Action Jackson Figures
Mego released Action Jackson in 1971. Each figure came with a jumpsuit, military tag, white belt, and white boots. Other outfits were sold separately.
Pictured Above: 1974 Mego Catalog
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Pictured Above: Action Jackson's Catchphrase
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Mego released three 8" Action Jackson figures in the U.S. ("White," "Bearded," and "Black").
Pictured Above: Action Jackson Window Box Side Panel Art
Pictured Above: Type 0 Bearded Action Jackson
Pictured Above: Type 0 Non-Bearded Action Jackson
Pictured Above: Type 0 Black Action Jackson
Action Jackson figures can have blonde, red, brown, or black hair.
Action Jackson's jumpsuit can range from light to medium to dark blue.
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Pictured Above: Type 0 Blonde Action Jackson in Dark Blue Jumpsuit (Left), Type 0 Non-Bearded Action Jackson in Medium Blue Jumpsuit (Center), and Type 0 Bearded Action Jackson in Light Blue Jumpsuit (Right)
Pictured Above: U.S. Action Jackson Window Box
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Most U.S. figures come in a window box with a yellow starburst on the front that says, "INCLUDING STICK ON TATTOOS," and a warning label printed on the front that says, "For Children Over 5 Years Of Age." Late issue boxes omit the warning label, have the Mego logo inside the starburst, and feature Action Jackson in camouflage clothing. These boxes are very hard to find.
Pictured Above: U.S. Action Jackson in Rare "Mego" Logo Window Box
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Pictured Above: Original Mego Action Jackson Shipping Box
Action Jackson was released in Germany on the Type 2 body. Type 2 Action Jackson has a plastic belt instead of an elastic belt, no "AJ" sticker, and no military tag. Also, his jumpsuit is made from a different material that looks more purple than blue.
Pictured Above: Type 2 Bearded Action Jackson
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Pictured Above: Type 2 Non-Bearded Action Jackson
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Action Jackson was released in the U.K. as "Johnnie Jackson" by Mego distributor Cecil Coleman Ltd.
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Action Jackson was released in Italy as "L'Amico Jackson" by Mego distributor Baravelli.
Italy is the only country where Black Action Jackson was released on a Type 1 body.
Pictured Above: Type 1 Black L'Amico Jackson
Pictured Above: Boxed Black L'Amico Jackson
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Action Jackson was released in France as "Luc L'Aventure" by Mego distributor Sitap.
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Pictured Above: Complete Set of Boxed Luc L'Aventure Outfits
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A cheaper version of Action Jackson called "Amigo" was sold by Mego in the 1972 Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog.
Pictured Above: 1972 Montgomery Ward Catalog
Pictured Above: 1972 Montgomery Ward Catalog
Amigo has a red jumpsuit, a different belt buckle, no "AJ" sticker or military tag, and comes on a cruder body type with bendable arms.
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Captain Eagle is a knockoff 8" figure that was sold and bundled by retailers with official Action Jackson outfits in the 1970s. He is not marked "Mego" and does not have an "AJ" sticker or military tag. The body type is the same one used for the Fighting Furies knockoff Captain Patch.
Pictured Above: "Mego Action Jackson 29 Piece Set" Shrink-wrapped with Captain Eagle Figure
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