ACTION MAN

Helicopter 1974

Period: Flock Head and Eagle Eye

Dates: c.1974 until c.1978

Cat No: 34714

Action Man Helicopter Contents:

Helicopter

Instructions

Sticker Sheet

Equipment Manual

Helicopter Description:

"Easy to assemble, snap together parts make the helicopter a really exciting addition to the vehicle range. Complete with working rotor blades and winch. (N.B. Does not fly)". The helicopter was designed by Hasbro and was the first vehicle to be brought over since the first edition vehicles of late 1960s. An Action Man Helicopter Pilot was also produced to fly the aircraft as was a Pursuit Craft Pilot that is pictured on the later Capture Copter Box. Another version of this helicopter was released in 1981, with missile racks designed by Palitoy named the Assault Copter.

Notes:

The Helicopter's screen is often marked. The yellow elastic bands that hold the Helicopter's rotor blades in can perish but excellent replacements are available here. The skids can easily break or have repairs. When this type of plastic is stressed it lightens in colour at the point of stress. The Helicopter's winch works by turning a thumb screw, and the rotors by repeatedly pressing a button (see images). The Helicopter was also available in different guises later on, but first appeared on the 1973 Equipment Manual cover, however it only appears inside the next year (1974). Replacement stickers are available here.

Action Man Helicopter