Period: All periods
Dates: 1966 until 1984
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Above chart approximates the main differences between the three main Action Man periods of manufacture from 1966 to 1983. This is intended only as a guide only.
1964 GI Joe created in USA by Hasbro.
1966 Action Man figure stamped 'Made in England by Palitoy under licence from Hasbro © 1964' on his back.
1966 Some Canadian origin GI Joes distributed in UK to boost low stocks.
1970 'Realistic Hair' flock hair added
1973 Gripping hands replace hard hands
1977 'Eagle Eyes' head added to (hybrid) figure with moving eye mechanism operating from back of head
1979 All-new dynamic physique featuring no-elastic type stringing, and blue moulded trunks. Stamped '© CPC Products Corporation 1978.'
1981 'Sharpshooter Head' Adam's apple added to top of torso allowing head to clip back over lug.
1983 Range stopped being produced, 1984 final year of any sales.
See also History of Action Man