Hey Actioneers!

Just a quick reminder not to forget to order part 2 of our Phantom Action thriller available for Pre Order now in February PREVIEWS! Great covers once again by Art Thibert and Mark Sparacio !

Don’t miss it!

Team Action

Hey Actioneers!

We were just alerted to this auction by one of our faithful, for a rare 1967 Ideal Toy & Games marketing catalogue which prominently features Captain Action! The Buy It Now price is $895. Many of these CA pages have been reprinted, however here are 2 pages newly uncovered, which shows the ultra rare Captain Action Swim Ring (You hard core toy collector Actioneers will also note that the background images of Captain America and Batman are the very same images used on the Ideal toy packaging )and, also uncovered – the Captain Action Raft! 

Also, here’s a look at the cover of the catalogue which shows the Captain Action Emblem !

You can see the auction here at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220547007855&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Just when you thought you’d seen it all– more new treasures!

Best,

Team Action

Hey Actioneers!

We were pleasantly surprised to also note that our Phantom Action book was also front and center as the #1 staff pick in the January PREVIEWS Staff Picks section! Here’s what PREVIEWS Staff writer Jim Kuhoric had to say:

Staff Pick (January10): The Phantom / Captain Action #1
Recommended by Jim Kuhoric

Those of us who are old enough to remember the Captain Action toys of the 1960s will recall that one of the coolest facets of the action figure was the ability to change from the Captain persona into one of a host of popular superhero characters.  This alone made the toy extremely valuable to kids because the figure became two toys in one and gave you more opportunity to develop complex and often convoluted play schemes. In a flash, he could be transformed into Captain America, Batman, Flash Gordon, the Lone Ranger, or the Phantom to mete out justice to the collected plastic villains of said scenario.

This month, the folks at Moonstone have stepped into the fantasy battles of yesteryear by pitting Captain Action against the Phantom in their first-ever comic book crossover (since the original toy allowed you to crossover the characters during play). There is something incredibly nostalgic about this pairing that has me incredibly interested to see what writer Mike Bullock and artist Reno Maniquis have in store for the iconic heroes.  Moonstone has been cranking out a respectable and quality line of comic books for over ten years and they seem to have really found a strong niche with these classic pulp inspired characters. If you enjoy classic action fare or are a fan of either character, this series is a must to check out in March! If only I still had the toys.

Hey Actioneers!

Captain Action is living large in January PREVIEWS! We’ve got 3 goodies for coming to comic shops in March!

The CA Special, Phantom & CA Noir, and Part one of our 2 issue mini series Phantom Action which teams CA & Phantom for the first time in 40 years since the original Ideal toy line!

An action-packed March for you all to keep you busy right before Captain Action, the on going series relaunches!

Best,

Team Action

Hey Actioneers! Check Out our interview which was so huge it spanded 2 shows on Non Productive– Near Mint Radio and The Loud Idiots! Our special THANKS to Ken, Frank, Pete and Den for a fun time on the shows!  Team Action

Here’s the link to Near Mint Radio - http://non-productive.com/podcasts/index.php?id=178  (Capt Action section starts about half way into the show)

Here’s the Link to The Loud Idiots : http://non-productive.com/podcasts/index.php?id=179

Hey Actioneers!

Because of the Holiday rush, Lady Action hit comic shops a week early this week so go and get yours today!!

You’ve  got a choice of Cover A which features another masterpiece from Paul Gulacy and Photo Cover B featuring our Lady Action spokes model Niki Rubin. The interior art by Jake Minor rocks and who better to tell the story of our British female spy than Brit writer Tony Lee! It’s a great read!

Best,

Team Action

Hey Actioneers!

Captain Action rocked it this morning on New York radio!

I was listening to the Q 104.3 Jim Kerr Rock N Roll Morning Show as I do every morning and tuned in in the middle of their question of the day segment. Today’s question was, “ What was your favorite toy that you got for Christmas when you were a kid?”  They were also commenting on classic toy commercials the staff was punching up on YouTube.

People were calling in and sending inemails, so I quickly dashed of this email to Jim Kerr:

Hi Jim!

My favorite Christmas toy came to me  in 1967. It was my Captain Action action figure made by Ideal Toys.  CA was thought up by the same fellow who created GI Joe. Captain Action could become Superman, Batman and other heroes by changing the uniform.

Today, I own the rights to Captain Action, and he’s making a come back in comic books, collectibles and other media.

Here’s his classic commercial !

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Mr7FwkO4k

Regards,
Joe Ahearn
Captain Action Enterprises, LLC
A few minutes later I was in my car driving to work still listening to the radio and to my surprise, Jim read my email on the air!

Jim thought it was cool that I now own my favorite toy and quipped, ” That would be like me owning Tonka!”

Jim’s co-star Shelli Sonstein remarked ” I wonder when the movie will be made?”

Well Shellli and gang, we’re working toward that! We’re confident Captain Action will be on screen some day in the future! 

Many Thanks to Jim Kerr and and the Rock N Roll Morning Show staff!

Best ,

Joe Ahearn

Team Action

Hey Actioneers! 

Double Scoop today ! Captain Action and Lady Action both featured on The Scoop!

Lady Action Article

http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=34&s=259&ai=89811

Captain Action Phantom- Part 2 Article

http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=34&s=261&ai=89771

Happy Holidays!

Team Action

Hey Actioneers!

Here’s a chance to own Captain Action issues 0 , 1 2, 3.5, 4 and 5 , the first full Captain Action story arc from Moonstone all in one volume! This extremely limied numbered  hard cover edition of just 200 copies will only be available for a short time so get in on the action now!

Best,

Team Action