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Action Team !975

March 29, 2018 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

Hands down that orange scuba suit was my favourite toy of 1975… Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Micronauts International

March 22, 2018 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

The world of the Micronauts is my happy place. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

Big Jim Vs Fighting Furies

February 22, 2018 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 8 Comments

It looks like pirates are about to break up Big Jim’s camping trip, I’d watch this if it were a movie…. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

The Lone Ranger Rides Again

February 16, 2018 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

As much as the gorgeous Gabriel Lone Ranger action figure line was popular here, it was a massive success in Europe, where cowboy lore held a special fascination. Never had a single figure as a kid and still don’t own any but man, do i love looking at these. (Thanks to Eddy for this scan!) […]

Mr. Action and Karate Joe!

February 13, 2018 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 1 Comment

I’m officially changing my name to “Karate Joe” this morning to reap all the rewards I assume are associated with it…. More Explosive goodness. Like our Facebook Page Check out our Instagram Get the expanded digital edition of Rack Toys here.

1975 German Toy Catalog

February 7, 2014 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 2 Comments

I found this wonderful catalog from a German company called Spielzug, I remember my grandmother bringing me back some of these and how enthralled I was. It’s a really great slice of what lucky kids in Germany got, their own versions of GI Joe and Big Jim, as well as Barbie, Sindy, Lego, Playmobil and Steiff. Check […]

G.I. Joe Action Team Catalog

September 11, 2009 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 4 Comments

G.I. Joe in Europe experienced a massive change in 1975, when the ladies came over! That’s right, German adventurers Hard Rock, Tom Stom and John Steel were now joined by Super Peggy and Super Sandy. There was no kitchen playset in the action team, these women were full fledged adventurers! Other surprises this year included […]