On the VINTAGE Dog Tags, the Joe 'Head' dotting the 'J' is VERY  distinct. Both front and back, his mouth in particular is identifiable. On the NEW Dog Tags, the Joe 'Head' is not nearly as defined, AND, the mouth is barely distinguishable on the front, and NOT AT ALL on the back.

Action Boy Section First Entry: Superboy  27 May 00
We finally started work on the Action Boy Uniform and Equiment section, and our first entry is Superboy.  The Action Boy section can be found under the Captain Action logo in the icon bar, but you can always take this shortcut:  Action Boy Superboy

Classic Plastik Website Updates  25 May 00
The Classic Plastik website has been updated and now features a wider variety of custom masks and new Spiderman and Buck Rogers style gloves. 

Flash Gordon Uniform and Equipment for Captain Action  24 May 00
Pictures and information on the vintage Ideal Flash Gordon set are now on line.  You can find it in the Captain Action section under uniforms, or take this quick link: Flash Gordon.  Thanks once again to Rich Deem for providing us some killer pics.

Final Set of Clues  21 May 00
Playing Mantis has posted the fourth and final set of clues in their "Who Kidnapped Captain Action" contest.  I for one am no closer to figuring the thing out than I was three weeks ago.  Take a look, maybe you will have better luck: Who Kidnapped Captain Action

Classic Plastik and BRTB Join Forces 19 May 00
If you haven't already caught their act on Ebay, Captain Action customizer exrordinaire Wes is now offering his custom C/A gloves through the Big Red Toy Box.  They have a cool assortment of colors that you can order directly online.  If you are not familiar with Wes's work, take a look at our review of his Captain Action Gloves:  Custom Gloves Review.  After that take this quick link and peruse their selection: BRTB replicas

Coming to a Kitchen near You: Captain Action as the Phantom  19 May 00
Inspired by "The Perilous Raging Retrieval Hazard (of dangerous terror)", Richard deLaat and crew have put together their own photo based adventure starring Captain Action in his Phantom persona. Follow the continuing adventures of the Captain and an unusual supporting cast.  You can see it all for yourselves right here:  The Phantom Adventure.

Third Set of Clues in the Playing Mantis Captain Action Contest  17 May 00
The saga continues, as Playing Mantis has published yet another set of clues in the deepening Captain Action mystery.  Next week is the final week so check it out.  Go tho their website or take this short link:
Who Kidnapped The Captain?

Captain Action The Original Super-Hero Action Figure:  Book Update  15 May 00
Michael Eury, Author of Captain Action: TOSHAF, has provided us with some info regarding the book's status.  In a nutshell the publishing company, Studio Chikara, remains committed to publication, however in order to meet costs they are going with an overseas printer.  This results in a projected release sometime this winter.  You can read all about it in the author's own words right here: Captain Action Update.  Special thanks to Mr. Eury for sharing this with us, and to all of you who wrote to the publisher to encourage the release of this book.  You have been heard!

Sgt Fury Uniform and Equipment for Captain Action  15 May 00
We have been provided some excellent pics of the Sgt Fury set and assembled them into a page for your viewing pleasure.  Its been added to the costumes section under the CA icon, or go right here: Sgt Fury

Bucky Goes Retro!  11 May 00
2GFX has been working overtime to revamp their new mask for Action Boy and Kid Action.  Bucky, kid sidekick of the golden age warrior Captain America, is back with a vintage style paint scheme and a lower price.  Get the info by following this link:  Bucky for Action Boy and Kid Action

Playing Mantis Redesigned Website is Superb  09 May 00
I really should have mentioned this earlier, but in case you hadn't noticed (don't know how you could have missed it) Playing Mantis has redesigned their website to make it browser friendly, faster loading, easier to navigate and just plain better.  Thanks PM!  Why not check it out for yourself?  PlayingMantis.com

The Green Hornet and Kato Unmasked  09 May 00
Playing Mantis has released some photos of the new and improved Green Hornet and Kato with their removable eye masks.  Go directly to their site or take this quick link to see for yourself:
The Green Hornet and Kato

Marx Johnny West Figures Re-release This Spring  09 May 00
Heads up action figure fans!  Following up their excellent Nobel Knights re-release (see review here) Marx Toys is going to be reproducing the figures from their popular "Johnny West" series.  If the Knights are any indication, these figures are going to be superb!  Check their website or this link for more info:
Marx Johnny West Figures

Captain Action Contest Continues  08 May 00
More clues available in the "Who Kidnapped Captain Action" contest.  Personally I figured it was Dr Evil in the study with the candlestick.  Follow last weeks link to check them out.

Playing Mantis Captain Action Contest  04 May 00
Who kidnapped Captain Action?  Figure that out and win some soon to be announced prizes from Playing Mantis.  The first weeks clues can be found right here:
Captain Action contest week one

Save Your Boxtops, They Could be Worth Something  04 May 00
Back in the day before UPC codes, we used to have to send in our boxtops to get free stuff.  What does that have to do with anything?  Well, one astute reader noticed that the code numbers on the boxtop (and bottom) scans were not right.  They have been corrected and now all your printouts should look authentic. 

The Tape is Gone  03 May 00
Just touching up some of the artwork for the classic costume boxes.  It turns out that the picture of the Lone Ranger had a piece of tape over it in the scan.  One of those things I always meant to take care of but I figured I would wait until someone noticed <g>.  Anyway, the box backs are cleaner now and should print out really well.  Check it out under the Captain Action icon in the icon bar.

The Colorforms Outer Space Men Headquarters is Back Online  02 May 00
Ralph has been updating his site to make navigation a breeze, plus he has added pics of the Space Warriors puzzles, including Alpha 7, Orbitron, Electron +, and Colossus Rex.  This is our favorite CFA site on the net and its good to see it back in operation.  Check out the good work he has done at this link:
Outer Space Men Headquarters

MAYDAY!  Captain America Boxart Scans are Now Online  01 May 00
Well its finally starting to feel like spring out there (around here anyway) and we have put together some very cool scans to spring on you.  Spring, get it?  OK, that was pretty weak, but the artwork on the Captain America box is certainly not.  Featuring the stylings of the inimitable Jack Kirby, the vintage Captain Action Captain America box is a must have in your collection.  Its available for your downloading pleasure here:
Captain Action Captain America Boxart
 

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