CAPTAIN SCARLET IN TRIPLICATE...

Okay, I gotta admit that the Captain Scarlets on the left and right of the above photo don't actually qualify as 'action figures' due to their extremely limited articulation - they're just dolls in fact, plain and simple (though the one on the right talks and his 'epaulettes' light up).  However, the middle Captain really is a fully paid-up member of the action figure fraternity because of his numerous points of articulation and would give Action Man a good run for his money.

Centre Cap is by Pedigree Toys from 1968 and the other two are by Vivid Imaginations from '93 and '01 respectively.  25 years separate the first two figures, yet the  quarter of a century interval between them didn't result in any improvements and the '68 Cap is definitely the best of the three.  So much for progress, eh?  Got a favourite, Crivvies?  Then imagine, if you will, you're a kid again - which of the trio would you prefer to find in your stocking on Christmas day?

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