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Action Man, Scalextric & Lego Including The Bob Brechin Collection
Thursday 16th January 2025
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16 Jan 2025 10:00 GMT
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Palitoy boxed Tiny Tears, with pacifier and bottle - Good to Excellent, within Good original window box packaging. (the cellophane has partly detached). The contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked), and are still strapped to the inner packaging. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin, Palitoy Chief Designer, and has been personally signed on the rear face of the box - see photos.
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Palitoy (Sealed) Tiny Tears outfits, #32249 carded outfits (x 2), 32255 carded outfit - Excellent to Mint, within Good sealed original packaging (some minor staining to one of the 32249 outfits). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin, Palitoy Chief Designer, and has been personally signed on the rear face of the packaging - see photos.
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Corgi group to include (1) #25 Matra Rancho with Trailer and Motorcycles - Near Mint to Mint, appears to be unused and still fixed to the inner card, within Excellent packaging (a little cellophane crushing); (2) #329 Opel Senator - Good Plus (small paint chip on 1 A-Pillar), within Good packaging; (3) #334 Ford Escort Europe - Good to Excellent, within Good Plus packaging. This lot is from the personal collection of Alan Blanchard - Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker for Mainline Railways and has been endorsed by Bob Brechin - Palitoy Chief Designer, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos. (3)
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Corgi #265 "Superman" - Supermobile with "Superman" figure - Near Mint to Mint, with missiles attached to sprue, appears to be unused and still fixed to the inner card, within Good Plus packaging. This lot is from the personal collection of Alan Blanchard - Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker for Mainline Railways and has been endorsed by Bob Brechin - Palitoy Chief Designer, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Corgi #647 "Buck Rogers" Starfighter with 2 x plastic figures - Near Mint to Mint, with missiles attached to sprue, appears to be unused and still fixed to the inner card, within Excellent packaging. This lot is from the personal collection of Alan Blanchard - Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker for Mainline Railways and has been endorsed by Bob Brechin - Palitoy Chief Designer, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Corgi (Sealed) group to include #33 Goodyear Blimp (x 2); #76 Chrysler Matra Rancho (x 2); #91 Vantastic Hot Rod custom van (x 2); #2508 Popeye & Olive Oyl (x 2), plus others, all appear to be Mint, within Good to Excellent sealed packaging, also includes 4 x Corgi catalogue booklets. This lot is from the personal collection of Alan Blanchard - Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker for Mainline Railways and has been endorsed by Bob Brechin - Palitoy Chief Designer, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos. (14 incl booklets)
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Corgi #265 "Superman" - Supermobile with "Superman" figure - Excellent to Near Mint, includes missiles, within Good Plus packaging. This lot is from the personal collection of Alan Blanchard - Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker for Mainline Railways and has been endorsed by Bob Brechin - Palitoy Chief Designer, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Man vintage loose The Royal Horse Guards (Blues) figure, flock hair, plastic hands, wearing tunic, breeches, plumed helmet, boots (helmet and spurs are damaged), plus other accessories, appears to be incomplete, but not checked, also includes other assorted uniform parts including The Royal Hussar cross belt and cartouche - generally Good. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Hasbro/Art & Science Action Man 50th Anniversary British Infantryman figure. This figure was displayed at AMCon 2016, held at the former Palitoy Factory, Coalville, Leics. - Near Mint to Mint, within Excellent open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the figure and AMCon 2016 - see photos.
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Hasbro/Art & Science Action Man 50th Anniversary Paratrooper figure. This figure was displayed at AMCon 2016, held at the former Palitoy Factory, Coalville, Leics. - Near Mint to Mint, within Excellent open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the figure and AMCon 2016 - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Tooling Aids for the Mountain & Arctic figure, and also includes two Head resins. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken, metal castings and resins were then taken from the mould. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the manufacturing process for the figure - see photo.
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Hasbro/Art & Science Action Man 50th Anniversary Action Soldier figure. This figure was displayed at AMCon 2016, held at the former Palitoy Factory, Coalville, Leics. - Near Mint to Mint, within Excellent open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the figure and AMCon 2016 - see photos.
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Hasbro/Art & Science Action Man 50th Anniversary Footballer figure. This figure was displayed at AMCon 2016, held at the former Palitoy Factory, Coalville, Leics. - Near Mint to Mint, within Excellent open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the figure and AMCon 2016 - see photos.
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Hasbro/Art & Science Action Man 50th Anniversary Action Soldier figure. This figure was displayed at AMCon 2016, held at the former Palitoy Factory, Coalville, Leics. - Mint (still sealed in polythene bags), within Excellent open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the figure and AMCon 2016 - see photos.
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Hasbro Action Man 1966 World Cup figure - Limited Edition No. #0991, personally signed by Bob Brechin - the boxed figure was presented to him when he was a guest at the 30th Anniversary Show, London and also includes his Press Pass from the event - Excellent to Near Mint, within Excellent open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the 1996 event - see photos.
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Hasbro vintage Talking GI Joe - Adventure Team Commander with Life-Like Hair and Beard, personally signed by Bob Brechin - the boxed figure is a sample, and would become Palitoy's Talking Commander in 1968, also includes 3 original information leaflets - Excellent with working talking mechanism, within Good Plus open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the development history of the figure - see photos.
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Palitoy - Toy Division - Merchandising & Advertising Manual that includes vintage Action Force instruction/advertising leaflets. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy - Hobbies Division - Merchandising & Advertising Manual that includes vintage Action Force 'pre-production' self adhesive labels. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Trade Catalogues to include 1961, 1977 (includes Six Million Dollar Man, Family Treehouse, Play-Doh, The Bionic Woman, plus others), 1992 and Action Man 50th Anniversary Souvenir booklets, personally signed by Bob Brechin (x 2 - 1 copy is a pre-production sample). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Man vintage loose Horse with reins and saddle, not checked for completeness - generally Good. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the design history for the Action Man Horse - see photos.
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Palitoy Limited 1973 New Products Brochure - includes a page-by-page summary of product, selling price, forecast and promotion point of sale (products include Girls World, Pippa, Action Man, plus others), personally signed by Bob Brechin. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Limited 1974 and 1975 New Products Brochure - includes a page-by-page summary of product, selling price, forecast and promotion point of sale (products include Dancing Pippa, Action Man, Parker Games, Bradgate Dolls, plus others), personally signed by Bob Brechin. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Limited 1976 New Products Brochure - includes a page-by-page summary of product, selling price, forecast and promotion point of sale (products include Action Man, Mainline Railways, Wombles Piano, plus others), personally signed by Bob Brechin. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Limited 1979 New Products Brochure and separate Price List (products include Star Wars (includes early Kenner photographs of pre-production figures/vehicles), Action Man, Tressy Dolls, Tiny Tears, plus others). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Limited 1982 New Products Brochure (products include Star Wars, Tiny Tears, Strawberry Shortcake, Girls World, Meccano, plus others - the Action Man section is missing). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Ogilvy Benson & Mather Palitoy's advertising agency Brochure includes original letter and original photocopied Action Man adverts for May 1980. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Hasbro G.I. Joe Components Booklet (marked as Confidential) - this includes a typed list of components, supplied from Hong Kong, with the designers hand written notes, including quantity etc. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the requirement of the booklet - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force photographs, showing figures, vehicles, action scenes and concept sketches, some are loose and some are sealed within 2 photograph albums. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes personally signed certificates of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Limited 1982 New Products Brochure (products include Action Force, Action Man, Star Wars, Tiny Tears, Strawberry Shortcake, Girls World, Meccano, plus others). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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A selection of books used by Bob Brechin and the Palitoy Design Team for ideas for Action Man uniforms, artillery, vehicles etc - books include the History of the Grenadier Guards, 1972 Aldershot Army Display, RAC Tank Museum, plus others. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy/Hasbro Action Man loose/undressed figures to include vintage Palitoy painted hair, plastic hands Talking Commander figure (1 arm is detached and talking mechanism does not work), vintage Palitoy flock hair, dynamic body figure (head is detached and hands are missing), 3 x modern Hasbro figures - generally Fair. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man - see photos. (5)
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Palitoy Action Man, a quantity of vintage vehicle and action scene photographs, original instruction/information leaflets, equipment manuals, adventure books, also includes a modern issue bottle bag - the condition of the leaflets, equipment manuals and books are Good to Excellent. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes personally signed certificates of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy (Sealed) Action Force vintage Commando figure - Mint, within Good sealed original carded packaging, personally signed by Bob Brechin (some scuffs and scratches on the card). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy (Sealed) Action Force vintage German Stormtrooper figure - Mint, within Good sealed original carded packaging, personally signed by Bob Brechin (some scuffs and scratches on the card). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy (Sealed) Action Force vintage Baron Ironblood figure - Mint, within Good sealed original carded packaging, personally signed by Bob Brechin (some scuffs and scratches on the card). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force vintage Red Shadow figure - Mint, within Good original carded packaging, personally signed by Bob Brechin (some scuffs and scratches on the card and the bubble has started to lift). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force vintage loose figures to include Commando, Red Shadow, SAS Attack Trooper, Space Force, plus others - generally Fair to Good (1 figure is missing an arm). This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force Prototype figure body, with bending legs. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the development of Palitoy's own '7POA' figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Prototype figure with alternating arms and legs. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the initial design of the figure and why the idea was shelved - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Deep Sea Diver figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Deep Sea Diver figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - generally Good, 1 arm has detached and some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Man vintage #35018 Underwater Explorer set - mostly Excellent to Near Mint (the rubber jacket has hardened and discoloured), within Fair to Good original open packaging, the contents appear to be unused and complete (but not checked), and are mostly still within the inner plastic bubble. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and has been personally signed on the rear of the card packaging, also includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the design history of the Underwater Explorer outfit - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Sitting Commando figure used on the display at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - generally Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Arctic Assault Series 1 figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Australian Jungle Fighter Series 1 figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Australian Jungle Fighter Series 1 figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype British Marine Series 1 figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Greek Mythology Cyclopes - fearsome warrior figures (x 2) concept figures - Fair to Good, some paint chips, missing hands. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a fascinating short statement regarding the original concept of the figures - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal models of the Detonator, Entrenching Tool and Ammo Box used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype German Stormtrooper Series 1 figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype German Stormtrooper Series 1 figure with alternative Purple uniform. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the concept and creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Ground Assault Alternative Unfinished figure. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the concept and creation of the figure - see photo.
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Action Man wooden pattern for the Officer's Cap (4 x actual size), made by Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker Alan Blanchard. A rubber mould was taken of the pattern and a resin casting taken from the mould. The wooden cap still has the original pencil markings showing the location of the 17th-21st Lancers 'skull and crossbones' emblem. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the design history of the cap - see photos.
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Palitoy Action Force Alternative Metal Prototype Mountain and Arctic Series 1 figure. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the concept and creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Mountain and Arctic Sitting figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Night Patrol Alternative Series 1 figure. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the concept and creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype Q Force Naval figure (proposed, but not selected). The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the concept and creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Wax Prototype British Sailor figure (proposed, but not selected) - Fair, 1 hand and both feet have detached. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the concept and creation of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype SAS Sitting figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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Palitoy Action Force Resin Prototype US Paratrooper Series 1 figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Resin castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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