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ACTION MAN® U.S. Releases in 2000 Top European Boys Action Figure Line and programming to Launch in U.S. The "greatest hero of them all" Action Man® is on a very important mission in 2000 as Hasbro brings this #1 European Boys' Action brand to the U.S. Action Man is a modern-day, highly intelligent and athletic personality, who presents a reality-based hero for kids. At the New York International Toy Fair 2000, Hasbro introduces its U.S. Action Man line of full size 12-inch action figures that feature hip, realistic mission gear which Action Man employs for his larger than life, heart-pounding athletic adventures.
Before the toys make their stateside debut, Action Man and his missions will be introduced to American kids through a one hour TV special on Fox Kids Network in May. The cutting edge Action Man CGI programming will then make its debut of weekly episodes on Fox Kids Network on Saturdays in fall 2000.
As the name says, action is what it's all about, and the adventurous missions never stop. The Action Man toy line follows three appealing boys' adventure themes including jungle, urban, and extreme challenges, playing them up throughout the following offering (Please note that some of the packaged shots show the European package versions. U.S. packaging may differ): |
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Extreme Climber Action Man (Approximate Retail Price Per Figure: $9.99) Crime-fighting reaches new heights as Extreme Climber Action Man scales mountains and walls. His gear includes a pistol, suction cup, shoulder holster and sunglasses. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Dr. X® (Approximate Retail Price Per Figure: $9.99) Action Man's quarry is the always-evil Dr. X with a heavy-duty mechanical hand to put the clamp on Action Man. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Jungle Dart™ Action Man (Approximate Retail Price Per Figure: $14.99) The adventure moves to the rainforest with Jungle Dart Action Man, complete with a working "poison" dart blowpipe, 3 darts and jungle shorts. Just blow into the mouth piece to launch the dart. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Super Ninja™ Action Man (Approximate Retail Price Per Figure: $14.99) When the situation calls for hand-to-hand combat, Super Ninja Action Man takes over. Surprise-attack blades flash out of his Ninja weapon at a moment's notice. A full Ninja outfit completes the authentic look. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Bowman™ Action Man (Approximate Retail Price Per Figure: $19.99) Bowman Action Man gets his prey in the sights of his powerful firing bow, complete with 3 arrows, and jungle outfit. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Net Trapper Action Man (Approximate Retail Price Per Figure: $19.99) Net Trapper Action Man takes to the wild, outfitted in a utility survival jacket. He launches a weighted capture net from his hand-held launcher that nabs bad guys in its path. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Sky Diver™ Action Man (Approximate Retail Price: $19.99) Always up for high-flying adventure, Sky Diver Action Man swoops into hot spots with a real working parachute, and is outfitted with specialist suit, mission boots, high-altitude goggles, oxygen mask and harness backpack. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Skateboard Action Man (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99) Dr. X can run, but he can't hide when Skateboard Action Man cruises in on his souped-up board with independent front and rear axle suspension, plus built-in firing disc blaster, spare firing disc, high-performance bindings and high-impact helmet. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Action Man Silver Speeder™ Vehicle (Approx. Retail Price: $31.99) Action Man needs cool wheels to take him into the new millennium, and the sleek Silver Speeder is just the ticket. Dual auto-homing missiles are concealed under the hood, while puncture-proof racing tires, laser-proof windshield and radar-reflecting paint complete the package. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Summit Challenge™ Accessory Assortment (Approximate Retail Price: $7.99 per pack) Action Man puts his skills and endurance to the ultimate tests with these essential gear and accessory packs. A mission card comes with each set. Summit Challenge includes ski suit, face mask, rifle with strap, 3 ammo clips, 2 poles, 2 skis, boots and bindings. Desert Adventure outfits Action Man with crash helmet, jumpsuit, backpack, pistol, canteen, stickers, rifle, knife and hiking boots to face grueling desert challenges. Availability: July, 2000 |
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Adventure Assortment (Approximate Retail Price Per Set: $11.99) Extreme adventures mean Action Man needs these specialized gear and accessory sets to survive. Each comes with its own mission card to extend the play. Downhill Danger (no picture available) features alpine snowboard, binding, boots, crampons, backpack, shovel, 2 ice picks, face mask, jacket, and trousers. Crocodile Ranger (opposite page) comes with crocodile, hat, vest, pants, boots, tranquilizer rifle, belt with knife, grenade and pistol, crocodile noose, water bottle, and watch. Availability: July, 2000
Electronic Polar Mission™ Action Man (Approximate Retail Price: $31.99) Even the North Pole offers no refuge to evil Dr. X, as Electronic Polar Mission Action Man sleds in and uses his trained wolf to track the villain, then pins him down with a high-velocity harpoon launcher. Hear the action come to life with three realistic sounds, including radar detection noise and wolf howl. Availability: July, 2000 |
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