This guy isn't your typical fashion doll. Done on the 1:6 scale (the same scale Barbie uses) the Captain Action dolls were first introduced in the 1960's by Ideal Toy Company, the same people who made Tammy. The idea behind Captain Action was to make an action figure that, through a change of costumes and a handy plastic mask, could become any of your favorite heroes: the Lone Ranger, Superman, or Batman. Each costume came with a highly detailed mask that made Captain Action really look like the hero he was portraying today. Last year a new company called PlayingMantis acquired the Captain Action name and likenesses. So far, the line has consisted of boxed doll and costume combinations. This particular combination has a Dr. Evil doll (Captain Action's arch enemy) packaged wearing the Ming costume. If you're interested in finding out more about these dolls, try visiting their website at http://www.playingmantis.com/.

THE DOLL
So what's he look like under the mask?

THE CLOTHES
Flashy and campy.

THE ACCESSORIES
Even more campy fun.

THE RESULT
Ready for that Halloween party, Barbie?

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