hate handling them. My Capture Copter is currently undergoing restoration, skids were obliterated when i purchased it (i don't think even Joseph could have repaired them) Forgot to add, great video Tony, i don't know how you got this out so quick! Amazing!

[@kieronball8962]

Another excellent mini documentary, from Tony Roberts for Analog Toys. It took Tony less then three days, to create this entertaining and informative video! That is an impressive piece of film making, by anyone's standards.

[@Gojitron1]

I have great childhood memories of this toy. In the mini comic that came with the Stolen Idol set, Joe received the copter as an air drop and he had to assemble it himself from a kit making "some assembly required" part of the adventure. Palitoy really got their money's worth out of the basic copter with all the add-ons. Awesome video!

[@huntercatalcazar3728]

Indeed! 👍

[@andrewlake9699]

I have my original, cleaned it up and repaired it with new decals. Looks great and is one of my all time favorite toys from my childhood, a childhood that still hasn't ended!

[@arctrooper999]

Tony, somewhere at my mom's house is a photo of me at Christmas standing next to the Capture Copter which is sitting on top of a Holly Hobbie oven set for my sis. Thank you for this video.

[@beaker126]

Such a great design! I miss the days when toys were meant to be played with.

[@dumbbo1]

I miss my AT helicopter. I have the commemorative Hallmark ornament stashed away in a closet somewhere. Cotswold Collectibles was selling a hovercraft for a couple of years, but as far as I know it had no basis in the Adventure Team /Action Man era. Essentially, it was a sort of stall (like a chariot without wheels) that you could stand your Joe in and pretend to fly him around. The “bad guy” version came equipped with guns mounted on either side.

[@PelinalDidNothingWrong]

I've never been hugely into realistic military action figures but there's something about G.I Joe/Action Man that feels special and nostalgic despite the fact I didn't grow up with either of them.

[@jasonoshea7947]

Great video Tony, love the commercials as it brings back memories of watching weekday afternoon & weekend morning cartoons when almost all the ads in between were toy ads , great times..

[@malcr2325]

My self and my brother had one of these each one christmas. Our budgie/parakeet at the time used to ride on the rotor blades and loved it. He would hold on like grim death. I would have been sick. Ours were green but had all the same features.

[@bgm1236]

I had the yellow Adventure Team helicopter and the G.I joe in the camo outfit. I loved playing with this toy. Thanks for the memories, Tony!

[@jamessaltzburg9549]

I never had this as a kid, but my neighbor did loved playing with it. Great vid tony. And the restoration work is amazing

[@brendanhaley3668]

The attack helicopter was a great model. I never had any but as much as I love the look of the SAS version. The army attack and police helicopter would be amazing together, and my choice to own!

[@Clay3613]

I find it amusing that the Capture Copter has armor plating whereas the Assault Copter just exposes the pilot!

[@scottritenour5121]

I still have my Adventure Team yellow helicopter as well as the idol. The cobra is long gone, unfortunately. I have the same issue with one of the landing skids but have not looked to repair it yet. Thanks for the great video!

[@313cardcollections6]

I rescued so many of my Joes with that toy! One of the best GI Joe toys of the seventies.

[@GarysActionManChannel1970]

Have got the SAS helicopter in my collection! Brilliant video Tony👍👍👍👍👍

[@Lestat_luar]

Incredible video Tony. Greetings from Finland!

[@antman2919]

In the 70's I had the original Palitoy copter and pilot. One of my favourite Action Man vehicles. Count myself lucky to have grown up in these times.

[@batangbatugan]

I think the Capture Copter version is my personal favorite because of the different canopy design, it just looks more armored and rugged than the rest. I wonder if the buddha in the Search For The Stolen idol set is inspired by the Golden Buddha rumored to be part of General Yamashita's treasure buried during the end of the Japanese occupation somewhere here in the Philppines.

[@glennrobbins2372]

I had the Adventure Team helicopter as a kid and spent many hours playing with it and the Headquarters. One thing that you could do was put the G.I. Joe medic stretcher on the front on the landing gear and use it as a rescue copter.

[@daviddoran2734]

Great video! I still have memories of the Search for the Stolen Idol box in my cousin’s garage when I was 5 or 6. My twin and I would root around in his garage and basement for years after looking for anything Joe related. Finally we were gifted with a big bag of GI Joe “junk” when he grew out of it! Happy Times!

[@ivane5110]

This is my childhood. Thanks for yet another amazing time trip, Tony.

[@keeponcollecting]

Well thank you so much Tony for this. I didnt know what we had as kids until now!! The 1981 Assault Copter!!! Just a brilliant toy. My brothers and I just had the best time with this, the Jeep and an Action Man each! Thanks mate, great video!

[@B3tanTyronne]

/looks at the prices in the tv adverts. /looks at ebay prices. /cries I had the 2nd green version for Christmas 1976 - my 3 yr old self was overjoyed with it and remember many happy hours adventuring with it in the garden.

[@SaturnCanuck]

Thanks Tony. Man does that bring back memories. My best friend (next door) had the Yellow G I Joe Copter and we had HOURS of fun with it. He also had the Space Capsule too -- be nice to see that again (hint hint). Oh, nice T-shirt.

[@wilpennington1819]

Great video! My most treasured childhood Christmas memory is getting the Sears superset (which came with the helicopter and the ATV, stolen idol, mummy , etc.). I wanted it so badly and could see on Christmas morning that it wasn't under the tree. I did my best to hide my disappointment. Then after I opened my presents, my mom "found" a stray present behind the couch. It was huge (from my child perspective) and I knew immediately what it was!! I hope you will do a video in the future on the ATV which was also sold over the years in various colors and incarnations. Thanks for all you do!

[@bioniccop40]

Freaking Awesome Video Tony!! Adventure Team G. I. Joe is one of quite a few classic toy lines I collect from the 70’s and 80’s..

[@Punisher6654]

The SAS Helicopter has to be the coolest.

[@thatamericankid.]

I got myself a mobile support vehicle at a flee market last month and the guy had that helicopter and it was complete! i got the mobile support vehicle he had, but the helicopter looked great

[@dalek4463]

The 1972 commercial has some unintentional foreshadowing, a G.I Joe going against a Cobra. Interesting

[@hk43xx]

I got a G.I. Joe with helicopter for Christmas when I was a kid. I had so much fun with that.

[@brickingoutloud]

Such a treat to see these again. I had the green Action Man one and also the Action Man Capture Copter. I had a ton of fun with these as a kid, but I do remember those landing skids being pretty fragile. Wonderful toys. Superb video!

[@FullersFigures]

That Joe in the advert coming down on the rope is very trusting of his autopilot! Cracking video Tony and great to learn about all the different models.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

If I'll be lucky enough to collect all the copters released back then, I'll probably place them all with strings and display at the ceiling

[@tippysdaddy7468]

Great minds think alike Kirby, that's exactly what I was thinking. 👍

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

@@tippysdaddy7468 my wallet seems to disagree

[@treetheodore6906]

Such a great gift! Awesome video Tony!

[@stevenlennon12]

the mobile command truck was also iconic. the 2 piece vehicle.

[@jonathanlee3284]

I loved these old toys as a child, could never find the helicopter but will always cherish the memories ❤

[@Ksknight100]

Cool video Tony. I had the first army copter and then the Capture Copter. Really fun toys and some great memories here.

[@derektorres6260]

Another awesome video, thanks Tony!

[@wolverinesnikkt]

Tony, such a great video! Thank You!

[@bearssuperbadassrobotoyden966]

Tony, I think this is one of your best videos. Great natural delivery and highly informative. Can feel the enthusiasm. Had one of these helicopters as a hand me down when I was really young, so has struck a chord.

[@JosephDickersonUX]

Tony this was awesome. My FIRST GI Joe toy was this helicopter. I still have it, somewhere. It started an obsession that lasted 35 years. Definitely need to find it and refurbish it with some TLC. And I need to seek out all those great UK versions, too.

[@EdsRetroGeekOut]

Nice to see all these, I like how well the features worked on these :-)

[@classicalvintagecollector]

I used to have the entire 45 rpm record set that had the "Search for the Stolen Idol" story. I had no idea that the story coordinated with a toy set. So awesome. Superb restoration by your friend! The Sea Wolf sub looks really cool. Have you done a video on that toy?

[@tomsenior7405]

Imagine Christmas morning, mid 1970s. I was gifted the Action Man green plastic helicopter. I had given no indication that I was an Action Man fan. Nonetheless, I was excited to be given the Helicopter, a couple of Action Men and the Colditz Set. I assembled the chopper and with my British Officer and German Guard I started playing. Boxing Day... The chopper was in multiple pieces. The winch was tangled beyond recovery. The rotors had broken or flown off at speed. The rotor mechanism had jammed, the skids had snapped off and the transparent windscreen was cracked. It went in the bin. No wonder they are hard to find today. They were rubbish.

[@TobyStahler-yp9ll]

I received the helicopter and the Mummy sets for Christmas '72. The cargo net from the 6 wheeled vehicle, worked great with the helicopter.

[@tippysdaddy7468]

You always deliver Tony, another great video, thank you.

[@StudioPluche]

Excellent video. I still have mine in great condition despite all the adventures in the backyard, even during winter. Still have the box too!

[@VICVIPER-dp1di]

Fantastic video!

[@markjames8603]

My toy collection at work has an Action Man astronaut with a customized helicopter pack, there's a photo on the Moonbase central blog, I'll have a look for the listing so you can go directly to it. Additional: have a look here "USAF Helicopter spotted at Southcoast base" - enjoy!

[@TheSkullReviews]

My favorite vehicle from the line is the yellow copter, great video, I will have a new video up later today on the these helicopters and special 3d printed parts that have been designed to upgrade them.

[@loganholmberg2295]

I was born in 78 so this stuff is over my head. I didn't know large joes existed till I found them in a hobby store in the late 90s. They are cool though.

[@the_clone_ranger7730]

I had the green one. Had forgotten all about it until I saw this. Brought back memories. I actually had a load of Action Man stuff now I come to think about it.

[@troychristopher378]

Yessir my first AT vehicle for Christmas in 75'..still have it in nice condition just front skid snapped off! The AT II Mobile Headquarters was my 2nd vehicle which i also still have complete in C9+ condition! Great review Tony enjoy the display!

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

When I was kid, growing up in the late 70s / early 80s...I kept seeing an ad in the back of comics...for a mini-helicopter. And I thought I was gonna get it for Christmas. My dad was like...no you're not. Ha. Anyhow, the copter kinda looked like that Adventure Team copter, except no window.

[@jasondwilliams972]

I don’t have the words for just how happy this video made me. Thanks so much for the deep dive into the single greatest mode of transport humanity has ever been responsible for. As a former “vertical envelopment specialist,” I have an unnatural affinity for & connection to helos…

[@AnalogToys]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jasondwilliams972]

@Your Nightmares Come True Depends on the model. I have been on those that fly, beat, break, & leak. Don’t try to tell your Daddy ‘bout no helos…

[@armandomenendez1344]

I am from Puerto Rico and I bought a Action Man Green Helicopter an have the landing gear complete, glued in a few parts but complete, great video!!!

[@edwardkohout3494]

Amazing good video. Very informative. I grew up with GI Joe but I so admire what Palitoy did with Action Man and for so long! Wonderful!!!! I don’t have any choppers but am always trying to get one of these. Thanks!!!

[@stevennsharpsburg]

I had the Capture Copter as a child. A lifetime favorite toy!

[@citadelli]

I've still got a couple propellers LOL. Action team had such cool vehicles, especially for 12" scale. My favorite 12" joe was always the one you're using in the video. It's why Clutch was always my favorite Joe, because he really looked like the originals. Cheers!

[@davidneal9368]

I had that helecopter but in gray action man. I found it hid in my parents wardrobe. So knew was having it for Christmas. Day I found it asked my mum if I could have one for Christmas and she knew I'd seen it in the wardrobe

[@impossiblepie]

Great video Tony, my favourite variation is the assault copter.

[@toysbackzen]

I was unaware there were so many versions. The yellow copter when I close my eye is the one I see when I hear Action Man but I really like the SAS!

[@marklaurenzi1609]

As a child, that helicopter would have been huge in my hands. It would've been fantastic!

[@BrickMantooth]

Great video Tony, I got the Capture Copter for my sixth birthday and I've been obsessed with it ever since. Like you, I've got two copters and I'm drawing the line at that.

[@AnalogToys]

Very cool!

[@MartinFutter70]

Had the army version, such a great toy...I even remember my mum asking Palitoy for some extra yellow elastic bands which held the rotors into the hub. Never seen the Gi Joe version, but its the basic green army one for me, oh and the pursuit craft, which I still have...the helo crashed - m.i.a

[@cheapphish]

I had the set as a kid. Didn't the back of the idol pop off and 3 large "gems" were inside?

[@shades360]

You can sit the SAS helicopter in front of the tv while watching the next SAS Australia

[@jasonesler2716]

That is sooooooo cool! What a treasure! Can’t imagine how many hours of fun that would have been.

[@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860]

So many cool variants. What a great toy. Wish I had had it.

[@stevenlennon12]

had this in the 70`s. i remember the stress of needing it now lol

[@LightingSparks82]

Had the regular Palitoy green and pilot figure and the Captivator version. Fond memories 😄

[@johngeraci3887]

Excellent collection

[@gavalar7485]

Tony, you can always keep your spare helicopters at my house! 🇬🇧🙏😊

[@davesmith-rs1yo]

Remembering the Christmas I had the capture copter, I often think of this as it's a Christmas I remember the most!😄

[@b-retrogamer2324]

What a beautiful helicopter, even comes with a story

[@WillamsMorales]

Excellent Job !

[@leebush4053]

Palitoy were from Leicester. Admiral Sportswear were from Leicester. The Army helicopter pilot jumpsuit design looks very much like the Admiral 'braces' football kits of the time. Coventry had the now infamous brown 'braces' away kit. Was this a Palitoy tribute to Admiral?

[@tomjerry1800]

Great video guy. I am Brazilian and here in my country we had a helicopter too. A model identic to our falcon ❤👏👏👏👏

[@twcmaker]

Hi. Is the Screen on your Yellow copter a feature or is it UV Damage? Thank you. Great video BTW. I've got the Palitoy green one. Perfect condition in the box.. Yes the stars have been removed from the front. Cheers. Jamie

[@SkyStarNova]

Great and cool classics.

[@craigbailey7096]

Always loved the action man version but wasn't lucky enough to own one

[@pjgathergood6987]

Another great video, Tony. As a child of a few years later (sadly, as I would have loved growing up in original-era Action Man), I got my Howling Mad Murdock figure in Galoob's A-Team line in a set with the 'Gyrocopter' which utilised the same push-button rotor spin concept. This toy actually always gave me suspicion that it was inspired by ?or maybe had at some stage been conceived as? a toy of the Gyro Captain's craft in Mad Max 2, as it's very similar. Nice vehicle though, still have it, though sadly it's one of the rare few I didn't take much care of over the years and it's due some extreme renovation. (Sorry, was that off topic or not?!) :)

[@bobastu]

Thanks Tony! Great acquisition. Hw do the six inch Valaverse figures look in the helicopter. Are they way too small? I've been thinking about how big the 1:6 figures always looked in their vehicles. Thanks again. As a child, I had the Empire Toys CHiPs and Batman Empire Toys helicopters. The accessories alone made these great. If you've never seen them, look them up.

[@Nichole-440HP]

i need that AT shirt brother !

[@travelswithjasonf1463]

Brilliant video

[@katenunyabizness9221]

It is a lovely piece but so hard to find without broken skids/busted tail. I love both of mine. As for the room they take up, it's about the same as the MSV but way less than the 21st Century Toys' Little Bird.

[@RandomAmerican3000]

Never had any of the larger Joes. I do remember the first helicopter from the smaller line had a similar mechanism to rotate the blades.

[@toressm]

“WOW “ I had one. I wish I keep it. Also wonderful video.

[@gutsurfer]

I had this as a boy. Love your videos.

[@gerainthorton8980]

Some real unique pieces get showcased on this channel.

[@derekcollins7883]

Since Hasbro seems to not know what to do with GI Joe I don't understand why they don't develop the Adventure Team brand. They could at least turn AT into an entry point for kids like with TF Cyberverse.

[@papitoluis4175]

Gracias por el vídeo!!!...en España, nuestro Geyperman, tuvo el helicóptero amarillo, pero en color verde, como los otros que has enseñado, piloto con mono con mono azul y casco. Gracias y hasta otra, thanks!!!

[@AbbieOates]

Someone with 3D printing abilities should make that medical helicopter, especially if they could do it RC.

[@brotherkellymatthewbarnes8882]

Tony, Sears & Roebuck had exclusive Adventure Team 2 seaters: Helicopter & 6 wheeled desert vehicle in either 1974 or 1975 in their Christmas🎄 Wish🧞‍♀️ Book📖 catalogue. They looked like they were made of sturdier materials in the photograph.

[@ronparker8582]

Mine was my number one Christmas wish, I got a Land Adventurer the helicopter 🚁 and a Mike Power and probably socks but that helicopter was so cool exploring Grandma's yard in Oklahoma like it was my first time.