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Little Big (Action) Man Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: I guess we are all familiar with GI Joe and his British counterpart Action Man, but how many of us have seen this cool 1:35 scale GI Joe produced by Japanes firm Takara?
Last updated: Monday 28 June 2010 20:36:49Here come the girls Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: We mustn't forget that the idea of Action Man initially met resistance because few thought that boys would play with dolls. Surely they were only for girls. Well, this article considers some of those 12" action figures, sorry - dolls, such as Barbie, Sindy and Tressy that were definitely intended for the fairer sex.
Last updated: Thursday 22 April 2010 13:29:01Tommy Gunn - The Forgotten Soldier? Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: In 1964 the success of GI-Joe encouraged two British companies, Palitoy and Pedigree, to bid for the British manufacturing and sales license. Palitoy won and in 1966 Action Man was the result. However, the same year Pedigree decided to go it alone and produce their own Action Figure. Tommy Gunn was the result. However he survived only until 1968 and is now considered very collectable. This is his story.
Last updated: Wednesday 21 April 2010 13:05:40August's Barry Potter Toy Fair at Sandown Par… Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Unusually for this summer, August 2nd dawned bright and sunny and mostly stayed that way. Well it did for the Collecting Friends team who spent the day at the fantastic Barry Potter Toy Fair at Surrey’s Sandown Park Racecourse.
Last updated: Thursday 14 August 2008 10:14:50Classic Toys - Two's Company Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Classic Toys, the sequel to Arthur Ward's TV Toys and Ephemera is due to be published in June. Focusing on famous brands like Action Man, Corgi, Barbie, Spirograph, Hornby Dublo, Britains and Dinky, this new book considers many of the famous names so-called 'Baby Boomers' grew up with. The forward is by Frank Martin, MD of Hornby, the new owners of Airfix.
Last updated: Wednesday 09 July 2008 11:59:39Action Man Old and New Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Original Action Man items are extremely hard to come by. Authentic, mint rarities fetch high prices. This article looks at some vintage stuff and one or two fine commemorative items.
Last updated: Tuesday 26 February 2008 09:06:10War & Peace Show 2007 - Wow! Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: This year the KM War & Peace Show at The Hop Farm in Beltring, Kent was a massive 25th anniversary event. Tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, re-enactors and militaria galore it was a spectacle to behold.
Last updated: Sunday 22 July 2007 19:57:50Ground Control to Major Mason Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Mattel's Major Matt Mason toy was released in time for Christmas 1967 and only lasted until 1970. Wearing a space suit and equipped with accesories based on authentic NASA designs, this popular toy now commands the highest prices amongst collectors.
Last updated: Thursday 31 May 2007 19:27:56Star Wars Action Figures – out of this world … Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Star Wars 3' Action Figures are amongst the most valued Film & TV collectables around. Kitbasher looks at those from 1983’s ‘Return of the Jedi’.
Last updated: Monday 19 February 2007 20:40:01The FAB World of Gerry Anderson (Part 2) Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Continues with the story of Gerry Anderson's career as a master story teller and producer of some of the best science-fiction programmes ever created. From Joe 90 to date.
Last updated: Tuesday 30 January 2007 12:31:43Gallifrey’s most famous son Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: The Guinness Book of Records lists the BBC's Doctor Who as the longest running science fiction TV series in the world. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the Time Lord's activities and new toy merchandise is selling fast. This article looks at some vintage Dr Who toys from the 1960s and 1970s.
Last updated: Wednesday 03 January 2007 21:54:59Action Man: an icon at just 40 Author: Lisa Bessinger
Synopsis: Forty years ago, in January 1966, ‘Operation Action Man’ began when he first reported for duty at the 13th British Toy Fair in Brighton. His invasion was carefully co-ordinated by Palitoy, a Leicestershire based company, and his mission was simply to infiltrate and conquer the UK toy market.
Last updated: Monday 25 September 2006 13:57:01
