Action Jackson query

[Jetjungle75]

When these were originally sold, were any of them sold dressed in outfits other than the standard blue jump suits?
The reason I ask is because I have seen some described as "mint in box", and "never removed from box", but they are dressed in outfits that ordinarily you would have to purchase separately.
I always thought that when originally sold that they only came in the box wearing the standard light or dark blue jump suits.

[apes3978]

The reason I ask is because I have seen some described as "mint in box", and "never removed from box", but they are dressed in outfits that ordinarily you would have to purchase separately..

It may depend on the seller?

I mean the figure itself may be 'mint', or close to it, but that doesn't mean he wasn't removed from the box at some point and put in an accessory outfit. That's just speculation on my part.

'Never removed from box', I have no idea with that one.

[Jetjungle75]

Many thanks apes 3978.
So basically, the original figures were all once dressed in their blue jump suits. The sellers are then removing them from their boxes, and dressing them in another outfit, and then placing them back into their original boxes. They obviously were never originally sold like that.

[Jetjungle75]

Very helpful information Scott. So unless in box without the " Stick on tattoos" label on the bottom right of the box, we can take it that the original figure has been removed, redressed, and then placed back into the box.

[clemso]

When these were originally sold, were any of them sold dressed in outfits other than the standard blue jump suits?
The reason I ask is because I have seen some described as "mint in box", and "never removed from box", but they are dressed in outfits that ordinarily you would have to purchase separately.
I always thought that when originally sold that they only came in the box wearing the standard light or dark blue jump suits.

There is a theory that some of the Spanish AJs came in their outfits. These were released in the later version box with the Mego logo on the front instead of tattoo stickers. Can't really prove it conclusively, but the catalog did hint at it with separate catalog numbers. Also as some one else mentioned. Some came in Karate and camo outfit in this later issue box on T2 bodies and darker skin tones. Other than that, I would take "Never removed from box" as never removed (by me) from box.

[Jetjungle75]

If you check out this link:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970S-MEGO-ACTION-JACKSON-1110-JUNGLE-SAFARI-AMERICAN-ACTION-MAN-/275222896673?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

You will see that in addition to this one he has three others that are dressed in different outfits.All four do not have the Mego label in place of the "tattoo" label. So we can assume that they were all removed and redressed.
There is also one in a nice light blue jumpsuit, which more likely or not, has not been removed from the box.

[Jetjungle75]

Many thanks, Scott.

Quite a low starting bid on them.Will be interesting to see what they go for.

[rykerw1701]

I always think of Action Jackson as sort of the Scrappy Doo of the Mego line.

[apes3978]

I tend to think of Action Jackson as the grand-daddy of the Mego figures.

He was the originator of all that came after...

Now the Wizard of Oz figures, or The Waltons, there are some Scrappy Doo figures for ya

[PNGwynne]

I have a very low opinion of Scrappy Doo. On the other hand, I really like AJ, the Waltons, and the Wizard of Oz.

The Waltons is a well-made line even if not to everyone's taste. Wizard of Oz is a beautiful line with excellent sales for Mego. The reason WOz is "cheap" and plentiful is because the like sold well, was heavily promoted, and was also embraced by traditional doll collectors.

Checking now, and also in my past experience, MIB WOz tend to run $30-$100 on ebay depending on the character and box variant. To me, prices seem pretty stable in the past ten years.

[apes3978]

I have a very low opinion of Scrappy Doo. On the other hand, I really like AJ, the Waltons, and the Wizard of Oz.

The Waltons is a well-made line even if not to everyone's taste. Wizard of Oz is a beautiful line with excellent sales for Mego. The reason WOz is "cheap" and plentiful is because the like sold well, was heavily promoted, and was also embraced by traditional doll collectors.

I meant no offense with my comment, and agree with you that The Waltons *and* The Wizard of Oz are both great looking lines, Our Gang too for that matter... I guess I used those two lines as examples because it seems people are more willing to use them as custom fodder. (People would be willing to sacrifice Scappy over Scooby, just as people would sacrifice Ma Walton over Supergirl ).

For something to compare Scrappy Doo to, I suppose I should have used CB McHaul as an example

Again, no offense intended.

[PNGwynne]

Gosh no, no apology needed. I wasn't offended, just felt some perspective was warranted. I totally agree about custom fodder and have cannibalized many myself. I guess I'm just more passionate about the Waltons and Wizard of Oz than some here. I get teased about liking the Waltons often! But sometimes the POTA-Trek-WGSH train is a juggernaut.

I really do consider Scrappy the nadir of Scooby Doo, though.

[clemso]

Action Jackson has it's own hardcore collector base. It even has a great facebook group out there called Mego Action Jackson and Friends where we hang out and talk everything AJ. It really is the most enjoyable line to collect.

[MegomanJess]

I remember hearing that at the end they used one of the camouflage outfits.