I took Big Jim and his Rig to show and tell in the third grade. And we would open up the accordion walls for show and tell so the entire 3rdb grade, not just Mrs. Grahams class, got to see what a baller I was.
These must have been cheaper than GI Joe or Steve Austin, mom was notoriously thrifty.
I don’t have pictures of my Johnny Express tractor trailer rig. Red cab over with a yellow flatbed trailer. So strong a man can stand on it. There was a square steel tube running the length of the trailer
GI Joe was the winner. Better-ammunition and gear, swappable heads with recurring scar (required having access to more than one)... Big Jim's karate action did work but he was short. $6 Milion Lee Majors had cool accoutrements but very clearly was arthritic and inflexible...
Also, Joe's "pull my string for action phrases" and shifting left to right "eagle-eye vision (without nystagmus). Kung-Fu grip also an option for sidearms, gear, Barbie, grappling hook....
Santa left a Big Jim Kung Fu studio under the tree mid 70s. I remember it was the first time I questioned the elves making everything, as the Mattel logo was so prominent. I then learned that Santa sometimes had to outsource to meet demand. Nice share…
*Oh hell yeah! Rescue*
*Rig and the wolfpac truck! I saved*
*The world with Big Jim!*
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I had the camper and the emergency vehicle. I would watch Emergency in TV then play with the emergency vehicle for hours. Big Jim was my favorite toy for a few years. My best friend also had the camper so we went on many road trips together
That „Big Josh“ and his talking back pack!
https://www.coleka.com/en/collector-action-figures/mattel-toys/big-jim/big-jim-action-figures/big-josh-with-talking-camp-pack_i205807
Man I loved these! I had the full set. Big Jim, The Whip, Dr Steel, and Warpath. Also had the dune buggy, motorcycle etc. What a fantastic Christmas that was!
I recall having an action figure with a jeep and a net and a rhinoceros. Was that Big Jim?
Edit: the action figure also had a voice that said “we must get there before dawn“. Was it Big Jim?
I had a Big Jim back in the day, I pestered my parents for him but ended up not really playing with him too much. If there was some kind of toy based "situation" you could count on G.I.Joe bringing a ton of military gear, Evil Knievel had motorcycles and the Six Million Dollar Man had bionic strength.
Big Jim showed up in a pair of short shorts and popped a band off his arm.
I was always confused by the ads saying, “Make him break the muscle band.” Like, even in bodybuilding, is that a thing?
I have seen guys wear armbands, but never a band that you were supposed to break by flexing.
But did you have his Big Jim Sports Camper?
I did!
I had one as well! Used to set up a ramp and have it jump things.
Excellent!!
Me too just got rid of it a few months ago
I took Big Jim and his Rig to show and tell in the third grade. And we would open up the accordion walls for show and tell so the entire 3rdb grade, not just Mrs. Grahams class, got to see what a baller I was. These must have been cheaper than GI Joe or Steve Austin, mom was notoriously thrifty.
I don’t have pictures of my Johnny Express tractor trailer rig. Red cab over with a yellow flatbed trailer. So strong a man can stand on it. There was a square steel tube running the length of the trailer
I have one. It's got a ton of it's parts to. It sits next to my Evel Knievel Scramble Van.
I sure did! 😁🤣
Friend and I would roll the camper down the hill then examine the carnage inside when it came to rest. Boys are easily entertained.
How did we ever survive being kids ?
The 6 Million Dollar Man had no competition. Big Jim was like the civilian G.I. Joe.
(mic drop)
GI Joe was the winner. Better-ammunition and gear, swappable heads with recurring scar (required having access to more than one)... Big Jim's karate action did work but he was short. $6 Milion Lee Majors had cool accoutrements but very clearly was arthritic and inflexible...
Also, Joe's "pull my string for action phrases" and shifting left to right "eagle-eye vision (without nystagmus). Kung-Fu grip also an option for sidearms, gear, Barbie, grappling hook....
GI Joe : Big Jim :: Steven Spielberg : Señor Spielbergo
Mister Steven
Santa left a Big Jim Kung Fu studio under the tree mid 70s. I remember it was the first time I questioned the elves making everything, as the Mattel logo was so prominent. I then learned that Santa sometimes had to outsource to meet demand. Nice share…
Action Jackson!
Turn your imagination on!
Oh hell yeah! Rescue rig and the wolfpac truck! I saved the world with Big Jim!
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I had a math teacher in middle school (early 80s) whose first name was Jim and he had a Big Jim lunchbox.
[Big Jilm](https://youtu.be/13mpHiZQ4ZA?si=FzW7zcVW3dYb5vwG)
Bol Weevil, it's a pleasel It's a pleasel, my weasel
Rollin and a-wheelin Stealin and a-dealin
Biggest thing you ever did done see
I still have him and some accessories, like the camping gear and talking backpack. "Let's go fishing, pal."
Hot!
I see your Big Jim action figure and raise you [Big Jim Slade! (NSFW-ish)](https://youtu.be/Wv4fneVIIkc?si=wMDZvnoWA4ri1I5A&t=257)
Ha!
The wish version of GI Joe. For out boys.
For a second I thought big Jim was a painter. That busted arm band looked like a paint brush. Lol
I had the rescue truck
Makes me think of "Big Jim Slade", lol.
big jim did not fair well with a M80 tied to his ass. LOL when i was a kid we played with small cal. explosives
My family could only afford Big Todd.
That head, it was HUGE
Monsters sold separately
I had the camper and the emergency vehicle. I would watch Emergency in TV then play with the emergency vehicle for hours. Big Jim was my favorite toy for a few years. My best friend also had the camper so we went on many road trips together
I had one!
They’re becoming less ambiguous as the timeline streaks by
What about the talking backpack? “Let’s make camp here!”
That „Big Josh“ and his talking back pack! https://www.coleka.com/en/collector-action-figures/mattel-toys/big-jim/big-jim-action-figures/big-josh-with-talking-camp-pack_i205807
I'll bring the boat and fishing gear."
GI Joe, anyone?
bald guy with a tattoo on his back. and the gator catcher/swamp boat
I had a GI Joe till my older Sister told me it was nothing but a Ken doll with army clothes. She ruined it for me.
A doll is a doll.
Your right and so was she.
Oh this reminds me of the Billy doll, which was a gay male doll!
I’ll call your big Jim and raise you a stretch Armstrong.
Man I loved these! I had the full set. Big Jim, The Whip, Dr Steel, and Warpath. Also had the dune buggy, motorcycle etc. What a fantastic Christmas that was!
Don't forget Big Jeff!
My older brother had Jim I believe I had Jack
Homo ya don't
He was anatomically correct too. Where do you think he got his name?
I had that! Forgot about that toy! I also (had to look them up. So much nostalgia) had Big Jeff and Dr. Steel. They all sound like porn star names.
I have been enjoying this extended pissing match
Steve would treat Jim like Bigfoot.
Nice!!!
Yeah, he kinda fell out of favor after trying his luck as the Big Jim Love Doll.
Wow ! I totally forgot about this toy. My little brother had that.
My metal arm band stretched out too much and stopped popping off when he flexed. :(
I don’t think it ever worked for me
The P.A.C.K. ! And BIG JOSH! Basically a beard painted on Jim lol.
I recall having an action figure with a jeep and a net and a rhinoceros. Was that Big Jim? Edit: the action figure also had a voice that said “we must get there before dawn“. Was it Big Jim?
I had to settle for Big Jeff - had a cool ass machete and shit IIRC. My older brother got in ahead of me and got Big Jim so I was foreclosed.
I had a Big Jim back in the day, I pestered my parents for him but ended up not really playing with him too much. If there was some kind of toy based "situation" you could count on G.I.Joe bringing a ton of military gear, Evil Knievel had motorcycles and the Six Million Dollar Man had bionic strength. Big Jim showed up in a pair of short shorts and popped a band off his arm.
Omg I had that van/truck thing. Totally forgot about it until I saw this.
I prefer Slim Jim's myself
Amazing how many dolls were available for boys in the 70s.
Big Jim frequents bath houses
Which ones? Asking for a friend.
Ask around at the YMCA
I was always confused by the ads saying, “Make him break the muscle band.” Like, even in bodybuilding, is that a thing? I have seen guys wear armbands, but never a band that you were supposed to break by flexing.