ACTION MAN
D.U.K.W. 1978
Period: Eagle Eyes
Dates: 1978
Cat No: 34739
D.U.K.W. Contents:
DUKW
Lewis Gun and magazine
Lewis gun connecting clip
Windscreen
Steering Wheel
Sticker Sheet
Instruction Sheet
Equipment Manual?
DUKW Description:
The 6 wheeler D.U.K.W. (commonly called / pronounced 'Duck') launched in 1978 Equipment Manual was a vehicle designed for Action Man, in unconventional shades of blue. Rival company Cherilea stole a march on it with a more authentic olive green version. The choice of colour by Palitoy remains is an enigma. The number plate was 03-AM-78 - denoting the year. They are not too common, and usually suffer from broken or missing windshields, and stickers which were not elaborate, nor waterproof. The name 'DUKW' is an acronym of sorts made up of Military code for build of vehicle. D denoted 1942, U denoted utility (amphibious in this case), K stands for all-wheel drive, W denotes 2 powered rear axles. Rival company Cherilea also produced an amphibious craft of its own called the 'Amphibious Jeep' (4 wheels based on Willys jeep) in an authentic looking green.
Notes:
This amphibious six-wheeler vehicle is fairly robust - not too many are broken beyond practical use although the stickers are prone to spoiling (buy repro stickers here). It should come with a Lewiss gun with special clip and windscreens. The box gave seven stars to save against other gifts.
Action Man DUKW Box
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Action Man DUKW in 1978 Manual showing windscreen
Cherilea's 'Amphibious Jeep' 4 wheeler (image courtesy of Vectis Auctions)
Action Man DUKW
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Action Man DUKW contents in sealed bag. Note Lewis clip for mounting to hull top right. It is likely that the Transport Command Sticker may have come separately (as this was shared and common between vehicles of the period). Image courtesy of EagleEyeActionStation
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