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Action Man - The Real Story 1966-1996 (Hardcover)

by Kevin Paul King (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 308 pages
  • Publisher: Cairo Cafe Publications Ltd (31 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0953887006
  • ISBN-13: 978-0953887002
  • Product Dimensions: 29.6 x 21.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 379,377 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Product Description

Product Description
In this publication, the author reveals the secrets of "Action Man" as a collectable toy, particularly with regard to its rarity and value. He also explains this toy in a way which people can easily understand. There are nearly 800 illustrations covering the subject of "Action Man" in this book - over 600 of these are in full colour. Together with these pictures there are precise various Action Man items which have been produced over a 30 year period, 1966-1996. Each section of years introduces the "Action Men" from that period and illustrates the figures on sales. The "Action Man" vehicles, accessories, miscellaneous, instant rarity and value guide are also included.

From the Publisher
An authoritative work on the subject of Action Man.
The publisher, Cairo Café Publications, would like to point out that Kevin King has made every possible effort to portray in the book both through the text and the pictures an accurate account of Action Man in the years 1966–1996. Kevin King is an experienced Action Man collector of twelve years standing who lives in the UK and who has an excellent knowledge of this British collectable toy. By a ‘definitive’ book the author means that every doll, outfit, vehicle and accessory produced in a thirty year period is included in this one volume. Furthermore, this book provides what no other on the subject has attempted to for the public which is to include a very much sought after ‘rarity and price guide’ for Action Man items. The author states that that he has chosen to place the emphasis of the book on showing Action Man items out of their boxes as this allows for a better appreciation of the dressed dolls in particular. This speaks for itself — careful research indicated that most people were interested in seeing clear pictures of the dolls and other Action Man items out of their boxes. This does not mean that boxed and packaged Action Man items are excluded from the book — seventeen full pages are, in fact, dedicated to showing boxed and packaged Action Man items. The section on restoration and cleaning dolls and outfits gives information that is both helpful and useful and is yet another area which has not been covered at all in any other book on Action Man.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best Action Man book available!, 12 Mar 2002
At last a true book on the subject of Action Man. As a serious collector this book has taken along time coming, at least 13 years! I for one am totally impressed! Kevin was one of the pioneers of the Action Man scene. Probably one of the few collectors who has the knowledge and a collection (all his own) to be able to write this book.
For all those new collectors you do not realise how lucky you are. If only this book had been available at the first Bovington and Cheshunt, I may have brought a few different items. This is to date the most comprehensive book, on the subject, allowing the reader/collector to see every item available, figures, outfits, vechiles and accessories in full colour. It gets straight to the heart of the subject rather than diversifying off into areas that are of irrelevence to the collector or the reader. It enables the new collector to see everything available in the Action Man range, perhaps a bit daunting, as well as allowing the serious collector a chance to see all the difficult and finishing pieces at close quarter. Perhaps for the first time ever the underwater accessories can be seen in full colour. It also contains a realistic price and rarity guide.
I cannot say how much I have enjoyed this book. It is often hard to display your collection, but this book allows you to see it at anytime.
Thanks for the hard work in putting this book together. The hours spent on getting the book together and the many years running around building your collection, it has all been worthwhile.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of detailed information & wonderfully illustrated., 6 Jul 2003
By M Hogan & D Twigg (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews
This book is the best collector's guide we own!

It is full of concise and clear information about the Action Man range from the very first dolls and accessories released right up to a small section at the end regarding the current range.

The photographs illustrating the various types of doll, uniform, accessories & vehicles and the ways in which each has changed over the decades etc are all large & in colour and the detailed descriptions of what each item is comprised of, is an absolute godsend for novice collectors such as we are as it clearly explains all the bits and pieces which should be included for an item to be sold as 'complete'. There are also lots of very useful hints, tips & cautionary warnings which will help the inexperienced collector to avoid costly mistakes.

This is the sort of collecting guide book there should be more of! Lots of colour photos & concise descriptions which together help the collector to easily recognise the genuine from the fakes and the bargains from the blunders, only ever having seen the item previously, on the page of a book.

If you can only afford to buy one guide to help you in your hunt for Action Man products, this book is well worthy of your hard earned cash.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An honest review from a new collector recreating his past!!, 9 May 2001
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I found the book to be exactly what I was looking for; to ascertain what all the bits and pieces I had left over from various on-line auctions were and also to determine exactly what I needed to complete my figures. I'm collecting only to recreate the figures I had as a kid, and this book has been a massive help. As far as value of the figures goes, as Kevin King rightly points out moods and fashions change and things that were sought after a couple of years ago may be not so attractive now, so it can only give a guide and not a definitive value, as such. It contained far more info than I imagined, but of course the main benefit is the hundreds and hundreds of pictures. Well worth the cover price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top of the Class
A must have for collectors or those with a nostalgic tear in their eye. Great pictures and accurate information ensure that this book is one that will continually be referenced... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Mulch Diggums

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy it if you owned one or are going to collect toys
Maybe you owned an Action man in the 1970's? or are collecting Vintage Action Men? then you should buy this book. Read more
Published on 13 April 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars An Indispensible guide for Action Man Collectors.
I have found this guide indispensible in recognising Vintage Action Man items and this book will be invaluable to the serious and novice collector alike. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2003 by Laura Riley

3.0 out of 5 stars It's not THAT good
For a reference its excellent, and probably worth buying just for the photos if you wanted to bring back childhood memories or for the collector to compare to a proper example, or... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2002 by skalowey@yahoo.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality publication aimed at casual and serious collectors.
"Action Man: the real story" is a treasure trove, aimed at both casual and serious collectors. Kevin King takes readers on an absorbing voyage of childhood rediscovery. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book But Not "Definitive"
Kevin King's book is excellent but by no means definitive. By his own admission he intentionally omits boxed items from the book. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2001 by A. Tucker

5.0 out of 5 stars ACTION MAN EXCELLENT***A MUST***
This is the new Action Man book hot off the press...this book is excellent value for money and is jam packed with almost 800 illustrations, over 600 of these in full 'glossy'... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001

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