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'75 Special Mission Suitcase. Ever seen it before?

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Mailaway Figure - member
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Hi guys, 

I'm new here. Actually I'm not really an Action Man collector like you guys but I recently found/bought a nice collection of vintage action men. I really like old toys in general and when I saw these I was stunned by the quality and detail of the figures.

I'll be asking some questions about some gear in the collection later. But I would really like to know if anybody has some info on the case it came in. It's a green (army)suitcase that has a sticker that says 'Action Man Special Mission'. In small print is says '1975 Belgium'. On the inside there's a discription of what should be in the case to fulfill the secret mission.

Did anybody ever see a case like this? Could it be something like a shop display or a special series or is it just some kid's handywork?

I'd like to know your opinion. 

Talking Commander - moderator
3863 posts

hi m8 well come to the vame .. and it very nice to see you posting and asking .. now that look's very nice and i not seen one b4 .. mabey some of the older guys will know  ( im one of the young guys  EE and fuzzy heads action men ) .. wink.. and again  welcome   cheers iain

Field Commander - moderator
1773 posts

Hi Troy

Please send it to my house so I can study it in detail before it ends up on Ebay     wink

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Indeed, its what its says on the tin - thought to be a european issue item only - mid 70s - fairly hard to find, they do crop up though

Talking Commander - admin
2681 posts

I've seen a couple of these at the action figure shows (or it may have been the same one at two different shows ). I'm fairly sure it was on a stall run by a guy from Europe.

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Despatch Rider - member
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How big is it? Is it a full sized suitcase? Or a mini sized? Could you take a photo with it next to a pop can or something common? Could the stickers be from a storage locker? They look too big. My guess would be that it's a salesman's sample case for showing to prospective retail clients. Pretty cool. I never seen one before, either.

Mailaway Figure - member
10 posts


This should give you an idea of the size. 

I'm not gonna put it on Ebay. I'm actually thinking of collecting all the items that should be in the case. Hardly any of them where in there so it will not be easy and cheap. I'll probably put some outfits/AM for sale soon to finance the search.

Thanks for all these swift replies allready

Talking Commander - moderator
3863 posts

hay that looks cool like a kids suitcase.. fab idea m8 keep it and add the bits to it .. well done as its the1st one i ever seen .. top marks for keeping it .. smile

Mailaway Figure - member
10 posts

I'm sorry to say this one is going on ebay afterall. I just bought a job lot of Mask toys (being born in 1978 those have a larger sentimental value to me than AM) and I need the funds. For those who are interested... lot numbers are 110454162035 and 110453934597

cheers guys

Field Commander - moderator
1257 posts

Hi Troy
Please send it to my house so I can study it in detail before it ends up on Ebay     [image]

-actiontrooper

LMFAO!!! Are you clairvoyant James!

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Pursuit Craft Pilot - member
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I think this was the european version of the locker box im sure its gyperman i have only seen this at the fairs about ten years ago and the bloke that had one was european ??

hope this helps ???

nice big lot im watching of yours tho wink

Action Pilot - member
94 posts

Ive got one of those had it about 3 years now.

Mine has the two plastics trays with it which each hold 2 men plus space for uniforms etc.

Use mine for spares storage and used to take it to swap meets.


Mailaway Figure - member
10 posts

It would be nice if you could post some pics of it. I guessed these would have some sort of tray inside but was never sure.

Action Pilot - member
94 posts

Here you go here is mine.

The two plastic trays sit on top of each other within the case.

Adventurer - member
204 posts

I have seen these a few times on ebay in the past. I want one so I'll be bidding. How much do want for yours Monkey

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