"Two words, Star Wars. Soon as the movie went on big screen, children only wanted to play with space toys."

@tomaslopez2940

4 жыл бұрын

Bravocado B. Stinky Pete?

@Mr_pizzbruh

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomaslopez2940 Yep.

@asutoshmishra9024

4 жыл бұрын

This reference was also used in toy story

@aaron50snickers79

4 жыл бұрын

Well yea but actually no. They want stuff on tablets/phones instead

@nicholsjoshua15

4 жыл бұрын

Now you can't force a kid to buy a Admiral Holdo or Rey toy.

Action man and gi joe aren’t just toys, they’re friends!

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍

@Sgt-lott10

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Charles also great animation

@Romin.777

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed comrad. :))

@pillowcitizen4325

4 жыл бұрын

Your that guy from discord

@metromaniac6871

4 жыл бұрын

Your right

I was a kid of the 70's and i loved action man. I loved all the uniforms. My favourite was all the german uniforms. Great times great memorys. It was sad that star wars killed of action man. Rip

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Forward I too was a child of the 70s. I remember having s helicopter for action man. Great memories.

@gunner678

5 жыл бұрын

It was OPEC that really killed action man. Palitoy had the licence to produce star wars. Why didn't they produce star wars action man? Price of oil was so high in the early 80s that plastic was at a premium and you could get 4 or 5 star wars figures for 1 action man. Sad.

@halo_odst2616

4 жыл бұрын

In time you will know what its like to lose. To feel so desperate you are right, but fail all the same

@jnotlog7040

4 жыл бұрын

When I couldn't get action man anymore, I started buying real uniforms for myself. Just British MTP DPM, Swedish M90 and German Schneetarn.

@halo_odst2616

4 жыл бұрын

@@jnotlog7040 improvise, adapt, overcome

PTSD action man Who's there! 👀

@RobinSwede

4 жыл бұрын

Only you can stop the pain!

@MatthewLewisMJ

4 жыл бұрын

A Skeleton

@DarwinskiYT

4 жыл бұрын

Yup this appeared in my recommended after I watched that

@Mjk10957

3 жыл бұрын

Funny

@astrochaos4182

3 жыл бұрын

*C R I M I N A L C R I M I N A L C R I M I N A L*

Okay I cried unashamedly at this. It's like giving my childhood a hug and tell it "I love you."

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

👍 Memories are great & sad at the same time.

No way was action man discontinued in the 80s, I'm only 21 and I remeber having a few ones when I was young

@lookforjoe

6 жыл бұрын

That was the 90's-00's version that was not the original body. Doesn't count :)

@nicholsjoshua15

4 жыл бұрын

It was the late 1990s reboot. I loved the heck out of them.

@masterwizard8090

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, my man. And I'm not even from english-speaking country

@oliverthackeray7578

3 жыл бұрын

reproduction it was a reproduction

@TheToyBoy1978

3 жыл бұрын

Original Palitoy Action man started 1966 and 100% discontinued in 1985. Hasbro brought him back in 1992 and was discontinued in 2006. The same year Modellers loft got the licence from hasbro and released a huge selection of 40th Anniversary reproduction Action Man figures and unform sets from the 66-85 Palitoy line. 2016 saw the licence get taken by Art & Science who released a small selection of 50th Anniversary figures and also released an actual new line of Action Man figures to toy stores in 2018, unfortunately they were a bit disappointing!

I swear they used to sell action man toys in the 2000’s, because it was only 20 years ago and I swear they were new ones

@herusolares5320

4 жыл бұрын

same. The whole new line with Dr. X, professor gangrene and the bunch.

@MrStickman1997

4 жыл бұрын

@@herusolares5320 This video was how I found out about the original Action Man, when he was more of a realistic soldier character

@johnmathston2945

4 жыл бұрын

Peace keepers is probably what you are thinking of

@jimmylincoln4082

4 жыл бұрын

Numbskull2602 ....they released 40th anniversary models , identical to the original ones . They had to mark them on the back of action man so people knew they were not the ones from the 1960s and 70s 👍

@johnmainwaring6556

4 жыл бұрын

they must have re-released them in the 80s and 90s because we bought our kids action men, including a lunar rover and a Stealth plane.

Boys of Britain haven't abandoned us! I guess as a Russian born, South African raised female I am the exception but my 1970s Action Man is special to me. Battered and missing his hands he is the most precious toy in my collection. I got him second hand and well loved. He is retired now, on a wine farm with a new Barbie friend. Having well earned rest but still getting an odd itch to get back into action. Your video is amazing.

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

Wave Rider Thank you for the comment and say hello to the retired boy from me. 👍

@moremerry57

5 жыл бұрын

Wave Rider 60 year old female here. Great work!

@Romin.777

4 жыл бұрын

46 year old Dutch guy here, My childhood friends the legionaire and the british officer been on my bookcase sharing a drink al these years. ;))

man I grew up playing with these figures, these were dope back then.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Part of yours & my life. All the best

I am this action man.... an unwanted toy, thats not gonna sit around waiting to be recycled. I felt this story. The confusion, the desire to persevere, the aspect of being a man out of his time n place, but one still with a mission to complete..., the disenchantment.... n finally the hope, triumph n pride. This video is a masterwork of stop motion, voice acting, pop culture history and emotional rollercoasting. Bravo. Cheers from NY USA :)

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it & thank you for the comments. 👍

I played with Action man growing up and now my son plays with action man. It’s the ultimate boys toy

@KidThomsonMediaProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful film

@KidThomsonMediaProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Fucking hell im actually crying here it’s so sad

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

The Creepiest Of Pasta Your absolutely right.

Action Man deserves a Victoria Cross. Dudes been through millions of battles, on land, sea, space, air and wherever the kid owner's imaginations took them. He even did Judo and Football in his time off, and like an old soldier, he will never die. LONG LIVE ACTION MAN!

British version to Small Soldiers?? "Commando ELITE!!" ~Tommy Lee Jones~

@xblxxdlxrdx6968

4 жыл бұрын

Prince Velkan respect to you m8 💯

Don’t know why this suddenly showed up in my recommended videos in 2023 but what a treat. It brought back a wave of nostalgia for this eternal man child born in 58. My best friend and I both had collections though his was definitely better than mine, complete with jeep and bearded frogman. We used to set up really elaborate forts and scenarios and borrow my dads 120 camera and slides of the action, truly living up to the name. Not too bad for 10 year olds! Watching your film I can hear the tune and words of the action man tv advert, not even thought about this for nearly 50 years, it went something like: Action man is here, Action man is there, On land and sea and in the air, You’ll find him everywhere. Brave and fearless, he’s a fighter, No assignment ever troubles him. Action man is here, Action man is there.

@RobCharles

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad it bought back some nostalgia it’s done it’s job. Thank you for watching. I was born in 1963 (soon be 60, Sept 17th) Action Man was a big part of my childhood along with Tonka Toys & my Raleigh Chopper bike. All the best 👍

Only action man i know is the show from the 2000's.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

The video explains all👍

I love this video. I'm 53 now, and still own my collection of my youth Action men, even expanded it a bit some years ago. I still love them, allways making some of them guard my living room, one of them is looking right now from the bookshelf to me, wearing camo and an Australian bush hat, armed with an Lee Enfield... A bit out of work and money right now, but looking forward to buy more stuff.

@RobCharles

7 жыл бұрын

Same age as me and it bought back great memories for people this video. Glad you liked it.

@waverider8549

6 жыл бұрын

Duco Maritiem I was born in 1982 and my Action Man is at least a decade older than me.

You are here because of the youtube recommended

@beanofficial6456

4 жыл бұрын

How... Did u know?

@Zephyr-lp2mi

4 жыл бұрын

Dude...

@lordvucic5148

4 жыл бұрын

No, i replayed that action man PTSD video like 5 times, probably because of that

@doctorchesse7440

4 жыл бұрын

It's obvious What other reason I will be here

@aaron50snickers79

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

I was 5 years old in the late 1960's and was given an Action Man who wore an orange jumpsuit, blue hat and had black boots. I was later sent the Victorian deep-sea diver outfit after collecting cut-out stars on the box, which was amazing. Happy times !

@RobCharles

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great times 👍

@mrsuperger5429

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobCharles I ran to the front door every morning to see if the postman finally had my deep-sea diver outfit for my Action Man. lol I've seen a shark in some diver AM editions, but I can't recall one in the package that I received. Oh,well. ha-ha !

Love this! Action Man was very prevalent during my childhood, and I believe was part of what set me in motion with training...as well as Rocky of course!

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

sidowninc Thankyou for your comment & glad it bought. Ack some memories. All the best 👍

Action man should have never discontinued. Better than those little star war figures. They should bring them back

@RobCharles

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are so right, but at least they were a part of my Childhood. Thank you for the comment.

About the most interesting history lesson I've had.

This was actually made me feel better after watching the battlefield casualties video.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it did after watching that video.

new film, Small Soldier Toys Story made me happy😭

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great idea.

I love the advert. Sad they longer make them anymore. 😕

@user-fb3nu1ds9n

3 жыл бұрын

"Sad they no longer make them anymore"

This is epic! Got my action men late 60s. Still got them…..

@RobCharles

2 жыл бұрын

At the time when I was growing up Action Man was my go to Toy. In 1977 when Star Wars came I had left my toys behind & moved on in age.

Who else wants all of the figures.

@hanleysoloway7965

5 жыл бұрын

I'm working on it

@sagitta9891

4 жыл бұрын

After watching this. Yeah...

@evan5649

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I wish

I'm 6 years late here. I'm too young to have had the original Gi joe myself, but my dad had one as a child. My dad's disappeared at some point. A few years ago, I bought a 40th anniversary action soldier and have enjoyed him since. I didn't know about Action Man, but it's really interesting.

50 years after this toy was made a little boy is still playing with them, my 9 year old cousin absolutely loves these old toys and is constantly on the lookout for them

that was so cool seen through Action Mans eyes.

Sheer genius! I'm repairing an old Action Man from my childhood, cos it seemed like a fun thing to do, and came across this video. The video - the documentary, really - is beautifully made, and the two-second reaction shot at 8'33" is absolutely perfect. The whole thing has left me with a daft old lump in my throat. Thanks, Rob. *applause*

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, memories of great times & a happy childhood. Glad you liked it.

😂😂😂yes most of us who had an action man, or more in our childhood, has past the age of 50😂, but still we have some very good memories of the era of the outstanding action man ❤

@RobCharles

3 ай бұрын

They were great times with no worries in the World when playing with them.

Now even Star Wars toys dont sell that well thanks to the sequels

Love it! Well Done! Thank You!

I remember I had a G.I Joe figure. I stop playing with it when my older brother introduce me to half-life and PC gaming.

Excellent video, brought a smile to my face.

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

SD one Memories of my childhood. Great times. 👍

Apologies for being 5 years late to the party but "absolutely brilliant"!!!!!

Christmas 1967 and I unwrapped a 1st edition Tommy Gunn. Still have him, he's highly collectable and thanks to ebay he's getting all the bits of kit that I wanted but we couldn't afford back then. I would spend hours with my mates and their 'Action Men' creating scenarios by rigging up zip wires with string or attaching them to home made parachutes and then dropping them from a bedroom window. They were happy days in the world of a young boys imagination.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

A great memory Kevin, I did the same playing in my mum & dads coal bunker with my action man exploring in his armoured tank. Stay Safe 🙏

Love it! Good job Rob Charles. I just learned about Action Man last month. Had GI Joe over here when I was a kid. Got rid of him like an idiot when I turned 20. Last month I decided to buy one and bring him back into my life. There was always something missing...like an old friend I had forgotten. Then I ordered a 40th Anniversary Action Man German Storm Trooper from over there in the UK. They make a nice pair.

@RobCharles

7 жыл бұрын

Martin Britt Glad you liked the video. Thank you for your comments. It's such a shame that the company that made them closed down as times have moved on but as you mention in the States you had GI Joe & we had Action Man. Look after them both. All the very best. 👍✋️

Action Man is a literal product of the times. He went from a Soldier, to an Extreme Sports Star, to a Spy.

I had about 8 GI Joe s as a kid and the jeep would set them up at night before I went to bed . best toys ever .

Great work, really enjoyed this.

I still got my old Action Man i still love them.

That was great. 70's kid looking for where AM went - found this. Great vid gave me a smile - thanks!

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, from one 70s kid to another. Thank you for your comment & its incredible how this doll bought back great memories.

I remember having Action Man when I was a kid back in the 2000s, there were still VHS tapes of him and he was still kicking. It's a bitter sweet end as well, absolutely loved this.

@RobCharles

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear.

@theheavenlyfb4071

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobCharles I was a bit confused when I heard in the video they'd be discontinued, because of the fact I grew up on Action Man at the time that I did. Maybe a different company? Still had toys and such in the same vain as the old ones, I remember him having all sorts of stuff.

Great video! Thanks!

Loved to see this.

"And men, over 50!" LMFAO

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe when you reach 50 you will understand the meaning of Nostalgia!

Excellent.

Well put together 👍 thanks for sharing buddy 👍

Top notch,great work ;-)

Awesome thank you for doing this 👍👍

I still love action men

Yay action man is back

I want an action man. Good to see him again.

As a youngster i would love someone to just mass producing this kinda toy, i actually want these cool toys tho.

I'm american and I had one, great hand down!

Action man was ace- great video

This was awesome.I grew up in the 70's in Canada and had the Adventure Team. By the time I found out about Action Man they were sadly already disappearing.Doing my best to add more and more to the ranks, though.This video was exceptional. You really captured so much emotion.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, they were a BIG part of my life👍

That was a great video. Good job.

They were the key to your child hood 😢😢

A good video friend. I liked this stopmotion you made. Excellent the adventures and misadventures of Action Man. I subscribe, because I expect more Stopmotion videos from Action Man. Receive a greeting, my friend.

@RobCharles

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@INVERNESSROSSIE

7 жыл бұрын

ok rob, i will save up moneys and buy him in feb when i get paid.

This deserves more views.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it but over the past few days it seems to have had a surge in views.

Awesome! :)) I had playmobil, lego and trains but my ActionMan got the most playtime of all. Combined the best with me as an outdoors person too.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Great times👍

that's fantastic thank you

Great! I still have my Action Man troops and I add to them when I can, 45 years later!

@RobCharles

5 жыл бұрын

It was the best. Thank you Mathew👍

@gunner678

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobCharles even up against these highly detailed dragon figures, there is just something quite special about action man.

Thank you.

Great video, loved it, I was a kid in the sixties and early seventies and loved these things, shame they are not around today in affordable prices, I have got a few of the 40th and 50th for my grandson, you could make your imagination run wild with these figures, unlike the computer game generation of today.

@RobCharles

5 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say about computer games now with kids. I used to play outside with my action man In armoured vehicles. Great days & memories. Glad you liked the video.

Excellent video, it makes me feel sad about my old toys... my old friends... :c

Brilliant !

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian.

Superb!

Star Wars didn't kill Action Man, Palitoy was marketing Action Man and Star Wars and found itself in competition with itself! Eventually the fashion headed towards smaller figures and a greater range of vehicles and accessories at a cheaper price. Sad, but true. Action Man isn't dead, he's just enjoying a comfortable retirement with his loved ones, those who grew up with him... Great video, impressively animated!

WOW,,super cool video,,man !!

I like the presentation here

well done thank you

Awesome vid!

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

very good production mate, and some history too. nice job

Great work. This video deserved many more views.

@RobCharles

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Viggo

I love this

@makkiezps4

2 жыл бұрын

My dad and uncle had an action man each and a vehicle I found them headless and my dad's handless we fixed them up got another action man and I got my own

I never grew up with these toys. But when I see something sentimental, I'll know :)

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

They were a big part of my childhood Reviathan.

@Shivermetimbers420

4 жыл бұрын

Same I never grew up with these but when I see these toys I get nostalgic for something I nevered played with

I Want Action Man And Any WW2 Toys Bc Its All I Want Its Litterallly My Whole Dream

@RobCharles

3 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3p6UkFk

I'm 52 live in los Angeles California an still collect the American version g I joe, I have about 100 of them old and new.

@RobCharles

5 жыл бұрын

roberto acevedo Thank you for the info & thanks for watching 👍

I love G.i.Joe and action man is very similar so this video is awesome great work👍

@ripleyjlawman.3162

6 жыл бұрын

YOLOSWAG Video games & more They are the same thing.

Sensational

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great video

@RobCharles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Walter. Very much appreciate the comment 👍

Brilliant video

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

Joe Hamilton Thank you Joe.

Great video!

@RobCharles

6 жыл бұрын

Harry O Thank You.

The most unexpectedly heartwarming thing I’ve seen

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dylan 👍

After watching this i went to look up the 4 i had , had them restringed , they came brand new again and started to do adventures with them in the garden.... remember i am turniing 56

That was pretty cool👌 😎 👍

@RobCharles

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

I've still got 2. One from my childhood, and an S.A.S. figure I picked up mid-eighties. We'll never part :-D

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

Keep the memory’s alive 👍

Getting some major Team America vibes watching him ride the bike.

The best👍

Makin the two dolls kiss @ the end was nice

I love you in a manly way Action Man.

I loved Action Man back in the day and have been reminiscing and researching lately but I don't ever recall them having dog tags?

Got Tall versions of Han Solo and Chewbacca for Christmas when I was a kid, and only use I had for them was throwin a Tag Team on Barbi in her Dream house a girl down the street had.... Til I wasn't allowed to come over and play anymore😔 gotta love 70's/80's

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

A great story &! the 70s & 80s were great👍

Action man is always my best toy as a kid and it will always be. Action man for live

@RobCharles

5 жыл бұрын

Craig Brown 👍

PTSD action man is my favourite

The first one my parents bought me was Crime buster and Raid (I don't remember raid, I think my dog might have ate it) I was 4 years old, I played with him so much I ended up having a collection of like 14 action men ;]

I love this… What a happy ending.

@RobCharles

4 жыл бұрын

It did in the end.