Cast-A-Way brings us the Action (Jackson)

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Kansas City, Missouri. (July 17, 2013) –Castaway and ZICA Toys are bringing back the Action…. Action Jackson! That is… As the first full production line to feature their all new Type “S” body the team up of Castaway and ZICA Toys is getting historically old school! 2014 is the 40th Anniversary of the iconic Type 2 Body used by MEGO Corporation for all of its Action-Figures in the 1970’s including later editions of Action Jackson. Released in 1971, AJ sold brilliantly but not for a long time, according to Mego, the first year resulted in 2.5 million Action Jackson figures being sold … (Action Jackson) significance is that led to the concept of using the basic body on any variety of characters. Most importantly, Mego’s next 8″ line the World’s Greatest Superheroes, arguably the company’s greatest success.. He remains a big part of Mego collecting today. The many costume sets and bodies left over from the line are still relatively easy to find (Mego Museum) This isn’t his first return though Playing Mantis released a new version of Action Jackson in 2000, and while it was nicely done it was closer to 9 inches in height and not very compatible [...]

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[Nostalgiabuff]

awesome news. looking forward to what they put out

[wilbs518]

Awesome news!

[David Lee]

We can't wait to share all we have planned!

[galaxyexplorer42]

I'm on board for Action Jackson... Sounds great. Especially the villains!

[Earth 2 Chris]

Sing the theme song! It's cycling through my head like crazy!!!

Chris

[Brown Bear]

My excitement reading this is right there with the announcement of Retro-Action DC guys a few years........goosebumps........THANKS GUYS!

To this day, my childhood AJ remains my all time fav!!

[BATMAN89]

We can't wait to share all we have planned!

Hi Dave,
In the article above, it says "an all new Head Sculpt and more heroic look!"
Will the sculpt be done by the same artist who did your Capt. America and Fighting Yank heads?
My favorite btw:
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It would be awesome if he looked a heroic as these guys!
Barrett

[HardyGirl]

Oh wow! AJ? Seriously? This is great! And I can't wait to see what villains you come up with! I'm so excited!

[galaxyexplorer42]

It says there will be several versions... Since this is a "new version" of Action Jackson, I want a rooted hair version...

[David Lee]

It says there will be several versions... Since this is a "new version" of Action Jackson, I want a rooted hair version...

Rooted? hmmm... Flocked on the other hand, has an outstanding chance...

Dave

[galaxyexplorer42]

Yea- Flocked... That's what I meant... I figured it was the same thing... GI Joe type hair....

[MIB41]

Very cool news! Hey is there any chance of a variant head sculpt that looks like "daddy's Action Jackson"? Would make a nice Christmas release for us old timers.

[madmarva]

Will there be accessory/outfit packs. That's what I loved about AJ.

[Brown Bear]

I love the idea of paying homage to the old AJ by using the original head, but aged. Maybe with white hair?