When a Vintage GI Joe came into our workshop to have a restring and a couple of thighs replaced (plus a lower leg that the customer hadn’t noticed a split on) I found myself having to explain to one of my guys that this type of damage is generally caused Read more
Beware the PayPal Goods & Service Scam We all know that when it comes to buying on social media that it is always best to pay by PayPal Goods & Service as it gives us some guarantee that we will get our stuff or a full refund. However, it looks Read more
Action Man Dog Tags are much sought after by collectors, but how do you identify which tag goes with which figure? Here are some of the dog tags that we have found on our figures over the years that you can use as a guide. METAL DOG TAG – VINTAGE Read more
Some of the earlier head sculpts found on GI Joe’s and Action Man
In 2006 the Meningitis Trust launched a series of highly collectable enamelled pin badges modelled on the Vintage Action Man figures. The launch coincided with the 40th anniversary and featured some of the classic Action Man figures. These were the Combat Soldier, Frogman, Parachute Regiment, Combat Medic, Tank Commander, Grenadier Read more
COLLECTORS GROUP FAKE NEW MEMBER SCAM So how does this scam work? A new member joins the group, they say they are interested in starting or expanding a collection. Once they have gained a bit of interest (and some new friends from the group) they begin one of two scams. Read more
So we have all seen these pics of amazing looking figures, vehicles and outfits that someone in the group wants an idea of price on, and while most are from genuine members there are a few from not so genuine people. The scammers will post a picture of something that Read more
ARMISTICE DAY (Remembrance Sunday)November the 11th 1918: Armistice Day (or Veterans Day in the United States), commemorates the end of World War One. The War officially ended when the armistice was signed and took effect at 11:00 am. At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month we remember Read more
Trying to identify the age of uniforms can be a bit of a nightmare, here we have a brief guide to some of the labels found inside the outfits of our favourite Action Man and Gi Joe figures along with the year they were first produced. GI JOE G.I. Joe Read more
The Action Man horse was first produced in 1972 by Palitoy to accompany the Lifeguards and Blues and Royals figures. It was documented by Palitoy as being difficult to produce and was withdrawn after only two years. In 1972 Palitoy produced a horse with Full Dress Saddle to compliment the Read more