Action Man returns

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The original superhero is staging a comeback, the iconic Action Man is back. Other superhero characters can stand aside for now, Ironman, Spiderman, Superman and Batman with all their fancy, and frankly, quite incredible attributes still can’t compare to the gritty bare-knuckled nature of this chap. To celebrate the idol’s 50th Anniversary there are seven new collector editions hitting the shelves. Each features the now, Action Man has the distinctive eagle eyes, gripping hands and the famous scar. The range includes Action Soldier, Ski Patrol, Footballer, British Infantryman, Scuba Diver, Paratrooper and a special limited edition ‘Action Man – Bobby Moore’. Each figure is presented in a gift box  and includes the iconic Action Man dog tag and the Bobby Moore arrives with the addition of a Certificate of Authenticity. We couldn’t resists having our picture taken in the guise of the No1 Action hero:

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About Peter Jenkinson

Toyologist Pete Jenkinson regularly writes about toys in national newspapers like The Sun and The Mail. This super-dad has an unmatched passion and dedication for trying and testing the latest, coolest and most interesting offerings from the world of toys.

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