ACTION MAN Electronic Command Centre by Palitoy

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[stevewood]

Someone once asked me when I started collecting Action Man "1972. I just never stopped.". Flocked hair talking Commander, Stormtrooper uniform card and a Scorpion Tank. He's still wearing that uniform today, with added Royal Marines Arctic coat for the "Where eagles dare" look.

[kieronball]

Not sure if it's because the subject matter is Action Man related, or because Tony has re-discovered his passion for making videos, but this is, without doubt, one of the best toy history/review mini documentaries, ever made.

[gary.s]

I'm 58 and action man was the best toy ever when I was a kid, the memories of me and my late brother playing will never go away.

[splurjioaarmani]

As a kid growing up in the 70s action man was my favourite toy Christmas and birthdays was always action man stuff top of the list. One of my memories is going to Blackpool to see the illuminations and finding this shop it was near the Dr who museum which had the best window display of action man stuff tanks jeeps and helicopters all set out in dioramas it had a load is action man paratroopers with inflated chutes on a wire frame dropping from the ceiling it was awesome I spent more time looking in that shop window than watching the illuminations it was the highlight of the trip for me even more than the Dr who museum does anybody remember this shop

[LabOfficial]

I can remember the very day I got my first Action Man, my 6th birthday, to me it was the best thing ever and I still have it 50 + years later along with a multitude of others I've collected along the way.

[BionicRusty]

Fantastic video. 👏👏👏

My parents spoilt me as a child, but not with money.
They couldn’t afford the excessive, almost obscene, amount of toys we see handed out today but our Christmas’s were alway incredible.
As a disabled child, I spent most of my primary school years in hospital and for one rare birthday at home, my parents bought me an Action Man with an inflatable dinghy, radio set, search light, etc. it was my absolute treasure. Still have it 50 years later.
A well to do family that my dear old mum worked for were having a clear out and they were actually throwing an almost perfect Action Man Jeep out! It was swiftly recovered from the bin and provided me with many, many happy hours.

[darrellwallace]

Sometimes I think I'm an old fashioned collector in my 50s saying how the toys of my childhood were so much better then the stuff now, but this re-confirms my belief that I'm right!
This was a great toy! Just absolutely INCREDIBLE!
Thanks Tony!

[ChapMeifan]

Being in Canada we didn't have access to any of these amazing Action Man toys in the 80's. I didn't even know they existed until the late 90's. I absolutely love the level of detail that went into this line. You're right, Tony, they don't make them like they used to. I'm glad we grew up when we did.

[buzzmooney]

As an American 12" GI Joe collector, I've long envied you Brits, and your Action Man gear: Scorpion Tank? Escape from Colditz? Awesome! But this is the first I've ever heard of the Electronic Command Center! What a cool piece!

[thBear]

I’ve been a toy soldier fan since I was 5 years old, which became a GI Joe fan in later years. Now I have collected Joes and friends since the 90’s and have literally 100’s! I’ve tried to collect some Action Man troops but that’s not easy in the US. I did buy a number of the Action Man Anniversary figures and enjoy them every bit as much as my Joes. I truly admire the Action Man line for their unique sets and vehicles and would love to have found a Command Center for my collection. I am very happy for you and appreciate the review of this great addition to the line.

[camptube]

I remember my first action man. He had fixed fingers and I had to collect tokens to send off for gripping hands. Mine also didn’t have moveable eyes. We were poor and my mum used to knit him jumpers. Every Xmas she would wash and press his clothes ready for a new accessory. Great fun days. God bless her and thank you for bringing back some bitter sweet memories my friend.

[danielgreen]

I had an Action Man as a Kid in the 70s He had Blue eyes and Blond Hair and in retrospect looked more like a German Stormtrooper than Good old British Tommy !

[davidf]

It's amazing how memories can lurk for decades. The moment I saw the mess kit I remembered how it opened up; hadn't even entered my mind since I was probably nine years old but boom, suddenly there was the memory. Thanks for rekindling a tiny sliver of my childhood!

[MichaelJShaffer]

Some of the most interesting toys were ones that had restrictions in their development and design. Hearing directly from some of the team members that designed this playset adds that special touch that Analog Toys is known for.
Great video, Tony.

[stylincarrie]

15:23 The girl in the 1950s factory has a few pictures of Cliff Richard taped to her desk!

[PowerChordEPS]

It's always a good feeling to finally get your hands on a grail, but hearing how your dad made a replica of the pillbox when you were a kid brought a tear to my eye. I'd argue it meant more. I'd love to see what his looked like, but being 40 years ago I won't hold my breath haha. Reminds me of how a lot of modern toy collectors build dioramas in the absence of proper playsets for display, I'm one of them.

I always learn something new from your videos Tony, especially if Action Man or Palitoy's in the title being a USA kid. Kudos mate.

[danarnold]

Its funny you mention your granddad making the copy from wood I always loved 3.3/4 inch figures and never had any type of fort for them so my grandfather made one from wood still have it was the best thing ever

[kidcollectable]

I am American and I have been collecting Gi Joe 12 inch for a while and I have just realized how detailed these products are! Definitely might get into them if I have more space 😂

[johnbower]

Loved hearing how your dad made you one out of wood; my dad did that for me when he saw the Sentry box was made out of cardboard; he simply said he could do better and promptly did. Much better and I still have it to this day.

[GIDOJO]

Bravo 👏🏻 I have to track one of these down. Even though I’m a few years younger, I totally understand your pain…. I loved the G.I. Joe Hall of Fame series in the 90s but they never sold a headquarters in that large scale. My dad and I built a really cool one out of wood, but it just wasn’t the same as owning an official playset.

Recently, I learned of the Hasbro action man headquarters. It’s the G.I. Joe Hall of Fame headquarters we never got.

You are definitely on a roll with these last few videos! Great job, Tony 😁