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Action man

Action man in patterned shirt, sleeveless jacket, shorts and wellies

This action man doll was made by Hasbro in 1997. The doll is made of poly-vinyl and is wearing a dessert storm uniform made of polyester cotton. He belonged to Lewis Backstrom who is now 12. Action man figures were originally made by a different company, Palitoy. The first doll came out in 1966.

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