When Big Jim was new

September 29, 2011 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 3 Comments

This early ad for Big Jim immediately whisks me back to the my earliest memories of “Action Figures”. I took a few breaks but the damn things have been a part of my life since then, probably better off because of it…

Tags: Big Jim, Toy Love

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Mantooth

AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

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Umbratikus on September 29, 2011

My earliest memories of action figures had to be Major Matt Mason. After that it was GI Joe. But like you, they were a major part of my childhood fun, a fun I tried to relive with my sons. My faves were the Adventure Team, of course, Big Jim, and Mego Planet of the Apes and Star Trek. All the Mego figures actually. Wish I could go back…

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Retro Hound on September 29, 2011

You're going to love some of my family photos I'll be posting around Christmas. I've got pics of little me with Big Jim, G.I. Joe, etc. Fun stuff!

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DVC on September 29, 2011

Like Umbratikus I cut my action figure-teeth on MMM, Big Jim, and GI Joe. Great memories!

While all of my friends seemed to have that camper, all I had was a bunch of figures and an vivid imagination : )

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