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The original Six Million Dollar Man action figure, based on the TV show character Steve Austin played by Lee Majors, was released by Kenner Toys in 1975.
Here are some key features and details about the original figure:
Size and likeness: The figure was a larger-than-average action figure for its time, standing at 13 inches tall, and featured a detailed likeness of Lee Majors.
Bionic eye: The figure included a unique bionic eye with a wide-angle lens, allowing the user to look through a hole in the back of the head and see things as if they were further away.
Bionic arm and features:
The right arm included a lifting mechanism activated by turning the head to the right and pushing a button on the back of the figure. This allowed the figure to lift the included engine block accessory.
A roll-up bionic skin on the right arm revealed removable bionic modules underneath.
The left arm in the first edition had a ball joint for rotating up and down.
Accessories: The figure came dressed in a red tracksuit, socks, and shoes. It also included an engine block accessory to demonstrate the bionic arm’s lifting power.
Other features: The figure also had other features such as a bionic eye, a bionic arm with removable modules, and the ability to lift up to 2 lbs.
The original Six Million Dollar Man action figure was a popular and innovative toy that captured the excitement of the TV show. It’s considered an iconic toy from the 1970s and remains a sought-after collectible today.
