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  • Megotu
    jerk
    • Dec 16, 2001
    • 10738

    The NEW Action Jackson Line

    I have posted along these lines before but every now and then I hafta vent it.

    I LOVE the Action Jackson Concept but HATE the execution.

    That sculpt is so ugly the doctor slapped the sculptor's mother. I don't know why there was a doctor involved.

    The clothes are so poorly made and ill fitting that removing them from the card causes damage to it and putting them on the figure destroys them.

    The vehicles are so goofy looking they make the Batcopter look like a sound working design.

    Step One. New Sculpts.

    Not NEW new , just repurposed. I love how good BW looks as as AJ in the Baravelli ad. It literally makes me weep at what was lost out on. If CK can also be Don, BW can also be AJ. BW just has that look of a late 60's early 70's Action and Adventure guy. And why does the same sculpt have to be used for all the guys? GI Joe, I am looking at you here. Atomic man and Bullet man really helped me think about it more. there should be different faces for the restof the crew. BW, for AJ, Blackbeard for the bearded guy, Galahad for the guy with a different hair color. Or POTAnaut. Either one. AA Aj can stay or steal a Deacon head from SWAT.

    Step Two. New Clothes. I like the jumpsuits, just not the coveralls that look like Janitor's clothes. Switch to the hero bodysuit leotards that will show some musculature. Put it on backwards with a zipper closure and add a vinyl collar. Switch to hero boots instead of the lace up boots. And plastic hero belts. With a holster. Aj is gona need to shoot somebody soone or later.

    Step Three. Vehicles.

    AJ is gonna need wheels but not the clown faced helicopter. Not the F1 race car. The jeep is not horrible. The motorcycle is atrocious. He needs a 'jetpack. I am thinking something like the Flyaway action rig from the 1/6 scale line. Make it a little bit rocketeery maybe. He will need a copter. Maybe a little more James Bondy Gyro copter. If you use the type 0 plastic pin body, it would be light enough to do a zip cord copter and actually fly AJ around the backyard and up onto the roof.
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  • Toyman_Chris
    70's Era Pimp
    • Sep 7, 2011
    • 3010

    #2
    I didn't know they were going to redo the AJ line again.....I would welcome it!

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    • Boywonder0
      Persistent Member
      • Dec 29, 2007
      • 2411

      #3
      Which new AJ line? Any links?

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      • Megotu
        jerk
        • Dec 16, 2001
        • 10738

        #4
        I had thought it was pretty obvious but what I was saying was how I would re-do the AJ line.

        To continue...An estes D126 rocket that would AJ in the payload. As the separation charge ejects the capsule, glider wings scissor out and AJ glides to the ground and the rocket body comes back by streamer recovery.

        Next up, redesigning the Adventure Packs...
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        • piecemaker
          There's no need to fear..
          • Jan 26, 2009
          • 4634

          #5
          Originally posted by Megotu
          I had thought it was pretty obvious but what I was saying was how I would re-do the AJ line.

          To continue...An estes D126 rocket that would AJ in the payload. As the separation charge ejects the capsule, glider wings scissor out and AJ glides to the ground and the rocket body comes back by streamer recovery.

          Next up, redesigning the Adventure Packs...
          That would be one of the coolest toys ever! This thread reminded me of this,The Idea guy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U5UH...eature=related

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          • Random Axe
            The Voice of Reason
            • Apr 16, 2008
            • 4518

            #6
            I truly think during this ressurgance of Mego-styled stuff a new Action Jackson line would work, but it would have to be marketed for playability. I really don't know how well Rescue Heroes have done, but something of a similar vibe would go over well. Cost structure would be a challenge to keep stuff affordable, but if you could get maybe three or four heads/ethnicities and ten to twelve kits for various professions, I think it would hit pretty well. WHo actually owns the Action Jackson name anyway?

            I dunno. I'm probably way wrong on the above, but without having to pay up front for an expensive lisence and with the ability to completely control the designs and make everything interchangeable it would work.
            I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she dumped me before we met.

            If anyone here believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand.

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            • Megotu
              jerk
              • Dec 16, 2001
              • 10738

              #7
              Okay...the assignment now is:

              Design a 1972 mission specific AJ Action Pack.

              Thinks like the Safari are sorta close to mission specific...The Baseball player set, not so much.

              Things like GI Joe's Adventure Sets are the idea here. Try to avoid xeroxing existing Joe sets.

              Blaze of Glory: complete copy of Evel's bike and launcher, just redone slightly to make it eaiser for AJ to ride. Red bodysuit with AJ logo prominent on back, ramp with plastic hape with sticker flames.
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              • Random Axe
                The Voice of Reason
                • Apr 16, 2008
                • 4518

                #8
                Dungeon Hunter

                This would be an Indiana Jones styled adventurer only modern. He'd be equiped with desert camo fatigues, military boots and, my favorite firearm, a Desert Eagle. In his explorer backpack he'll have night vision goggles, maps, flashlight, GPS, machete/big knife. Keeping him modern but with a classic twist he'll have to have some kind of hat, maybe a beanie with a bill.
                I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she dumped me before we met.

                If anyone here believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand.

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                • Toyman_Chris
                  70's Era Pimp
                  • Sep 7, 2011
                  • 3010

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Random Axe
                  Dungeon Hunter

                  This would be an Indiana Jones styled adventurer only modern. He'd be equiped with desert camo fatigues, military boots and, my favorite firearm, a Desert Eagle. In his explorer backpack he'll have night vision goggles, maps, flashlight, GPS, machete/big knife. Keeping him modern but with a classic twist he'll have to have some kind of hat, maybe a beanie with a bill.

                  WE NEED A LIKE BUTTON! lol.

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                  • jwyblejr
                    galactic yo-yo
                    • Apr 6, 2006
                    • 11147

                    #10
                    I've thrown a Doc Mego BW head on a Type 1 body and thrown him in one of my AJ outfits. Looks very nice wearing it.

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                    • GlobalObserver
                      Persistent Member
                      • Aug 12, 2004
                      • 2220

                      #11
                      I've stated several times over the years that I'd really like to see all new adventure team/P*A*C*K* type figures. Unlicensed. Just cool generic characters with lots of fun accessories.

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                      • Megotu
                        jerk
                        • Dec 16, 2001
                        • 10738

                        #12
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                        • clemso
                          Talkative Member
                          • Aug 8, 2001
                          • 6189

                          #13
                          ^^^^ The Mystery Astronaut was almost there.

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                          • AJ Collector
                            The Biggest Little Man!
                            • Aug 24, 2008
                            • 2148

                            #14
                            I threw an AJ head on a Zica body.......Sweet improvement!

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                            • ctc
                              Fear the monkeybat!
                              • Aug 16, 2001
                              • 11183

                              #15
                              >I LOVE the Action Jackson Concept but HATE the execution.

                              I agree. Since he was Mego's first attempt, and he was supposed to be inexpensive I can kinda forgive some of the problems.

                              >That sculpt is so ugly the doctor slapped the sculptor's mother.

                              The bearless one and the black dude aren't that bad, IF you do a repaint. I painted a few resin recasts and they look pretty good. The bearded guy needs a stronger chin.

                              ....and the Caesar cut could be redone.

                              >The clothes are so poorly made and ill fitting that removing them from the card causes damage to it and putting them on the figure destroys them.

                              Yeah, I've had a few jumpsuits fall apart while lookin' at them. But better fabric fixes those problems.

                              >The vehicles are so goofy looking they make the Batcopter look like a sound working design.

                              HAW! Yeah; they were meant to be done on the cheap and it shows.

                              >I like the jumpsuits, just not the coveralls that look like Janitor's clothes.

                              Slap on some pockets and they look like armoured corps crew suits.

                              DOn C.

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