Captain Action Sighting:  Nov 17 Toyshop  30 Oct 00
The Nov 17th Issue of Toy Shop features a cover article on collecting Action figures via the web.  The body of the article features a black and white picture of 4 boxed Captain Action uniform sets  (Batman, Captain America, Superman and Aquaman).  Look for the Mego Spiderman on the cover with the badly repaired seam on the right leg (don't know how they missed that!).

ZOGG:  The Zeroid Commander New Pics  30 Oct 00
We have new pics of the rare ZOGG shelf box in the Zeroids section.  Follow the Zeroids Icon or take this quick link:  ZOGG: The Zeroid Commander

Captain Action: Ideal 1966 Dealer Catalogue  28 Oct 00
Some very cool pics of the 1966 Ideal sales catalogue which features the Captain Action parachute deal, as well as some other great vintage merchandise.  1966 Ideal Sales Catalogue

CONTEST NOTICE!  Please Read  22 Oct 00
It turns out that there was a problem with the way in which some web browsers interpreted the Email address on the contest page.  It has been updated and the correct Email address is:
Gamesandbeyond@gamesandbeyond.com
Some browsers were putting a %20 in front of the address.  If you have not received an email from us telling you that your entry has been received please resubmit it.  We apologize for these technical difficulties!

The Eyes Have it   22 Oct 00
Looking for some scary wall paper for your computer this Halloween?  What could be more appropriate than the "Evil Eye" from the "Dr Evil with his Disguises and Weapons" set?  So here it is, in brilliant 1024x768:
The Evil Eye

Captain Action Spider man Box Art Update   19 Oct 00
With some help from the very talented Yves Rodier, we present a new and improved Captain Action Spider Man Uniform Box.  Yves did some extraordinary clean up work on the box logo and now it looks amazing.  I have printed out a few of them and it looks as good as the original.   I have also improved the color of the character art, and added an outline.  The improved Spider man artwork is here:  Spider man Uniform and Equipment for Captain Action   If you would like to see more of Yves superb work, check out this website: Yves Rodier Illustrator

Yahoo Club: Figure Creators and Customizers   12 Oct 00
There is a new club over at Yahoo for exchanging tips and tricks in making and converting action figures.  ITs just starting out but its worth checking out: Figure Creators and Customizers

Steve Canyon Uniform and Equipment for Captain Action   09 Oct 00
Its back to business as usual here at GAB, and we have just finished putting together a page with pics and info on the vintage Ideal Steve Canyon set.  We could use a really nice picture of the logo on the sleeve of the uniform, so if you have one, snap a pic and send it our way, if we use it you'll get credit for it.  Find Steve Canyon in the "Uniforms" section under the Captain Action icon, or take this handy short cut: 
Captain Action as Steve Canyon

The Classic Plastick Gallery   07 Oct 00
There is a new feature over at Classic Plastick which features pictures of customs, including a very cool boxed custom Dirty Harry.  Check it out at this link:  Classic Plastick Gallery

Some good info for Customizers:  Two Part Molds  04 Oct 00
Here is a really interesting write up by Mike Yacullo which provides a step by step process for making a two part plaster mold, complete with pictures.  Could come in handy if you are looking to make a custom mask for your favorite action figure.  Heres the link:  Creating a Two-part Plaster Mold by Mike Yacullo

Announcing the Captain Action Custom Costume Contest!  01 Oct 00
The contest officially begins today.  Entries will be accepted for 8 weeks (thru Nov 26) and the winners will be announced on December 1st.  Prizes will be announced in the coming weeks.  All the details are right here: Captain Action Custom Costume Contest
 
 

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