ACTION MAN
Armoured Jeep 1981
Period: Eagle Eyes
Dates: 1981 until c1983
Cat No: 34753
Action Man Armoured Jeep Contents:
Armoured Jeep
Jerry Cans
Netting cover
Spade
Wire Cutters
Twin Machine Guns
Sticker Set
Equipment Manual
Action Man Armoured Jeep Description:
"The famous multi-purpose Jeep vehicle". It was a tough blow molded simple jeep and had lots of play-value. The Palitoy UK version was right hand drive, but provision to switch this for other markets is obvious from studying the dashboard layout. In 1981 an 'Armoured Jeep' based on this same blow molded jeep which dated from 1979, was launched. This time re-armed with twin dash mounted Browning machine guns, camo netting, a few jerry cans and other accessories but notably with no windscreen which was a vulnerable fragile piece that must have seen a few faulty returns to palitoy.
Action Man reproduction Armoured Jeep stickers:
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Notes:
A blow molded 1st issue Action Man Jeep first appears in the 1969 Equipment Manual with a more pinched nose and convex headlamps. An all-new version first debuted in 1978 (Infantry Support Jeep - identifiable by a large howitzer on the back) with a stronger windshield than its forerunner and recessed headlamps (with stickers). It still suffered from issues with the most vulnerable part - the steering wheel - prone to breaking at the spokes or going missing. Other than this it is a fairly robust toy, unlike the super-fragile Landrover from the range. The spade is the gold version in the manual/poster which shows a pre-production mock up, but commonly supplied with green spade in line with production trends. The dashboard and number plate stickers can deteriorate with play but repros are available to restore your Jeeps. The 1981 Armoured Jeep would use the opposite steering column mount hole, affixed forward of the passenger for the twin Browning machine guns and came super-accessorised with camo netting, straps, tools and jerry cans. Number plate on this vehicle was 04-AM-81
Action Man 'Armoured' Jeep of 1981 - note additions. Medic accessories from another set.
Action Man Jeep Armoured Jeep image courtesy of The Sale Room
Action Man Jeep Armoured Jeep (1981)
Action Man 'Armoured' Jeep 1981 repro stickers.
