Kar-a-a-ate Men!

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I had honestly forgotten that the correct spelling of this toy isn't "Karate Men" but "Kar-a-a-ate Men" which is infinitely cooler. As much as I see this fun toy in the wild, I rarely see them in the box. The box gives me goosebumps, it really connects into Christmas morning 1975, where I really could have used a brother....

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[HardyGirl]

I love these! I have these! When I was a kid, I played w/ my cousin's set. I loved the GIJoe looking one, right down to the flocked hair. I even remember the ad, (another one I can't find on YouTube, darn it.) And even the announcer called it KAR-A-A-TE Men! These are a lot of fun, but they don't work great after all these years. It's REALLY hard to get a knock down, but the kids who come over like to play w/ it. 70s coolness!

[Nostalgiabuff]

these are a lot of fun. i had them as a kid and picked up a new set a year or so back. you can get them pretty cheap on ebay. i keep my set out on a table in my man cave to be played with.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Interesting that similar fighting figure sets like this still crop up every several years. Also odd that Aurora made these, since they are known for models and race tracks.

Chris

[ScottA]

I had this set as a kid. And the brother to use it with.

[fallensaviour]

I also had a set of these.Many hours of fun.I don't know why I've never picked one up now?
I'll have to get one now.

[Marvelmania]

Never had them but always wanted them! Nice bit on All In The Family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czqQ2Dds2q8

[wayne foundation 07]

Never saw it before, looks kinda fun.

[HardyGirl]

Oh Jiminy Christmas! I was looking for this footage this morning! You beat me to the "punch". (pardon the pun)

Never had them but always wanted them! Nice bit on All In The Family.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czqQ2Dds2q8

[Marvelmania]

Don't you mean beat you to the Kar-a-a-ate chop?

[littlewink]

Still have my set in the box, spent many hours playing with this toy with my older brother, good times and this toy is a keeper. I should post pics of it sometime, great toy : )

[toys2cool]

very cool, I see these all the time on ebay

[fallensaviour]

Whats the going price for these nowadays?
I looked today but didn't see any...LOL

[cjefferys]

What a great toy. I never had this or a brother, but my memories of Christmas 1975 include playing with my sister and her Barbie Town House. That's almost as cool, right?

[mazinz]

i always wanted this, now that I know the correct name......