Boys 2 Men: Playing with dolls

Whew, I was totally obsessed with collecting Action Man toys as a child. I have remembered some of my "adventures" with massive, delightful nostalgia. Despite watching Action Man's sad decline into soft soap political correctness and neon jump suits, I was still shocked when our local toy emporium declared that they no longer stock this range due to lack of consumer interest. Jeepers.

It prompted me to trawl the web and this is what I found... from the Unofficial Action Man site, which specialises in the classic action figures:

"Today's Collectible Figures

I have included this picture to show the difference in 1/6 scale action figures of today. On the floor is a 1994 Action Man complete with almost bald flock hair head despite being looked after (1970s Action Men never had this problem). Standing above him is Captain Miller of the US Army 2nd Ranger Battalion from Normandy 1944. Captain Miller is wondering what army this Action Man is from and whether he is going to a fancy dress party. The look on Action Man's face suggests he doesn't know either... "

What you won't find on this site: Flower-arranger Action Man, created by the Hasbro toy company. Check the overcompensation with the gun size.

What you will will find here: Archives of every every costume, figure, accessory, catalogue and more, from several decades spanning the "authentic, classic period", as created by the Palitoy company.