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Big Jim
by Mattel
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This memory was added on: September 3, 2008
My dad bought me a Big Jim action figure when I was a kid. There were times when my dad would go to my uncle's place to play
texas hold'em and I was his constant companion. I always brought my Big Jim with me
whenever I tag along with my dad.
Bob
This memory was added on: August 2, 2008
I remember having Big Jake and Big Josh and the camper too! I loved the little bands that you put on their arms and they would pop off when their muscles flexed.
Mike
This memory was added on: July 6, 2008
My brother had a Big Jim camper when we were kids. It was vinyl and had all kinds of camping gear. We used to play together until my Dusty Sports Action doll went swimming with Jim in the sink, and my brother put the hairdryer hose on her head and melted her hair. That was the end of that. Aaah memories!
Dar
This memory was added on: June 20, 2008
I grew up with the 3 3/4 Gi.joe's from the 80's and early 90's and they're still my alltime favourite. When I was about 13 years old, I found a Big Jim indian with cowboy gear and sombrero on a flea market for a dollar or so. He looked so cool with a wolftattoo on his hand and those little revolvers (witch he couldn't grab by the way) and flashy black cowboy boots. Never played with him, though. My interest died when I found my first vintage Action man for about the same amount on another junksale. That really ticked my imagination (even as a fifteen year old with a healthy interest in girls, mopeds and alcohol). Now I'm 26 and collecting the 3 3/4 and vintage Gi.joe's along with the vintage action man line. Poor indian Jim was sold on e-bay, but I still have a safari Jeep and another Big Jim guy with semi kung fu grip. At least he can hold a rifle ;) Hope too come across a bearded one some day, those look so silly when their hair is all messed up :)
Harry
1982
This memory was added on: June 4, 2008
I got a Big Jack figure when I was 9, I think. I thought the karate chop action and muscle action was so cool. He used to team up w/ my Action Jackson for the occasional adventure, and then go home to his wife and family (some of my other dolls). Today I have 2 Big Jims, Big Jack, Big Josh, 2 Big Jeffs, Dr. Steel, Warpath, (renamed BlackHawk) and The Whip, (renamed Big John). They love to go on adventures in the sports camper and tent, when I baby sit some of my students.
~Sharry,
1966
This memory was added on: May 18, 2008
There was a huge line of Big Jim toys in the mid-seventies. I had the Big Jim Safari set (which came with a very cool airboat, alligator, gorilla with net launcher, and a truck), and the Big Jim Camping Set (which came with large tent, fishing boat - with vinyl fish, campfire, and jeep). I know there were several other Big Jim playsets, like one where he was some sort of rescue worker. He was kind of like the non-military GI Joe, and had really awesome equipment and accessories. I noticed you can still buy a lot of used Big Jim stuff on e-bay.
Thanks for your time.
Brad
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