1975 Big Jim Catalog

[PNGwynne]

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[cjefferys]

I think Dr. Steel sort of served as a stand alone character in the beginning. Because his first series box didn't mention the "Pack" or any affiliation with a group. His box basically showcased him as simply a new addition to that existing Big Jim line. I know the period of time between this and his initiation into the Pack was brief. But I can distinctly remember there being a period where he was his own character devoid of a team concept. When the Pack theme was flushed out, they gave him a new box (with Jack Kirby artwork) and added a belt with a Pack belt buckle. So there were slight differences that I remember pretty well.

Yeah, I remember the original commercial for him, and he was definitely more of an adversary for Big Jim. He was originally released a year or two before the whole PACK thing began if I remember correctly. I got my Dr Steel when he first came out, and of course, he didn't have the belt or wolf tattoo on his hand. I think his release was the beginning of moving Big Jim out of the whole sports thing and more into an action/adventure themed series (which lead to PACK). And not being a sports fan at all, this is when I started getting interested in the line as a kid.